Journey to the Heart of the Amazon

Schedule

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Koko Ridge | Queenstown, OT

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🌿 Journey to the Heart of the Amazon
An Evening with Lilia — Sacred Stories & Transformational Travel
📅 Date: Tuesday, 14 January
📍 Location: Koko Ridge
💰 Price: $50 per person
🎉 Hosted by: Inner Wheel Queenstown
💛 Supports: The Women’s Shed (100% of proceeds)

About the Event
Join us for a powerful, immersive evening as Lilia shares her journey deep into the Yawanawá Indigenous Territory in the Brazilian Amazon. Through moving storytelling and vivid personal experiences, she will guide us into a world very few outsiders ever see. This intimate talk offers a rare look into Indigenous ceremony, village life, and the personal transformation that comes from living in harmony with the rainforest.

What You'll Experience
🌳 Rainforest Adventure — travel by boat into one of Earth's most remote regions
🔥 Sacred Ceremony — insights into the Samekei Dieta, shared with respect and permission
🏕️ Village Life — hammocks, jungle dawns, traditional food, and elders' wisdom
💫 Personal Transformation — honest reflections on challenge, courage, and growth

What's Included
✨ Captivating storytelling
✨ Open Q&A
✨ Locally sourced canapés
✨ Queenstown wine and craft beer

Why Attend?
This event directly supports The Women’s Shed, a grassroots initiative creating safe, empowering spaces for local women to connect, learn, and thrive.
Reserve Your Seat
With limited capacity, this event will sell out quickly. Be part of a night that blends adventure, culture, and community impact.
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Where is it happening?

Koko Ridge, 11 Kahiwi Dr, Lower Shotover, Queenstown 9304, New Zealand, Queenstown

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