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Top United States Ayahuasca Retreats
Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with Arkawa in Maine
2 Spaces Remaining
July 11 - 13, 2025
Tony says, "It is a blessing to live so close to the Pachamama Sanctuary. I learned about it last year and have joined in two transformative retreats since then. Derek has assembled a staff and cultivated a cohort of volunteers who are heart based, grounded, and committed to ensuring that everyone who visits the sanctuary is fully supported and welcome." See more
From $800
/ 3 days
4.92
Ayahuasca Ceremonies Colorado
Last Chance
July 18 - 20, 2025
Natalia says, "I can't say enough thanks to the amazing crew that made this experience possible. The ceremony helped me work through deep trauma and helped me to reconnect to my spirituality." See more
$1,350
/ 3 days
5.00
4 Day Transformative Ayahuasca Retreat in Colorado Springs
July 18 - 21, 2025
Karen says, "Abi & Milena are such kind and authentic people. From the moment we arrived, they ensured we felt comfortable and answered any and all questions we had. If there was any hesitation or fear along the way, they responded with kindness, patience, and empathy." See more
From $750
/ 4 days
5.00
The Golden Timeline: 6-Day Ayahuasca Retreat
Deryk's Staff Pick
August 24 - 29, 2025
Mary says, "I have enjoyed two retreats with Athena. The type of spiritual retreats that Athena guides you through are not for the faint of heart. If you are going to be guided you must know deeply in your heart you can trust your guide." See more
From $2,350
/ 6 days
5.00
Indigenous "Hawaiaka" Sacred Plant Ceremonies, Kona Coast
Open Dates
Anonymous says, "This was a very gentle and beautiful experience. Everything was clearly explained and it was a very safe place. The next day with Shaman Jack was really amazing." See more
$375
5.00
5 Day - Plant Medicine Retreat - Austin TX
August 19 - 23, 2025
Simon says, "For those of you who wish to try Ayuasca because you think it is a fun experience. I highly recommend you rethink it. For those of you who are doing the inner work and wish to accelerate, this is the right place! This retreat is a safe space for you to go through what comes up as part of your inner work for you." See more
$1,850
/ 5 days
5.00
Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat
August 15 - 17, 2025
Kate says, "When it comes to feeling safe, protected, loved, and nurtured - this hands down was it. This experience with Aya changed my life, I have never had this profound of an experience with the medicine before." See more
From $950
/ 3 days
5.00
Ayahuasca Retreat Colorado
August 19 - 21, 2025
LM says, "I have been attending ceremony retreats every 2 months with Danielle since November 2016. And I keep coming back - for many good reasons! I can say my life is forever changed for the better - like way way better." See more
$1,050
/ 3 days
5.00
Seraphaya Weekend
August 8 - 10, 2025
Robert says, "These folks really know their stuff! Very personalized and safe experience with the small group. They pay very close attention to the details to make sure you're experience is optimized." See more
$1,350
/ 3 days
5.00
Watering the Sacred Garden Meditation/Medicine Retreat
September 30 - October 6, 2025
From $1,530
/ 7 days
Top Ayahuasca Retreat Centers in United States
Choosing the Retreat that’s Right For You
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Preparing for Aya Experience
Set an intention
Having a clear intention before the ceremony can make an incredible difference in how your experience unfolds.
Honor Aya with Respect
Maintaining psychophysical purity, or some form of dieta can go a long way in warding off unnecessary suffering once you drink.
Be Ready to Surrender
Make sure that your intentions are not actually your expectations. It’s in your best interest to let go of the illusion of control.
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Questions about United States Ayahuasca
How long do ayahuasca effects last?
The effects of ayahuasca typically unfold across distinct phases over 4-6 hours, though the full journey can last up to 8 hours for some people. Traditional Amazonian ceremonies usually begin in the evening and continue through the night, with the most intense period occurring 1-2 hours after drinking the medicine. The physical effects often start within 30 minutes, while the visionary phase commonly peaks between hours 2-4. After the main journey subsides, many experience a gentle "landing" period of 1-2 hours where insights continue to emerge. In traditional contexts, integration begins immediately after the ceremony and extends for days or weeks - this is considered an essential part of the medicine's work. Some retreat centers observe that certain participants may feel subtle energetic shifts for several days following a ceremony, though these are typically mild and manageable. Each person's experience with the medicine follows its own timing and rhythm. Traditional healers emphasize that the effects aren't limited to the ceremonial hours - rather, the ceremony opens a door through which healing and understanding continue to flow long after the acute effects have passed.