What customers say about Master Plan | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats
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Zakaria Rabeh2026.10.28
I came to MasterPlan as a stranger and I'm leaving with a family. That's honestly the best way I can describe this retreat.
Samantha, thank you from the bottom of my heart. From the very first preparation call, you made me feel welcome, safe and seen. You and your team hold this space with so much care, patience and love that you forget you only met a few days ago.
My first ceremony was intense, I purged everything, but the next morning I woke up feeling light, my chest open, breathing better than I had in a long time. Day after day, something shifted inside me, and I'm leaving with a new way of looking at life, in a very positive way.
To everyone who shared this journey with me: we came as individuals and we're leaving as family. I'll carry you with me.
If you're thinking about doing this work, do it here. You'll be in good hands, and you'll come out with more than you expected. 🤍
Jag är djupt tacksam för att deltagit på detta underbara retreat utanför Barcelona samt stöttning i integrationsprocessen då jag kommit hem.
Samantha, så varm och kunnig, skapade tillsammans med musikerna Sylvia och Xavi, en trygg vacker plats där var och en fick guidning i sin egna process, men också kunde tryggt dela, öppna upp och stötta varandra i gruppen. Så mycket kärlek!
Dessutom på en vacker plats och med underbar mat.
Jag kan varmt rekommendera denna retreat som ett viktigt steg i den personliga utvecklingen och transfomationen.
Jag kommer att återvända. ❤️
Reply from Master Plan | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats2026.10.09
Master Plan Retreat confirms that this reviewer has never attended any of our retreats or participated in our mandatory screening interview. No retreat booking was approved or confirmed.
This review does not reflect any firsthand experience of our retreats or our mandatory screening interview. We dispute the allegations made and have reported this review to Google as false and misleading content. Our legal team is aware of the matter and will assess the appropriate legal steps to protect our reputation, which is reflected in the five-star reviews from our participants.
At Master Plan Retreat, we prioritise a careful admissions process. Every prospective participant must complete an interview before their participation can be approved. This process is central to our commitment to participant safety, responsible care, and the integrity of our retreats.
sara ali2026.10.08
This was my second Ayahuasca journey, and if there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s to enter without expectations. Sometimes the experience brings you exactly what you need, even when you don’t consciously know what that is.
This journey helped me release emotions I didn’t even realize I was carrying. It was a deeply personal and meaningful experience.
One thing Samantha shared with me has stayed in my heart. She spoke about how, after the journey, I would begin to notice doors closing and new ones opening. And that is exactly what I’ve been witnessing in my life.
What I’ve come to understand is that Ayahuasca doesn’t fix your life. It can open doors, bring awareness, and offer a different perspective, but the real work begins afterward. It is up to us to take responsibility for our own growth.
I’m truly grateful to Samantha for her warmth, care, and guidance, and to the beautiful group I shared this experience with. The setting, the people, the music, and the atmosphere all contributed to making me feel safe and supported throughout the journey.
Thank you for creating such a special space. I’m leaving this experience with gratitude, a deeper understanding of myself, and an open heart.
I would genuinely recommend this experience to anyone who feels called to explore this path, with an understanding that every journey is deeply personal.
Sara
The Master Plan” spiritual retreat weekend was a truly profound and transformative experience. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was enveloped in a loving, supportive energy that allowed us to fully disconnect from daily noise and turn inward.
Samantha guided the whole group into beautifully sacred spaces and created a deeply healing environment, shedding stress and revealing a quiet, immovable inner peace. I left feeling a sense of connection that was nothing short of euphoric, renewed in mind, body, and spiritual clarity. It was a sublime sanctuary for the soul, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Thanks again to Samantha and her Wonderful Team.
The best experience we have ever had, we went there as a couple. Samantha is truly amazing. I didn't expect anything but turned out that A huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders I felt sensitive and I was sick after the retreat but it's a process. I feel a bit drunk like my soul is floating in the air. I feel lighter and somehow the music at the retreat keeps playing on my mind until now I love the music thank you Xavi and Sylvia For open the door for the music for me. I am so grateful I went to the retreat.. And as couple I understand my partner more than before and also he understands me much more than before. it’s truly amazing experience for both of us. I highly recommended for anyone. You will discover yourself more than you ever imagined.
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I had a truly unforgettable experience at this retreat. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed, safe, and supported.
Samantha, Sylvia and Xavi created a beautiful space where I felt able to open up, reflect, and connect with myself on a much deeper level. The guidance, care, and presence throughout the experience meant more to me than I can put into words.
