Testimonials From Our Retreats
At Sheket, we deeply value the feedback and insights of those who have joined us on their spiritual journey. Your experiences guide us in continuing to create meaningful and transformative ceremonies. We also understand how important it is to hear from others who have walked this path when choosing the right retreat for your personal growth. On this page, you’ll find heartfelt testimonials and reflections from participants who have shared sacred moments with us. Their words offer a glimpse into the profound transformations and connections that await.
A.L
"The experience with Yaron and Ruti was empowering and enriching on every level. Their home and the space where the retreat takes place are pleasant, safe, and exude deep calm—a true gem surrounded by nature and comfort. The sleeping arrangements were also very comfortable, with high-quality mattresses that enhanced the overall comfort. The food served was delicious and nutritious, and all the facilities in the venue exceeded expectations—luxurious and supportive. Yaron and Ruti approach everything with attentiveness and care, providing gentle support that makes you feel completely safe to dive deep into your inner journey. Thanks to them, I felt secure enough to let go and grow, to explore new depths, and to elevate myself to a new level. The music throughout the retreat was precise and profound, and the workshops held in between added depth to the experience. In my view, they provide the ideal setting for an Ayahuasca experience, and I am filled with gratitude for everything I learned and took with me because of them. I highly recommend this to anyone seeking a meaningful and safe experience of discovery and personal growth."
K.R
"I signed up for Yaron and Ruti’s Ayahuasca workshop without a clear idea of what to expect. I was very excited and arrived with an open mind and heart. Yaron and Ruti are wonderful—they create a calming presence, and you can feel that their hearts are fully invested in supporting my journey of healing and liberation (as well as that of the other participants). At every moment, there was a sense of safety, support, and empowerment. The guidance before, during, and after was filled with love, essential information, practical tools, visualization, and was incredibly precise for me. What I experienced was different from what I thought it would be—it was so much more than I could have hoped for, and I still feel its effects. There is a beautiful poetry in the connection between Yaron and Ruti and their ability to guide me through the magical and emotional journey I experienced. Their home is welcoming, with everything thoughtfully prepared—the bowl and tissues ready next to the comfortable mattress, the blindfold, and the warm socks. The food is indulgent, healing, and very delicious."
M.H
"Yaron and Ruti sessions is one that I will be happily recommend, it is held in the most caring and loving way - and they take into account where everybody is, and what their process and wishes are, the entire weekend was like a cocoon from the outside world, and then gently coming back and unpacking the insights"
A.L
"The experience with Yaron and Ruti was empowering and enriching on every level. Their home and the space where the retreat takes place are pleasant, safe, and exude deep calm—a true gem surrounded by nature and comfort. The sleeping arrangements were also very comfortable, with high-quality mattresses that enhanced the overall comfort. The food served was delicious and nutritious, and all the facilities in the venue exceeded expectations—luxurious and supportive. Yaron and Ruti approach everything with attentiveness and care, providing gentle support that makes you feel completely safe to dive deep into your inner journey. Thanks to them, I felt secure enough to let go and grow, to explore new depths, and to elevate myself to a new level. The music throughout the retreat was precise and profound, and the workshops held in between added depth to the experience. In my view, they provide the ideal setting for an Ayahuasca experience, and I am filled with gratitude for everything I learned and took with me because of them. I highly recommend this to anyone seeking a meaningful and safe experience of discovery and personal growth."
A.L
"The experience with Yaron and Ruti was empowering and enriching on every level. Their home and the space where the retreat takes place are pleasant, safe, and exude deep calm—a true gem surrounded by nature and comfort. The sleeping arrangements were also very comfortable, with high-quality mattresses that enhanced the overall comfort. The food served was delicious and nutritious, and all the facilities in the venue exceeded expectations—luxurious and supportive. Yaron and Ruti approach everything with attentiveness and care, providing gentle support that makes you feel completely safe to dive deep into your inner journey. Thanks to them, I felt secure enough to let go and grow, to explore new depths, and to elevate myself to a new level. The music throughout the retreat was precise and profound, and the workshops held in between added depth to the experience. In my view, they provide the ideal setting for an Ayahuasca experience, and I am filled with gratitude for everything I learned and took with me because of them. I highly recommend this to anyone seeking a meaningful and safe experience of discovery and personal growth."
J.V
"The retreat was an especially magical experience that left me feeling calm on one hand, but also curious to dive deeper and discover more. The guidance of Ruti and Yaron throughout the entire journey was wonderful—they created a space of trust and safety that allowed me to fully surrender to the experience. Combined with amazing people, delicious food, and their beautiful green surroundings, this was a unique and life-changing retreat. I highly recommend it to anyone curious about discovering new parts of themselves."
