Jessica Holland ~ Retreat Leader & Bufo Facilitator
Lauren Marciano ~ Somatic Therapist & Bufo Facilitator
Lauren Marciano ~ Somatic Therapist & Bufo Facilitator
Jessica is the founder of Shama Sanctuary and a longtime guide in sacred medicine and integration work. A mother of seven remarkable human beings and a former pastor, her path has been shaped by decades of holding space for others through grief, transformation, faith transitions, and deep inner inquiry. Her work with Bufo emerged not as a
Jessica is the founder of Shama Sanctuary and a longtime guide in sacred medicine and integration work. A mother of seven remarkable human beings and a former pastor, her path has been shaped by decades of holding space for others through grief, transformation, faith transitions, and deep inner inquiry. Her work with Bufo emerged not as a departure from her earlier vocation, but as a continuation of it—rooted in reverence, responsibility, and care for the whole human experience. Jessica’s integration work is informed by the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, a trauma-informed therapeutic approach that honors the intelligence of the psyche and the protective patterns formed through lived experience. Through Shama Sanctuary, she offers carefully held ceremonial spaces and ongoing integration support that emphasize safety, embodiment, personal sovereignty, and the remembering of wholeness.
Lauren Marciano ~ Somatic Therapist & Bufo Facilitator
Lauren Marciano ~ Somatic Therapist & Bufo Facilitator
Lauren Marciano ~ Somatic Therapist & Bufo Facilitator
Lauren serves from a deeply nurturing, Divine Feminine presence, offering a space of safety, attunement, and embodied support. Her practice is rooted in a modality that weaves body-based psychotherapy with spiritual development, bringing awareness to the defensive patterns formed in childhood that restrict life force energy and shape recu
Lauren serves from a deeply nurturing, Divine Feminine presence, offering a space of safety, attunement, and embodied support. Her practice is rooted in a modality that weaves body-based psychotherapy with spiritual development, bringing awareness to the defensive patterns formed in childhood that restrict life force energy and shape recurring life and relational dynamics. Through identifying and gently dissolving these energetic blocks, Loren supports greater freedom, vitality, and authenticity. Her work integrates energy and consciousness as pathways to real transformation, helping others reclaim their power and step into the fullest expression of who they truly are.
Sophia Fiato~ Yogi & Sound Healer
Lauren Marciano ~ Somatic Therapist & Bufo Facilitator
Sophia Fiato~ Yogi & Sound Healer
Sophia is deeply passionate about movement, creativity, and collaboration, with a lifelong background in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance. Her career has taken her across the globe, including two years performing with a dance company in Suzhou, China. Drawn to deepen her relationship with embodiment and mindfulness, Sophia later com
Sophia is deeply passionate about movement, creativity, and collaboration, with a lifelong background in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance. Her career has taken her across the globe, including two years performing with a dance company in Suzhou, China. Drawn to deepen her relationship with embodiment and mindfulness, Sophia later completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Spain, where she developed a centering Vinyasa flow that weaves breath, movement, and presence.
In addition to yoga, Sophia is trained in sound healing, working with singing bowls to support deep relaxation, emotional release, and energetic alignment. During the retreat, she will guide morning yoga sessions designed to cultivate balance and embodied awareness, as well as offer a powerful sound healing experience during the Bufo ceremony. Sophia will also lead a ceremonial purification ritual using fresh flowers and healing essences, creating a sacred bathing experience that supports intention-setting, renewal, and personal transformation throughout the retreat.
Ellie Dooley ~ Meditation Teacher & Guide
Ellie Dooley ~ Meditation Teacher & Guide
Ellie Dooley ~ Meditation Teacher & Guide
Ellie was introduced to meditation 26 years ago by her teacher, Joy S. Gilbert. What began as a personal exploration gradually opened into a deeper sense of meaning and purpose, shaped by a relentless curiosity about the nature of the mind and consciousness.
Over time, Ellie recognised that her deepest longing was not for answers or improv
Ellie was introduced to meditation 26 years ago by her teacher, Joy S. Gilbert. What began as a personal exploration gradually opened into a deeper sense of meaning and purpose, shaped by a relentless curiosity about the nature of the mind and consciousness.
Over time, Ellie recognised that her deepest longing was not for answers or improvement, but for a clearer seeing of reality as it is. This continues to unfold as a lived inquiry rather than a finished understanding.
Throughout this retreat, Ellie will share simple and accessible ways for the mind to calm, the body to rest, and attention to yield naturally into presence—exploring how meditation can arise in many forms and in ordinary moments of life.
Silence plays an important role in this exploration, offering a deeper connection to our being. As Rumi wrote, “Silence is the language of God; all else is a poor translation.”
Skylar Wilson ~ Huachuma Facilitator
Ellie Dooley ~ Meditation Teacher & Guide
Ellie Dooley ~ Meditation Teacher & Guide
I believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. By identifying and working towards their goals, my clients are able to unlock their full potential and create a life they love.
Sarah Beatrice ~ Kambo Facilitator
Ellie Dooley ~ Meditation Teacher & Guide
Sarah Beatrice ~ Kambo Facilitator
Sarah is a lifelong traveler and seeker whose healing path evolved from relentless movement to deep inner listening. After years of pushing her limits through long-distance hiking and global travel in search of meaning, a pivotal encounter in Kathmandu shifted her from external striving toward embodied presence. Over the past two years, h
Sarah is a lifelong traveler and seeker whose healing path evolved from relentless movement to deep inner listening. After years of pushing her limits through long-distance hiking and global travel in search of meaning, a pivotal encounter in Kathmandu shifted her from external striving toward embodied presence. Over the past two years, her relationship with plant medicine has supported a slowing, softening, and reconnection with the body’s innate wisdom, replacing achievement-driven seeking with a grounded sense of wholeness. Today, Sarah serves from lived experience, holding space with humility, presence, and deep respect—supporting others as they meet themselves just as they are.
Private Room (Limited Availability)
This cozy private room offers a quiet, restful space with a comfortable bed, warm wood finishes, and natural light—ideal for those who value solitude and downtime during the retreat. A private room provides additional space for integration, reflection, and deep rest between ceremonies.
Private accommodations are available for an additional $300 beyond the retreat price.
First come, first served.
Semi~Private Rooms ( Double Occupancy)
This semi-private room features two comfortable beds in a shared, spacious setting with warm wood details and natural light. It’s a great option for those who appreciate shared presence while still having ample space to rest and integrate between ceremonies.
Semi-private accommodations are $150 per person in addition to the retreat price.
Limited availability · Two occupants per room · First come, first served.
Shared Occupancy (Sleeps 4-6)
Shared Room (Community Lodging)
These shared rooms offer a communal sleeping space with twin-size bunk beds, accommodating four to six participants. Designed for those who value connection and shared presence, this option supports the collective experience of the retreat while still providing a comfortable place to rest and integrate between ceremonies.
Shared accommodations are included in the base retreat price.
Bunk-style sleeping · Twin beds · Limited availability · First come, first served.