WALK WITH THE DOGON
TICKETS
Dates: July 9-12, 2026
Location: Rastafari Indigenous Village, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Bonus Day: Bonus Workshop Day: July 13
Join Dogon High Priest Naba Iritah Shenmira for a sacred continuation of last year’s transformational journey. Set in the healing lands of the Rastafari Indigenous Village, this retreat expands on ancestral practices, introducing powerful tools to cleanse spiritual negativity, reclaim personal sovereignty, and fortify your energetic protection.
Through ancient Dogon teachings, elemental rituals, and immersion in nature, you’ll explore what it means to be spiritually resilient in the modern world.
The optional Bonus Day includes private spiritual readings, personal guidance, and a deep-dive workshop for those seeking expanded insight and connection.
Retreat Highlights
Opening Fire Ceremony to initiate spiritual transformation
Egg Cleansing & Spiritual Baths workshops for energetic hygiene
Mental Liberation Teachings from the Dogon perspective on colonialism and modern spiritual enslavement
Ablution and Libation Ceremonies to awaken ancestral communication
Men’s & Women’s Circles to reflect on sacred familial and spiritual roles
Hands-on Rituals & Protection Tools to take home
Daily Wisdom from Dogon High Priest Naba Iritah
Bonus Day 1:1 Readings & Extended Workshop for deeper transformation
Investment
Regular Price: $1500
Camping / GA offsite- $750
Includes full retreat programming, group housing, transportation, and meals.
Airfare not included.
*Ticket includes 3 vegan meals per day
*Camping tickets will include a shaded space for tent camping, please bring your own equipment
*Accommodations are available at Rastafari Indigenous Village for questions please contact us at support@anhlife.org
*Local and group rates available please reach out to support@anhlife.org
Return to Roots: Sovereignty, Cleansing & Ancestral Power in Jamaica
MONTEGO BAY JAMAICA | RASTAFARI INDIGENOUS VILLAGE | JULY 9-12
Join us for Return to Roots: Sovereignty, Cleansing & Ancestral Power, a four-day spiritual retreat at the Rastafari Indigenous Village in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Guided by Dogon High Priest Naba Iritah Shenmira, this powerful experience offers ancient African tools for energetic protection, ancestral healing, and personal sovereignty. Through ritual, reflection, and reconnection with nature, participants will deepen their understanding of spiritual resilience in the modern world.
Retreat Highlights:
Teachings and ceremonies led by Dogon High Priest Naba Iritah Shenmira
Energetic cleansing rituals including egg cleansing and spiritual baths
Workshops on ablutions, libations, and ancestral communication
Insight into sovereignty and mental liberation through the Dogon lens
Sacred circles exploring identity, family roles, and cultural reclamation
Bonus day for personal readings and deeper integration
Immersive setting within the Rastafari Indigenous Village and natural surroundings
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Past Events
December 11–15, 2025 | Metamorfinca, San Luis, Costa Rica
Early bird pricing available through September 15th, 2025
Join us in the lush mountains of Costa Rica for a sacred five-day retreat that invites you to turn inward and realign with your true nature.
Following the power of last year's Sacred Elements gathering, where we harmonized with Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind, this year we journey deeper—to the heart of the self, into our family lineage, and toward the soul of our communities. Guided by Dogon High Priest Naba Iritah Shenmira, this immersive experience offers sacred teachings and tools from ancient African wisdom traditions for personal transformation and collective healing.
Through energetic cleansing, ancestral rituals, traditional psychology, and community-based practices, participants will explore how to release negative imprints, honor their bloodline, and step into roles of spiritual sovereignty and relational wholeness. Held at the stunning Metamorfinca Permaculture Center, this retreat is designed for those ready to embody harmony within—and ripple that balance outward.