A.L
"The experience with Yaron and Ruti was empowering and enriching on every level. Their home and the space where the retreat takes place are pleasant, safe, and exude deep calm—a true gem surrounded by nature and comfort. The sleeping arrangements were also very comfortable, with high-quality mattresses that enhanced the overall comfort. The food served was delicious and nutritious, and all the facilities in the venue exceeded expectations—luxurious and supportive. Yaron and Ruti approach everything with attentiveness and care, providing gentle support that makes you feel completely safe to dive deep into your inner journey. Thanks to them, I felt secure enough to let go and grow, to explore new depths, and to elevate myself to a new level. The music throughout the retreat was precise and profound, and the workshops held in between added depth to the experience. In my view, they provide the ideal setting for an Ayahuasca experience, and I am filled with gratitude for everything I learned and took with me because of them. I highly recommend this to anyone seeking a meaningful and safe experience of discovery and personal growth."
A.L
"The experience with Yaron and Ruti was empowering and enriching on every level. Their home and the space where the retreat takes place are pleasant, safe, and exude deep calm—a true gem surrounded by nature and comfort. The sleeping arrangements were also very comfortable, with high-quality mattresses that enhanced the overall comfort. The food served was delicious and nutritious, and all the facilities in the venue exceeded expectations—luxurious and supportive. Yaron and Ruti approach everything with attentiveness and care, providing gentle support that makes you feel completely safe to dive deep into your inner journey. Thanks to them, I felt secure enough to let go and grow, to explore new depths, and to elevate myself to a new level. The music throughout the retreat was precise and profound, and the workshops held in between added depth to the experience. In my view, they provide the ideal setting for an Ayahuasca experience, and I am filled with gratitude for everything I learned and took with me because of them. I highly recommend this to anyone seeking a meaningful and safe experience of discovery and personal growth."
A.L
"The experience with Yaron and Ruti was empowering and enriching on every level. Their home and the space where the retreat takes place are pleasant, safe, and exude deep calm—a true gem surrounded by nature and comfort. The sleeping arrangements were also very comfortable, with high-quality mattresses that enhanced the overall comfort. The food served was delicious and nutritious, and all the facilities in the venue exceeded expectations—luxurious and supportive. Yaron and Ruti approach everything with attentiveness and care, providing gentle support that makes you feel completely safe to dive deep into your inner journey. Thanks to them, I felt secure enough to let go and grow, to explore new depths, and to elevate myself to a new level. The music throughout the retreat was precise and profound, and the workshops held in between added depth to the experience. In my view, they provide the ideal setting for an Ayahuasca experience, and I am filled with gratitude for everything I learned and took with me because of them. I highly recommend this to anyone seeking a meaningful and safe experience of discovery and personal growth."
A.L
"The experience with Yaron and Ruti was empowering and enriching on every level. Their home and the space where the retreat takes place are pleasant, safe, and exude deep calm—a true gem surrounded by nature and comfort. The sleeping arrangements were also very comfortable, with high-quality mattresses that enhanced the overall comfort. The food served was delicious and nutritious, and all the facilities in the venue exceeded expectations—luxurious and supportive. Yaron and Ruti approach everything with attentiveness and care, providing gentle support that makes you feel completely safe to dive deep into your inner journey. Thanks to them, I felt secure enough to let go and grow, to explore new depths, and to elevate myself to a new level. The music throughout the retreat was precise and profound, and the workshops held in between added depth to the experience. In my view, they provide the ideal setting for an Ayahuasca experience, and I am filled with gratitude for everything I learned and took with me because of them. I highly recommend this to anyone seeking a meaningful and safe experience of discovery and personal growth."
A.L
"The experience with Yaron and Ruti was empowering and enriching on every level. Their home and the space where the retreat takes place are pleasant, safe, and exude deep calm—a true gem surrounded by nature and comfort. The sleeping arrangements were also very comfortable, with high-quality mattresses that enhanced the overall comfort. The food served was delicious and nutritious, and all the facilities in the venue exceeded expectations—luxurious and supportive. Yaron and Ruti approach everything with attentiveness and care, providing gentle support that makes you feel completely safe to dive deep into your inner journey. Thanks to them, I felt secure enough to let go and grow, to explore new depths, and to elevate myself to a new level. The music throughout the retreat was precise and profound, and the workshops held in between added depth to the experience. In my view, they provide the ideal setting for an Ayahuasca experience, and I am filled with gratitude for everything I learned and took with me because of them. I highly recommend this to anyone seeking a meaningful and safe experience of discovery and personal growth."
