12 · Questions
What people ask before applying.
What is the climate like? What should I pack?
Cocorná sits in the highlands of Antioquia, tropical and green year-round. December is the drier season, with daytime around 22 to 26°C and evenings cooler at 16 to 18°C. We will send you a full packing list once you are confirmed. Bring layers, something for the rain, comfortable hiking shoes, swimwear for the river and the pool, and clothes you do not mind getting earthy.
What if I am new to IFS?
Welcome. Many of our participants come to Internal Family Systems for the first time on this expedition. The four preparation sessions ease you into the framework before the week in Cocorná. You do not need to study anything in advance. Curiosity is enough.
Is this right for me if I have never sat with sacred plants?
Yes, it can be. Newcomers and experienced practitioners both arrive here. What matters more than prior experience is your readiness to engage with the work. Begin with the application and the conversation. Together we can review whether the timing is right.
What if I have allergies or dietary needs?
Tell us in the application. The kitchen at Tierra de Agua adapts menus to allergies, intolerances, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and ceremony-day requirements. Real food, real flavors, served with care for what your body needs.
What if I have a therapist or am on medication?
We ask in the application and during our first conversation, so we can plan together. Some medications are not compatible with ceremony. If now is not the right time, we will say so honestly and offer to hold a place for a future cohort.
In which language is the expedition held?
The expedition is held in English. Several members of our team are native or fluent speakers of Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, and Russian. If English is not easy for you, we can offer one-on-one support in your mother tongue during preparation and integration. Mention this in your application and we will plan accordingly.
What are the rooms like? Can I see the spaces before deciding?
Yes. Photos and a video walkthrough of Ecohotel Tierra de Agua are available on this page and on the property's website. Room options range from single to double to shared, depending on what feels right for you. We will walk you through the choices in our conversation, and the final price depends on the room you choose.
How do I get there? Are flights included?
Fly into Medellín (MDE, José María Córdova International Airport). We meet on Monday December 7 in the morning at a central point in Medellín, and travel together by shared transfer to Cocorná, about two hours east. Return on Sunday December 13 the same way. International flights are not included; we are happy to help with timing and recommendations.
How do you handle safety on the ground?
Ecohotel Tierra de Agua is private and staffed throughout. All in-country logistics from Medellín onward are handled by our team. Health and readiness review precedes confirmation.
When should I apply? What if it's full?
As early as you feel ready. We accept applications until seats are full. Preparation begins four weeks before the immersion, so earlier applications mean a longer, gentler runway into the work. If confirmed seats are taken, we open a waitlist with no deposit. If a place opens, you are the first to hear. If it does not, you are offered priority for our next expedition.
What if I need to cancel after I am confirmed?
We have a cancellation policy, sent with your confirmation. The deposit covers operational costs we commit to early. We refund what we can according to how close we are to the immersion. Ask us for the policy at any time.