The days we spent together were intense, emotional, and incredibly meaningful. Even after returning home, I continue to reflect on the experience and discover new insights about myself, my relationships, and my life.
What I experienced during this retreat is difficult to explain to someone who has not been there, but for me, it was truly life-changing and something I will always carry with me.
I am deeply grateful to Samantha, Sylvia and Xavi for the support and for creating such a special and unforgettable experience. I can highly recommend this retreat to anyone who feels called to take a deeper journey within themselves.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
Hello. I had wanted to have an Ayahuasca experience for many years but could not afford a trip to Peru. I am from the UK. After extensive searches on the net I found Masterplan based in Barcelona. I contacted Samantha and she organised an online interview. I was impressed by her thoroughness and integrity. It was a vetting process to make sure I was ready for the experience. A full medical history was taken and a detox period of 4 weeks was prescribed. The medicine should not be taken lightly. Transportation was organised to and from the airport and on this particular occasion there were 5 participants along with Samantha the Shaman, Xavi and Sylvia the Incaros (musicians) and Sofia the most wonderful vegetarian cook. Everything was prepared on our arrival with bespoke individual written letters for us all, as an invitation to consider our life's purpose. I am not easily bought into such things but I was intuited by her authenticity. Samantha among her many talents is also a medium. The venue was a beautiful old villa set in the foothills of north west Barcelona. Quite magical! On this occasion we had three ceremonies during the evening and early hours until sunrise with a full integration process during the days. Every experience is different according to the individual and I found mine to be particularly challenging. Physically it was visceral and our buckets for many of us was our best friend. This was part of the purging process . There is a Gnostic saying "If you don't bring forth what's inside of you, what's inside of you will destroy you. If you bring forth what's inside of you, what's inside of you will save you." My moments of existential crisis, physical, emotional and psychological were punctuated throughout by the beautiful music of Xavi and Sylvia which was uplifting beyond words. It was a rollercoaster. The process invoked, at least for me, a near death experience and is not for the faint hearted. I had periods of agonizing terror supplanted with periods of insight and the sublime. The visions brought about by the medicine, both agreeable and non agreeable were in a hyper reality. Samantha and the incaros remained present throughout and she held the space with a learned wisdom defying her years. Samantha has remained in contact and offers ongoing post integration sessions after the experience which is a testament to her professionalism and integrity. I have also found new friends with my fellow participants with whom I keep in contact. I am a 59 year old builder from Cornwall, UK and have had years of therapy to address childhood trauma. Samantha, Sylvia, Xavi and Sofia are not only very talented but I found to be blessed individuals and I can only highly recommend this experience from Masterplan. The process is not a silver bullet to remedy your ills overnight but if you are ready to encounter Ayahuasca, it may give you new valuable insights towards your path of healing.
Reply from Master Plan | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats2026.09.02
Thank you, Duane, for sharing your deeply thoughtful experience. We're honored to have been a part of your journey and to hear it brought meaningful insights for you. Your words truly inspire us all!
We truly hope to see you again somewhere along this sacred path.
Sending you a big hug from all of us at the Master Plan Retreat team. 🤍
Jean-Charles Maffre2026.08.13
A very special experience that came fortunately with a careful, respectful and attentive supervision within an agreeable and well crafted accomodation. The music was exceptionnal and played with a lot of heart, which helped the whole process. I highly recommand to trust Samantha if you want to make a step towards this kind of exploration.
Reply from Master Plan | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats2026.09.02
Thank you so much, Jean-Charles, for sharing your beautiful experience. Samantha and the entire team are deeply moved by your kind words and delighted that the music and environment contributed positively to your journey.
We truly hope to see you again somewhere along this sacred path.
Sending you a big hug from all of us at the Master Plan Retreat team. 🤍
Robert Beale2026.07.19
I had an amazing time at the Master Plan retreat, which opened my eyes up to new perspectives. This was my first experience with plant medicine, and the environment created was a safe place to explore myself. The ceremonies were set outside looking up to the stars, and the music played passionately aided the experience.
Aside from the ceremonies, the food was great and the venue was set in a beautiful location. There was also structured integration and breath work sessions, which helped to process what I had experienced.
I can’t recommend the experience enough, and I am sure in the future I will have a calling to attend again.
Reply from Master Plan | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats2026.07.22
Thank you, Robert, for sharing your heartfelt experience with us. We’re delighted that the retreat provided a safe and transformative space for your journey. It’s wonderful to know you felt supported and inspired throughout.
