Ways of the Sápara Nation

September 24 - 26 • Ways of the Sápara Nation

We are gathering in a unique time, with elder Manari Ushigua, leader of the Sapara Nation in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Sharing his ways and the ancient wisdom of his ancestors before him at The Thyme. A weekend where we listen, learn about how our dreams are a bridge between our daily life and our connection with nature — how to find guidance through nature, her medicine and profound ancient tradition.

To deepen the experience, we will offer a Cacao Ceremony with Florencia Fridman, working with Cacao from Ecuador, clearing of the energies with Tobacco, movement and sound by Kevin de Roos.

Join us and discover new ways to dream to live and live to dream.

For more information please feel free to reach out to us as at any time.

Anchors throughout the experience

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  • Nourishing Meals

    Our resident chef Reid Hannula will be cooking nourishing meals using local ingredients, which will be shared in our cozy dining room at the communal table.

  • Cacao Ceremony

    Our guide, Florencia will lead us from our heads in toward our hearts, with a traditional Cacao Ceremony, medicine songs and prayers to honor our ancestors and mother earth.

  • Fire and Rituals

    One of earths most mystical elements, where many stories have been told and many tribes have gathered around, now is our time to sit around the fire, to create sound, memories and initiate new pathways and letting go of what doesn’t serve us.

  • Dream interpretation

    Dream interpretation workshop and teachings from nature: The Sapara say we live to dream and we dream to live. During this workshop we will share about the world of dreams from the Sapara Cosmovision, how to interpret your dreams, and also some of the teachings the Sapara have received from nature.

The Experience

  • Blessing the Land

    As we step onto this radiant earth, we begin with acknowledgment. Honoring her story and spirit, we offer a personal gift—a symbolic gesture of gratitude, sealing our presence with intention.

  • Manari & Florencia will create a special intimate setting in our cottage next to the river sharing medicines songs.

  • we will guide you through a cacao ceremony incorporating sacred prayers and conscious breath work to fully arrive into the heart space.

  • Often we tend to need a reminder of where our bodies store the chemicals that feel like blockages, stiffness and sometimes inflammation. We will lead our bodies into more flexibility while the distractions of the eye have nothing to grasp, in a blindfolded movement class.

  • At the Thyme, we embrace the spirit of purification through our fire-and-water ritual - gatherings around the fire, sharing stories and songs

Facilitators

  • Manari Ushigua

    Manari Ushigua is the leader of the Sápara Nation in the Ecuadorian Amazon. He is a traditional healer, dreamer, and defender of indigenous rights and lands. He also has founded the Naku Center which is an ecotourism project that intends to protect the rainforest, connect visitors with the spirit world, and immerse themselves in the magic of the Amazon rainforest.

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  • Florencia Fridman

    Florencia Fridman is passionate about supporting the voices of indigenous nations, wisdom keepers, and guardians of the sacred lands

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  • Kevin de Roos

    Music, sound & experience curator — living mindfully and intentionally, facilitating movement, stillness and sound.

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All Inclusive Prices

Shared Lodge Room

$1500

Per person, including state and local tax

Limited private rooms

kevin@thethyme.co

 FAQs

  • What’s included in the all-inclusive price per person:

    • 2 nights / 3 days shared accommodation

    • Chef-prepared meals made with love and local ingredients

    • Snacks

    • Sound meditation

    • Breathwork

    • Participatory creative experiences

    • Thought leadership workshops

    • Music

    • Trail hikes

    • Sauna + pond cold plunge

    • Sweat lodge ceremony

    • Massachusetts state and local sales tax

    • Loving vibes

    What’s not included in the price:

    • Alcohol

    • Private bodywork / massage (to be booked separately, directly with the massage therapist)

  • Arrivals begin at 3pm Friday and ends at 2pm Sunday. We request that everyone starts and ends the experience together — one ship, one community, one journey. This begins with our 6:30pm Opening Circle on Friday before dinner.

  • Yes, if you cancel up until 2 weeks prior to the event. You can transfer your booking to someone who is approved by The Thyme to attend, up until the time of the event.

  • We are offering 1 all-inclusive price, which covers all accommodations, meals & snacks, programming throughout the weekend, and state/local tax. See “what’s included in the price?” in this FAQs section.

    Lodge rooms: Our most conveniently located rooms. You will be sharing a room with 1 other person, and be guaranteed a queen bed or bigger. If there is someone specific who you would like to share the room with, please indicate this at checkout. Should you wish to have a lodge room all to yourself, you can secure this option by reserving 2 spots - simply add 2 quantity in the “add to cart” drop-down on the booking page.

    Arbor rooms: solo rooms in a house with shared bathrooms. Adjacent to Sage’s Ravine, these rooms are a scenic 5 minute walk to the Lodge (where dining hall is located) and the temple).

  • We will pair you with someone you specifically request, or someone who is also looking for a roommate. Please indicate your preferences after you add to cart and - there will be a pop-up asking for your preference there.

  • The Thyme is approximately 2:15-2:30 drive from NYC without traffic. There are also multiple trains per day leaving Grand Central to Wassaic. It is a 30 minute cab ride from Wassaic station - we will provide numbers to a local cab you can book, as Ubers are few and far between here.

    Closer to the time of the event, we will help coordinate ride shares from either NYC or Wassaic, as well as phone numbers to local cab operatoros.

Join Us

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