🌀 Retreat Highlights:
Opening Ceremony + Fire Ritual to initiate your spiritual journey
Daily Teachings and Energetic Practices with Dogon wisdom on healing the mind, body, and spirit
Spiritual Baths, Herbal Protection, and Cleansing Tools for home use
Ancestral Healing + Family Systems Circles for men and women
Nature Rituals at a Majestic Waterfall, Beaches and grounding jungle activities
Integration Day with Personalized Healing Plans and 1:1 Consultations
Daily farm-to-table meals, spa access, and sacred fireside gatherings
Accommodation Details: Guests will stay at the beautiful Metamorfinca Permaculture Center, a serene retreat space nestled in the lush landscapes of Costa Rica. The center offers comfortable and eco-friendly accommodations, with rooms designed to harmonize with the natural surroundings. Guests can enjoy the tranquil environment, organic gardens, farm animals, spa with infrared sauna, yoga shala and holistic facilities, ensuring a restful and rejuvenating stay.
Accommodation Options- view more at Metamorfinca.com
Private in Casa Cascada: 2 Bedroom Earth House 1.5 Bath, Full Kitchen. This house has one main bedroom with a king sized bed, one with a queen and a twin bunk bed as well as two sleeper sofas downstairs, a wrap-around deck with waterfall views. Contact us if you would like to book out the entire thing for your party or reserve a bedroom in the house. support@anhlife.org
Private Casa Mariposa | Private Earth House Studio | Full Bath | Kitchenette. Our Earth Wall Studio Cabin has a queen-sized bed, full bathroom and shower, and kitchenette. It hosts beautiful waterfall views from the balcony
Private Casa Selva | Jungle Pod | Full Bath | Kitchenette. Our Jungle pods are the perfect private bungalow with either 2 twin beds or a king bed.
Shared Accomodation: Village Bunk Room: Secure a twin bed in our village bunk space, with access to a full bathroom, our community kitchen, close access to the pool and spa.
Glamping- Private or Shared: Secure a luxury ShiftPod glamping tent with a double bed or two twin beds. Shared jungle shower and bathroom access.
Camping | GA Camp on our grounds bringing your own equipment or stay off-site and travel to the center daily. Shared bathroom access.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to embark on a sacred journey of healing and transformation. Reserve your spot today and join us in Costa Rica for the Sacred Element Retreat.
Inner Harmony Retreat: Healing the Self, Family & Community in Costa Rica
SAN LUIS, COSTA RICA | METAMORFINCA | DEC 11-15
Embark on a transformational journey at Inner Harmony: Healing the Self, Family & Community, held at the serene Metamorfinca Permaculture Center in the jungle mountains of San Luis, Costa Rica. Guided by Dogon High Priest Naba Iritah Shenmira, this retreat invites you to turn inward—releasing negativity, reclaiming spiritual sovereignty, and renewing your connection to self, family, and community through ancient African healing traditions and immersive nature-based practices.
Retreat Highlights:
Guided teachings from Dogon High Priest Naba Iritah Shenmira
Energetic cleansing rituals, herbal protection, and spiritual baths
Sacred circles on self-mastery, family roles, and communal harmony
Daily practices rooted in indigenous psychology and ancestral wisdom
Integration support and personal healing plans
Eco-conscious accommodations surrounded by waterfalls and jungle
Organic meals, permaculture immersion, and grounding nature activities
From Maiden to Matriarch
Reclaiming Sacred Rites of Passage
Women’s Retreat • Breadnut Valley, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
Dates: November 29-30 2025
Location: Breadnut Valley, St Elizabeth, Jamaica
Join us for a sacred two-day immersion designed exclusively for women — a transformative journey into the heart of feminine power and ancestral remembrance. Guided by the Dogon lineage, this gathering rekindles the lost rites of passage that once marked the sacred transitions of womanhood.
Through spiritual baths, herbal rituals, celestial alignment, and the building of sisterhood, participants will be invited to cleanse, reconnect, and awaken the matriarch within.
Together, we will explore the ancient wisdom that honors each stage of a woman’s life — Maiden, Mother, and Matriarch — restoring the ceremonies that nurture balance, strength, and sacred identity.
This mini retreat offers a space for reflection, healing, and empowerment through community, indigenous teachings, and divine feminine remembrance.
