A real conversation, not a checkbox
Every inquiry is read by Paul personally. If something on your health history needs a closer look, we will tell you — gently and clearly — before a deposit is ever discussed.
A grounded retreat in the Peruvian AmazonA small place,
A small place,
held carefully.
Dreamglade is a small-group ayahuasca retreat near Iquitos, Peru — ten guests at most, traditional Shipibo-led ceremonies, 25 hectares of rainforest surrounding our man-made lake.
Wade and Clarisa
The people who run it
Wade and Clarisa
Dreamglade was founded by Stacy Povey in 2013 and later came under the care of Wade Bucher and Clarisa Gutierrez in 2023.
Today, Wade and Clarisa own and manage Dreamglade as a small, grounded retreat on 25 hectares of Amazon rainforest near Iquitos. The feeling is personal, human, and real.
This is not a corporate retreat brand or a high-volume booking machine. It is a small place where the people who run it are directly responsible for the guest experience, the land, the team, and the integrity of the work.
- 01Maximum 10 guests — so every applicant is known by name.
- 02Near Moralillo, under an hour's drive from Iquitos.
- 0325 hectares of Amazon rainforest, lakeside.
- 04Traditional Shipibo-led ceremonies with Maestra Dominga and Maestro Raúl.
- 05Paul, our integration support specialist, reviews every application personally.
Safety, first and alwaysWe screen every applicant
We screen every applicant
before we say yes.
Honest preparation — yours and ours — is what makes a retreat safe.
Contraindication review & dieta
We walk you through medications, conditions, and the pre-retreat dieta that protects the work. Responsible preparation is part of the retreat, not an afterthought.
Traditional Shipibo-led, never alone
Maestra Dominga and Maestro Raúl lead every ceremony with a support team. The room is held with attention, not theatrics, and never beyond a small group.
Traditional Shipibo ceremonial lineage
Maestra Dominga & Maestro Raúl
Maestra Dominga and Maestro Raúl are a married Shipibo ceremonial couple who have shared more than 40 years of life, family, and service to their community. They come from Vista Alegre, a small village upriver from Pucallpa, and both were raised in families where plant medicine, ceremonial song, and spiritual healing traditions were passed down through parents and grandparents. Their work carries the balance of their shared path: Dominga brings softness, grounding, and feminine strength, while Raúl brings steadiness, protection, and ceremonial depth. Through their icaros and limpiezas, they help hold a careful ceremonial space rooted in lineage, humility, and respect for the traditions that came before them.
Together, they carry a living Shipibo tradition shaped by family, community, song, and decades of practice.
Maestra Dominga
Shipibo maestra
Maestro Raúl
Shipibo maestro
Paul
Integration support
He reviews every application personally and helps guests understand whether Dreamglade is the right fit before anything is confirmed. He supports the inquiry and preparation process with clear communication, practical guidance, and integration support after the retreat.
What a retreat looks like
The rhythm of a week here.
01 / Ceremony nightsMonday, Wednesday, Friday
Preparation for ceremony begins at 6pm. Ceremony starts shortly after. Each ceremony runs five to six hours in the maloka, led by the healers.
02 / Off-daysQuiet time to process
Off-days are where the work settles — sauna, plant baths, and long unhurried hours by the lake with a book or a journal. No phones, no signal. Most guests find the quiet to be the most unexpected gift of the week.
03 / The landLake, jungle, communal big house
25 hectares of forest, the still lake at the center, private thatched tambos to sleep in, and the communal big house where meals and conversation happen.
Daily life on the land
Pricing
Three ways to stay.
All-inclusive: accommodation, meals, ceremonies, plant dieta, breathwork, sauna, and integration support.
Communal tambo
$200 USDper person / day
≈ S/. 680 (approximate)
Up to 6 people. A shared thatched cabin steps from the maloka. Bathrooms are a short walk away — there is no private toilet in the tambo.
- All meals, ceremonies, plant dieta, breathwork, sauna
- Integration support throughout your stay and after
- Group transport from the city meeting point in Iquitos
Two-person tambo
$210 USDper person / day
≈ S/. 714 (approximate)
For family, couples, or friends wanting to stay together. Has a private dry compost toilet.
- All meals, ceremonies, plant dieta, breathwork, sauna
- Integration support throughout your stay and after
- Group transport from the city meeting point in Iquitos
Private tambo
$220 USDper person / day
≈ S/. 748 (approximate)
A private thatched cabin to yourself, with a private compost toilet. Most have lake or jungle views — quiet, simple, and private.
