HOUSE OF THE SERPENT:

7 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO ANCIENT MÉXICO

NOVEMBER 24th - 30th, 2024

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE

PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS

TRANSFORM YOUR REALITY IN A SACRED JOURNEY TO PALENQUE

Join myself and Gustavo Ik in our first time co-facilitating together in 9 years for a powerful journey of initiation in ancient México!

A long time in the making, I am so deeply honored and excited to join sacred forces with Gustavo Ik, my Cacao teacher of the last 10 years and beloved hermano, in his Mexican homeland to expand the gifts of our shared path of Ceremony, Cacao, and Initiation with an intimate group seeking transformation.

I'M READY FOR MÉXICO!

This is an incredible opportunity to experience the ancient energy of México and open your heart to powerful activations, purification and healing in sacred Mayan power spots, wild waters and ceremony.

Your sacred guides, Angela de la Agua and Gustavo Ik, are in service to your transformation. Under their impeccable guidance and expertise, you will be held in a protected, safe container built on Love.

Between Angela’s 12+ years of experience holding spiritually transformative space for groups and guiding international pilgrimages, and Gustavo’s 20+ years of making pilgrimages to Palenque and calling México home, you are in store for a powerful experience of transformation under the care of two guides who authentically walk the path of Initiation and are here to help others go deeper and higher in this sacred work.

They are both dedicated ceremonialists, spiritual teachers, and way-showers for others ready to break open into the true power of Love.

“Nestled I was, deeply in the embrace of Mama Cacao and within a nourishing heart sharing trance full of beautiful wisdom flowing through Gustavo and Angela, I was left fully bathed in such bouyant receiving of love.

It was upon awakening this grand rising with Mama Cacao echoing through my being, realization dawned the deep space we sat in with Gustavo and Angela, a perceptive shift did occur.”

— Stacey McBeth

YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:

Powerful ceremonies throughout the journey including an Opening Ceremony and a New Moon Closing Ceremony
Pyramid + temple activations
Temazcal - Mexican sweat lodge ceremony
Waterfall purification
Exploration of hidden temples in the jungle
River boat rides
Cacao Ceremony, of course :)
Sacred spontaneous adventures
Channeled transmissions + loving guidance from Angela + Gustavo daily
Heart-centered connecting amongst the group
Swimming and relaxed downtime to digest the powerful initiation
Laughter on the daily :)

HOUSE OF THE SERPENT

Nah Chan, the city where Palenque is located, means “the house of serpent.” Palenque, a powerful place of prophecy, offers us the opportunity to receive ancient knowledge through the lens of the new.

As humble initiates, we come to this sacred land with reverence for the power it holds to invite transformation (the medicine of the serpent) into our hearts. We make this pilgrimage to surrender ourselves to the transformation our hearts seek as individuals.

Through all we experience in this initiation process, we make this journey to open our hearts to the expanse of Love within so we may expand the presence of Love on the planet as a whole. We make this journey to shed all that holds us back from the truth of our hearts and the embodiment of Pure Love.

We make this journey to remember the Love that we truly are.

Together, we courageously step into the mouth of the serpent to surrender ourselves to divine transformation.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

You are ready for a transformative upleveling in your life
You are seeking spiritual guidance and healing
You want to connect with others from the heart, in person, in a meaningful way
You want to connect with the ancient roots of Sacred Cacao
You want to see the world in a new way
You want to experience the energy of ancient Maya civilization
You are ready to surrender to the call of your heart
You are ready to courageously step into the unknown

“I received many gifts during Angela’s Mexico healing retreat. I was able to let go of past traumas and am not attached to my story anymore. It was so rewarding to live in community with like minded people, to be vulnerable and witnessed with love. My life has changed so much since this retreat, I wish I knew how to express how transformational this was for me. May all who attend her transformational retreats receive these gifts and live your own truth.”

— Anamika Blackmun

ITINERARY

NOVEMBER 24th: ARRIVE by the afternoon/early evening

NOVEMBER 25th: OPENING CEREMONY

NOV 25th-30th: 6 FULL DAYS of pyramids, hidden temples, waterfall purification, Cacao Ceremony, river boat rides, authentic Mexican nourishment, relaxed integration time, and so much more

NOVEMBER 30th: NEW MOON CLOSING CEREMONY

DECEMBER 1st: DEPART in the early morning

WHAT’S INCLUDED

7 nights accommodation in Palenque at Piedra de Agua boutique hotel (shared or single room) with a beautiful pool, hot tub, and spa services available
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
All ground transportation during the pilgrimage
Airport group shuttle upon arrival and departure (included within designated timeframes)
Temple entrance fees
Purified drinking water
A thorough Preparation Guide provided in advance so you know what to bring and how to prepare
Group Preparation Calls to connect prior to the journey
Group Integration Call to support you after the journey
Any assistance you need in arranging your international travel plans

NOT INCLUDED

Your international flight arriving and departing from Villahermosa Airport
Travel insurance
Any additional accommodations outside of the journey dates
Any additional snacks, beverages, etc outside of the planned meal times
Alcoholic beverages - this is an alcohol-free event
Spa services
Gifts you’d like to purchase

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

We are blessed to stay at the beautiful Piedre de Agua hotel in Palenque. This is a small, intimate boutique hotel that will support our sacred work away from crowds. You can expect to enjoy a beautiful pool and hot tub, spa services you can add on to your stay, and authentic Mexican meals made just for our group.

All rooms have air conditioning, WiFi, full private bathroom, towels, bathrobes, electric kettle, daily housekeeping, outdoor terrace and a hammock.

INVESTMENT

SHARED ROOM - $2800 - Full payment due no later than November 1st, 2024.