Core Topics To Include:
– The Lost Rites of Passage and their meaning in modern times
– Reclaiming feminine balance through spiritual and herbal practices
– Understanding humanity’s current cycle and the role of women in global healing
– Building sacred community and awakening the matriarchal spirit
Accommodation:
Camping tents will be provided for attendees.
Investment:
-Local Rate of $200
-Traveler Rate of $400
*Open to women of all backgrounds — donation-based offering supporting community wellness. Contact us with any questions support@anhlife.org
TO BE RESCHEDULED From Maiden to Matriarch: Reclaiming Sacred Rites of Passage
BREADNUT VALLEY, ST. ELIZABETH | JAMAICA WOMEN’S RETREAT | DATE NOV 29-NOV 30
Join us for From Maiden to Matriarch: Reclaiming Sacred Rites of Passage, a two-day women’s retreat in the lush hills of Breadnut Valley, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. Guided by Dogon teachers and healers, this sacred gathering invites women to rediscover the ancient transitions that once marked the journey from girlhood to womanhood, and from womanhood to matriarch.
Through ritual, herbalism, celestial alignment, and sisterhood, participants will experience deep purification, healing, and empowerment — reconnecting with ancestral wisdom that restores balance and dignity to the feminine path.
Retreat Highlights:
Spiritual baths and cleansing rituals for renewal and clarity
Teachings on the lost rites of passage through the Dogon perspective
Workshops on herbal wisdom and women’s health guided by ancestral science
Celestial alignment practices syncing body and spirit with natural rhythms
Sacred circles and sisterhood rituals honoring feminine stages of life
Community connection and cultural remembrance in an immersive natural setting
DATES: October 17–19, 2025
LOCATION: Wootton Park Wellness Centre, Warwickshire, UK
October 20 – Earth Energy Readings with Naba Iritah Shenmira at the Birmingham Temple
JOIN US FOR A TRANSFORMATIVE 3-DAY IMMERSION INTO DOGON WISDOM, HEALING & CEREMONY IN THE HEART OF THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE.
This is the first-ever Dogon retreat in the United Kingdom — a historic spiritual gathering guided by Dogon High Priest and Healer, Naba Iritah Shenmira. Set in the rolling hills of Warwickshire, this powerful 3-day experience is part of the international "Dogons Are Walking" series, carrying ancient African spiritual science to seekers around the world.
Together, we will reconnect with nature, ancestral wisdom, and the healing energies that reside in the Earth.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Daily wisdom talks from Naba Iritah Shenmira
Herbal and spiritual cleanses using traditional Dogon techniques
Dream incense ceremonies and clairvoyance rituals
Forest ceremonies and fire circles
Group workshops for personal growth and spiritual sovereignty
Sacred meals and time for reflection in a serene countryside setting
Private Earth Energy Readings available after retreat at the Temple
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
Full participation in all ceremonies, workshops, and talks
Traditional Dogon meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Lodging for 2 nights in luxury glamping pods or farmhouse rooms
Herbal cleanses, rituals, and plant-based medicine experiences
Access to hot tubs, forest trails, and sacred spaces for contemplation
Spiritual Resilience: Embracing the Power of your Spirit | UK
BIRMINGHAM, UK| OCTOBER 17-19
JOIN US FOR A TRANSFORMATIVE 3-DAY IMMERSION INTO DOGON WISDOM, HEALING & CEREMONY IN THE HEART OF THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE.
This is the first-ever Dogon retreat in the United Kingdom — a historic spiritual gathering guided by Dogon High Priest and Healer, Naba Iritah Shenmira. Set in the rolling hills of Warwickshire, this powerful 3-day experience is part of the international "Dogons Are Walking" series, carrying ancient African spiritual science to seekers around the world.
Together, we will reconnect with nature, ancestral wisdom, and the healing energies that reside in the Earth.
Daily wisdom talks from Naba Iritah Shenmira
Herbal and spiritual cleanses using traditional Dogon techniques
Dream incense ceremonies and clairvoyance rituals
Forest ceremonies and fire circles
Group workshops for personal growth and spiritual sovereignty
Herbal cleanses, rituals, and plant-based medicine experiences
Access to hot tubs, forest trails, and sacred spaces for contemplation
A Dogon Healing Retreat | LABOR DAY WEEKEND
August 29 - September 1st, 2025
Salt Point, NY
Join Us for a 4-day Immersive Spiritual Experience if you’re Ready to Go Deeper
Do you feel the call to reconnect with Spirit, land, and community in an authentic, heart-centered way?
