Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with Arkawa
August 28, 2026 - July 30, 2026

Retreat Details
Start Date: August 28, 2026
End Date: July 30, 2026
Waitlist Open
Location: Maine, ME, USA
Contact Details:
- Email: reservations@pachamamaretreats.org
- Phone: 603.451.8733
Acommodations
- Basic Accommodation ($947.00):
- Semi Private Bunk (Twin) Private room space ($1026):
- Semi Private Bunk (Full) Private room space ($1147.00):
$947 | 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 warmth of the season, the open sky, and the presence of the fire create a powerful and intimate ceremonial setting. These moments offer a deep sense of grounding and connection—to the medicine, to nature, and to yourself.
What to Expect From Your Retreat Experience
Sacred Ceremonies Guided by Arkawa
At the heart of this retreat are two ayahuasca ceremonies, each held with presence, care, and integrity by Arkawa. With years of experience working with the medicine, Arkawa holds a safe and supportive space for emotional release, inner exploration, and expanded awareness. You will be guided and supported throughout every stage of your journey.
An All-Inclusive, Supportive Container
Everything is thoughtfully arranged so you can fully surrender into your process:
- Two Ayahuasca Ceremonies — Held on consecutive evenings for deep reflection and inner work
- Comfortable Accommodations — Two nights in a peaceful and supportive environment designed for rest and integration
- Nourishing Meals — Prepared in alignment with traditional ayahuasca dieta guidelines to support the body and process
- Daily Healing Practices — Meditation, breathwork, and group sharing circles to deepen your experience and preparation
Simple, Restful Accommodations
Your space is intentionally minimal and grounding, allowing you to fully turn inward. Each guest is provided with a memory foam mattress, pillow, and blanket—creating a personal sanctuary for both ceremony and rest.
Additional sleeping options may be available depending on group layout, offering semi-private shared accommodations for those who desire more privacy between ceremonies.
Unlimited Post-Retreat Integration Support
The retreat experience continues long after the ceremonies end. Pachamama Sanctuary offers unlimited virtual integration circles at no additional cost, allowing you to stay supported as you process and embody your experience over time—whether days, weeks, or months later.
Integration is a vital part of the healing process, helping you make sense of your experience and align it with your daily life. You will always have a space to return to for guidance, reflection, and connection.
A Safe and Sacred Environment
Your safety and well-being are our highest priority. Each participant completes a pre-retreat health screening, and our experienced team holds a grounded, respectful, and attentive environment throughout the entire retreat.
From arrival to closing circle, you are supported within a container designed for trust, presence, and deep inner work.
A Connected and Heart-Led Community
These retreats are intentionally kept small, allowing for a sense of closeness and authenticity among participants. Many people find themselves forming meaningful connections and lasting bonds with others who are also walking a path of healing and self-discovery.
Whether this is your first experience with ayahuasca or part of your ongoing journey, you are welcome exactly as you are. Our community is built on respect, openness, and shared intention for growth and healing.
Leader

JC Arkawa
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...