Share a standard room with a full bathroom and private terrace with one other participant.

2 GUESTS MAX PER ROOM

SINGLE ROOM - $3100 - Full payment due no later than November 1st, 2024.

Have your own standard room with a full bathroom and private terrace to yourself.

Limited to one participant per room.

SHARED ROOM SUITE - $3100 - Full payment due no later than November 1st, 2024.

Upgrade your stay to a larger, more spacious suite with a full bathroom and private terrace with one other participant. Suites are more privately located and feature organic luxury amenities.

Price per participant.

2 GUESTS MAX PER ROOM

SINGLE ROOM SUITE - $3400 - Full payment due no later than November 1st, 2024.

Upgrade your stay to a larger, more spacious suite with a full bathroom and private terrace for yourself. Suites are more privately located and feature organic luxury amenities.

Limited to one participant per suite.

All rooms have air conditioning, WiFi, full private bathroom, towels, bathrobes, electric kettle, daily housekeeping, outdoor terrace and a hammock.

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: $500 holds your spot (this amount is deducted from the above totals).

Payment plans available.

HOW TO JOIN

If you are feeling a YES in your heart to join our journey, claim your spot by registering below! Spaces are limited to an intimately-sized group of initiates.

I'M READY FOR MÉXICO!

“Oh, I am still just feeling so amazing since your desert retreat, Angela! I am SO glad I listened to the call of my soul to go! It honestly switched something in me about self-care. It was simultaneously grounding and transcendent. ”

— Cherie Burton

ABOUT PALENQUE

Palenque is an ancient Maya powerspot in Chiapas, México. It is a place of prophecy, a place of retrieving ancient knowledge through the lens of the new.

The ruins of this ancient Maya civilization hold important knowledge for us today. The main temple parallels the energy of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. The mystery of the tombs found within the sacred structures hold great power for us to work with during our time there.

Gustavo first started making his own pilgrimages to Palenque in 2004.

About Your Guides

ANGELA DE LA AGUA

“For those of us who want to know how to untangle our emotional and mental blocks, and are drawn to wisdom that comes from the heart, Angela is unparalleled as a mentor and I can’t recommend her highly enough.”

— Georganne Deen

Angela de la Agua is a ceremonial priestess, divine healer and spiritual teacher based in the desert of Joshua Tree, CA, where she has been rooted since 2011.

Angela has 12+ years experience facilitating group containers focused on spiritual transformation by means of ceremony, healing retreats, global pilgrimage, and mentorship programs. Widely known for her work with Ceremonial Cacao, healing foods, fasting and daily self-care, she helps others connect with the sacred found in every moment through heart-opening practices of self-love.

Love is the foundation of all of Angela’s work. It is her greatest joy to help others awaken to their own divinity through the remembrance of Love.

GUSTAVO IK

Gustavo is a ceremonialist and teacher of time. He has 21 years walking the path of ceremony, medicine, and Indigenous practices. He has learned from elders of different traditions along the way. He has deepened and focused his practice as an Ajq’ij (One who walks with the sun) facilitating fire ceremonies, as the traditional way that cacao was shared in the Mayan cosmovision.

Gustavo has a passion for being of service and supporting people to deepen in their own path of purpose and joy. He is gifted at helping people feel seen and hopeful. He embodies a good balance between order and play and transmits that to others.

Q+A

WHERE/WHEN DO I FLY INTO PALENQUÉ?

You will fly into Villahermoso Airport (VSA). Be sure layovers in Mexico City are at least 2 hours long.

Book your arrival flight for Sunday, November 24th by 2:30pm at the latest.

Book your departure flight for Sunday, December 1st no earlier than 10am.

Please run your flight itinerary by us before booking.

IS AIRPORT PICK-UP/DROP-OFF INCLUDED?

The airport is 2.5 hours from the hotel. There is one scheduled group pick-up upon arrival and drop-off upon departure included in the cost. If you arrive outside the designated arrival/departure windows, you will need to pay for your own transport, but we will help to arrange the ride for you.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Once you have joined our journey, we provide a very thorough preparation guide that outlines all things needed and recommended for your travels.

WILL WE BE PROCESSING CACAO OR VISITING A CACAO FARM?

This pilgrimage focuses on the ancient energetic power of Palenque, and so our work with Cacao medicine will be experienced within the parameters of ceremony in ancient temples. Visiting a Cacao jungle farm or facility is a wonderful experience for another kind of journey at another time! :)

WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE?

The average temperature in Palenque during November for a typical day ranges from a high of 81°F (27°C) to a low of 67°F (20°C). Some would describe it as pleasantly warm, humid but cool. There's a 44% chance of moderate rain on an average day.

I HAVE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS.

Prior to the journey, we will ask for any dietary requirements amongst the group. Traditional Mexican cuisine will be prepared especially for our group for most meals. We will do our best to accommodate your dietary needs.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

Your $500 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable. The remaining balance is 50% refundable up until 90 days prior to the start date of the pilgrimage. All payments are non-transferrable.

90 days before the start date of the pilgrimage, your payment is non-refundable and non-transferrable. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance in the event that you are unable to attend.

DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?

We highly recommend protecting yourself and your investment by securing travel insurance that includes trip cancellation coverage. Most airlines offer travel insurance as an add-on for your flight ticket purchase, or you can buy insurance separately. We recommend World Nomads for excellent travel insurance: https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-insurance

DO I NEED A PASSPORT?

Yes. If you do not have a current passport, then best to get this process started as soon as possible. Your current passport must be valid 6 months after the travel dates. Please see info and links below to help you in your process:

To obtain a NEW US passport go here:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html

To RENEW a US Passport go here:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html