This immersive 3-day spiritual retreat is a sacred homecoming for those seeking deeper alignment with their ancestral wisdom, inner truth, and divine purpose. Rooted in African spiritual traditions, it offers one-of-a-kind healing ceremonies and soul-activating transmissions designed for seekers, pathfinders, and warriors of all Ancestral lineages who are ready to remember who they are and rise into who they are becoming.
Over the course of three powerful days—guided by Dogon High Priest, Naba Iritah Shenmira–you’ll delve into your true spiritual identity through ceremony, nature, and community—you’ll step into a living experience of indigenous ancestral traditions, personal healing, and collective awakening.
This retreat is a sacred invitation for those yearning to reconnect—with themselves, with Spirit, and with the ancestral wisdom that lives in their bones. Rooted in African Dogon spiritual traditions and held on consecrated land, it offers a powerful blend of ritual, healing, and soul remembrance. Whether you’re in a season of seeking, shedding, or stepping fully into your purpose, this experience is designed to meet you where you are and bring you into deeper connection with your own Spirit.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
Serene Nature just outside NYC on sacred retreat land
Opening ceremonies to ground, bless, and set intentions
Herbal Medicine Baths to cleanse and reharmonize with the land
Daily Activating Transmissions and Wisdom Talks to awaken your spiritual path
Traditional African meal and fireside storytelling
Sacred Fire Ceremony under the stars
Healing rituals and Ancestral ceremonial teachings
Indigenous River Purification and Releasing Ceremonies
Sound meditation and heart-awakening experiences
Genie Tree Abundance Ceremony
Rare herbalism teachings for cleansing and renewal
Sacred Gates of Mystery: Finding Your Authentic Spiritual Path
SALT POINT NEW YORK | AUGUST 29- SEPTEMBER 1
Join Us for a 4-day Immersive Spiritual Experience if you’re Ready to Go Deeper
Do you feel the call to reconnect with Spirit, land, and community in an authentic, heart-centered way?
This immersive 3-day spiritual retreat is a sacred homecoming for those seeking deeper alignment with their ancestral wisdom, inner truth, and divine purpose. Rooted in African spiritual traditions, it offers one-of-a-kind healing ceremonies and soul-activating transmissions designed for seekers, pathfinders, and warriors of all Ancestral lineages who are ready to remember who they are and rise into who they are becoming.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
Serene Nature just outside NYC on sacred retreat land
Opening ceremonies to ground, bless, and set intentions
Herbal Medicine Baths to cleanse and reharmonize with the land
Daily Activating Transmissions and Wisdom Talks to awaken your spiritual path
Traditional African meal and fireside storytelling
Sacred Fire Ceremony under the stars
Healing rituals and Ancestral ceremonial teachings
Indigenous River Purification and Releasing Ceremonies
Sound meditation and heart-awakening experiences
Genie Tree Abundance Ceremony
Rare herbalism teachings for cleansing and renewal
Harnessing Dogon Wisdom: Overcoming Modern Challenges with Spiritual Power
VIRTUAL EVENT | RECORDING AVAILABLE
Join us for an enlightening and immersive virtual workshop where we experience the profound wisdom of Dogon spirituality. This session will explore the ancient protection rituals that offer the best defense against the many challenges humanity faces today.
During this workshop, you will gain access to practical tools and techniques for cleansing and protecting your body, mind, spirit and home from pervasive negatives. Discover how to use the elements of nature in simple yet powerful ways to safeguard what matters most in your life.
What You'll Learn:
Practical methods for spiritual and physical cleansing
Protection rituals for your home and personal space
The use of natural elements for daily protection
Insights into the ancient prophecies and their relevance today
The Hidden Dimensions: Dogon Philosophy for Modern Times
ALMIGHTY GALLERY, DOWNTOWN LA | MAY 23 | 5:00-9:00 PM
Ticket sales are donations, fundraising for the Dogon tribes in West Africa, and projects to preserve traditional healing centers in the region.