A.L
"The experience with Yaron and Ruti was empowering and enriching on every level. Their home and the space where the retreat takes place are pleasant, safe, and exude deep calm—a true gem surrounded by nature and comfort. The sleeping arrangements were also very comfortable, with high-quality mattresses that enhanced the overall comfort. The food served was delicious and nutritious, and all the facilities in the venue exceeded expectations—luxurious and supportive. Yaron and Ruti approach everything with attentiveness and care, providing gentle support that makes you feel completely safe to dive deep into your inner journey. Thanks to them, I felt secure enough to let go and grow, to explore new depths, and to elevate myself to a new level. The music throughout the retreat was precise and profound, and the workshops held in between added depth to the experience. In my view, they provide the ideal setting for an Ayahuasca experience, and I am filled with gratitude for everything I learned and took with me because of them. I highly recommend this to anyone seeking a meaningful and safe experience of discovery and personal growth."
I.S
An amazing place!!! An indescribably powerful experience. The team is incredible—Ruti and Yaron, you are number one. The experience with you is the most amazing thing I have ever experienced in my life. May you continue to grow and succeed. What you do during the session process is simply wow. I love you.
S.D
Ayahuasca is a very intense experience - the most intense thing I experienced. Therefore it is crucial to be in good hands. With Ruti and Yaron your are, I am so grateful for their guidance and loving care. They know what they are doing, they know ayahuasca, they are pro’s. It is not just about the experience itself, they do a very good job in prepping and after care. During the weekend they make sure you are comfortable and take care of everything so you can focus on yourself. They serve excellent food. Another big plus for me is the small group size, I could not imagine doing this in a big group. I felt their love and care all along and after and that is crucial as the experience is all about feeling safe, trust and surrender.
I.S
An amazing place!!! An indescribably powerful experience. The team is incredible—Ruti and Yaron, you are number one. The experience with you is the most amazing thing I have ever experienced in my life. May you continue to grow and succeed. What you do during the session process is simply wow. I love you.
I.S
An amazing place!!! An indescribably powerful experience. The team is incredible—Ruti and Yaron, you are number one. The experience with you is the most amazing thing I have ever experienced in my life. May you continue to grow and succeed. What you do during the session process is simply wow. I love you.
I.S
An amazing place!!! An indescribably powerful experience. The team is incredible—Ruti and Yaron, you are number one. The experience with you is the most amazing thing I have ever experienced in my life. May you continue to grow and succeed. What you do during the session process is simply wow. I love you.
I.S
An amazing place!!! An indescribably powerful experience. The team is incredible—Ruti and Yaron, you are number one. The experience with you is the most amazing thing I have ever experienced in my life. May you continue to grow and succeed. What you do during the session process is simply wow. I love you.
A.A
Dear Yaron and Ruti, I participated in the Ayahuasca retreat from March 28-30, 2025, at your warm home, under Yaron's guidance and with Ruti's accompaniment. It's hard to put into words the deep, authentic, safe, and containing experience I had in your welcoming home. I couldn't have imagined a better experience than the one I had under your confident and sensitive supervision. After deciding to participate in the Ayahuasca retreat, and about a week before arriving at your home, I began to have severe anxieties, which I managed to overcome with your endless patience, your sensitivity to understanding the fear, and the confident presence that helped me get over the hurdle of fear. Yes, simply fear. With you, we were treated to a welcoming and supportive hosting, confident in the path and the method, confident. The conversations before the ceremonies, the sharing and integration, the guidance to our intentions and what we expect to receive – all were done like Mother Ayahuasca – with endless containment but without compromise. And the ceremonies: I experienced Ayahuasca ceremonies with you, full of awe, majesty, respect and reverence for creation and the created. I underwent endless general and personal deep lessons that cannot be described unless they are experienced. You were attentive to every personal unease, to every energy that passed through me in the ceremony, and you knew exactly, but exactly at the right time, when to float in my direction and make your presence known or gently place a hand in such a soothing and correct way that allowed a whole process full of awe and majesty in creation, in its extreme beauty and its extreme horror. I underwent such a deep process of healing and recovery, so full of certainty in your guidance and connection, that it is unparalleled. I have never experienced such a significant, deep, rich and educational process. So the hospitality was amazing, the ceremony was "from other worlds" and I feel that I have undergone a significant upgrade in my life and an upgraded connection to my life's reality. All that remains for me to say is - deep thanks and that we will meet again at another ceremony with you soon. You are exceptional.
