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 ArkawaAugust 28 - 30, 2026
$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…
Orlando Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaSeptember 11 - 13, 2026
$997 | 3 Days, 2 Nights | Orlando, FL You are invited into a sacred 3-day, 2-night immersion at Pachamama Sanctuary in Orlando, where you’ll step away from the rhythm of daily life and into a grounded space for healing, reflection, and spiritual connection. Guided with care by our experienced Medicine Carrier, Arkawa, this retreat offers a powerful opportunity to reconnect with yourself in a safe and intentional setting. Whether you’re seeking emotional release, clarity, or a deeper sense of purpose, this experience is designed to support meaningful inner transformation at your own pace, within a held and compassionate container. A highlight of our Orlando retreats is the Saturday outdoor ceremony. Gathered beneath the open sky in the warm Florida night, surrounded by nature and firelight, participants often experience a deeper sense of presence, grounding, and connection—to the medicine, to Pachamama, and to themselves. Your Retreat Experience Two Sacred Ceremonies…
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,…
Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaOctober 9 - 11, 2026
$947 | 3 Days, 2 Nights | Maine (Near Portland) There is something about autumn in the Maine woods that naturally invites us inward. The pace slows. The forest grows quieter. The changing season reminds us that growth often begins by letting go. Join us for a three-day retreat at Pachamama Sanctuary, where you’ll be welcomed into a peaceful woodland sanctuary just outside Portland. Guided by our experienced Medicine Carrier, Arkawa, this retreat offers a grounded and intentional space to reconnect with yourself through sacred ceremony, reflection, and community. Arkawa brings a calm, steady presence to his work, holding ceremony with humility, respect, and deep reverence for the traditions that guide it. Rather than rushing the process, he creates space for each person to move through their own experience in their own time. As the evenings grow cooler, our ceremonies are held indoors around the warmth of the fireplace. The…
Orlando Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with ArkawaOctober 30 - November 1, 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…