The mission of Pachamama Sanctuary is to raise our collective consciousness. Together, we commune with the Great Spirit through our sacrament, Ayahuasca.
Derek is a 45 year old father of 3 children – Dylan, Althea, and Zoe. He grew up bouncing back and forth between Massachusetts and Florida. A survivor of tremendous abuse in many forms, Derek came to the medicine in 2017 after a decade long battle with addiction that was starting to get away from him. Through intense inner work, extensive work with the medicine, and countless hours working in service to the medicine working along with nearly 1,000 brave souls who sat with the medicine over the last couple of years, Derek has healed much of his trauma. The spiritual healing he received through the medicine inspired him to found Pachamama Sanctuary to help others find their own path to health and happiness. Derek is passionate about being in service to others. Always ready to lend a hand in any capacity, what he loves most is providing assistance and guidance to anyone who is struggling and is ready to take on the work to find personal acceptance and growth.
He spends much of his time helping people integrate their process and is readily available to help those in need however possible.
At Pachamama Sanctuary, Ayahuasca is our sacrament. A tea derived from plants grown in the Amazon Rainforest, our sacrament has played a major role in helping people find healing from past traumas as well as freedom from the conditioning that we’ve all experienced since we were born. A special brew, Ayahuasca has been shown to offer a variety of therapeutic benefits — which the folks at Pachamama Sanctuary have all experienced firsthand and continue to work with. The unique insights, both spiritual and emotional, provided by Ayahuasca have helped people find peace from the burdens they carry. We do not charge for Ayahuasca, and there is no cost for it at any of our ceremonies.
Needless to say, because so many have found a helpful new path forward thanks to Ayahuasca, there are many myths, rumors, legends, and misconceptions that have made their way into the conversation. At Pachamama Sanctuary, our mission is to provide you with the facts. It is possible to find wisdom, peace, and tranquility thanks to Ayahuasca. But what will the experience look like for you? The community at Pachamama Sanctuary strives to ensure that each person that turns to us is welcomed in with open arms — and with truthful information about the powerful sacrament Ayahuasca. Get the facts by contacting Pachamama Sanctuary or signing up for an upcoming event today.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing churches to utilize Ayahuasca during services. Because Ayahuasca is the sacrament of our sanctuary, we hold a right to utilize it in our religious services as a part of our faith. So what does the legality of Ayahuasca mean for members of Pachamama Sanctuary? Click here to learn more, or contact us today with any questions you may have.
Derek is a 45 year old father of 3 children – Dylan, Althea, and Zoe. He grew up bouncing back and forth between Massachusetts and Florida. A survivor of tremendous abuse in many forms, Derek came to the medicine in 2017 after a decade long battle with addiction that was starting to get away from him. Through intense inner work, extensive work with the medicine, and countless hours working in service to the medicine working along with nearly 1,000 brave souls who sat with the medicine over the last couple of years, Derek has healed much of his trauma. The spiritual healing he received through the medicine inspired him to found Pachamama Sanctuary to help others find their own path to health and happiness. Derek is passionate about being in service to others. Always ready to lend a hand in any capacity, what he loves most is providing assistance and guidance to anyone who is struggling and is ready to take on the work to find personal acceptance and growth.
He spends much of his time helping people integrate their process and is readily available to help those in need however possible.
Kambo Practitioner and Chef Angela is an alchemist and experienced energy healer who began her journey with plant medicine in 2013 and has been working with Kambo since 2021. Drawing from her own healing from personal trauma, Angela practices shamanic ways and is deeply passionate about being of service and helping others. She believes that true healing comes from within and that healers don’t actually heal others but instead guide and empower them to discover their own paths to wellness.
Through her work with various earth medicines, including Kambo, she is dedicated to helping people unlock their inner strength and heal themselves
Leandro is 35 years old and originally from Brazil. He is a first time father to a 1 year old girl – Amaranta. He has lived in Vermont since 2022 which is the land that he finally decided to settle after spending most of his life exploring different parts of the world. After his first psychedelic experience at 17 years old, he decided to more deeply investigate the power of entheogenic substances and in 2012 he started to study and intentionally sit with Ayahuasca. He believes that working on himself while in service to others is the greatest fulfillment that he could ever wish for, and he feels
very grateful and honored to be part of a community where people come to seek meaningful inner healing.
We recognize our role as guardians of sacred plant medicine and facilitators of spiritual healing. We dedicate ourselves to serving our community with honor, humility, and respect for ancient traditions while maintaining a safe and ethical environment for all participants.
We honor each individual’s personal journey of healing, transformation, and self-discovery. We support their process without imposing our own beliefs or expectations and uphold the autonomy, dignity, and confidentiality of every participant.
Prior to participating in sacred ceremonies, all individuals must receive clear, honest, and thorough information about the nature of the experience, including potential challenges, physical and emotional effects, and safety guidelines.
We never coerce, pressure, or mislead anyone into participating.
We ensure participants freely choose to engage in ceremonies with full awareness and consent.
We do not engage in any sexual, romantic, or exploitative relationships with participants before, during, or after ceremonies. We respect personal boundaries and obtain clear consent before any form of touch or assistance.
We protect the privacy and confidentiality of all participants.
We do not share personal experiences, identities, or any private details without explicit consent.
We create a safe space where individuals feel free to express themselves without fear of judgment.
We screen all participants for potential contraindications (e.g., medications, medical conditions, psychological health). We provide a safe physical environment with adequate support for emergencies. We prohibit the use of alcohol, recreational drugs, or other substances that could interfere with the medicine. We remain committed to harm reduction practices and ongoing education on safety and best practices.
We honor and respect indigenous wisdom, traditions, and teachings from which these sacred medicines originate. We do not appropriate, commercialize, or exploit these traditions for personal gain. We acknowledge and support indigenous communities and their rights to protect their sacred knowledge.
We continuously engage in self-reflection, personal development, and ethical training to serve our community with the highest integrity.
We remain humble in our role as facilitators and acknowledge when we need guidance, mentorship, or additional support.
We hold ourselves accountable and welcome feedback to maintain ethical excellence.
We operate with transparency and integrity in all financial and energetic exchanges.
We never exploit or overcharge participants for ceremonies, ensuring affordability and accessibility.
We acknowledge that sacred medicine is not a commodity but a sacred gift that should be treated with reverence and responsibility.
Commitment to Ethical Practice
By following this Code of Ethics, we ensure that Pachamama Sanctuary remains a sacred, safe, and honorable space for healing and spiritual transformation. We commit ourselves to walk in truth, integrity, and deep reverence for the medicine.
