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Ceremony, care and countryside stillness
A sweep of forest and alfalfa fields sets the scene for Avalon’s retreats, held at a rustic four-star boutique hotel in the Costa Brava countryside. The programme brings plant-medicine ceremonies together with preparation, personal care and integration, drawing on shamanic practices and the knowledge of Indigenous guides from Brazil, Colombia and Peru. Depending on the retreat, medicines may include ayahuasca, magic mushrooms, San Pedro or Bufo Alvarius. Between sessions, the setting invites a slower pace: the property has seven hectares of green space, a spacious ceremonial room with large windows, pools, a sauna and hammocks. Meals are freshly prepared by a chef, with menus designed to support the ayahuasca diet and food-awareness workshops also part of the offering. Avalon’s Barcelona listing is a gateway to a rural retreat rather than a city-centre stay; scheduled transport is available from Barcelona at set times. Ask the centre about retreat dates, suitability and what each package includes.
Highlights
- A 110 m² ceremonial room with comfortable beds and broad windows facing nature
- Seven hectares of forest and alfalfa fields in the protected Carmany green belt
- Fresh chef-prepared meals designed around the ayahuasca diet, plus food-awareness workshops
- Private-terrace rooms with access to hammocks, indoor and outdoor pools, and a sauna
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Setting
Retreats take place at a rustic boutique hotel in the protected Carmany green belt of the Costa Brava, amid seven hectares of forest and alfalfa fields. The ceremonial room looks out toward nature, while hammocks, pools and a sauna create space to rest between activities.
The practice
Avalon takes a shamanic approach to plant-medicine retreats, bringing ceremonial practices associated with Indigenous traditions together with contemporary preparation, personal care and integration. Depending on the programme, ceremonies may involve ayahuasca, magic mushrooms, San Pedro or Bufo Alvarius. For a first retreat, ask the team what preparation involves, how ceremonies are held and what support is available afterward.
A typical day
The daily rhythm varies by retreat and medicine, so there is no single schedule to expect. Retreats include ceremonial practice alongside preparation and integration, with chef-prepared meals and time to rest in the hotel grounds. Confirm the specific timetable with the centre before booking.
Accommodation
Guests stay in spacious, bright rooms with private terraces at a four-star boutique hotel. Daily room service is included, and the property has indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and a restaurant.
What to bring
Bring comfortable clothing for ceremonies and quiet time outdoors, along with layers for cooler evenings. Barcelona averages 17°C annually, with warmer weather in June to August and cooler conditions in December to February; a light rain layer is useful, especially in wetter months such as September and December.
How to get there
Scheduled transport is included from Barcelona airport and Barcelona city centre, with pickup at 10:00 and drop-off at 19:00. If those times do not suit, the property can be reached by car or taxi, or by bus to Pals followed by a centre pickup.
Nearest airport: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) (13 km)
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is approximately 13 km from central Barcelona. Avalon includes transfers from the airport at a set time; confirm the pickup details for your retreat.
Nearest city: Barcelona
Public transport: Moventis-Sarfa buses run from Barcelona airport terminals and Estació del Nord to the Costa Brava; the centre offers pickup at Pals bus station.
Contact Avalon directly to ask about dates, availability and booking.
Retreat prices start at €229. Ask Avalon what is included in the price for your dates.
Climate
Climate Zone: Temperate
Best Months: Jun, Jan, Nov
Avoid: Sep, Dec, Mar
The area has an annual average temperature of 17°C, with the warmest weather in June, July and August and cooler conditions in December through February. Rainfall is highest in September, December and March, while June is among the driest months.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a typical day at an Avalon retreat look like?
The rhythm varies with the retreat programme. Ask the centre for the schedule for your chosen dates.
Can I attend if this is my first plant-medicine retreat?
Avalon describes preparation and personalised care as part of its approach. Contact the team to discuss your experience and whether a particular retreat is suitable for you.
How do I get from Barcelona to the retreat property?
Included transport runs at set times from Barcelona airport or Barcelona city centre. If those times do not work, you can drive, take a taxi or travel by bus to Pals, where the centre will pick you up.
What food is served during the retreat?
Meals are freshly prepared by a chef and designed to support the ayahuasca diet. Vegan, vegetarian, organic, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free options are listed; confirm your dietary needs with the centre.
What languages are the retreats conducted in?
Ask the centre which languages are used for your dates and by the retreat team.
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