About Pachamama Sanctuary

Mission & Vision

At Pachamama Sanctuary, we honor the Great Spirit through our sacrament, Ayahuasca. With deep reverence for nature, we strive to live in truth and awareness while extending kind, caring acceptance to all who join us.

Our community is dedicated to transforming lives by welcoming others into our sanctuary—because each of us has experienced the profound spiritual connection found in Ayahuasca and in one another.

Founded in 2019, and supported by nearly two decades of combined experience, Pachamama Sanctuary is a place to discover your inner truth. From the very first moment you connect with us, you will feel the warmth of our loving, supportive community. We understand how challenging life’s journey can be, and we want you to know that you never have to walk that path alone.

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
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Maine, New England, Northeast USA

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

At Pachamama Sanctuary, we provide a clean, vegan menu during the retreat and will share dietary guidelines in advance to help you prepare your body for the ceremony.

Getting Here

Location icon Pachamama Sanctuary, Maine, New England, USA

Directions

Discover our tranquil retreat in Maine, just 40 minutes from the stunning city of Portland. The exact address will be shared upon registration. For your convenience, the closest airports are Portland Jetport and Logan Airport in Boston. If traveling by bus, Concord Coach Lines will bring you directly to Portland. From there, we recommend renting a car or using Uber/taxi to reach our sanctuary. If you have any travel inquiries, feel free to contact us directly. We look forward to welcoming you!

Customer Reviews

4.91 out of 5.0 average rating

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Impactful!
What an impactful weekend. After many years of therapy and trauma healing work I had a few more missing pieces I needed to put in place. This definitely met that need. The star of the weekend was the medicine of course, however the staff and location created a safe and comfortable container that facilitated a life changing experience. I made friends and found community resources that I’ve been looking for and feel like I’m now able to take the right next step into the life I’ve begged for. Right time, right place, right people. I am grateful and looking forward to future opportunities to be a part of this loving and heartfelt community.

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My experience
I was very apprehensive to the whole experience. Actually I was petrified. I did not know what to expect. But the people there went above and beyond to make feel accepted and safe. My experience was as intense as I expected but 1 week out I am integrating all that I was shown and I know I will never be the same. The medicine doesn't change you. It just shows you what you need to work on. So its not a miracle fix all. It's a life evaluation at the highest level. You must prepare before and after to get the fullness of it all. Do I recommend PACHAMAMA. Yes I do they are legit. Will I do it again? Probably when im walking with my conscious partner. But im in no hurry I have to walk this out first. Thank you to all the people that stood with me while I was there.

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Meet yourself fully!
Pachamama sanctuary is a place where you get a chance to be free completely. Where you can be yourself without being judged. If you’re new to spirituality practices, this is a great place to start. Spoiler alert, after you meet yourself, you can never go back to your old life and feel comfortable. The need to do better for yourself will be all around you and within you, so you will have no choice but Integrate yourself with the new you.
If you are already aware of your spiritual journey, this is a place where you will gain more clarity of where you are and where you need to be. You will see who you are or have become, and where you prefer or would like to be.
For me, it was a shift from believing that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, to actually seeing that light 💡.
As I continue on my spiritual journey, I am happy and joyful that I possess a compass along the way, knowing where to turn and what to integrate moment to moment.
At Pachamama Sanctuary, you will be received by gentle souls and be guided with love. It is a safe space to work through your “knots” in life, and go on to live a beautiful and magical life.
I would recommend Pachamama Sanctuary to everyone who wishes to experience the supernatural world.
Know you are loved; go and meet yourself ❤️

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You will not walk out the same person you walked in as.
I was already far outside my comfort zone just by signing up for this retreat, and by the time I was driving there, my stress was redlining. But the moment I pulled into that long, winding driveway — a driveway I’ve come to love — something in me softened. I parked, grabbed my things, and headed inside, still carrying the heavy, invisible armor I’ve worn for years.

As soon as I stepped into the sanctuary, the energy shifted. A gentleman approached me and asked a few gentle questions. His name was Glen, part of the sanctuary team, and I am eternally grateful for him. His calm voice and steady presence immediately began dismantling that armor I thought I needed. I’m a big guy with mobility issues, so safety is always priority one. Glen asked about my health, my blood pressure, making sure I was okay. I told him I had just had a physical and that even though I’m big as a horse, I’m healthy as one too.

Once I was signed in, I chose my mattress. People slowly trickled in, and I met some truly amazing souls. Every one of us was broken in our own way, yet somehow we were exactly where we needed to be — together. I connected instantly with one gentleman, the kind of connection that feels like you’ve known someone your whole life.

The ceremonies — and Arkawa — were absolutely mystical. The chants, the harmonica, the rustling leaves, the drums, the guitars, the cleansing smoke, the volunteers dressed in white, the flickering candles… it all created an atmosphere unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It was sacred. It was powerful. It was healing.

If Ayahuasca is part of your healing journey, I highly recommend Pachamama Sanctuary. Derek, I cannot thank you enough. I never thought I would ever experience Ayahuasca, and you made that possible. You have changed my life, sir. I am forever grateful to you, brother.

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Incredible experience even without the medicine!
This was an incredible weekend for me personally. I opted to not take the medicine (per a health concern) yet was pleasantly surprised and amazed that I actually felt some of the positive effects, along with a lot of love and good energy in the room.
The staff was very attentive, helpful and kind. I felt safe and cared for. I slept like a baby in room full of other people and loved that all the food was healthy and simple. Next time I would like to experience the medicine!

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