Mazatec Pilgrimage 2026 Open House Registration

Thank you for your interest in the Mazatec Pilgrimage taking place July 3-12, 2026. This form is to register for the Open House that will be hosted on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 at 5pm PT / 8p ET on Zoom.

You're invited to join CSP community leaders Sergio and Eva on an adventure to re-imagine Mexico. We invite you to hold this not as a "retreat," but as an immersion pilgrimage into Mexican culture and the "Niños Santos." 

We begin in Mexico City, exploring the complex and paradoxical heart of the country. We'll visit the Zócalo (central plaza), where pre-Hispanic temples coexist with colonial cathedrals and the Presidential Palace. We'll dine at the historic Café Tacuba and explore the National Museum of Anthropology to understand the ancient civilizations that flourished in Mexico long before the Spanish arrived in 1519 (for historical context, the first English colony wasn't founded until 1607). After studying the Indigenous reverence for the Mother Goddess, we'll visit the "Basilica" where Indigenous and Catholic beliefs beautifully merge.

Next, we head to Huautla de Jimenez, the homeland of Maria Sabina. Nestled 1,560 meters above sea level, Huautla is where we'll spend most of our time. We'll visit its natural beauties (La Regadera waterfall, the Hill of Adoration, and the caves). Our meals will be prepared by local families that kindly open their homes to receive us. We'll learn about the Mazatec cosmology, traditions, and history and participate in activities to support the community. During our stay, we'll take part in two traditional ceremonies and, depending on the circumstances and choice, may have the opportunity to experience different medicines.

To close, we'll unwind in Oaxaca City—exploring, resting, and feasting. We'll visit the land of Alebrijes to discover our spirit animals, and on our final day, meet with a Zapotec curandera to learn about traditional medicine and participate in a temazcal ceremony. After that, you're free to stay longer in Oaxaca (highly recommended!) or head home.

Total Investment is $5000 with a $500 deposit, refundable through June 1 

Your Investment Includes:

• All lodgings in shared rooms (2 persons per room)
• Most meals
• All ground transportation (except to/from airports)
• All tours and visits (museums, waterfall, Adoration Mountain, etc.)
• All guides and translators
• All ceremonies (2 sacred ceremonies and 1 Temazcal)
• All gratuities for hotels and services

Not included:

• Flights to/from Mexico. We suggest you fly back from Oaxaca since if you choose to return from Mexico City, you'll need to arrange how to get there.
• Airport transfers
• Personal expenses or shopping
• Lunches in Oaxaca during free time
• Optional activities during free time

Registration process (only 11 spots available):

This pilgrimage is designed for ministers, healers, guides, and experienced members of the Congregation who are prepared for a profound deepening of their relationship with the Mushroom spirit, and the Mexican culture and religion.

If applicable, please submit question(s) you'd like answered at the open house. The session will be recorded for those who cannot make it.