The Ceremonial Intensive is a 7-day journey of beautiful and profound Ceremony rooted in the Sacred Tradition. Each day has its own ceremonial theme, together forming a unity of wholeness. All the ceremonies interweave into one larger ceremonial experience.

The week is guided by Jan Paul and Ishi, who have been collaborating in ceremonial work for over 30 years. Recently, Ishi has moved to Portugal, and this Intensive marks the continuation of their work. We warmly welcome friends already familiar with their collaboration.

Participants will join from both The Netherlands and Portugal, with English as the primary language for this journey.

The ceremonies will be held in our spacious ceremonial grounds and tranquil camping areas, nestled within the serene forested valley of Vale Ondula—a place we lovingly steward to offer peace, connection, and harmony with nature.

Themes of the Journey

The Ceremonial Intensive follows and honors the Medicine Wheel. Each day is dedicated to a specific theme:

• Day 1: Arrival and Preparation Day

  Opening and Introduction
  

• Day 2: Honouring the East

  The Medicine Wheel and Temascal (Sweatlodge)
  

• Day 3: Honouring the South

  Womanhood and Manhood Retreat
  

• Day 4: Honouring the West

  Individual Nature Medicine Quest
  

• Night of Day 4 to Day 5: All Night Fire Cakulja Ceremony
  

• Day 5: Honouring the North

  Rites of Passage Ceremony
  

• Day 6: Honouring the Center

  Integration Ceremony and Temascal (Sweatlodge)
  

• Day 7: Closing Day

  Despacho Fire Ceremony
  

After registration, you will receive a detailed program and additional information.

Contribution

The Ceremonial Intensive Week costs €950 (€650 for Portuguese residents), which includes:

• All ceremonies and teachings

• Materials for creating ceremonial objects

• 7 days of camping in your own tent

• Vegetarian meals

Travel expenses are not included.

• Registration Payment: €500 (or €350 for Portuguese Residents)

• Remaining Balance: €450 (€250,- for Portuguese Residents) --- due by 1st May 2025

Please include “Ceremonial Intensive 2025” and your name with your payment.

Guidelines for Participants

To ensure a sacred and respectful environment, we kindly ask participants to follow these guidelines:

• Be respectful toward one another; no violent behavior or verbal abuse is allowed.

• Follow the traditional protocols of Ceremony, which will be explained after registration and at the event.

• Attend all ceremonies for the full duration of the Intensive.

• Avoid bringing technology (phones, cameras, etc.) into ceremonial spaces. Use technology moderately in the camping areas.

• Refrain from alcohol or drug use. Smoking tobacco is allowed only in designated areas.

• Respect and care for nature; do not harm the environment or leave litter.