Join us for an evening amplifying the Dogon lineage wisdom keepers and their projects. We will be discussing Dogon spiritual leader’s ancient wisdom and values for modern times. The evening is donation based and will include traditional drumming, tapas, and elixir bar, and a West African herbal marketplace. For more information on the non-profit efforts click here.
Donate in advance below or at the door. 100 East 8th Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 United States
TRADITIONAL STORYTELLING
MOTHERLAND MUSIC, LA | MAY 24 | 6:30-9:00 PM
Ticket sales are donations, fundraising for the Dogon tribes in West Africa, and projects to preserve traditional healing centers in the region.
Join us for an evening amplifying the Dogon lineage wisdom keepers and their projects. We will be discussing Dogon spiritual leader’s ancient wisdom for modern times as well as storytelling from “The Philosophy Podium” the only book written about Dogon culture from a Dogon themself. The evening is donation based and will include West African herbal & book marketplace. For more information on the non-profit efforts click here.
Donate in advance below or at the door. 601 N. Eucalyptus Ave. Inglewood, CA 90502.
Dogon Healing and Philosophy at THE NEST
THE NEST HOLLYWOOD CA | MAY 26-31
Ankhkasta & The Nest are collaborating in Hollywood California, May 26th-May 30th.
Ticket sales are donations, fundraising for the Dogon tribes in West Africa, and projects to preserve traditional healing centers in the region.
Join us for a Friday evening event discussing Dogon Divination as well as a special workshop with Dogon High Preist Naba Iritah Shenmira for an experiential mind-body and spiritual cleansing and protection event. We will be offering traditional herbal healing baths, detoxifying cleansing herbs as well as a special two-day integrative Dreaming workshop. Private readings will be available on May 29th May 30th and May 31st.
ANCESTRAL AWAKENING
PRIVATE HOME, BEVERLY HILLS CA | JUNE 2 & 3
Join us for a revolutionary immersion at a private home in Beverly Hills June 2 & 3.
Ticket sales are donations, fundraising for the Dogon tribes in West Africa, and projects to preserve traditional healing centers in the region.
Join us for two days of diving into ancestral wisdom, preserved since the time of the great Pharaohs of ancient Egypt, preserved by the Dogon bloodlines. We will discuss history as well as knowledge of astronomy, geomancy, and spiritual principles and experience rituals for connecting to our invisible realities and our ancestors. On Saturday we will be preparing spiritual herbal cleanses and baths as well as experiencing some of the Dogon’s rare plant medicines including ones for organ detoxes and nervous system resets. Each day will include a curated organic 5-course meal that explores each sense of the body by Chef Erik Armstrong & Chef Rafael Njaim. Private address and details are to be sent out before the event. For BIPOC scholarship opportunities please reach out to support@anhlife.org
For more about Naba and the Dogon click here.
DOGON CEREMONY CIRCLE
PRIVATE HOME, AUSTIN, TX | JUNE 24 | 10:00-4:00 PM
Celebrate the Solstice with us in partnership with Alyson Charles and Ceremony Circle at a private home in Austin June 24th. This previously hidden ancestral knowledge has been used since the time of the Pharaohs to pierce the mystery of the invisible. Today we have the privilege of it being revealed.
Join us for a transformative immersion sharing Dogon ancient wisdom and experiencing rituals and herbs for deep healing and connection to the immaterial. We will be undergoing spiritual and healing herbal cleanses and baths, immersing ourselves in Dogon herbalism for detoxification and clarity, and exploring the Dogon understanding of time, space, astronomy, cosmogony, and more.
Ticket sales are donations, fundraising for the Dogon tribes in West Africa, and projects to preserve traditional healing centers in the region.
The event is ticketed by sliding-scale donations, the recommendation is $222
For more about Naba and the Dogon click here.
Listen to Alyson’s Ceremony Circle Podcast featuring Naba: Apple Spotify