The Solution
The challenges facing the Ayahuasca vine, the Amazon rainforest, and its Indigenous communities are complex—but they are not insurmountable. Plant A Vine is taking a holistic approach that weaves together ecological restoration, cultural preservation, and global reciprocity to address these intertwined issues. Our solution is rooted in collaboration and respect, guided by the wisdom of the Yawanawá tribe and supported by individuals around the world who believe in the power of giving back.
Restoring the Land
To rebuild what has been lost, we focus on replanting the sacred Ayahuasca vine and Chakruna plant across Yawanawá territory.
What We’re Doing:
Strategic Planting:
We plant 500 Ayahuasca vines and 200 Chakruna plants in each Yawanawá village, ensuring that the plants are introduced in areas where they can thrive long-term. This will provide enough sacred plants for the next generations to come.Innovative Techniques:
Our team has developed sustainable cultivation methods that support the natural growth cycles of these plants, allowing them to flourish without depleting local ecosystems.Preserving Biodiversity:
By carefully selecting planting sites and working with the communities, we restore not just the plants but the intricate ecological web they are part of.
These efforts are not only about numbers—they are about creating a living legacy of balance and abundance.
Reviving Sacred Practices
At the heart of Plant A Vine is a commitment to preserving the cultural traditions tied to Ayahuasca. For the Yawanawá and other Indigenous tribes, these practices are more than ceremonies; they are acts of healing, teaching, and connection—integral to their way of life.
The Escola do Feitio
The Escola do Feitio (School of Medicine Making) is central to this effort, ensuring that the sacred art of preparing Ayahuasca is passed down and adapted to meet modern realities without losing its roots.
Reviving Lost Knowledge
Suppressed by the rubber boom and missionary influence, much of the traditional medicine-making knowledge was nearly lost. Through the Escola do Feitio, the Yawanawá are reclaiming and revitalizing this sacred practice.Bridging Tradition and Necessity
Traditionally, the Yawanawá prepared only small amounts of medicine for their community. With growing demand from dietas, festivals, and ceremonies, they needed a way to scale up while staying true to their traditions. By inviting the Santo Daime community and Colônia 5000 to collaborate, they are refining their methods to maintain both quality and authenticity.A Fully Sustainable Medicine Cycle
Soon, the Escola do Feitio will be cooking medicine using vines planted since 2015—completing the cycle of sustainability. From planting and harvesting to preparation and ceremony, this marks a shift toward a medicine-making process that is local, sustainable, and adapted to the needs of this time.
Since its inception, the Escola do Feitio has become a beacon of cultural revival—empowering the Yawanawá to sustain their traditions, restore their connection to the medicine, and pass this sacred knowledge on to future generations.
Building Essential Infrastructure
To support these efforts, we are constructing the physical spaces needed to sustain them:
The Feitio House
Completed in 2022, this dedicated facility in the village of Mutum is designed to:
Provide a clean, sustainable space for preparing sacred medicines.
Host community gatherings, ceremonies, and training sessions.
Serve as a symbol of the Yawanawá’s autonomy and resilience.
Upcoming Upgrades:
We are raising funds to complete essential enhancements to the Feitio House, including:
Durable, hygienic flooring.
A simple toilet for improved sanitation.
A direct water supply for cleaner, more efficient medicine preparation.
These upgrades will ensure that the Feitio House is fully equipped to meet the community’s needs for years to come.
Creating a Legacy of Sustainability and Reciprocity
Plant A Vine is more than a project—it’s a blueprint for a brighter future where ecology, culture, and community thrive together.
Economic Sustainability
By cultivating Ayahuasca alongside other native plants, we are restoring the land while creating sustainable opportunities for the Yawanawá. These efforts not only ensure the future of their sacred medicine but also provide long-term stability for the community. Visitors who come to learn from the Yawanawá’s traditions contribute to this sustainability through respectful cultural exchange, further supporting their autonomy.
Global Reciprocity
For those who have received healing and insight from Ayahuasca, this is an opportunity to give back in a meaningful way:
Sponsor the planting of Ayahuasca vines to help restore what has been lost and ensure future abundance.
Support the Escola do Feitio, allowing traditional knowledge to be preserved and adapted for future generations.
Share the story of Plant A Vine, raising awareness and inspiring a movement of sustainability and reciprocity.
Measurable Progress
Since 2015, we have:
Planted over 2,400 Ayahuasca vines and 1,200 Chakruna plants, actively replanting and restoring these sacred medicines.
Built the Feitio House in 2022, a dedicated space for medicine-making and knowledge transmission.
Held three Escola do Feitio training sessions, ensuring that the next generation of Yawanawá can continue their sacred tradition.