Huachuma, also known as San Pedro, is a plant medicine native to the Andean region of South America that has been used for thousands of years in healing ceremonies. Huachuma is made from the cactus (Echinopsis Pachanoi) and contains the psychoactive compound mescaline, which is responsible for a profound change in consciousness that allows the receiver of the medicine to access the deep recesses of the self and initiate a personal journey of inner exploration and a strong connection with the natural world around them. Huachuma is both subtle and strong. It is a divine gift and teacher that operates from a place of what is honest. It asks us to be honest with ourself first so that we can be true with others and live a life from a place of authenticity. It has been shown to help people suffering from anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, physical ailments, and many other blockages that prevent one from being fully present and alive.

Cacao is a beautiful medicine that is the raw and unprocessed from of chocolate that comes from the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree. It is extremely rich in antioxidants and nutrients.

A message about the cacao served here from Christina Jenkins (our cacao leader)

Aya Pacha Cacao: Medicine for Heart and Spirit

Aya Pacha Cacao is more than a trendy drink—it’s a sacred medicine. Sourced from heirloom Arriba Nacional Fino de Aroma trees of Ecuador, this Cacao carries a lineage of care, prayer, and reciprocity. For thousands of years, Cacao has been used by Indigenous peoples as a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds, opening the heart, grounding the body, and awakening clarity of mind.

Traditionally, Cacao was shared in ceremony before tribes, families, and neighbors came together to resolve conflict. With open hearts, truth could be spoken, and healing could begin. Today, we are called to work with this medicine in a new way: to sit bravely with the conflicts inside ourselves—the fears, doubts, and contradictions we carry. Because all outer conflict begins within. Meeting ourselves with compassion becomes one of the most radical acts of world change, and Mama Cacao is here to support us in this sacred work.

Unlike medicines that push you outward, cacao invites you inward. It softens the walls around the heart, restores balance to the nervous system, and reconnects you to your innate joy and vitality. In ceremony, alone or with others, Aya Pacha Cacao becomes an ally for healing, creativity, and connection—with yourself, with community, and with the Earth.

Aya Pacha Cacao is a medicine for our times—an ally that reminds us true change begins with the brave work of the heart.

The sacred medicine of tobacco is a key component of our ceremonies and a profound teacher. Known in the Amazon as “The Master of All Plants”, this plant teacher is often looked down upon because of the way in which it has been chemically altered and used as a tool to escape. It is traditionally used in its pure form to focus the mind and cleanse/protect the ceremony space and the participants within the space. It is a master teacher and when used with reverence and respect reveals itself as a reliable plant ally.

Hapé is a traditional nasal snuff that is made of a specific blend of powered herbs primarily containing mapacho tobacco. It has been used for thousands of years by those looking to heal and connect emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. The preparation is traditionally very labor intensive and conducted ceremonially. Each blend of the medicine carries a different energy and is tailored for specific cases. It is administered through the nose and can lead to increased alertness, processing of emotions, and purging (both physically and mentally). It can help with pain and inflammation, respiratory issues, anxiety, depression, and is believed to help cleanse negative “stuck” energy and to promote a deeper connection to spirit. We do not make our own Hapé but use medicine that has been sustainability sourced from a reputable vendor that supports the indigenous people who prepare the medicine. Hapé is often offered before ceremony and during if you feel called to this medicine.

Sananga is a traditional medicine for the eyes that is made from the bark and roots of plants in the Tabernaemontana genus. It is used for both medicinal and spiritual purposes. It is applied directly to the eyes as eye drops and will cause a stinging sensation that varies in strength depending on the particular medicine. What follows this stinging and strong sensation between the eyes and up into the head is a profound calmness and clarity. This medicine is often cited as a clearer of spiritual vision and can sharpen your perception and increase awareness. It also helps to calm nerves, anxiety, and clear any negative or misaligned energy in the body.