About Taita John Muchavisoy,
At a very young age, he began the journey of learning to become a traditional indigenous doctor certified by the Columbian Government. He immersed himself in the jungle for more than 15 years where he went through preparation processes and was able to work hand and hand with the various medicines of the earth, in different patients with physical, emotional and spiritual conditions.
His experience and journey now totals 25 years during which time he learned from great grandparents and teachers. The main one, the renowned Major Taita Hipotito Muchuviddy, his father who brought him the knowledge of medicine since he was a child.
Ayahuasca medicine is more than a plant, it is a spirit, which manifests itself thought its consumption and helps us to observe our journey through life. It brings us to the present moment, in which it is possible to recognize the reason for the situations we live and that have led us to who we are.
Details of this retreat
$850
At this very special engagement, Taita Jhon will be bringing his very own Yage Ayahausca medicine that he brewed in Colombia. This is a privilege few people get to experience. We are very honored that Taita Jhon decided to join us and share is beautiful brew normally reserved for people who visit him in South America.
Join us for a transformative experience at our Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat outside Portland, Maine. The exact location will be provided one week prior. If you would like more clarity please call us and we will share details. Our Medicine Carrier, Taita Jhon, will guide you through a transformative 3 day, 2 night weekend which includes 2 ceremonies, all meals, accommodations, and activities, so you can focus on your inner journey.
To support your continued growth and integration, we offer indefinite online integration sessions at no extra cost. You'll receive all the details after the retreat and can participate in the sessions whenever you feel called.
We're honored to provide a safe, nurturing, and respectful space for you to do this important inner work, and we're grateful that your journey has led you to our Sanctuary.
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Thank you for your generosity, and we send blessings to you on your journey.
Pachamama Sanctuary
Schedule
Friday:
Check in by 4:30 PM
Introductions 6:00 PM
Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra 7:00 PM
Pranayama Breathwork 7:30 PM
Cleansing Ceremony 8:00 PM
Snacks after ceremony
Saturday:
Yoga 7:00 AM
Breakfast
Integration 10:00 AM
Lunch 12:00 PM
Workshops 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
Shamanic holotropic breathwork 6:00 PM
Cleansing Ceremony 8:00 PM
Snacks after ceremony
Sunday:
Breakfast 7:00 AM
Integration 9:00 AM
Sunday service
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!
Accommodation
For our general accommodations we provide a thick memory foam mattress and pillow. You are welcome to bring extra pillows or blankets or whatever will make your stay more comfortable.
Donation Amount
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Maine, New England, Northeast USA
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We adhere to a clean, vegan menu for the retreat and we will send you guidelines on how to adjust your diet in advance of the weekend to prepare your body for the ceremony.
What's Included
General accommodations
Organic, vegan meals
Light snacks
Group photo
Ongoing integration
What's Not Included
Airfare
Local transportation
Kambo
- Additional ceremonies
Customer Reviews
4.91 out of 5.0 average rating
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Life Changing
This was a life-changing experience. I am so grateful for the wonderful and compassionate staff at Pachamama Sanctuary, who not only prepared me prior to arriving but unlike any others stays with me through the growth process afterwards.
Thank you for helping me too see with open and loving eyes!
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The Best!
This was absolutely a fantastic experience. I definitely will be attending this spring. Super Friendly very professional!!
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Beauty within
My expectations going into the weekend were by far blown away. Not enough good things can be said for each person there! Pachamama Sanctuary holds a new place In my heart and mind. Will definitely return!
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Be Reborn
This was the single most amazing experience of my life, never have I witnessed such beauty and love, the bonds and connections made are unbreakable. I strongly suggest that if you get rhe calling to do this, follow you're heart do don't and bite the bullet ans go and get it done. It will change your life forever and heal you in ways you can't even imagine. A truly transformative process. Like the title of my review I have been re born through this process, and I will definitely be returning to sit with mother Aya to expand my transformation even further.
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A special and sacred, safe and healing place
Here at Pachamama I found a safe and healing sanctuary that facilitated me to experience deep healing processes. This was my first time experiencing the Medicine. Each person I spoke to from the sanctuary treated me with respect and the full attention of their time when I asked any and every question. Working with nervous , scientific, and critical people cannot be a simple task. I come from a professional medical background.
I felt seen, and heard, and held here. I felt that my own spirituality was respected and that I could come here as my authentic self without any pretense. I also felt that the sanctuary here is safe for you to explore your inner self but also welcomes the special opportunity to also share and connect with the community of people embarking on the journey with you . I found that the individual discussions that organically arose over tea or sitting in the kitchen together were also deeply helpful and meaningful to me. Being around the vulnerability and group sharing of other participants facilitated a large portion of my own healing process and inner acceptance.
No aspect of my weekend here felt forced or unsafe. I came in with some trepidation and fear, but like others mention that seemed to melt away on my journey driving here. The guides attended to my physical needs in arcane and graceful manners , I am still in such awe of how they took care of me here.
I feel so incredibly grateful for the multitudes of manners in which each person at Pachamama served me , held me, guided me, and even allowed me the privacy and space to completely break down ( and then return from that state -in grace even- with a profound sense of relief.)
I absolutely cannot wait to give back in service what I have been given here . I followed all of the guidelines and truly believe that the mission here honors the sacred old ways of this medicine , as well as helps facilitate its safe expansion to new corners of the human population.
My work within myself is only just beginning, and I look forward to giving back to others using my new perspectives and tools. I am so grateful to have found this place, and to Derek for personally reaching out to me when I had questions, to Amy, and Leandro, and Arkawa, and to each Guide that helped me on my journey, they know who they are.
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Available Dates
March 21 - 23, 2025
Payments made through Retreat Guru do not include the cost of: plant medicine, psychedelics or similar products. There will be no additional charges for this retreat.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
The event is 100% refundable for cancellation 60+ days before the event start date. The event is 50% refundable if cancelled 30-59 days before the start date.