Lumiar
About Us
You are very much welcome to join our spiritual community, our sangha. We sense that spiritual community is something that people are missing, craving, whether they know it or not. We are creating a network of friends who can support each other, before and after the ceremony.
At Lumiar, we are a blend of different spiritual traditions from around the world, but our foundation is firmly rooted in a lineage out of Brasil. We have six years of experience serving with care, integrity and respect. Our aim is to help you connect, heal, and awaken. We provide the best conditions for you to have a safe, profound and transformative experience, which includes the highest quality sacrament, meaningful music, and a peaceful location.
We specialize in guiding beginners by offering a calm and grounded level of service. We also have a supportive group of returning participants who hold space. People with prior experience from other traditions are always welcome.
We do not discriminate. All who pass a safety screening can attend, including military veterans and first responders who are among those most in need of this work.
We declare ourselves a spiritual community and claim our birthright as American citizens to consume our sacrament under protection of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).
Come visit our temple surrounded by the lush, green, mature forest of Washington State. Conveniently located on Whidbey Island, a relatively short distance from Seattle, yet far enough away to be peaceful and wild.
Our next gatherings will be November 7 and December 5. Please send an email if you would like to learn more.
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9 Reviews on “Lumiar”
Thank you, Lumiar it was my first time, doing Ayauasca, I did a 3 day ceremony retreat. I had such a profound healing, and such a transformational one, I came in with no expectations, and trusting grandma Ayahuasca’s call, and I always trust my alignment and guidance, I was mind blown with such an incredible, & positive experience, Eric & Phoenyx two strangers that treated me like family, coming in and supporting me, taking care of me, I love how they are heart centered aligned to helping others such as myself, and have so much knowledge and are willing to support you, every step of the way, such a sacred & powerful ceremonial space, where we came in as complete strangers and came out as a supportive family, I feel so blessed and thankful, for this life changing experience, I completely recommend them, you owe it to yourself, it was the best birthday present I have ever given to myself.💖🙏✨☀️🪶🦅
Though I’ve know about this ritual for half my life, it wasn’t until recently that I felt called to pursue it, after years and years of feeling stuck around a personal
Issue. I was so grateful to find this group in the PNW and though I knew no one I could tell from the description and communication from the facilitators that this was well-intentioned, purposeful, and safe. The care with which the ceremonies are performed blew me away. This is a life calling for the facilitators. It’s beautiful to witness in their deep art of making a space for collective and individual transformation. I was simply blown away by how connected I felt to the other participants—all of us on a spiritual journey. I am so grateful for this time-out-of-time place, practice, and community. Deeply restored, my nervous system shifted, which has never happened before. I’m continuing to see the benefits.
The medicine is delicious. I’m so grateful my friend introduced me to this community in 2024. Lumiar facilitators have supported my introduction to accepting the medicine, ego death and rebirth, and ongoing integration. The spiritual community is supportive, respectful, inclusive, and open-hearted. Facilitators beautifully interweave lineage practices and individual experiences to hold open the vulnerable space for necessary change. They balance sound by alternating meaningful journey music with natural silence where tree frogs, coyotes, and owls are heard. I feel as though I’ve come home to my Divine Mother, reunited. All longing replaced by deep continual infinite connection
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This retreat offers a truly transformative experience. Eric and Phoenyx have created a nurturing space where healing and personal growth are deeply supported. From the moment you arrive, you feel held with kindness and nourishment—body, mind, and spirit. Their loving presence infuses the entire healing journey and honors the tradition with profound respect. You’ll quickly form meaningful connections with others, faster than you might expect. Take the leap—this sanctuary is ready to support your deep dive into your subconscious and inner exploration.
Choosing a place to have such a powerful and sacred experience is so important. I wholeheartedly recommend this community. Eric and Phoenyx have devoted their lives to honoring this practice and have over a decade of experience and deep integrity. They have created a space that honors the traditions of the Santo Daime Church while also honoring the uniqueness of each individual that seeks out the medicine.
