Iboga Retreats
in the United States
Traditional Missoko Bwiti Iboga retreats, community, and events.
Our Bwiti Iboga Retreats
Intimate 6-7 Day Retreats
We’re conveniently located on a riverside property in Connecticut, USA, just over an hour from New York City and major airports, and have a direct train line from Grand Central Terminal. All retreats are capped at 8 people allowing for a more intimate experience and more personalized care.
The donation is tax deductible and includes:
- 2 traditional Iboga ceremonies,
- food & accommodation
- preparation support
- counseling and support throughout
- spiritual shower
- extensive integration support
- and more.
Bassé Root: a 501c3 Non Profit
The Bassé Root Church is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to offering a sanctuary for the exploration and practice of the Missoko Bwiti tradition in the United States and reciprocity projects back in Gabon.
We are overjoyed to share this deeply meaningful project, sharing the Missoko Bwiti tradition in both Connecticut and Maine.
Missoko Bwiti Alliance: a 501c3 Non Profit
The Missoko Bwiti Alliance is a network of initiates and practitioners dedicated to bringing the living wisdom of the Missoko Bwiti tradition to the United States. Rooted in the sacred lineage of Southern Gabon, the Alliance exists to ensure that this tradition is shared with authenticity, integrity, and deep respect for its origins.
Operating under a clear framework of ethical standards and shared stewardship, the Alliance supports the delivery of genuine Missoko Bwiti ceremonial experiences while safeguarding the quality of care and the cultural integrity of the tradition itself. As the organization matures, founding members step into roles of oversight and guidance — holding the vision and ensuring the work remains true to its roots.
The Missoko Bwiti Alliance is not a synthesis or an adaptation. It is a direct expression of the tradition, carried faithfully into new soil.
Sharing the Missoko Bwiti tradition
The Bassé Root Missoko Bwiti Church will be wholeheartedly committed to sharing the profound Missoko Bwiti tradition and its sacred sacrament, Iboga, with people in the United States. It will serve as a direct bridge between our home village in Gabon and the USA, ensuring that the tradition flourishes and people can benefit from its rich teachings.
Through ceremonies, retreats, events, and other enriching experiences, we will create a space for deep healing and transformation. This new model beautifully aligns with our core values, allowing us to provide even more personalized care, financial transparency, equitable access, reciprocity, and a profound sense of connection.
Our Sacrament Iboga -
"The Godfather of all Plants"
Iboga, the “Godfather of all plant medicines,” is the sacrament used by the Bwiti for profound physical and spiritual healing, and spiritual discovery.
The most recognized alkaloid within the root of the Iboga plant (Tabernanthe iboga) is ibogaine. Ibogaine gained notoriety for its remarkable anti-addictive properties, especially for opiate addiction, and is now used globally and is very well-known
Beyond ibogaine, Iboga contains numerous other alkaloids, some with even more beneficial effects. These alkaloids work harmoniously to facilitate the potent spiritual, mental, and physical healing that the Bwiti have long revered. Most important though, is the spirit of Iboga, which has an ancient wisdom that roots down deep into the earth – the foundation of nature itself.
Ibogaine Overview
Mechanisms of Action
Neuroplasticity & Iboga
Iboga for Addiction
Scientific Resources
Sustainable and Ethical Source
All of our Iboga comes from the most sustainable and ethical source there is, the Bwiti people. The Bwiti have been the shepherds and protectors of Iboga for thousands of years and know exactly how to manage it. Since our medicine is collected directly from the Bwiti village we work with; we know exactly where it comes from and how it was prepared.
Traditionally Harvested and Ceremonially Prepared
As is true with all plant medicines, there are traditions around how it is grown, harvested, and prepared. With Iboga, the Bwiti have essential practices to celebrate it, give thanks, and ensure that the spirit of the medicine remains firmly with it. This is important for the medicine to truly heal people on a physical and spiritual level.
All of our medicine has followed this process with deep love and care from our Bwiti family. Here is an example we filmed of them processing of the roots.
Customer testimonials
What our customers say about us
USA Retreat Schedule
Check out the dates for 2026 in the United States
All-Inclusive 6-7 day Missoko Bwiti Iboga Retreat with 2 ceremonies led by Sarah and Ryan.
All-Inclusive 6-7 day Missoko Bwiti Iboga Retreat with 2 ceremonies led by Sarah and Ryan
All-Inclusive 6-7 day Missoko Bwiti Iboga Retreat with 2 ceremonies held led by the Missoko Bwiti Alliance faciliatated by Spencer and Ryan
All-Inclusive 6-7 day Missoko Bwiti Iboga Retreat with 2 ceremonies led by Sarah and Ryan
All-Inclusive 6-7 day Missoko Bwiti Iboga Retreat with 2 ceremonies led by Sarah and Ryan
All-Inclusive 6-7 day Missoko Bwiti Iboga Retreat with 2 ceremonies led by Sarah and Ryan
If you have any questions about our programs, let us know and we will be happy to help you.
As a small, heart-led team experiencing a high volume of inquiries, we must focus our personalized correspondence on those who have completed our Application Form. This form helps us ensure medical safety and alignment for the path ahead, but also helps us understand your needs better.
Once you submit your application, we will review it thoughtfully and personally reach out to guide you through the next steps.
If you don't hear from us right away, please know we are carefully working through requests in the order they were received. We appreciate your patience and your sincere interest in our community.
