Ayahuasca Retreat in Maine

There are places where the land itself becomes part of the medicine. Pachamama Sanctuary sits in the quiet forests of Casco, Maine — the original home of our community, where seekers have gathered for years to sit in ceremony, shed what no longer serves them, and return to themselves.

Our weekend retreats are grounded in Indigenous Amazonian tradition, held within a federally compliant, RFRA-protected church, and guided by teachers whose lineages and care you can trust.

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Ceremonies led by trained, lineage held teachers · Located in Casco, ME, 40 minutes from Portland

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Trusted by 1,000+ participants

A supportive place that holds space and helps healing

I have just returned from the Pachamama Sanctuary with huge gratitude in my heart and body. It was a beautiful and challenging weekend that gave me exactly what I needed. The staff were encouraging and supportive and in all the right places. The guided breath work was astonishing and...

Catherine

So glad to have made the choice to join you guys

A beautiful experience with pure love and compassion, the whole team is amazing thank you guys to the opportunity!

Renan

Great experience of healing

First timer here. Felt totally comfortable and accommodated. Everything was done with genuine care and the intention to make the experience as good as possible—very good people. I heard many wise words, spoke with like-minded people, and purged and gained personal wisdom. Thanks, All!

William

Well done.

My experience at Pachamama Sanctuary was great, the ceremony was very peaceful and I felt very safe. The staff is caring and respectful. The weekend went smoothly. I will recommend Pachamama Sanctuary to my friends and family. Thank You Derek for saying yes when You got the calling.

Mayra

Amazing Experience

This Is a life changing experience. Derek and his team are absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend this retreat. Please be prepared to do the work, it will reward you in many ways. My wish is every human experience ayahuasca once in their lifetime. It will continue to open more...

Rose

The most profound and beneficial experience of my life!

I am deeply grateful to Derek and the entire staff at Pachamama Sanctuary for providing such a safe and healing environment. I have never felt as safe, cared for, welcomed, and respected as I did during my weekend retreat there. The personal healing and revelations that happened feel profound...

Sarah

Pachamama Sanctuary, Arkawa

The experience was better than I expected. Derek does not gratuitously adorn his guidance over integration, breath work, dieta, etc. with esoteric mysticism; he bases his advice on direct empirical experience. As a result, his guidance through integration is as gentle and direct as a formally trained psychotherapist or...

Eben

Beautiful

Beautiful experience with beautiful people.

Anonymous

Great experience

Great environment very professional and supportive staff. Friendly and safe. Good food also.

Chris

Wow

The staff are awesome they keep you safe and make sure they are there if you need to talk to them. They are very dedicated to what they do and want to make it as safe for you as possible. If mother aya is calling this is a great...

Jeff

About the Sanctuary

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Pachamama Sanctuary in Casco, Maine is a sacred ceremonial space rooted in the Amazonian healing tradition of ayahuasca. Our retreats bring together small groups of seekers from Portland, Boston, New York, and beyond for weekend-long immersions that include two ayahuasca ceremonies, nourishing meals, breathwork, and integration practices held in a community of care.

The land holds the retreats as much as our teachers do. Casco’s forests of pine, birch, and quiet create a natural container for the inward journey. Participants often describe the setting as the first real silence they’ve found in years.

Whether you are arriving at your first ceremony or your fifteenth, you are welcomed here as you are.

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What to Expect at Our Maine Retreat

A Pachamama retreat weekend begins on Friday evening with arrival, an orientation circle, and a communal meal prepared with care. The first ceremony opens that night — held in a large ceremonial room where each participant rests on a prepared mattress, surrounded by candlelight and live medicine music.

The second ceremony takes place on Saturday evening. In the time between, participants rest, reflect, share in circle, and move through yoga, breathwork, or quiet time in the forest. Meals are prepared to support your body through the dieta, and the kitchen is always warm.

Sunday morning is for integration — group sharing, gentle guidance on carrying your insights home, and a closing ceremony of gratitude before departure.

Our facilitators and support team are present throughout the entire weekend, not just in ceremony.

Accommodations in Casco

Our accommodations are simple, warm, and intentional. Each participant is prepared a memory foam mattress — your ceremonial space for the weekend — along with clean linens, a blanket, and a pillow. For those who prefer more privacy, semi-private rooms with twin or full bunk beds are available for a peaceful place to sleep and decompress between ceremonies.

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The space is designed to hold you gently. Hot water, clean bathrooms, a fire pit, and forest walks are all part of the journey.

Located at 50 Rabbit Run Lane, Casco, ME — approximately 40 minutes northwest of Portland.

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Is ayahuasca legal in Maine at Pachamama Sanctuary?

Yes. Pachamama Sanctuary operates as a federally recognized religious church under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Our sacramental use of ayahuasca is protected under federal law as an expression of sincere religious practice — a status we hold with deep responsibility.

Before every retreat, each participant completes a thorough medical and psychological intake. Our guidelines exist to protect you. Participants with certain medications or medical histories may be asked to postpone their journey, and we take that seriously. Your safety is the foundation upon which the ceremony is built.

Our facilitators are experienced, trained in ceremonial protocol, and hold their lineages with integrity. Integration support continues after you leave — because the ceremony does not end when you return home.

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The forest is waiting. Retreats in Casco, Maine fill weeks in advance — seats are limited by design so that every participant is held with genuine care.

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