Gabriella Gioe2026.07.18
I will personally say this retreat was nothing what I had wanted or hoped, but it was everything I needed. And I think that’s what makes this experience all the more special.
Samantha was an incredible guide throughout the whole weekend who helped us navigate our emotions, understand our minds and our bodies, and allow us to truly surrender to what we needed to receive.
It wasn’t just about ayahuasca, the whole weekend was planned with breath work sessions, reflection moments, healthy and hearty meals, and live music to really connect with our inner selves.
The whole experience allowed to me acknowledge certain aspects of myself that were buried deep down. We connected with complete strangers who helped us understand ourselves more.
Samantha facilitated all of our journeys and made sure we were safe, secure, and taken care of every moment.
I would highly recommend for anyone who’s willing to dig deeper within themselves.
Reply from Master Plan | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats2026.07.22
Thank you, Gabriella, for sharing your meaningful experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us.
We truly hope to see you again somewhere along this sacred path.
Sending you a big hug from all of us at the Master Plan Retreat team. 🤍
Annika Samuelsson2026.07.08
I can highly recommend this retreat. It gave me what I came for, and more.
I knew there was something keeping me stuck, but I couldn't fully understand it or access it consciously. After my first call with Samantha, I immediately felt that this was exactly the support I needed. I felt held, seen and safe.
Samantha is incredibly professional at holding space while gently guiding you to grow through the way she leads the ceremonies, breathwork and the group sessions and sharing circles.
This retreat and the ceremonies gave me clarity. It became crystal clear what I needed to do and revealed the key pieces to many areas of my life. So much understanding landed deeply in my body. I truly got what I came for.
With each passing day, my nervous system became calmer. Now, two weeks later, it feels as though it has settled into a new baseline of peace.
The breathwork was magical, and the music and singing by Xavi and Silvia elevated the entire experience even further.
The whole retreat was a 10 out of 10—Samantha & co, the location, the beautiful nature, the house, the rooms, the pool, and of course the food, which was absolutely delicious!
A few days after the retreat, I booked a Tarot reading with Samantha. I was amazed by how accurately the cards and Samantha reflected the connections and patterns in my life. It was incredibly insightful, and helped me to understand more about the work I need to do for myself.
I am so grateful that I chose Samantha and this retreat. It has been a truly transformative experience, and it has given me a strong foundation for the future and steps ahead.
Reply from Master Plan | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats2026.07.09
Thank you, Annika, for your heartfelt words. We're thrilled to hear this retreat brought you clarity and peace. It's wonderful that the guidance and support met your expectations and more. We feel deeply grateful for your trust, your presence, and the wisdom you shared with us throughout the retreat.
We truly hope to see you again somewhere along this sacred path.
Sending you a big hug from all of us at the Master Plan Retreat team. 🤍
Jamie Vaughan2026.07.06
I’ve had an amazing experience, i felt so loved there and learnt loads of new things about myself. There was live music getting performed before and during the ceremony’s which I enjoyed. Overall if anyone interested in attending ayahuasca ceremony I can’t recommend this retreat enough.
Reply from Master Plan | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats2026.07.09
Thank you, Jamie, for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled you felt loved and enjoyed the meaningful ceremonies and live music. We appreciate your kind recommendation and hope to welcome you back in the future!
Nawal Fernane2026.03.24
I had the privilege of joining the Masterplan retreat with Samantha, and it was truly one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. She is an incredibly warm, intuitive, and non-judgmental facilitator who creates a safe space for deep self-reflection and growth.
Her guidance comes from a place of genuine love and helps you reconnect with parts of yourself you may not even realize are there. The energetic sessions were especially powerful for me, they helped me reconnect with my inner child and uncover patterns that were still influencing my daily life. Each session brought real progress and felt deeply transformative.
I’ve been working with Samantha for over 6 months now, and what I really appreciate is that the support doesn’t stop after a session or retreat. She’s always there when you need guidance or clarity.
Reply from Master Plan | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats2026.07.09
Thank you, Nawal, for sharing your heartfelt experience. We're truly glad that the retreat and ongoing guidance with Samantha have been transformative for you. Your insights will surely inspire others seeking meaningful growth and connection.
Caroline Persson2026.03.18
I feel so grateful and blessed to have stumbled over you and your instagram at the right time. To have been guided safely through the ceremonies with love and compassion, learning new ways to integrate and release energy. And for the work and connection after the ceremony! This was a critical time in my life and still is. Following my intuition has guided me to tough decisions, healing and a new direction with a focus of self love!
This has all been life-changing!
