22-24 Nov 2-Ceremony AyaWaken Retreat

Experience the profound spiritual awakening and transformation safely and legally right here in the US, with trained and experienced 5-star rated ceremonialists.

2 nights of transformational magick with grandmother plant medicine (Sacred Acacia, which is similar to Ayahuasca)

Expand deep into the expanses of consciousness, find spiritual guidance, answer Life’s Ultimate Questions, experience profound healing and awaken to the beauty and mystery in every single moment. 

Location Accommodation

• Join us at a gorgeous retreat center, just 1 hour drive from Portland.

• The location features a riverside ceremony space with amazing views, a sauna and hiking trails.

• Guests sleep in the main ceremonial room. Limited private bedrooms are available for booking.

What to Expect

• Profound Inner Transformation

  Two nighttime journeys of deep spiritual self-discovery and inner healing, unlocking profound insights and releasing past traumas, spiritual growth and expansion of consciousness.

• Spiritual, Safe, Intimate Container

  The highest vibrations of divine love and healing are brought into the room through sacred songs of light, and influence the journey for participants highest good. Small group-setting of under 10 participants, with 3-4 experienced facilitators. Low-light room with individual mats for deep, introspective journeys. 

• Profound Musical Guidance: Music is an integral part of our ceremonies, guiding and amplifying your experience. Our extensive repertoire includes sacred chants, shamanic songs, and meditative soundscapes, each carefully chosen to resonate with the flow of the journey. This music opens pathways for healing, insight, and connection, creating a deeply immersive atmosphere.

   

• Shamanic Reiki and Energy Work: During the ceremony, you may receive tailored energy work, including shamanic Reiki, to support your process. This hands-on healing approach releases blockages, balances energy, and enhances the medicine’s effects, helping you feel supported and aligned.

   

• Awakening Integration Activities: Beyond the ceremony itself, we offer integration activities that activate and anchor the wisdom of the medicine. These guided practices ensure the teachings of your journey take root, empowering you to carry them into your daily life with clarity and purpose.

• Beautiful Natural Setting & Accommodation Included

  Hosted at a magickal retreat center, participants have the option of sleeping in the main room or reserving private rooms.

• Nourishing, Intentionally Crafted Meals: Each meal is lovingly prepared with wholesome ingredients to support your body and spirit before and after your journey. Mealtime becomes a sacred ritual, offering grounding and nourishment to complement the transformative work of the ceremony.

  
  

• Experienced, Gentle and Compassionate Facilitators

  Guided by Aria Naidoo, South African medicine woman & psychedelic  integration specialist, trained in Peru & California to serve Ayahuasca with 10+ years ICF-accredited coaching experience. Aria weaves heart-medicine and worldly feminine wisdom through her healing presence, spiritual guidance and angelic singing voice. Joined by her Divine-Masculine partner Gabriel Sky with his calming and grounding presence, consciousness-expanding prayers and beautiful heart-songs, and the Sacred Waters Angels team for gentle and compassionate support throughout the retreat.

Preparation

Our medicine is more forgiving than the traditional Ayahuasca brew. We ask participants to avoid meat, alcohol, all drugs, salt, fatty, processed foods, caffeine and orgasms for 3-5 days prior to ceremony to minimize bodily discomfort. You will be subject to further health screening.

A detailed preparation guide can be downloaded from the Sangha Member Portal on our website.

We also offer personalized preparation sessions and online courses.

Eligibility

• Be a Sangha Member (member of our congregation) in good standing

• Be over the age of 21

• Meet our screening requirements and complete our onboarding paperwork

• Be fully weaned off any contra-indicated prescription meds (incl. SSRI anti-depressants) under the care of a healthcare professional

• Agree to our community ethic and values, and have read and understood our core beliefs.

Donations:

• The suggested donation is $700 to cover the cost of your experience, but contributions above this amount are greatly appreciated.

• Donations over $700 total help keep our ceremonies small, and to fund scholarships for others in need, ensuring this healing work is accessible to all. By giving more, you’re helping others in our community access this transformative work, ensuring that those with financial challenges can join future ceremonies. Your generosity not only supports Sacred Waters but also extends the gift of healing to others.

• Low income donations of $550-$700 are also accepted for those in financial hardship.

  
  

Scholarships

• Limited 50% work-trade scholarships are available. Scholarships are reserved for active members of our community who regularly attend our Sunday Meetups and have shown an eagerness to serve and volunteer. To apply for a scholarship, you must be a Sangha Member who has attended at least one of our Sunday Meetups. Apply here for a scholarship.

How to Join

• If you're ready to sign up, please pay a $200 deposit to secure your spot

• We will email you the pre-screening application form.

• Once accepted, we will send you a link to make the rest of your donation and book preparation and integration sessions.

• If you do not meet our pre-screening requirements, we will refund you your $200 deposit.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations made 14 days or more before the retreat: Your deposit is refundable or transferable to a future retreat.

• Cancellations made less than 14 days before the retreat: Your deposit is non-refundable but can be applied to a future retreat within 12 months.

• No-shows or cancellations within 48 hours of the retreat start time: No refunds or transfers will be issued.