Curandero

Rishin Nika is a Shipibo Maestro from the Ucayali region of Peru who has more than thirty years of experience in working with plant medicines of the jungle. As a youth he apprenticed with several maestros, but it was his grandfather, also named Reshin Nika and who lived to over 100 years old, with whom he developed the deepest connection.

Several of his children have also chosen to embrace the traditions they’ve inherited, and his father is a Maestro as well, which means that Reshin Nika is part four generation lineage of vegatalistas (plant medicine healers).

Reshin Nika is humble yet charismatic, and is an engaging storyteller. Though not a practicing vegatalista herself, Reshin Nika is usually joined by his partner Katey during ceremonies.

Founder and Manager

Ashley is an experienced shamanic healer and co-owner at The Garden of Peace. Originally from the South of England he has traveled the world for many years. Ashley has been studying sacred plant medicines and shamanism in Peru for the past 14 years and spent much of that time in traditional master plant diets under the guidance of his teachers. He is an experienced retreat facilitator with a clear understand of the complex nature of supporting others through physical, mental and emotional healing. 

He loves surfing, travel, mangoes, making music, nature and his magical Chihuaha Mayu who also lives at the centre.

Adrian Kent

Retreat Facilitator

Yoga Instructor

Holistic Therapist

Kambo practitioner

Adrian is from the British Isles and has been a yoga practitioner for 30 years and is a Kundalini, Hatha, Yin and Restorative Yoga Instructor with over 500 hrs Yoga Teacher Training. He’s also had deep immersions in Bhakti (devotional) yoga and meditation, spending many years living in ashrams.

He is a professional Sports, Deep Tissue, Swedish and Indian Head Massage Therapist. A Reflexologist, Aromatherapist and Reiki Master and will be making these treatments available as an add on for anyone who so desires.

Adrian has been working with plant medicines since his first visit to the ‘Garden of Peace’ in 2015. He recently spent six months in the Peruvian Amazon were he undertook a kambo practitioner training course and volunteered as a facilitator at the ‘Garden of Peace’.

He understands the need for good preparation and the benefit of having ‘tools’ to help navigate through ayahuasca ceremonies, -which he will share in his sessions-, as well as understanding the importance of integration.

He is very grounded in his practice and will be there to assist you from day 1, through all aspects of your journey.

Retreat Facilitator

Holistic and creative therapist, Reiki Master, Self Love and Positive Psychology coach,  Nature, Mindfulness and Meditation teacher

Tina is from Jersey in the Channel Islands and has spent over 30 years teaching and working holistically, supporting people of all ages to prioritise their flourishing through creative and spiritual development. Using nature  connection, creativity and mindfulness as a map to navigate the path to awakening. 

Tina coaches and teaches individuals and groups and has run  a number of sacred women’s circles. 

Tina has delivered workshops and courses locally, nationally and internationally to promote the answers to the various callings we have that lead us on the path to awakening potential and fulfilling divine purpose.