Earth Rite: Sacred Medicine Solo IMmerstion:
A Three-Day Rite of Passage in the Ancient Way
Since the beginning of time, human beings have walked into the wild to seek guidance. To sit in solitude, to fast, to pray, to ask the great questions:
Who am I? Why am I here? What is Spirit asking of me now?
The solo quest in nature is one of the most ancient spiritual practices on Earth. A rite of passage found in countless traditions, where the seeker leaves behind the comforts and noise of society to return to the womb of the Earth. In this space of stillness and surrender, something is revealed.
This is not a retreat in the way we often use the word. It is not a container of comfort. It is not meant to be easy or entertaining. Earth Rite is not about receiving something from the outside, it is about becoming available to what already lives within you. It is a ceremony of listening. Of meeting yourself in your rawest form. There is a remembering that can only happen in silence. A knowing that can only arrive when we become still enough, quiet enough, alone enough to finally hear what has always been there, to return to the Earth with nothing but ourselves, our prayers, and our willingness to listen.
You will arrive on a Friday evening. We will gather around the fire to open the space with ritual and prayer, and then each participant will be guided to their own sacred site, a circle on the Earth that becomes your altar.
From that point on, you will be alone. No food. No electronics. No distractions. Just water, warmth, and the elements. You will remain in solitude for two nights, fasting from food and from all modern distractions. We will be near, watching over the space, holding the container with deep care. But this space belongs to you and Spirit. Where the Earth becomes your altar and your teacher. Where you are stripped of all identities and plans, and you sit with the raw truth of who you are without distraction, without performance, without noise.
On Saturday afternoon, we will bring you the sacrament, Niños Santos. You will sit with this sacred medicine in silence and prayer, The medicine is offered to bring you into deeper contact with Spirit.
If Huachuma calls to you instead, we can make that available by special request, and a steward of that medicine will join the space in reverence and right relationship.
On Sunday morning, we will gather again to break the fast with a nourishing meal and close the space in community. Though the weekend is short in linear time, what is received often continues to ripple for months, even years.
This experience is about making yourself available to Spirit. To the land. To your own soul.
"Ceremony can bring the quiescent back to life; it can open your mind and heart to what you once knew but have forgotten. "
CEREMONIAL RETREATS
We offer 3-6 day retreats on the West Coast of the US with several different retreat formats. We ask that you read thoroughly the information about each retreat format to see what is most aligned for this moment of your journey.
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Retreat Details
Sacraments Served:
Niños Santos
Huachuma (by request, if available)
Ceremonial Tobacco (optional)
Number of Days: 3
What’s included:
What You’ll Need to Bring:
Location:
Earth Rite takes place in a remote and pristine forest in Oregon.
We also offer this on Mt. Shasta is a large and beautiful meadow with an incredible view and energetic presence of the mountain.
Container & Safety:
Group size is limited to 7 participants per Quest to maintain the sanctity of the container.
We also offer private and small-group Quests upon request.
Each participant agrees to remain within their designated sacred site for the duration of the Quest. This is both a traditional element of the rite and a safety protocol. We will have walkie talkie check-ins and support nearby at all times, though we will not interfere unless necessary.
Requirements to Attend:
Sample Schedule
friday
saturday
suinday
Process
1️⃣ Submit Your Interest – Fill out the form for your chosen retreat.
2️⃣ Exploration Call – Connect with us to discuss your intentions and any questions.
3️⃣ Screening & Intake – Complete our screening questionnaire to ensure alignment.
4️⃣ Secure Your Spot – Upon approval, submit your deposit to confirm your place.
5️⃣ Preparation Begins – Receive a preparation handbook, join the group preparation circle, and explore 1-on-1 intention-setting options.
6️⃣ Commit to the Process – Engage in the necessary mental, emotional, and physical preparation.
7️⃣ Finalize Your Booking – Complete your remaining payment before arrival.
8️⃣ Step Into the Journey – Arrive with an open heart, ready to receive.
This is not a weekend to escape.
It is not about seeking something outside of yourself.
It is a walk inward. A step across a threshold. A moment of return.
This is for you if…
Who Should Not Attend?
This retreat is NOT for you if:
Testimonials
After the ceremony, I was full of love, compassion, and understanding with me and with my wife which helped me to develop a stronger relationship. The space felt comfortable, familiar, compassionate, trustworthy, and comfortable, and the ceremony impacted my way to see the world. I was able to see myself in a different way, which helped me to understand myself and others. It was powerful and vivid.
As I write this, I have sat in ceremony with Chelsea several times over the past two years and plan to continue in the future. Not once have I doubted the purity of her intentions. She knows how to hold a safe, supportive space and gives her full attention to every participant I'm truly grateful to recommend Chelsea and her organization to anyone who is stepping onto the path of Plant Medicine. 🙏🙏🙏
Chelsea’s gentle guidance and feminine grace, have guided me through three extremely transformative experiences that otherwise would have been a disaster. Her beautiful intimate understanding of Ayahuasca allowed me to fully embody, embrace, and cocreate with such a spectacular medicine because I could feel her devotion not only to the journey but to everyone’s safety.
Energy Exchange & Logistics
We offer this ceremony twice a year, during the dry summer months when the forest is most accessible for deep solo time. This is an intimate experience, held in reverence and simplicity – not a luxury retreat, but a return to what is essential. Pricing reflects our real costs, and we are committed to keeping this offering as accessible as possible for those who are genuinely called.
PRICING
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PER PARTICIPANT
Camping Gear Rentals:
If you’re flying in or unable to bring your own equipment, we are happy to arrange gear rental for an additional fee. Please reach out after booking to discuss what you’ll need.
Optional Add-Ons:
Payment schedule:
Upon booking
7 days before the retreat
– 50% due
– remaining 50% due
Cancellation Policy:
You may defer your retreat once. If you cancel again after deferring, your deposit will be forfeited. This policy is in place to honor the energy and preparation we pour into each participant and the difficulty of filling your spot on short notice. That said, we understand that life can bring unexpected change—please reach out if you feel your situation warrants special consideration.
Scholarships and Donations
We offer a limited number of partial scholarships for those who feel deeply called but are experiencing financial hardship. These are funded by community donations and given with trust and respect. If you need support, please reach out to us directly to discuss your situation. A conversation is required to ensure fit and sincerity.
If you feel called to support others in accessing this work, we welcome your contribution. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and can provide donation receipts upon request. Your generosity helps make this ancient rite of passage available to those who may otherwise not be able to answer the call.
To donate or inquire about scholarships, email: daughterofpachamama@gmail.com
Reciprocity
A portion of the proceeds from each ceremony are donated to the indigenous medicine conservation fund.
Wherever we gather, we remember that these lands are not ours to possess, but gifts to be respected. We hold gratitude for the peoples, the ancestors, and the spirits of place who continue to guide and protect the land, the waters, and all who walk upon them.
We make every effort to honor the ancestors of the lands we gather on, coming with respect, humility, and permission, seeking always to walk in a way that upholds the integrity of place and people.