Upcoming Ceremonies
Saturdays 12:30pm-9:30pm Pacific
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA
Also known as San Pedro, Huachuma is a mescaline based medicine that is very heart opening and brings great clarity. It lasts about 6+ hours, and has a beautiful way of being gentle, yet very powerful in supporting your healing. We are growing our Huachuma garden and make our own medicine with intention, love, and deep reverence. This medicine is very heart opening and tends to create a sense of lightness and joy. It tends to be easier to interact with, is tolerant of other medications, and can provide great clarity about challenges in your life. The Medicine Path Native American tradition calls this the medicine of “limitless and unconditional joy.”
Also known as Psilocybin, this medicine has roots in Mazotec culture, Mexico, and has been used for centuries to heal mental, emotional, and physical imbalances. There are countless varieties, which can provide a wide variety of experiences, and extensive research has been done showing the efficacy in helping to heal addictions, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, to offering visions, insights, and a sense of connection with Source and a sense of oneness. Some researchers in the field of Entheogens believe this sacred medicine played a key role in the conscious and spiritual evolution of Homo Sapiens.
Our Acacia medicine is very similar to an Ayahuasca journey. It lasts from 4-6 hours (and can take 2+ hours to start to peek), brings visions, and contains dimethyltryptamine (DMT), just like Ayahuasca. We use Syrian Rue (also known as "Espand" or Holy) as an MAOI. Acacia is a sacred plant found in ancient Egyptian and Hebrew texts, artifacts, and art. We remove most of the plant material so that the psychoactive/medicinal compounds are all that remain. This reduces much of the digestive issues (nausea), though there can still be purging. We source the raw material sustainably and process it ourselves with deep reverence. This medicine can be very visionary, and is quite expansive and multi-dimensional. We find it helps to deepen meditation and accessing non-dual states of consciousness that can then be integrated and accessed more readily after your journey.
We are also available for Private Retreats!
If you are sensitive, working with emotional, spiritual, or energetic challenges that feel too vulnerable to heal in a group setting, or simply desire a personally tailored ceremonial medicine journey, you're invited to connect with us to explore ways we can support you privately.
Schedule a free, no obligation call to explore the possibilities that are best for you.
A's for you Q's
WHEN ARE CEREMONIES?
Our Ceremonies are typically on Saturdays. You may arrive as early as 12:30pm and no later than 1pm. No admission after 1pm.
GET OUR CALENDAR FOR SPECIFIC CEREMONY DATES
WHAT MEDICINES DO YOU SERVE?
For private work, we can offer something that meets your unique healing needs and we will explore the options in a 1:1 conversation.
For group ceremonies open to the public, we offer . . .
Huachuma | San Pedro
Niños Santos | Psilocybin
Acacia & Syrian Rue/Espand | North African Ayahuasca
All of these medicines have shown the ability to help with addiction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and end of life challenges.
WHERE ARE THE CEREMONIES?
Santa Rosa, CA - private home
We will send you the address and directions once you have donated, registered, and confirmed that you have read and viewed the prerequisite preparation information.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
- Apply to attend ceremonies. You only need to fill out the application ONCE. You will receive a response to your application. Once your application is approved, follow the next steps . . .
- Confirm there is space for you on the desired ceremony date (LivingWisdomChurchCA@gmail.com)
- Make your donation (see options below)
- We will register you via Eventbrite (you’ll receive confirmation at the email provided). Verify the information is accurate and let us know of any corrections.
HOW DO I DONATE?
There are 3 options for you to donate:
- You can make a one time donation between $400-700 via PayPal to LivingWisdomChurchCA@gmail.com, Zelle or Apple Pay 415*717*2963 (we can also arrange other forms of payment).
- Become a Patreon member (https://patreon.com/livingwisdom) We ask for a commitment of at least 6 months to use this option.
- At the $133 Pathfinder level you receive 1 medicine ceremony pass quarterly (minimum 3 month membership)
- At the $373 Pioneer level you can receive 1 medicine ceremony pass each month.
- Talk with us about partial or full scholarship and sacred reciprocity. (Please email us at LivingWisdomChurchCA@gmail.com) This is based on economic hardship and priority is given to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Veterans, Disabled, Elderly, and other historically marginalized folks.
We rely on donations to keep these ceremonies sustainable. A 10 person ceremony in the Bay Area typically runs $500-700 per person, per ceremony.
HOW DO I PREPARE?
Please make sure to read and view everything in the link provided here for the medicine ceremony you are attending.
NINOS SANTOS PREPARATION GUIDE
+++BONUS+++
ESSENTIAL ENTHEOGEN PREPARATION & INTEGRATION GUIDE
Use this valuable guide to show up like a pro. Filled with useful tips & insights for before, during, and after your Entheogenic journey you won’t get from other guides. Inspired by Amanda Elo’Esh’s 25+ years of medicine work.
WHAT ABOUT INTEGRATION?
Get the most out of your journey by really prioritizing integration. Use this guide to help you prepare - best reviewed BEFORE your journey.
