OUR FAMILY IS THE HEART OF FROM GAIA FOR YOU
“We walk this path together — as partners, parents, and guides
we open our home and hearts to welcome you as part of our family too.”
Choosing a retreat is a deeply personal decision. With so many retreat centers across Europe, it can be hard to know where you will feel truly safe, supported, and seen. At From Gaia for You, what makes us unique is our intimacy, authenticity, and the integrative approach we bring to every retreat.
We are a family-run Ayahuasca retreat center in southern Spain, and our home is also the sacred space where we welcome participants. This creates an atmosphere that is warm, genuine, and personal — very different from larger, more commercial retreat centers. Every retreat is guided by us, Danilo and Ilse, who walk this path daily as partners, parents, and facilitators. Together we hold space with the balance of the healthy masculine and feminine, offering safety, strength, compassion, and care.
Our retreats are intentionally small and intimate, with no more than six participants in each group. This allows us to give each person the attention they deserve, while also fostering deep connection within the group.
Another aspect that sets us apart is the unique combination of ancestral plant medicines and holistic therapies. While Ayahuasca is at the heart of our work, we also integrate San Pedro (Huachuma), Kambo, and Rapéh when aligned with the process. These medicines complement one another — Ayahuasca for deep spiritual and emotional healing, San Pedro for opening the heart and expanding awareness, Kambo for physical and energetic cleansing, and Rapéh for grounding and clarity. Alongside these medicines, we weave in holistic practices such as sound healing, yoga, meditation, breathwork, and energy work, creating a retreat experience that is truly integrative and transformative.
Here, healing is not limited to the ceremonies alone. We place equal importance on preparation, integration, and ongoing support, so that the wisdom and insights from the retreat can become part of your everyday life.
At From Gaia for You, you are not just another guest. You are welcomed into our family, into our home, and into a sacred space where healing, balance, and transformation can unfold in a safe and authentic way.
WHAT MAKES FROM GAIA FOR YOU UNIQUE?
Danilo represents the grounded and steady masculine. His path into this work began through his own healing journey. Over the years, he has explored and experienced a wide variety of therapies, healing practices, and plant medicines, each one opening new layers of understanding and transformation.
While he has met different teachers along the way, most of his growth has come through his own direct experience and dedication — sitting with medicines, integrating their teachings, and applying them in daily life. This personal path has given him a deep, embodied wisdom that he now shares with others.
ABOUT
DANILO
In ceremony, Danilo holds space with clarity, structure, and strength, creating a safe container where participants feel supported and able to surrender fully to their process. His calm yet powerful presence is often described as an anchor — bringing trust, stability, and guidance to those walking through intense or vulnerable moments.
Through this combination of personal healing, lived experience, and commitment to growth, Danilo offers authentic, grounded leadership on the medicine path — always with integrity and devotion.
💬 “Danilo has a powerful yet calm presence. You can feel his strength the moment you enter the room, and it instantly makes you trust and relax.”
💬 “I felt that Danilo was completely present with us at every moment. His grounded energy made me feel safe enough to open up in ways I never had before.”
💬 “The way Danilo combines strength with a soft, caring heart is rare. He doesn’t just guide — he truly walks beside you in your process.”
TOGETHER
Together, as life partners and parents of two daughters, we embody the balance of healthy feminine and masculine energies. This union shapes the way we guide our retreats, offering a living example of conscious relationship, presence, and authentic leadership. Our personal journey of growth and healing flows directly into the retreats we host, making the work not just professional, but deeply personal and real.
At From Gaia for You, our roles complement one another — Ilse’s nurturing presence and intuitive care blend seamlessly with Danilo’s grounded leadership and strength. This harmony creates a retreat environment where participants feel held in both softness and stability, allowing transformation to unfold with safety and trust.
Ilse embodies the nurturing and intuitive essence of the feminine. With her gentle presence, sensitivity, and deep connection to the natural world, she guides participants with compassion through moments of vulnerability, release, and renewal. Her gift lies in her ability to truly listen — not only to words, but also to the subtle emotions and energies beneath them.
