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A Living Path of Ancestral Healing, Dance and Embodied Transformation

Traditional gatherings, sacred dance and intentional presence, to restore rhythm, clarity and purpose.

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COLOMBIASINCE 2023®
What is Birdland?

Here, every gathering is an invitation to reconnect with what is essential.

Birdland Colombia is a refuge for body and soul in Cachipay, Cundinamarca. It is a family project devoted to healing experiences rooted in the Sikuani tradition, weaving together nature, master plants and ritual dance into deep processes of personal transformation.

Mist moving through the forest canopy at dawn.
We bring together

A Refuge for Body and Soul

Birdland began as a place of wellbeing where nature and ancestral tradition meet.

Personal consultationsYopo gatheringsAncestral ritual danceImmersion retreats
Mission
A man in a hat grinding yopo in a wooden bowl, inside an open-sided shelter.

Birdland began as a place of wellbeing where nature and ancestral tradition meet.

Our mission is to support processes of physical, emotional and spiritual transformation through traditional practice, conscious accompaniment, and natural settings that make rest and inner clarity possible.

During this conversation:

Opening the Path: Your First Conversation

The process begins with a personal, confidential consultation.

  1. We explore what you need right now
  2. We listen to your challenges and your aims
  3. We shape a plan of accompaniment that fits your process

Available formats:

  • In person in Cachipay
  • Online, from anywhere in the world
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They include:

Retreats for Wellbeing and Ancestral Connection

Our retreats are built for a deep reconnection with nature and with yourself.

A pool surrounded by garden and palms at the partner accommodation.

Accommodation in partner eco-hotels

Natural settings that make room for rest and introspection.

Ground yopo in a bowl on a wooden table, beside the pestle.

Yopo gatherings

Traditional ceremonies guided with respect and conscious accompaniment.

A dancer in a hat during the ritual dance, surrounded by the circle.

Danza Tsamanimonae Petaxunamuto

The ancestral dance of the Sikuani Kaliawirinae community, as a path of spiritual reconnection.

Every retreat is a whole experience, where culture, nature and presence are woven together.

Yopo Gathering

The Yopo Gathering is a communal space for self-discovery and deep reflection. The work is held with intention, respect and traditional accompaniment.

  1. Presence is cultivated

    Yopo seeds drying on a tray, in the garden.

  2. Emotional burdens are released

    Yopo seeds gathered in a pan before the fire.

  3. Greater inner clarity opens

    The seeds roasting in the pan, the maloca behind.

  4. The connection with nature is strengthened

    Hands holding the yopo vial and the applicators.

Danza Tsamanimonae Petaxunamuto

A living tradition of the Sikuani Kaliawirinae community. Led by Abuelo Clemente Gaitán alongside singers and members of the community, this danza is held three times a year over three days of immersion.

  1. Cultivates lightness and connection

    A man in a straw hat dances on the grass with one arm raised, surrounded by a circle of people among the trees.

  2. Restores the inner rhythm

    An older man in a wide-brimmed hat sits against a wooden wall, holding a round wooden vessel on his lap.

  3. Reconnects with ancestral memory

    A group standing in a circle inside the maloca, beneath the conical palm roof; some with their arms raised.

"Nuevo Amanecer" Retreat

A sacred journey of renewal and ancestral remembrance. Available year-round by prior booking. A complete process of immersion and transformation.

  1. Three nights at Birdland (preparation and opening)

    The palm-thatched maloca on the grass, ringed by tall trees under a clear sky.

  2. Yopo gatherings with Daniel Solarte and Abuelo Clemente

    Daniel Solarte and Abuelo Clemente, both in wide-brimmed hats, together at dusk.

  3. Three days of traditional Danza

    A group standing in a circle inside the maloca, beneath the conical palm roof.

  4. Two nights at an eco-hotel

    The open interior of a guadua pavilion with a palm roof; forest visible through the railings.

  5. Accommodation and meals

    A palm-thatched open shelter among palm trees on the grass, on an overcast day.

  6. Transport to and from Bogotá

    A small group standing beneath the conical palm roof of the maloca.

Team

Daniel Solarte, seated in a hat in the Birdland shelter.

Founder and traditional healer

Daniel Solarte

Since 2016 he has studied with Abuelo Clemente Gaitán in the practices of the Sikuani tradition and the use of master plants such as Yopo, Capi and Tabaco.

Elder Clemente Gaitán, seated, preparing medicine in a bowl.

Elder and spiritual guide of the Kaliawirinae community

Clemente Gaitán

Keeper of the tradition, versed in ritual dance and ancestral medicine.

Around twenty-five people gathered in front of the Birdland maloca, smiling and waving at the camera.

Support team

Familia Birdland

Holds the space with warmth and conscious service.

Testimonials
From the first moment, I felt completely safe and supported. Daniel's guidance is grounded, professional, and deeply respectful of the Sikuani tradition.
Marta Selah

Personal accounts from people who have visited Birdland. Each experience is their own and is not medical treatment or a promise of results. Birdland is not a substitute for care from a health professional.

Frequently asked questions

No. Everyone is welcome, whether this is your first time or you already have experience with processes of personal growth. Every gathering is guided with respect, care and accompaniment.

We suggest comfortable clothes, shoes suitable for walking in nature, a torch, toiletries, natural insect repellent, sun cream and any medication you take. Once your booking is confirmed you will receive a full list of recommendations.

Birdland is in Cachipay, Cundinamarca, Colombia, a few hours from Bogotá. Once your booking is confirmed we will send detailed directions for arriving by car or by public transport.

We have shared rooms and space for camping, surrounded by nature. The aim is somewhere simple and comfortable, in keeping with its setting, that makes rest and connection with nature easy.

You can book through the contact form on this site, or by writing to us on WhatsApp. We will reply with availability, dates, how to register and everything you need to prepare for your visit.

We would like to hear from you

We are here to answer any question you have.

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