Optional & Interesting:
LISTEN TO THIS RADIOLAB PODCAST
CAN I GET PERSONAL SUPPORT? YES!
We would love to explore private ceremonies and personal healing with you. Please schedule a call with the link below to discover how we can help you to reach your goals in the next 3-9 months (many testimonials available upon request):
Learn about our expertise here:
https://livingwisdomchurch.org/about/
CAN I PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO SOMEONE ELSE?
Yes! Please share the link below with anyone you would recommend for this safe and sacred medicine work: https://livingwisdomchurch.org/sacred-medicine
If you would like a gentle approach to healing with sacred medicines, you might consider starting with our Huachuma ceremonies, which are more mild and gentle, yet profoundly powerful in helping you to heal.
If you are feeling called to this deeper experience, this is a beautiful, safe, and sacred space to have your first journey since our gatherings are small, and we personally vet every attendee and make sure that we have a solid container to support what may arise for each attendee.
You do not need prior experience, only a commitment to honor the preparation, integration, and ceremonial practices we offer to assure your experience is elevating for all.
Acacia is a sacred plant with ancient origins dating back to Judeo-Christian spiritual traditions. It is a more sustainable form of DMT with a Syrian Rue MAOI than the Ayahuasca brew (which contains the Ayahuasca vine and the Chacruna leaf for very similar effects). We dial in your dose very slowly over a long period of time to make sure you achieve "lift off" without ingesting too much. We find it to be a profound catalyst to your own spiritual awakening, connection with Source, and deepening your meditation practice.
Our mission is to provide a dogma-free, safe and sacred container for our diverse community to learn, heal, and grow together. We support your personal and inalienable sovereignty and all sacraments and activities are by your choice only. We include preparation support, integration support, and during our ceremonies we offer some helpful practices to go deep and stay focused on your intentions, and to navigate challenges that may arise. We offer sound healing that guides the journey, as well as moments of silence to connect deeply with your inner experience.
We offer a couple of different types of sacred medicine. Huachuma is very gentle, heart-opening, and a beautiful way to begin your exploration of healing with sacred plant medicine. There are no real contraindications and no special diet required with this medicine.
Acacia isn't for everyone. There are some circumstances and medications that are prohibitive. We have each attendee apply and provide helpful information, and we also conduct personal interviews to assure that you are stepping into a safe and sacred healing experience. Make sure that you give us as much information as possible and honor the preparation and integration guidelines, and then honor your inner wisdom. We cannot prescribe, but we will provide you with helpful information to make a well-informed decision for yourself.
Your personal information is sacred and not shared with anyone except your facilitators, who will use the information only to determine whether this experience is a good fit for you.
Your safety is our top priority, and that includes your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, energetic, and personal information.
We provide the most comprehensive preparation and integration based on decades of Entheogen work, education, initiations and dedication to the safe and sacred container.
- HUACHUMA CEREMONY PREPARATION
- NINOS SANTOS CEREMONY PREPARATION
- NORTH AFRICAN AYAHUASCA CEREMONY PREPARATION
- INTEGRATION
These videos should answer most of your basic questions and are a requirement to attend our sacred medicine ceremonies.
A typical 25+ person plant medicine ceremony in the Bay Area is anywhere from $500-$700. We keep our gatherings small and go the extra mile for you to assure safe, sacred, and long lasting healing and transformation. You have several options for participating in a sustainable way. You can become an ongoing Patreon member at the $133 level (and receive other valuable benefits) and attend once per quarter, at the $333 tier and above, attend a medicine ceremony each month. You have the option to make a one time donation of $400-$700, or talk with us about partial or full scholarships along with Sacred Reciprocity. Scholarships are based on economic need, and community service, and we prioritize BIPOC / LGBTQ, Veterans, disabled, elderly, and other historically marginalized folks for our scholarship options.
APPLICATION: When you feel ready to attend a medicine ceremony, please complete this APPLICATION FORM first if you haven’t yet. You only need to fill out this application ONCE. After approval, you will be able to register any time.
REGISTRATION:
There are 3 options for you to register:
- You can make a one time donation between $400-700 via PayPal to LivingWisdomChurchCA@gmail.com, Zelle 415-717-2963, or Apple Pay 415-717-2963 (we can also arrange other forms of payment).
- Become a Patreon member (https://patreon.com/livingwisdom) which includes ENTHEOJEDI Training, Guided Meditations, Sound Healing recordings, rituals and more PLUS access to ceremonies. PLEASE NOTE: This option was created for folks who want to be an ongoing part of our community. We ask that you consider making a commitment of at least 6 months to use this option.
- At the $133 Pathfinder level you receive 1 medicine ceremony pass quarterly (minimum 3 month membership)
- At the $373 Pioneer level you can receive 1 medicine ceremony pass each month.
- You can talk with us about partial or full scholarship and sacred reciprocity. (Please email us at LivingWisdomChurchCA@gmail.com) This is based on economic hardship and priority is given to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Veterans, Disabled, Elderly, and other historically marginalized folks.
