Our Policies

We are a spiritual church open to everyone; our hearts warmly welcome all who feel ready to join our community.

Our mission is that your personal transformation here in our church inspires others, thus contributing to transforming the world we live in.

We keep your basic personal profile information such as name, contact information, photo, etc., in our membership records. We do not share your personal information with anyone without your written consent.

MEMBERSHIP POLICY

Your membership shall continue in good standing indefinitely as long as you participate in our religious services regularly. Church members who have not attended service for two or more years will have their membership placed on pause until they return and provide updated personal information.

Members will regularly receive a members-only email containing the schedule of our future events. Members may also receive occasional notices and announcements. Should you decide to stop receiving them, you may follow the opt-out instructions at the bottom of the email messages without jeopardizing your membership.

NEW MEMBERS POLICY

We welcome new members through referrals from our existing community. This approach helps expand the spirit of Ayahuasca with love and organically from within.

To refer a prospective member. To begin the membership process, please share the following link with them: https://www.celdv-usa.org/new-membership-application

RETREAT CENTER RULES

Church facilities shall be used exclusively for church events, activities, and religious sessions. These are not available for rent to unrelated organizations or events. In the event that a non-church event is approved on an exception basis, the church events shall take precedence for any schedule.

The church facilities shall only be available to its members. If a non-member offers transportation to a member, he/she must leave the facilities and may return only after the closing of the session.

The content of the cabins--tables, lamps, chairs, bed sheets, blankets, pillows, electric zappers, or other furniture--may not be moved out of the cabins.

The golf carts are for the exclusive use of the staff.

Quiet time is expected from all members commencing at midnight.

Session participants should never leave the facilities before dawn without prior approval. The gate shall remain locked until 6:00 AM

NO-NO's

Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and all illicit drugs.

Fire in any form--matches, candles, incense—in the cabins and the facilities in general. The only bonfire permitted is when organized by the staff, and must be extinguished properly upon completion.

Guns/knives/weapons of any kind.

Aggressive or offensive behavior.

Manifestation of any kind of sexual activity.

Pets and other animals.

Loud talking, yelling, or laughing that may disturb the peaceful setting.

SPONSOR MEMBER BENEFITS

These are members that have accepted the invitation to make automatic monthly donations to the church. Sponsor members have the benefit of making cabin reservations for private stays on eligible dates. Our cabins are ideal to unplug from the urban routine, meditate, and connect with nature. Eligible dates are selected weekdays, mostly Tuesday to Thursday, and some weekend dates that may become available from time to time. All cabin reservations are booked via the church email.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

When church members feel the call to pay forward the blessings received during their religious experiences, they may join our volunteer program. Volunteers are the support staff during church sessions. Members interested in joining the program should first gain sufficient experience and expertise in the legal implications of ayahuasca, extensive prior personal experience with ayahuasca (several weekend sessions). Once a member joins the program, they will receive regular emails calling for service in future sessions and, if willing and available, he/she may reply confirming its availability. Written confirmation will follow and attendance is expected as agreed.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Our religious services are intended for religious and spiritual purposes only. The use of our Hoasca sacrament does not constitute medical, psychiatric, or psychotherapeutic treatment. If you are currently receiving treatment of any kind and feel hesitant about whether to participate in our religious sessions, check first with your doctor or therapist.

Our church leaders may provide from time to time spiritual guidance about the significance of your experiences in our religious services. These may explicitly or implicitly contain aspects of ethical or practical value that should not be in any way considered therapy or medical advice. Church leaders shall not be held responsible for the explicit or interpreted meaning of the spiritual guidance provided to church members.