One group at a time. 5 acres of private jungle. Bioclimatic architecture built for regulation and deep vagus nerve and nervous system rest. Family-run hospitality that holds the container so you can focus on your guests.
We're not just your hosts — we're facilitators ourselves. We've sat on both sides of this: the marketing, the planning calls, the logistics, the 2am messages, the moments that test everyone in the group including you. Four years, more than forty retreats. We know what it takes because we've lived it.
One group at a time. Five acres of jungle, every ceremony space, every room — entirely yours.
The most common word in our Google reviews.
"I have visited Casa Arkaana many times, facilitating three women's shamanic retreats here. Each time I visit, the centre evolves and I always feel at home — held by the jungle, the nature and the land that welcomes you with open arms. The energy of the Temple is especially powerful."
"The beauty of this secluded area is that we really got to drop into the heart space of the jungle which allowed us to drop into our own heart spaces. The energy of the land they are located on is powerful, sacred and healing."
"Casa Arkaana is one of my favourite retreat centres of all time. You can feel the love and attention to detail, including preserving the land and ancestral ways. Thank you to this beautiful family & their creation."
"Asdru and Maja are great hosts. From the moment we got there, we are taken care of. Attention to detail, clean rooms, delicious food and fantastic staff. Casa Arkaana delivered peace and tranquility for our retreat."
"Asdru and Maja are just so loving and you can see, feel all the love they have put into the space. They are invested in supporting the guests in the best way they can..."
"It's our favorite place to hold retreats. There's a sense of peace and tranquility in the air at all times. I highly recommend Casa Arkaana for organizing retreats or ceremonies."
Yes. Our space is built for slow, regulation-first work. Asdru and Maja hold the logistical container so you can hold the nervous-system container. One group at a time, always.
Casa Arkaana sits on 5 acres of private jungle. No overlapping groups. Natural soundscape — birds, wind, cicadas at dusk — rather than music or ambient noise. Evenings are protected quiet hours.
Yes. We host one retreat at a time. When your group arrives, the land is yours — the pool, the temple, the dining area, the gardens. No other facilitators, no other groups.
Tulum has 24/7 emergency infrastructure within reach — hospital, ambulance, and clinic access. Maja and Asdru are reachable around the clock during your retreat, we maintain a stocked first-aid station, and we coordinate with you in advance on participant intake so our team knows what to watch for. For breathwork or trauma work with specific contraindications, we walk your intake process with you before arrival.
Bioclimatic architecture is the answer: high ceilings, cross-ventilation, deep jungle canopy shade, and natural thermal mass keep the rooms noticeably cooler than the outside air. Every bed has a ceiling fan and mosquito net. We're transparent about seasonality — the hotter months run warmer, and we'll share a seasonal climate guide you can send participants pre-arrival so expectations are set.
Maja and Asdru are founder-hosts, not absentee owners. They hold the logistical container: meal timing aligned to your arc, session transitions, participant requests, and surprises. Before arrival we do a planning call to map your schedule to our rhythms. During the retreat, you have one point of contact, reachable at all hours. The goal is for you to facilitate — not manage operations.
Our solar bank is sized for full retreat operations including amplified sound, lighting, and kitchen — not just lights-out living. If your session needs a specific power draw (large sound system, projection, etc.), we spec it with you in advance so there are no surprises. In 40+ retreats, we have not had a ceremony interrupted by power.
Yes — Casa Arkaana has held somatic, breathwork, polyvagal, and embodiment retreats led by international facilitators. We can connect you with past retreat leaders as references before you commit. Maja and Asdru have lived the modalities themselves, which is why the land and container were built the way they were. We're not a hotel that also takes retreats — we're a retreat venue designed around this work from day one.
Your quote is line-itemed: accommodation, all meals, all ceremonial spaces (temple, temazcal, pool, fire circle), founder-hosted support, airport transfer coordination, and standard AV. No surprise meeting-room fees, no ceremony-space surcharges. Cancellation terms are transparent and tiered by distance from the retreat date, with explicit force-majeure coverage for pandemic, natural disaster, and government-restriction scenarios. We share the full contract before any deposit.
Yes. The Temple is available to your group throughout your stay, day and night. Evening and nighttime sessions are welcome. The jungle at night has its own quality of stillness that many facilitators find deepens the work. We simply ask that the broader land agreements around quiet and container integrity are held by your group.
Asdru
Co-Founder
If Casa Arkaana feels aligned for your retreat, there are two simple ways to move forward. Request pricing and availability if you already know your dates and group details — or get the Host Pack first if you'd like to explore at your own pace.
From $785 / night (low season, Jun 21–Sep 22) · $985 / night (high season, Sep 23–Jun 20) · up to 26 guests · Custom quote on request.
Have a few questions first? Book a 15-minute connection call. Optional — no call is required to receive pricing.
