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Love is the great medicine
A Heart Medicine Ceremonial Retreat
July 17-20, 2025 
Star River Sanctuary, British Columbia

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The Heart is the Seat of the Soul

and the Shamanic Center of Power.

It is only through the Heart that we can heal our lives and this world.

 The wisdom of the Heart is so easily overlooked in our fast-paced, modern world.

Yet, in these times of great transformation, we are being called back to the infinite wisdom of the Heart—to the remembrance that Love is the Great Medicine.

This sacred ceremonial retreat is an opportunity to return to the essence of your true self—to clear unclarity, interference, and impediments that keep you from fully embodying your sacred path of service.

 

Guided by the teachings of ancient Andean wisdom, this weekend retreat will take you on a profound exploration of Boundless Love, blending the transformative power of Heart Medicine Ceremony with Earth-honoring rituals to bless your life and all life.

It is through common-unity, interconnection, and kinship with all of life that we experience True Healing. We were never meant to heal alone. This retreat is a safe, sacred space where we can journey together, awakening to the full power of Love within and around us.

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What Awaits You in This Sacred Gathering

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  • Sacred Plant Teachings – Experience the beauty and wisdom of the sacred teacher plants & authentic lineage guided ceremony in a fully held and guided way.

  • Purification & Healing – Cleanse, release, and dissolve obstructions to the full flowering of your inner healer.

  •  Inner Healer Empowerment – Receive profound resources and guidance to strengthen your direct connection to Spirit and the Benevolent Guides.

  • Activate the Spiritual Power Center of the Anahata Chakra- the Heart Center.

  • Ceremonially activate your own sacred space with Robin and Darcy, deepening your sanctuary within.

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Soul-Nourishing Connection & Integration​

  • Sacred Council: Share in deep, heart-centered dialogue with a circle of kindred spirits.

  • Restorative Breathwork & Embodiment: Experience transformational breathwork, and shamanic energy practices to ground your transformation.

  • Radical Cooperation & Open-Source Innovation: Together, we will birth new systems of mutual support for ourselves, our families, and our communities during this Great Turning.

  • Self-Care & Renewal:There will be opportunities for body work, medicine baths, and long walks in the many hiking trails on Crystal Mountain.

  • Post-Retreat Integration: Receive support through a follow-up Zoom integration call to weave your experiences into daily life.

 

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What is included in this retreat:​​

  • Radical Healing through Earth-Honoring Ceremonial Work

  • Heart medicine teachings for these transformational times

  • Divine Cacao Forest Medicine Elixir & Heart Medicine Ceremony

  • Guided Shamanic Journey Work & Mystery School Activations

  • Transformational Breathwork and Shamanic energy practices

  • Nourishing Organic, Vegetarian Meals

  • Cozy lodging @ Star River Sanctuary 

  • Highly Skilled, Experienced Facilitators

  • Optional Flower Baths & Bodywork Sessions

  • A Powerfully Held Container for Deep Transformation

  • This retreat will be held at Star River Sanctuary 

Retreat begins on Thursday July 17th @

9 am and concludes Sunday July 20th at noon.

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Thursday, July 17th
9:00 AM - Check-in
10:00 AM - Opening Council
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:30-8 PM - Beloved Cacao Forest Medicine Ceremony
8 PM - Dinner
Evening: Rest & Renewal

Friday, July 18th
9:00 AM - Mesada of Munay
Evening - Dinner & Integration

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Saturday, July 19th
8:30-9:30 AM - Smoothies & Tea
9:30-11:15 AM - Restorative Movement 
11:30-12:30 PM -Brunch
12:30-4:00 PM - Visionary Integration Circle
4:00 PM-Sleep -  Rest, Personal Integration, Optional Bodywork, and Sacred Connection
6:00 PM - Dinner

Sunday, July 20th
8:00-9:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00-12:30 PM - Closing Ceremony & Sacred Circle

Retreat Schedule

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This is your invitation to step into

the Power of love to heal.

 

Join us in this sacred journey of remembrance, devotion, and radical transformation.


​ Secure your place in ~Love is the great medicine~ today.

