Juan Carlos Arkawa has worked with Ayahuasca for 22 years. He trained in Colombia and serves the sacrament with the highest respect and honor.
JC is a multi-instrumentalist musician, producer, composer and arranger of indigenous Colombian descent from the town of Los Pastos. With more than 30 years of musical experience, he bases his work on the fusion of instruments and ethnic music from different parts of the world, as well as cultural knowledge from diverse ancestral communities and contemporary technology.
He is a self-taught performer on more than 100 wind instruments from around the world. In 2014 he was recognized by the Congress of the Republic of Colombia for the contribution of his artistic career. JC has given concerts in major Colombian cities as well as internationally in Rome, Prague, United States, Greece, Spain, Germany, Austria and more. He has appeared on television and radio internationally (Telemundo, Univision, CCTV Channel of Central China), and has produced over 85 works for colombian and international artists.
Events with JC Arkawa
Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaMay 1 - 3, 2026
$850 | 3 days, 2 nights We invite you to join us for a profound and life-changing experience at Pachamama Sanctuary’s Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat, nestled in the serene beauty of Maine, just outside Portland. This immersive 3-day, 2-night retreat is designed to facilitate deep healing, personal growth, and spiritual awakening under the careful guidance of our experienced Medicine Carrier, Arkawa. Our retreat offers a safe, nurturing space for you to dive into your inner world and access the wisdom that ayahuasca can unlock. Whether you are seeking emotional healing, spiritual connection, or clarity on life’s path, Pachamama Sanctuary provides the ideal environment for deep transformation. At Pachamama Sanctuary we get to experience something truly special: our Saturday indoor ceremonies. There’s nothing quite like sitting in front of the fire place, connecting with the medicine and the sacred ceremony in the cool spring air. These indoor experiences are unique to the…
Orlando Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaMay 29 - 31, 2026
$900 | 3 Days, 2 Nights | Orlando, FL We invite you to join us at Pachamama Sanctuary in Orlando for a deeply meaningful and transformative Ayahuasca retreat. This immersive 3-day, 2-night experience offers a sacred opportunity to step away from daily life and reconnect with your inner wisdom in a safe, guided environment. Led by our experienced Medicine Carrier, Arkawa, the retreat is thoughtfully designed to support emotional healing, spiritual growth, and profound personal insight. Whether you feel called to release old patterns, seek clarity on your life path, or deepen your spiritual connection, Pachamama Sanctuary offers a nurturing space where true transformation can unfold. One of the most special aspects of our Orlando retreats is the opportunity to participate in Saturday ceremonies held outdoors. Gathering together beneath the open sky, surrounded by the warmth of the Florida night and the quiet presence of nature, creates a uniquely powerful…
Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaJune 5 - 7, 2026
$850 | 3 days, 2 nights You are warmly invited to join us at Pachamama Sanctuary for a powerful and transformative Ayahuasca retreat set in the peaceful forests of Maine, just outside Portland. This immersive 3-day, 2-night retreat offers a sacred space to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Guided by our experienced Medicine Carrier, Arkawa, participants are supported through a deeply intentional process of healing, reflection, and spiritual awakening. Whether you are seeking emotional healing, clarity on your life path, or a deeper connection to spirit, Pachamama Sanctuary provides a nurturing environment where meaningful transformation can unfold. During the spring season, our Saturday ceremonies take place indoors, creating a uniquely intimate experience. Sitting together by the warmth of the fireplace in the ceremonial space allows participants to feel deeply grounded, supported, and connected to the spirit of Pachamama. The Retreat Experience…
Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaJuly 10 - 12, 2026
$875 | 3 days, 2 nights We invite you to join us for a profound and life-changing experience at Pachamama Sanctuary’s Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat, nestled in the serene beauty of Maine, just outside Portland. This immersive 3-day, 2-night retreat is designed to facilitate deep healing, personal growth, and spiritual awakening under the careful guidance of our experienced Medicine Carrier, Arkawa. Our retreat offers a safe, nurturing space for you to dive into your inner world and access the wisdom that ayahuasca can unlock. Whether you are seeking emotional healing, spiritual connection, or clarity on life’s path, Pachamama Sanctuary provides the ideal environment for deep transformation. At Pachamama Sanctuary we get to experience something truly special: our Saturday outdoor ceremonies. There’s nothing quite like sitting in front of the fire place, connecting with the medicine and the sacred ceremony in the warm summer air. These outdoor experiences are unique to the…
Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaAugust 28 - 30, 2026
$875 | 3 days, 2 nights You are warmly invited into a deeply immersive weekend at Pachamama Sanctuary’s Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat, held in the peaceful natural surroundings of Maine just outside Portland. Over the course of 3 days and 2 nights, you will be guided into an intentional space for healing, reflection, and spiritual awakening under the compassionate care of our experienced Medicine Carrier, Arkawa. This retreat is an opportunity to step away from the pace of daily life and enter a grounded container where inner work can unfold with clarity and support. Whether you are seeking emotional healing, deeper spiritual connection, or greater understanding of your life’s path, this experience is designed to meet you where you are and support meaningful transformation. One of the most special aspects of this retreat is our Saturday outdoor ceremony experience. During the summer months, ceremonies are held outdoors in nature, where the…
Orlando Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaSeptember 11 - 13, 2026
$900 | 3 Days, 2 Nights | Orlando, FL You are invited into a sacred 3-day, 2-night immersion at Pachamama Sanctuary in Orlando, where you’ll step away from the rhythm of daily life and into a grounded space for healing, reflection, and spiritual connection. Guided with care by our experienced Medicine Carrier, Arkawa, this retreat offers a powerful opportunity to reconnect with yourself in a safe and intentional setting. Whether you’re seeking emotional release, clarity, or a deeper sense of purpose, this experience is designed to support meaningful inner transformation at your own pace, within a held and compassionate container. A highlight of our Orlando retreats is the Saturday outdoor ceremony. Gathered beneath the open sky in the warm Florida night, surrounded by nature and firelight, participants often experience a deeper sense of presence, grounding, and connection—to the medicine, to Pachamama, and to themselves. Your Retreat Experience Two Sacred Ceremonies…
Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaSeptember 25 - 27, 2026
$875 | 3 days, 2 nights You are invited to a deeply restorative weekend at Pachamama Sanctuary’s Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat in the peaceful forests of Maine, just outside Portland. Over 3 days and 2 nights, you’ll be guided inward through healing, reflection, and spiritual connection under the care of our experienced Medicine Carrier, Arkawa. This retreat is a chance to step out of daily life and into a grounded, supportive space where transformation can unfold naturally. Whether you’re seeking emotional release, clarity, or deeper connection to self and spirit, you’ll be held with intention throughout the journey. Ceremonies take place outdoors beneath the open sky, with firelight and nature surrounding the experience—creating a powerful, grounding connection to Pachamama and the medicine. What’s Included Two Sacred Ceremonies Guided by Arkawa, each evening ceremony offers a safe space for deep inner work, emotional release, and insight. Simple, Comfortable Stay Memory foam mattress,…