G.V
I signed up for Yaron and Ruti’s Ayahuasca retreat without really knowing what to expect. I was very excited and came with an open heart and mind. Yaron and Ruti are wonderful, calming, and you can feel that their hearts are fully devoted to guiding the journey of healing and release—for me and for all the participants. At every moment, there was a deep sense of safety, support, and empowerment. The guidance before, during, and after was filled with love, essential information, practical tools, and visualizations that were incredibly meaningful and accurate for me. What I experienced was different than what I imagined—it was so much more than I could have asked for, and I can still feel its effects. There is a beautiful poetry in the connection between Yaron and Ruti, and in their ability to guide me through the magical and emotional journey I went through. Their home is warm and welcoming—the bowl and the paper are ready next to the cozy mattress, the eye mask and warm socks waiting. The food is nourishing, healing, and absolutely delicious. I’m grateful I gave myself these three important days, and I know I’ll happily return to them again someday. With all my gratitude ❤️
A.A
Dear Yaron and Ruti, I participated in the Ayahuasca retreat from March 28-30, 2025, at your warm home, under Yaron's guidance and with Ruti's accompaniment. It's hard to put into words the deep, authentic, safe, and containing experience I had in your welcoming home. I couldn't have imagined a better experience than the one I had under your confident and sensitive supervision. After deciding to participate in the Ayahuasca retreat, and about a week before arriving at your home, I began to have severe anxieties, which I managed to overcome with your endless patience, your sensitivity to understanding the fear, and the confident presence that helped me get over the hurdle of fear. Yes, simply fear. With you, we were treated to a welcoming and supportive hosting, confident in the path and the method, confident. The conversations before the ceremonies, the sharing and integration, the guidance to our intentions and what we expect to receive – all were done like Mother Ayahuasca – with endless containment but without compromise. And the ceremonies: I experienced Ayahuasca ceremonies with you, full of awe, majesty, respect and reverence for creation and the created. I underwent endless general and personal deep lessons that cannot be described unless they are experienced. You were attentive to every personal unease, to every energy that passed through me in the ceremony, and you knew exactly, but exactly at the right time, when to float in my direction and make your presence known or gently place a hand in such a soothing and correct way that allowed a whole process full of awe and majesty in creation, in its extreme beauty and its extreme horror. I underwent such a deep process of healing and recovery, so full of certainty in your guidance and connection, that it is unparalleled. I have never experienced such a significant, deep, rich and educational process. So the hospitality was amazing, the ceremony was "from other worlds" and I feel that I have undergone a significant upgrade in my life and an upgraded connection to my life's reality. All that remains for me to say is - deep thanks and that we will meet again at another ceremony with you soon. You are exceptional.
M.Y
From the moment I stepped into the Sheket space, something inside me softened. It was as if the outside world faded completely, allowing me to finally turn inward and be fully present with myself. This retreat went far beyond anything I could have expected. The moderators were incredible—100% present, attentive, supportive, caring, and deeply loving. Their presence felt like a warm embrace, like being held in a cozy nest among family you trust completely. I felt safe, seen, and gently guided every step of the way. The ceremonies were beautifully explained and seamlessly carried out, with such professionalism and reverence that I could truly surrender to the process. The setting, the care, the structure—everything created the ideal conditions for the medicine to work its magic. Even the little details were perfect: the meals were nourishing and felt like pure indulgence, the mattresses unbelievably comfortable, and the entire space designed to support a deep, meaningful inner journey. This experience wasn’t just healing—it was transformative. I feel immense gratitude.
R.D
Ayahuasca is a very intense experience - the most intense thing I experienced. Therefore it is crucial to be in good hands. With Ruti and Yaron your are, I am so grateful for their guidance and loving care. They know what they are doing, they know ayahuasca, they are pro’s. It is not just about the experience itself, they do a very good job in prepping and after care. During the weekend they make sure you are comfortable and take care of everything so you can focus on yourself. They serve excellent food. Another big plus for me is the small group size, I could not imagine doing this in a big group. I felt their love and care all along and after and that is crucial as the experience is all about feeling safe, trust and surrender.The moderators were incredible—100% present, attentive, supportive, caring, and deeply loving. Their presence felt like a warm embrace, like being held in a cozy nest among family you trust completely. I felt safe, seen, and gently guided every step of the way. The ceremonies were beautifully explained and seamlessly carried out, with such professionalism and reverence that I could truly surrender to the process. The setting, the care, the structure—everything created the ideal conditions for the medicine to work its magic. Even the little details were perfect: the meals were nourishing and felt like pure indulgence, the mattresses unbelievably comfortable, and the entire space designed to support a deep, meaningful inner journey. This experience wasn’t just healing—it was transformative. I feel immense gratitude.
