An Ethnobotanical Academy for studying Psychedelic Species
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Our Mission
As a registered Brazilian non-profit institute, our mission is to ensure the sustainable access to natural medicinal plants for all future generations.
The people of the world are waking up and experiencing the profound transformative potential of plant medicine and the indigenous traditions that have studied them for thousands of years.
We are at the beginning of the Psychedelic Renaissance and tens of millions more individuals will seek out these experiences in the coming decades.
Yet, these plants are natural resources and like all resources, are limited. We must steward them into the future or they won’t be around.
The Island Of Magic
Florianopolis, or ‘Floripa’ for short, is known throughout Brazil and worldwide as a premiere vacation destination because of its natural beauty and relaxed island life.

128 acres of pristine jungle overlooking the island's largest freshwater source, the Peri Lagoon, as well as sunrise views of the Atlantic Ocean and beyond.

Surrounded by thousands of acres of protected forest, this sanctuary provides all that is needed to live in pure connection with nature.
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Funding Efforts
We are raising $1.55M USD for a 3-phase development of our first garden. We receive donations as a registered non-profit.
Infrastructure
$100K / $400K
Garden & Farm
$0K / $800K
Teacher Spaces
$0K / $355K

Natural and cultural resources are to be protected and stewarded with integrity.
Reforestation
Management of the native Atlantic Rainforest in collaboration with local efforts.
Tradition
Indigenous peoples sharing their cultural practices on retreats.
Lifestyle
Inviting guests to embrace a pre-modern way of being, in connection with the land and digitally absent.
Farming
Greenhouse and outdoor efforts to raise plants for uses edible, medicinal and beauty.
Financial
Hosting retreats with inspired partners.
People
Volunteer opportunities for those seeking to learn.
Sustainable access to natural medicines for the future with growing efforts.


Media
Sharing stories of the plants, people, and places will leave a mark on the industry and world.
Training
Bringing the next generation of psychedelic and spiritual teachers to learn and teach in a holistic environment.
Research
Collaboration with local and national organizations to conduct specialized research into the effectiveness of psychedelics on mental health.
Educate to share practical and spiritual approaches for all to transform their lives.
Retreats We Offer
Women's Trauma
Led by women who know


Beyond Recovery
Sober and psychedelic-curious


Indigenous Wisdom
Meet Ashaninka & Yawanawa


Addiction Detox
Substances & pharmaceuticals


PTSD & TBI
To heal the mind and brain


Leadership Creation
Be authentic and cure burnout


Journey into the heart of the Amazon with our award winning documentary to witness Tatiana’s story and connection to the plants.
Our Team
Board of Directors
Lauren Brock
Mark Gogolewski
Hans Keeling
Tatiana Aya Tupinambá
Renato Marcondes Brincas
Staff
Zaidy Chacron
Matt Sabatino
Tatiana Aya Tupinambá
Charles D Johnston
Advisors
Mike Townsend
Linda Honan
Our History

Past Retreat Center Developments

Pumayaku

Aviva
Join The Sanctuary
Help preserve sacred plant traditions for future generations. Your contribution directly supports our 3-phase development plan to create a sustainable haven for ethnobotanical preservation, indigenous wisdom, and transformational healing.