And I am speechless and in awe of how accurate your work is. It brings things to light that I now can see clearly, but has never though of before and even explaining things I haven't been able to explain myself.
Thank you is not enough! You are so sacred and special and loving, Samantha ❤️
Reply from Master Plan | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats2026.07.09
Thank you so much, Caroline. We're truly touched by your heartfelt words and are humbled to be part of your transformative journey. Reading about your experience inspires us to continue providing love and guidance. Wishing you continued growth and joy!
Reply from Master Plan | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats2026.07.09
Thank you, Margarita! We're glad you feel safe and comfortable with us.
Harry2026.03.17
I had such a beautiful experience at Master Plan retreat!
From start to finish the experience was impeccable. The location is stunning, the food was fantastic, the rooms were comfy, and of course the ceremonies were incredibly powerful and healing!
Samantha is a beautiful soul and is very good at what she does. I was really nervous before attending, Samantha put me at ease and I ended up having a very relaxing healing journey!
The live music performed at each ceremony really made the experience magical. Xavi and Silvia are very talented musicians!
Thank you to everyone at Master Plan Retreat for an amazing journey!
Reply from Master Plan | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats2026.07.09
Thank you, Harry, for sharing your heartfelt experience with us. We're thrilled to hear you felt at ease and enjoyed the retreat's ambiance, food, and ceremonies. We truly hope to see you again somewhere along this sacred path.
Sending you a big hug from all of us at the Master Plan Retreat team. 🤍
Katie Fraser2026.03.17
What can I say….. well every thing about this retreat was so well thought out.
The accommodation was set in the beautiful countryside an hour just outside of Barcelona, the location was beautiful and the bird song in the mornings made you instantly relax, the space was safe, warm and welcoming . The meals provided were plenty full, well thought out, vegan and super tasty, and nothing was wasted . There were fruit bowls, nuts, and herbal tea on tap.
I shared my living space with my beautiful room mate who will be my friend for life as we connected so well. There was plenty of communal spaces where we could talk openly, journal, and relax.
The ceremony room was comfortable and there were plenty of blankest and cushions provided.
The alter was beautiful, with fresh flowers Mother Earth at the centre.
The music and musicians were incredible, I felt safe, and for me it was such an important part of my experience. The song will forever remain in my mind.
Therapy/ integration, felt safe, informative and an integral part of the reason I was there.
It was so important that I felt safe so I could open up and speak, I felt this from my first meeting with the team.
There was time to rest, journal or get out in nature in between ceremonies.
These few days are hands down one of the best experiences of my life. And I cannot thank Samantha and her team enough for this life changing, transformative, and healing journey I had in Barcelona.
Reply from Master Plan | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats2026.07.09
Thank you, Katie, for your heartfelt words. It’s wonderful to hear that you found the retreat so transformative and enriching. We truly appreciate your kind acknowledgment of our team's effort to create a supportive and memorable space. We truly hope to see you again somewhere along this sacred path.
Sending you a big hug from all of us at the Master Plan Retreat team. 🤍
Lesley Pt2026.02.12
My first retreat with Masterplan, and what a wonderful experience! A super warm welcome and such love I experienced during my journey! The Masterplan team is truly amazing, and I couldn't have imagined a better first trip! Thank you for this wonderful experience and the wonderful guidance! Highly recommended!
Tuve la increíble oportunidad de vivir la experiencia del retiro en la Amazonía colombiana con Master Plan.
Las palabras nunca serán suficientes para expresar mi más profunda gratitud hacia Sam y Fransie.
Esta experiencia superó todo lo que podría haber imaginado.
El lugar era mágico, rodeado de selva y el poder de la Pachamama. La maloka para las ceremonias era muy cómoda. Sam y Fransie nos atendieron con mucho cariño, asegurándose de que no nos faltara nada.
La comida era excelente, fresca y saludable, para facilitar el retiro. Incluso era posible adaptar las comidas a nuestros gustos.
La flexibilidad del equipo permitió a los participantes mantenerse en un flujo y vivir la experiencia más hermosa de sus vidas.
Los momentos de integración, las comidas, las actividades en la naturaleza, los cantos y bailes, así como la ceremonia del cacao, no hicieron más que embellecer el retiro. Ya de por sí poderoso con Mama Aya.
Su capacidad para mantener un espacio saludable, la alegría, el buen humor y el respeto por todos es innegable.
Siento una profunda gratitud por estos momentos indescriptibles que permanecerán para siempre grabados en mi memoria, gracias a Sam y Fransie.
Estoy deseando volver a sentarme con Mama Aya junto a Master Plan.
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