The ceremony space is a magical place to be–the lush forest and seclusion of Widbey combined with a group of souls who themselves feel like pure light and magic. Personally, I have found the afterglow of the weekend just as profound as the ceremony itself. My partner and I have both sat at multiple Lumiar ceremonies and the impact that it has had on each of us–and the ripple effects it has created in our family– have been transformational.
I’m so grateful for the community of Lumiar, and Eric and Phoenyx for their humble and heart centered work.
What a powerful, beautiful, transformative experience. I am so happy that I chose Lumiar for my first Aya journey. Thank you Eric & Phoenyx!
I came to Lumiar with high hopes, and they were exceeded. This was my first time with the medicine and I’m grateful for the experience. I came after years of working with a therapist and wanting to expand my practice. I felt very supported in this journey, from a 1:1 call in advance, to an easy process to follow during the weekend, and then follow up afterwards. I was intimidated to take the medicine. The facilitator makes it approachable while making sure you have the personally best experience and get the most out of it. The insights I had were mind blowing and awe inspiring, beyond what I could imagine. I’m so glad I did it. There are so many things that need to happen to make it a good experience, the facilitators do it all. You just have to have the courage to do it!
Lumiar ceremonies have been transformational for me. Having done over a dozen now, they have helped me break open my defensive shell developed from a childhood of emotional neglect and abuse (cPTSD), something my first 10 year of various clinical mental health counseling approaches could not (That said, counseling is a wonderful practice to support and integrate what is felt and learned through these ceremonies). This experience provides for me a sort of neurological reset, removing the burdens of built up emotion that I resist feeling at times and cutting the chains of fear, worry and obsession. This deconstruction of my normal mind provides deep awareness and insights into how I experience the world, what I tend to block out, what I hold anger about but don’t acknowledge, and how I let my past burden my present. The release of these ceremonies allows me to feel, notice and choose differently as I step back into normal life. It is an incredible gift to be able to begin again.
The facilitators are wonderful people, each with over a decade of palpable experience with the medicine. They beautifully balance honoring the traditions the medicine came from, with a modern approach that leaves the participants safe to feel and fall deep into the work and experience without rules like noble silence or other traditions that may distract from being present with the work. Great attention is placed on every aspect of the ceremony as to keep it simple and safe for the participant. The facilitators listen and accommodate individual needs with great care and respect. The ceremonies have always been set at beautiful sites, imbibed with nature and humble peace. One of many aspects I love about these ceremonies and this community is the opportunity to get to know the other participants. Learning about the diverse lives, challenges and processes of folks that show up to do this work is heartening and a deep joy. If you’re looking for a safe, intimate setting in the heart of the PNW for a ceremony, this is the place. Aho!
I’d like to share part of my journey with Lumiar. For much of my life, I struggled with PTSD and anxiety. By the time I was 45, I had tried a wide range of approaches—therapy, meditation retreats, medications, and even dietary changes—but nothing brought lasting relief. I honestly believed this struggle would be a permanent part of my life, and I felt broken.
When I joined the first ceremony, I wasn’t expecting much. I was there mainly to support friends who had committed, and I saw it as a chance to experience something new. But what happened over the weekend completely changed my life. I felt a sense of healing I had never experienced before, and for the first time, I realized that my PTSD and anxiety were no longer a part of my life. 30 months later, this is still the case.
It’s hard to attribute my healing to just the medicine itself. The community at Lumiar played a significant role. The leaders are incredibly welcoming, and their genuine care and wisdom helped all of us feel at ease. Their earnestness to the entire process, including the respect of the history and origins of the medicine, along with their professionalism helped foster a completely trusting environment where everyone felt safe. The physical setting is just as important. The building, nestled within lush greenery on private land, provided a safe and peaceful space to step away from the pressures of everyday life. Aho!