Part of Unit 3
9-Day Ayahuasca Cooking Course
After completing one of the above options, students will spend 9 days at an indigenous chacra (family home compound) learning how to harvest ayahuasca and chacruna and cook the ayahuasca brew with prayer, song, and intention. At the end, students will prepare and lead their own ayahuasca ceremony with the teachers and facilitators.
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Schedule
July 12 - 20
Date clarification pending
The published Unit 3 summary says “3 weeks in Peru in July.” The Dieta starts June 27; the shared course ends July 20. The dates and duration are awaiting Althea’s confirmation. Published wording is retained for this review.
Students from prior PMFT cohorts who have previously attended a retreat or Dieta may register for this ayahuasca cooking session without registering for any of the other Units or sessions.
Before applying
Tuition
- 9-Day Ayahuasca Cooking Course
- $7444 for 2026/27 PMFT Students; $7777 for all others
For Unit 3: Dieta, Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat, and Ayahuasca Cooking Course are each separately priced. Choose to attend any one or two events to best fit your needs and availability.
Important notes
Passport
All students must have a valid passport that expires after January 2028 to register for Units 2 & 3.
Unit 2 & 3 Fees
Fees for Unit 2 & Unit 3 cover accommodations, meals, and airport transfers - they DO NOT cover airfare.
Program Progression
All 2027 PMFT students must complete each unit in succession, but Unit 2 and Unit 3 may be postponed until the next year without retaking Unit 1. Pricing may change each year.
Former PMFT Students
Former PMFT students from 2023-2026 may join Unit 2 or Unit 3 without repeating Unit 1. They may also do the Dieta or the Cooking Class independently of one another.
Transportation
We do not provide or arrange any transportation to or from the training locations. You must arrange and pay for your own transportation.
Your next step
The Process
In order to allow your participation in the program, you must complete the following application. We will contact you at the email & number provided (check for accuracy) to schedule an appointment to discuss the program in detail and determine your eligibility.
Allow up to 2 weeks for a response to your application.
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