I have participated in two weekend ceremonies with Gaian Rhythm, one in Joshua Tree, and the other in Michigan and I was wildly impressed both times. I’ve never heard Drew or Stormie refer to themselves as shamans, though I would definitely say that Drew is, even if he doesn’t say so himself. He knows the traditional icaros, and sings them in ceremony. I’ve encountered others who clearly take advantage of people wanting to embark on the plant medicine path, but that is not Drew and Stormy. I’m convinced that they are in this to truly help bring healing to the world. I’m sure there are differences from if one were to participate in a retreat in Peru (the inclusion of chimes and singing bowls, for example), but the core ceremony is potent. There were several facilitators at each retreat, more than enough to help anyone who needed it, and they were all friendly and helpful. There were daily integration sessions at each retreat, and I’m impressed that there are ongoing integration calls every week. Drew and Stormy both know the importance of this. The food was plentiful and excellent. Overall, the retreats were safe spaces filled with honesty, rawness, laughter, tears, compassion, love, and healing.