If you are making a full financial contribution (Options 1 or 2), let us know which date you'd like to attend once you've completed payment/Patreon subscription.
If you are requesting a partial or full scholarship (Option 3) and we have not already discussed your needs and sacred reciprocity, please contact us to talk about your circumstances: LivingWisdomChurchCA@gmail.com
*Once you have chosen your date and arranged for your donation/sacred reciprocity, please contact us to confirm your registration and which date you’d like to attend. You should also receive a confirmation from Eventbrite.
If you would like to offer an extra tax deductible donation to help us continue to serve our community regardless of ability to pay, we always welcome your generosity. You can use the methods above in Option 1) to make your donation.
COST: $400-700, or Patreon memberships and partial-full scholarships are available as described above in the REGISTRATION section.
What our community is experiencing:
"Thank you so much for creating such beautiful, potent, ceremonial space! I really appreciated the diversity of ages, races and types of people. You are doing wonderful work! And I made some sweet connections with beautiful people 
. . . It felt like a very inclusive circle."
Vanessa
Medicine apprentice, IT specialist
". . . after just a few private sessions and a group ceremony, I felt relief from my chronic physical pain, and I'm seeing significant shifts in my relationships. Amanda took me to a place where I could connect with my ancestors, and for that I am forever grateful. I highly recommend the private work if you can. It is a deeper dimension in healing that is available."
Robel
Biomed technician
"I don't know what you did, but for the first time in my life, I feel God in my heart! I waited my whole life to feel this way, and I never thought it could happen for me."
Marge
Retired great-grandmother
"Thank you so much! Your sound healing took me to the same place as DMT!"
Dave Navarro
Rockstar, Media Producer
"Thank you for making all of this possible, and for the safety and support you've held for each of us. And to everyone else, thank you for the way you created, held, and sustained a sacred and safe container during ceremony on Saturday. It is truly such an honor to have shared this medicine together and heal with all of you!
Blessings on your continued integration and healing!"
Dominick Miller
Professional Pastry Chef (CIA)
"Thank you for sharing your gifts, devotion, wisdom, and guidance, for creating a safe and sacred container allowing release of what I have held for years that does not serve me, for exquisite beauty in ceremony, process, and your home."
Fatimah
Coach
"Working with Amanda has significantly changed my life. I was immediately drawn to the way she honors traditions, respects medicine and the way she embodies her own work-- I deeply trust her and her guidance.
Carissa
CEO Freedom Designers
"You all completely exceeded my expectations ... I think the Huachuma medicine itself was close to what I expected, but ... I did not expect such beautiful singing, I didn't expect the Hapé to be so impactful, and somewhere in the middle of the ceremony . . . the sound bath was almost electrifying for me (in a good way)!!! I left feeling that one of your Huachuma sessions was as powerful (if not more) than several ayahuasca sessions that I went all the way to the Peruvian jungle for."
Dave
Healer
"You and Matthew just blow me away with your generosity of spirit, space, and service. I truly look forward to witnessing so much abundance flow through your lives. Feeling safe as I explore different modalities for doing deeper spiritual work is primary for me. After sitting with you for the first time, I knew that this was a space held in strength, wisdom, and loving-kindness. You are gifted facilitators and space-holders.."
Kendall
Product Developer, Entrepreneur
"I feel like the ceremony and experience is personal but I can give voice to the powerful and I going spiritual & divine doors it has opened and reawakened in me! I am so thankful to have my creative gifts back! My clarity and focus is sharpened, people who could touch a nerve are no longer bothering me and I manifested one of my intentions from the ceremony in under a week! The numbers were even divine!
I didn’t know what to expect and I wasn’t sure, that day, so it’s nice to see it unfolding but also excited for what’s coming next smiles to share I highly recommend the whole experience and you both are such stellar guides along the way!"
Tiffany McAchran
Caretaker
Meet Your Guide
Amanda Elo'Esh, MA has provided sacred ceremonies for over 20 years, including sacred psychedelics, sacred feminine mystery school, sound healing, and more. She received her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies, is an international speaker, & has been initiated into Mayan shamanism, Shipibo shamanism, & Native American medicine ceremonies. She’s studied with world class teachers, healers, and wisdom keepers, including Martin Prechtel, Don Jose Campos, George Gray Eagle, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Fania Davis, Tata Erick, and Ariel Spilsbury. She's founder & president of Living Wisdom, a dogma-free community providing safe & sacred spaces for our diverse community to learn, heal & grow together.
Make sure to apply for our upcoming sacred psychedelic ceremonies!
Make sure you check your inbox, add LivingWisdomChurchCA@gmail.com to your contacts, and look for our follow-up application. We will connect with you to make sure you are a good fit for our sacred medicine gatherings.
Ceremony Preparation
Huachuma/San Pedro Ceremony
Acacia-Syrian Rue/DMT Ceremony