Over the years, Ilse has walked her own path of healing and self-discovery, exploring a wide range of therapies, holistic practices, and plant medicines. This personal journey has given her both experience and empathy, allowing her to meet others where they are with genuine understanding. She brings balance through ceremony support, integration guidance, and heart-centered practices, offering a space where people feel safe, held, and deeply seen.
ABOUT
ILSE
Her presence is often described as a soft anchor of love and reassurance. In the ceremonial space, Ilse gently supports participants as they move through difficult emotions, meeting them with patience, compassion, and care, and reminding them that they are never alone on their journey.
In the day-to-day rhythm of retreat life, she creates an atmosphere of warmth, authenticity, and kindness — something many participants describe as “feeling like home.” Her natural ability to combine softness with strength allows people to open their hearts, let go, and reconnect with themselves in a safe and nurturing way.
💬 “Ilse’s presence feels like a warm embrace — she has the rare gift of making you feel safe enough to open your heart and let go.”
💬 “Her intuition and gentleness helped me through my most vulnerable moments. She knew exactly when to hold silence and when to offer words.”
💬 “Ilse radiates love and calmness. She creates a space where you feel completely accepted and supported.”
💬 “Being around Ilse felt like being held by Mother Earth herself — calm, loving, and endlessly supportive.”
At From Gaia for You, we believe that Ayahuasca retreats in Spain should be more than just a weekend ceremony. They are an invitation to embark on a journey of deep transformation, one that continues to unfold long after the retreat ends and integrates into everyday life.
Our mission is to create a safe, authentic, and supportive environment where people can experience the healing power of Ayahuasca and other ancestral medicines in combination with holistic therapies. We guide each person not only through the ceremonies, but also through the important stages of preparation and integration, ensuring that the teachings of the medicines become a lasting part of their lives.
Our work is guided by three core values:
Integrity – We honor the ancestral traditions of Ayahuasca, San Pedro (Huachuma), Kambo, Bufo Alvarius, Cacao, Sananga, Tobacco - Mapacho and Rapéh, while ensuring the highest standards of safety, responsibility, and respect. Each ceremony is guided with presence and care.
Family & Authenticity – As a family-run retreat center, we welcome participants into our home and lives. We value authenticity, connection, and creating a community where everyone feels supported, seen, and respected.
Transformation – Healing is not only about what happens in ceremony. We provide tools, guidance, and support for integration, helping participants bring the insights of the retreat into their daily lives so that the medicine’s wisdom continues to grow with them.
OUR VISION AND VALUES
Participants often describe our center as a place where warmth meets authenticity, where you are not treated as just another guest but as part of a family.
The energy of the land, combined with the intimate care of our family, creates an environment where healing, balance, and transformation can unfold naturally.
Our retreat center is also our family home, located in a town 30 minutes from Málaga and Marbella, in southern Spain. Surrounded by mountains, olive groves, and the peaceful rhythm of Andalusian nature, it provides the perfect backdrop for deep healing and transformation.
Unlike larger, commercial Ayahuasca retreat centers in Europe, our space is intentionally intimate, allowing us to host only small group retreats (maximum 6 participants) and exclusive private retreats for individuals, couples, or small groups. This intimacy ensures that every person receives the attention, care, and presence they deserve.
Life here flows with simplicity and presence:
Nourishing meals prepared with organic, home sourced and local ingredients that support the healing and detox process.
Sacred ceremonies guided with care, safety, and integrity, combining Ayahuasca with other ancestral plant medicines such as San Pedro, Kambo, and Rapéh when aligned with the process.
Time in nature for grounding, reflection, and integration, surrounded by the quiet beauty of Andalusia.
The loving company of our therapy dogs, Porchi and Luna, who bring comfort, joy, and unconditional support to participants during their journeys.
Our center is more than just a retreat location — it is a living sanctuary. Every detail has been designed to create a safe, sacred, and nurturing space where people can feel at home while diving deeply into their healing journey.
💬 “The retreat felt less like a center and more like being welcomed into a family home filled with love.”
💬 “Everything about the space — from the meals to the animals to the quiet moments in nature — supported my process. I felt completely safe and cared for.”
💬 “Porchi and Luna, the dogs, were angels in disguise. Their presence gave me so much comfort during intense moments.”
At From Gaia for You, our home is your sanctuary
— a space of simplicity, love, and deep connection with nature.