Preparation
Preparation is part of the ceremony. The care you give the days before shapes the day itself. Below is an honest, week-by-week overview of how we ask you to arrive — full personal instructions are sent upon reservation.
Speak honestly about medications
Some medications and supplements do not combine safely with ayahuasca, and a few need time to leave the body. Tell us everything you take during your intake conversation, without editing — this conversation protects you.
Begin simplifying
Start easing away from alcohol and recreational substances now, not the night before. Your body will thank you in the room.
Name your intention
Come with a question or a longing rather than a demand. Write it down. You do not need to know what it means yet — holding it lightly is enough.
A simple, clean table
Plain, lighter food as the day approaches. Nothing heavy, nothing excessive. The dieta quiets the body so the entheogenic experience can be met clearly.
No alcohol, no recreational substances
A clear channel matters. These days of simplicity are a gift you give your future self in the ceremony.
Quiet and rest
Where possible, slow your days down. Less screen time, earlier nights, time outdoors. Arriving rested changes everything.
What to bring
Comfortable clothing, a layer for warmth, and water. The room is prepared for you — a mattress, blankets, and a quiet, darkened space held by Clove and her assistant.
Arrive unhurried
Come without a packed schedule. The experience lasts five to six hours for most people, and you will want stillness afterwards, not logistics.
Plan the day after
Choose a free day over a flight or a meeting. Integration begins the moment the ceremony ends, and rest is part of it.
This page is general guidance, not medical advice. Your personal instructions are sent upon reservation.
See what the day itself holds on the private ceremony page, or read about integration afterwards.