Hamilton Souther

Maestro Hamilton Souther is a pioneer of the global plant medicine movement and the psychedelic renaissance. He is the founder of Blue Morpho, where for over 23 years he has led more than 10,000 individuals through transformative plant medicine ceremonies.

His work has been featured in TIME, The New York Times, National Geographic, The Washington Post, NPR, and Oprah Daily. Today, he is also a pioneer of transformative technology, applying his expertise to advancing our understanding of Artificial Intelligence. Through a new health model—rooted in nature, data, and dignity—Maestro Hamilton continues to guide people toward results-backed transformation.

A trained anthropologist and graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, he apprenticed in the deep Amazon forest under Don Julio Llerena Pinedo and became the first Westerner ever recognized as a Maestro Medico Vegetalista.

 

Upcoming Programs by Hamilton Souther

Blue Morpho Academy Plus Plant Certification

Blue Morpho Foundations + Plant Certification

Open Dates

Join the Blue Morpho Academy and learn everything you need to become a Sitter and Coach! Get access to the full digital course, online classes, and 4 plant training courses.

Andean Refuge: 3 San Pedro Ceremonies

September 8 - 13, 2025

A shamanic retreat at Blue Morpho is designed to help participants achieve personal and spiritual transformation through Andean shamanism, mystical exploration, and personal experience. Our retreats incorporate the traditional use of the sacred visionary plant medicine San Pedro in conjunction with universal spirituality and mysticism. We focus on bridging the gap between Western and Indigenous cultures […]

Andean Haven: October - Form

October 20 - 25, 2025

 

Rainforest Sanctuary - Nov retreat

November 2 - 8, 2025

Rainforest Paradise - December

December 8 - 13, 2025