El Valle, Samaná · By application only
Stay & Expand
Come for the land. Make room for the work.
A stay in the jungle above the ocean, with an invitation to explore ceremonial work with our resident Maestro. Begin with a single-day retreat; speak with Shamas about the timing and space that suit your visit.
Apply for Stay & ExpandNo fixed retreat dates. Every guest is interviewed individually.
The single-day retreat at the heart of your stay
An invitation, held with care.
Ceremony here is part of the life of the land. Shamas lives at ZÂRIA, tending the space and welcoming guests into the work. This offering begins with the same attention as our longer retreats: an individual conversation, thoughtful preparation, and an honest decision about fit.
Ceremonial work
A focused experience with our resident Maestro. The details of the container are discussed directly in your interview.
A room on the land
Your retreat includes a room at ZÂRIA. Room arrangements and any additional nights are agreed privately before you confirm.
Space around the experience
Talk with Shamas about preparation, rest, and how to make room for reflection. The shape of your stay is agreed together.
Meet the Maestro
Tomás “Shamas” García
Shamas trained for years with the Shipibo people of the Peruvian Amazon and now lives at ZÂRIA full-time. He holds the ceremonial space and leads the interview and approval process for this offering.
The interview is a chance to meet, share your intention, discuss readiness and preparation, and ask your questions. Applying begins that conversation; participation is confirmed only after individual screening and approval.
Begin with a conversation.
01 · Apply
Tell us a little about yourself, what draws you here, and when you would like to visit.
02 · Meet Shamas
Every participant has an individual interview. Shamas reviews fit and discusses the details of the experience.
03 · Shape your stay
After approval, we agree dates, room arrangements, and your personal quote. Confirmation and payment instructions are sent privately.
Already staying at a nearby hotel? Reach out to us directly to explore other options. Every participant still requires an individual interview and Shamas’s approval.
Can I choose my dates?
Share your preferred timing in your application. There is no fixed public schedule; dates depend on screening, Shamas’s availability, and room availability. Please wait for confirmation before making travel arrangements.
Is this a day visit without a room?
This offering includes a room at ZÂRIA. Arrival, departure, and the time needed around the experience are discussed in your interview.
Can I come with someone?
Yes, you can share that intention in your application. Every participant submits their own application and completes their own interview; approval is individual.
What is included, and how do I confirm?
The offering centers on ceremonial work and a room on the land. Your specific arrangements, any additional nights, and the investment are discussed privately. Nothing is charged when you apply.
Your first step
Apply for Stay & Expand
One application per person. Share your intention here; discuss personal screening details directly with Shamas in your interview.
El Valle · Samaná · Dominican Republic
retreats@visitzaria.com