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 ArkawaSeptember 18 - 20, 2026
$947 | 3 Days, 2 Nights | Maine We warmly welcome you into this sacred 3-day, 2-night immersion at Pachamama Sanctuary’s Ayahuasca Retreat outside of Portland, Maine. Guided by our experienced Medicine Carriers, Arkawa, this weekend is designed as a deeply supported space for healing, reflection, and inner transformation. Everything is intentionally included—accommodations, meals, and ceremonial support—so you can fully step away from daily distractions and turn inward with clarity and intention. Over the course of the weekend, you will sit in two powerful ayahuasca ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, held within a grounded and respectful container. Between ceremonies, you will be supported with practices such as breathwork, yoga, meditation, integration circles, and music to help you process, release, and deepen your experience. We close the retreat on Sunday morning with breakfast and a final group gathering before departure, offering space to reflect, connect, and return home with a sense…
Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaSeptember 25 - 27, 2026
$947 | 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,…
Orlando Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaOctober 23 - 25, 2026
$997 | 3 Days, 2 Nights | Orlando, Florida Some places naturally invite us to slow down. The warm evening air. The sound of the trees. The stars overhead. The quiet that settles in once the day comes to an end. Our Orlando retreats are designed to embrace that rhythm. Over three days and two nights, you’ll step away from the demands of everyday life and into a peaceful sanctuary where there’s space to reconnect with yourself, nature, and a supportive community. Guided by our experienced Medicine Carrier, Arkawa, this retreat offers a respectful and grounded environment for deep inner exploration. Known for his calm, steady presence, Arkawa approaches ceremony with humility, patience, and deep reverence for the traditions that guide this work. He creates space for each guest to move through their experience naturally, without expectation or pressure. One of the unique aspects of our Orlando retreats is our…
Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaNovember 6 - 8, 2026
$947 | 3 Days, 2 Nights | Maine (Near Portland) Autumn asks us to do something that doesn’t always come naturally. To slow down. To become quiet. To let go of what we’ve been carrying and make space for what wants to emerge. Nestled in the forests just outside Portland, Pachamama Sanctuary offers a place where that invitation can be fully embraced. Over three days and two nights, you’ll step away from the constant movement of daily life and into a peaceful environment devoted to ceremony, reflection, and meaningful connection. Guided by our experienced Medicine Carrier, Arkawa, this retreat is held with patience, humility, and deep respect for the traditions that shape this work. Rather than directing the experience, Arkawa creates space for each guest to move through their own process naturally, trusting that insight often arrives when we stop trying to force it. As the autumn evenings grow cool,…
Orlando Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaDecember 18 - 20, 2026
$997 | 3 Days, 2 Nights | Orlando, Florida There is a quiet wisdom found in slowing down. Away from constant demands. Away from distraction. Away from the feeling that we always have to be moving toward the next thing. At Pachamama Sanctuary in Orlando, you’ll be welcomed into a three-day retreat where nature, ceremony, and stillness come together to create space for reflection, spiritual connection, and personal growth. Guided by our experienced Medicine Carrier, Arkawa, this weekend is held with humility, patience, and deep respect for the traditions that guide this sacred work. Arkawa is known for his calm and steady presence. Rather than leading guests toward a particular outcome, he holds ceremony in a way that encourages each person to trust their own process, allowing insight and understanding to unfold naturally, in their own time. One of the defining moments of our Orlando retreats is the outdoor Saturday…