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Sacred Reciprocity:

$888-$1,888

Payment plans available upon request​​​​

More About Our Pricing Policy

At Visionary Hearts, we are devoted to creating transformative ceremonial retreats that honor the sacred balance of giving and receiving. In 2025, we are embracing a new model of sacred reciprocity—one rooted in generosity, sustainability, and accessibility—while ensuring that we meet the tangible needs required to sustain Star River Sanctuary as a thriving center of healing. For each Visionary Hearts retreat held @ Star River Sanctuary, we have established a sliding scale pricing structure that honors both the depth of our offerings and the diverse financial realities of our community. Upon registration, you will provide a non-refundable (but transferable) deposit, securing your space in the retreat. The remaining financial reciprocity will be exchanged in cash upon arrival, supporting the continued growth and daily operations of our sanctuary. This reciprocity is essential—not only for covering the costs of hosting these powerful experiences, but also for ensuring that we can: ✨ Generously compensate our stellar staff with wages that make it possible for them to prioritize working with us and continue sharing their invaluable gifts. ✨ Improve and enhance the retreat space, bringing greater comfort, beauty, and harmony to the land for you, our guests. ✨ Sustain the long-term viability of our sanctuary, and the many operational demands required to hold this sacred space in British Columbia at this time. At the heart of all we do is devotion, excellence, and love. Every event we offer is infused with the highest level of care, refinement, and integrity, ensuring that you receive an experience of true beauty and transformation. We are deeply honored to hold space for your healing and awakening journey, and we believe that all who feel a sincere call to sacred ceremony should have access to this work. With this new model, we walk forward in reciprocity, ensuring that our sanctuary and this sacred path of service continue to flourish for all who seek it. In addition to each ceremonial retreat we include in this Sacred Reciprocal exchange: 🌿 Organic, Local, Delicious Food – Prepared by our amazing Star Team cooks, each meal is crafted with love and intention to nourish the body, heart, and soul. We highlight homegrown goodness from our 7 Generations Garden Project, and each retreat includes a tour and an Ayni Karma Yoga experience in the garden. 🍽 5 Handmade Meals of Pure YUM featuring: Local and organic plant-based meals (gluten-free and vegan options available) Hand- and heart-crafted dishes made with care Raw, gluten-free, and vegan desserts Delicious beverages from Virtue Tea and Oso Negro Organic Coffee 💫 Sacred Practices & Transformational Experiences 🎶 Sacred songs & ceremonial music 🌀 Restorative movement, dance, and shamanic energy practices 🧘‍♀️ Skilled, experienced, and kind facilitators 🌱 Private intake call with Robin, Darcy, or Star Team member & mentorship call to prepare for your retreat (if requested) 🔄 Integration support with one follow-up group Zoom calls and individual support as needed 🌳 Full access to the gardens, forest, and beautiful springs of Crystal Mountain & Star River Sanctuary 💆‍♀️ Additional bodywork add-ons available Lodging Options at Star River Sanctuary: This spring we are updating all of our sleeping spaces!!! We are replacing our cozy bell tents for more comfortable and beautiful Bedroom Domes. Available for guests are triple dome sleeping rooms and two queen bed cabin rooms. We are building a bathhouse for retreat guests with 2 bathtub rooms and two outdoor shower stalls. While still a rustic eco-retreat, each year, your generous love and contributions, allow us to little by little upgrade our digs:) 🌿 Learn more & join us: 🔗 www.visionaryhearts.com 🔗 www.starriversanctuary.com

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About the Leaders

 

Darcy Kopas
International Mentor, Guide, and Retreat Leader Co-founder of Star River Sanctuary & the "Empowerment & Resource Model" of Healing.
Co-founder of Star River Sanctuary &  Visionary Hearts.  Darcy is a gifted and highly trained plant spirit medicine Kamaska Curandero who specializes in sacred plant spirit medicine ceremonies and distance energy medicine.

Robin Flynn
Hampiq - Plant Spirit Medicine Ceremonialist- Visionary Creatrix ~ New Earth Mystic International Mentor, Guide, and Retreat Leader.
Co-founder of Star River Sanctuary &  Visionary Hearts.  Robin is one of the only a few fully trained western Kamasqa Curanderas. Her passion is riding ancient mystery school teachings with leading edge and soul inspired visions.

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