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noke kuin

cultural immersion
& chief Pina's
birthday

join us for a sacred celebration
from 6-13th january 2026

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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE SACRED WISDOM OF THE FOREST

More than a medicine retreat, this is a living exchange with our people and ancestral ways — a journey into the forest, into the heart of the Noke Koi, and into the wisdom of the Amazon itself. 

What's Included

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3 X uni Ceremonies

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2 X Kambo Ceremonies

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Rapeh Circles

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Traditional Song Circles

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Traditional Games

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Kene Body Painting

BENEFITS

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Step away from the noise of modern life and reconnect with the forest, river, and Noke Koî wisdom. Through ceremony and daily life, you restore balance and belonging.

CONNECT

Healing and transformation unfold through the sacred medicine of Ayahuasca — cleansing the body, opening the heart, and awakening the spirit to deeper truth and harmony.

TRANSFORM

Integration happens through living and working with the community — planting, building, and sharing daily life. In this reciprocity, the teachings of unity come alive.

INTEGRATE

a traditional noke koi celebration

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noke kuin immersion

Join the jungle immersion

Options for your sacred journey

7 day
Jungle
Immersion

€900 for 1 week

7 day Immersion
&
'Planting Life' Project

€1,100 for 2 weeks

7 day Immersion
&
2 week kambo/rapeh dieta

€1,600 for 3 weeks

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what they say

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Solene, France

"Meeting the Noke Koi, more precisely the Varinawa & Kamanawa people, and even more personally the family of Pina & Memy, has been a true gift of life. The village of Vari Teka opened the doors of their home, their rhythm of life, their culture, and so much more."

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Jade, France

"Their words and prayers are like living seeds: they carry the energy of the Amazon jungle, planting in our hearts the hope of a new world—one we can protect and honor together. To meet them is not something that can truly be told; it must be lived. It is an experience that soothes the soul and fills the heart."

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Cesar, Colombia

"I consider this one of the most important experiences of my life. I  was able to share deeply with wonderful people whom I value immensely, while also reconnecting with myself, learning from another worldview, and experiencing the power of the Brazilian Amazon"

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Guided by the Noke Koi village

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Chief Pina Varinawa

Pina Varinawa is chief and spiritual leader of the village. At the age of 8 he was initiated by his grandparents, Txoki Waninawa and Peo Varinawa, two great shamans. Pina is a master of medicinal plants and ancestral chants, offering his wisdom around the world and in the depth of the Amazon Jungle. This cultural immersion marks Pina's birthday and the start of the new year.

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Pana Kamanawa

Panã Kamanawa is the eldest son of Pajé Kaku and grandson of two revered Noke Koî shamans from the Kamanawa lineage, known as the people of the jaguar.

Initiated by his father, Nehe Kamanawa—a respected shaman and indigenous leader—Panã carries forward his people’s sacred knowledge with deep respect and dedication.

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Memy Varinawa

Memy Kamanawa is the daughter of Pajé Kaku and granddaughter of two esteemed Noke Koî shamans from the Kamanawa lineage, known as the people of the jaguar. Raised alongside her brother Panã, she has been deeply immersed in traditional medicines and ancestral healing since a child

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Clara Fleury

Clara Fleury is the president of Vari Vena, an association dedicated to preserving ancestral knowledge of Amazonian Indigenous peoples. For the past seven years, she has worked closely with Chief Pina, Memy, and the Varinawa family. She will be translating in French, English, Spanish and Portugese and will facilitate visitors with logistics.

'PLANTING LIFE'
PERMACULTURE PROJECT

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After the retreat from January 6th to 12th, our path with the village of Vari Teka continues.

Together with the local community, you will have the option to stay a few weeks longer and work on our new food farm Green house project called 'Planting Life.'

Guiding this program is Pajé Kaku, whose wisdom as a traditional healer is enriched by his training in agroforestry.

 

Alongside him, community members will bring their knowledge, skills, and ancestral teachings, weaving together tradition and innovation.

 

The initiative is supported by the Vari Vena Association, which walks hand in hand with the Vari Teka village to honor their heritage while nurturing sustainable paths forward.

To stand alongside the community, participants are welcome to contribute in a way that feels right for them, choosing from three levels of financial support (per week):

  • 200 € – Basic contribution

  • 300 € – Supporter contribution

  • 500 € – Solidarity contribution

 

This contribution helps provide:
 

  • Daily meals, prepared with care and local ingredients
     

  • Comfortable accommodation within the village
     

  • Direct support for the community’s needs and projects
     

  • Resources for gatherings and ceremonies, honoring tradition and connection

     

Planting Life 
Project

Learn about Jungle Agroforestry

Through this project, we seek to:
 

  • Cultivate nourishing foods that will support the well-being and resilience of the community for years to come.
     

  • Protect and expand traditional medicinal plants, vital to the health, wisdom, and cultural identity of the Noke Koi people.
     

  • Create a living space of learning and exchange, where community members and visitors alike can participate, share knowledge, and discover the deep value carried within each seed.

Understand plants as medicine.

  • Food as the first medicine: long before any remedies, true healing begins with the nourishment we receive from the earth.
     

  • Planting as connection: to plant, water, and protect a seed is to root ourselves in the cycle of life, honoring the wisdom of those who came before us.
     

  • Ancestral strength: each plant carries not only sustenance or healing, but also the memory and resilience of ancestral knowledge passed through generations.

Integrate deeper with the Noke Koi culture 

Each seed placed in the soil is also a seed planted in our hearts—a living reminder that life is sacred, that food is medicine, and that the Earth is a mother who sustains us.

 

Planting side by side with the Noke Koi is far more than an agricultural act: it is a gesture of respect, reciprocity, and gratitude toward the people who open their land, their wisdom, and their spirit to us.

FAQ

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GETTING to
Vari Teka Village

The nearest airport is Cruzeiro Do Sul in Brazil.

 

Please arrange your own international flight. A complimentary private group transfer will be available on January 5th 2026 to bring you to our village from the airport.

For details please contact us to join our private Telegram group.

Vari Teka Village

Acre Brazil

join us for chief pina's birthday in january 2026

Dates : Jan 6th - 13th 2026 with option to stay a week or two longer and support our permaculture project for a small extra contribution.
 

Contribution: EUR 900 ≈ GBP £765 | USD $970

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