- All meals, ceremonies, plant dieta, breathwork, sauna
- Integration support throughout your stay and after
- Group transport from the city meeting point in Iquitos
Prices are listed in USD. Approximate Peruvian Soles equivalents are shown for convenience and may vary with the exchange rate at the time of payment. Approx. S/. at today's rate (1 USD = S/. 3.40). Do not book flights until Paul has confirmed your dates and registration.
Minimum 5 nights (3 ceremonies). Maximum 2 weeks (6 ceremonies). Same daily rate regardless of stay length.
Drop-off at Iquitos airport is included for flights departing after 3 PM on the last day. Airport pickup on arrival is not included. Helpful travel tip: Uber is available in Iquitos, but it is smart to bring soles cash in case Uber is not working or you need to pay a motor taxi in cash. Motor taxis from the airport to hotels in Iquitos usually cost about 30–70 soles.
Begin an inquiry to confirm availability and pricing. No deposit is taken until Paul has reviewed your application and sent the full registration.
Availability — 2026–2027
Six open windows.
Each window below is a continuous retreat period. Guests join the retreat on Monday or Friday and can stay up to 2 weeks. Dates outside these windows are closed.
June 22 – July 18, 2026
Guests join Monday or Friday
Max 2 weeks if approved
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July 27 – August 22, 2026
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Aug 31 – Sept 26, 2026
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Oct 19 – Nov 14, 2026
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Nov 23 – Dec 19, 2026
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January 18 – February 13, 2027
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Maximum 10 guests on the land at any time. Guests join the retreat on Monday or Friday and can stay up to 2 weeks if approved. Dates between the windows above are closed. Paul confirms all dates and spaces personally after reviewing your inquiry.
Guest Reflections
What guests have said.
Short excerpts from recent public Google reviews. Full reviews can be read on Google.
“The Dreamglade team made my whole experience feel so special. There wasn't a single moment where I felt uncomfortable, judged, or not supported.”
Google review“I felt at home at Dreamglade. Wade, Clarissa, and the whole team made me feel safe throughout my stay. The small group size makes a big difference.”
Google review“The staff genuinely care, right from intake with Paul to after and beyond. They are very serious about ayahuasca and each person's experience.”
Google review“As a solo female traveller, I felt so comfortable, safe, and surrounded by the best team to guide me through this experience.”
Google review“One of the most difficult parts was choosing the right centre. From the first enquiry, Paul was in contact by email and helped me feel prepared.”
Google review“Paul helped me through the administrative process and what to expect. His emails were thoughtful and put me at ease.”
Google review“From dealing with Paul during the booking process, to getting picked up in Iquitos and settling in, I felt welcome and comfortable.”
Google review“The accommodation was clean, spacious, and free of mosquitos. The food was tasty, healthy, and plentiful. The price is more affordable compared to many other retreats.”
Google review“Dreamglade is not a glamorous retreat. What you get is time to work with the medicine and yourself, with caring facilitators and a quiet jungle setting.”
Google reviewIn their own words
Hear from previous guests.
Some guests have shared their own reflections on YouTube. These videos are personal experiences, shared in their own words.
Common questions
Before you ask.
Dreamglade is a small-group retreat — a maximum of ten guests at a time. It tends to suit people who want a quiet, grounded setting, who are willing to do real preparation before they arrive, and who are open to a traditional Shipibo-led ceremony rather than a Western program. Paul reviews every application personally to talk this through with you.
The minimum stay is five nights, which includes three ceremonies. The maximum is two weeks, with up to six ceremonies. Ceremonies are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. Preparation for ceremony begins at 6pm and ceremony starts shortly after, running for five to six hours.
Current pricing is shown in the pricing section of the home page. All tambos include accommodation, all meals, ceremonies, plant dieta, breathwork, sauna, and integration support. Group transport from the city meeting point in Iquitos is included, and drop-off at Iquitos airport is included for flights after 3 PM. Airport pickup on arrival is not included.
The first step is a short inquiry — no medical history. Paul reads every one personally. If it looks like a fit, he writes back to start a conversation. The full registration and signed agreement come later, by email, before your arrival date is confirmed.
Dreamglade is near Moralillo, under an hour's drive from Iquitos in the Peruvian Amazon. The property is 25 hectares of rainforest lakeside. Guest rooms have no electricity or Wi-Fi by design. Electricity is limited and simple, and the retreat is designed for quiet time away from normal digital life.
The first step is a conversation
Begin your Dreamglade application.
Paul reads every inquiry. A short inquiry is all it takes to get started — no medical history at this stage.
After your application is reviewed, Paul will email you the full registration and signed agreement before your arrival date is confirmed.
You can also follow Dreamglade on Instagram and YouTube for recent photos, videos, and everyday moments from the land.