Deep in the Mexican jungle · 20 minutes from Tulum
Held by Jurriën & Marco · with Asdru & Maja · 4 Jungle Casitas · 4 Veranda Ensuites
Surrender to Remember is an invitation to return — to the part of you that existed before the noise began, before the patterns accumulated, before you forgot what it felt like to be home in your own body.
In the loving embrace of Casa Arkaana, held within the living temple of the Mayan jungle, we weave a sacred container for deep healing, growth and awakening. Working with the Sacred Plants and the Elements, we will harmonise mind, body and spirit — supporting you to release old patterns and step into a renewed sense of clarity and purpose. Each ceremony, each ritual, each moment of integration is an opportunity to cultivate personal growth and reconnect with the wisdom that was always living within you.
A small group of eight. An intimate, lineage-held circle. The jungle as witness.
May all that unfolds here serve as a deep remembering — and a homecoming to your most authentic self.
Held by Jurriën, Marco, Asdru and Maja in the Mexican jungle. Here's everything you receive.
Not included: Airfare · Airport transfers · Travel insurance · Personal expenses
A sample rhythm. The container holds firm; specific timings stay flexible to honor each day's energy and what the medicine asks.
The ceremony holder leads each night. Asdru and Maja hold the container around them — preparation, integration, and the daily life of the retreat. Three people, one shared work.
Early Bird closes 90 days before each cohort:
Sep 21–27 retreat — until June 22, 2026
Oct 25–31 retreat — until July 26, 2026
Dec 3–9 retreat — until September 3, 2026
Price includes everything — accommodation, all meals, all ceremonies, all activities.
Not included: airfare, airport transfers, travel insurance, personal expenses.
New to plant medicine? Read our honest guide to ayahuasca ceremonies in Mexico.
Five acres of ancient jungle. The cenote-fed pool. The Temple — one of the finest ceremonial spaces in the region. The path through the trees that leads you in. This is the land that holds you for seven days.
This is not a retreat for the curious. It is for those who feel the call — who are ready to release what no longer serves and remember what has always been true. Whether you are new to plant medicine or have worked with ayahuasca before, the container holds you. The ceremony holder leads each ceremony, Asdru and Maja hold the integration container around it. Safety, lineage, and depth — in that order.
The depth of the work — three ceremonies, integration, the energetics of the temple — opens fully only in a small, intimate circle. Eight is the upper edge of what allows every story to land, every voice to be heard, and the facilitators to hold each of you with the care this work requires. We have chosen depth over volume on purpose.
No. Many guests come for their first dieta. The team walks you through preparation before you arrive (a free preparation course is included), and the container is held with safety and lineage as the priority. If you have worked with the medicine before, you will go deeper. If you have not, you will be received exactly as you are.
Each ceremony holder is an experienced curandero who holds the ceremonial container with lineage and care. Asdru and Maja have walked their own path with the medicine for over a decade and live the work daily on the land. Casa Arkaana's relationship to plant medicine is rooted in deep respect for indigenous tradition — we honor it by holding the container with care, not by claiming it as our own.
Yes. A preparation course (valued at $109) is included free with the retreat — it walks you through dietary preparation, mental preparation, and what to expect. The dieta begins 1–2 weeks before arrival depending on your starting point. We are with you the whole way.
Plant medicine is not for everyone. Certain medications (especially SSRIs and MAOIs) are contraindicated and require a transition period before ceremony. We screen every applicant carefully — when you reserve, Asdru will reach out personally to walk through your medical and emotional readiness. Safety is the foundation of the whole container.
Our temple (ceremonial space) is widely considered one of the finest in the region. Spacious, energetically clear, purpose-built. Facilitators who have worked in ceremony spaces across the world consistently tell us — something here is different. It is the heart of Casa Arkaana, and the heart of this retreat.
Plant-based, locally sourced, ceremonial nutrition designed to support your body through plant medicine. Our permaculture kitchen incorporates anti-inflammatory ingredients and medicinal plants from our own land. We accommodate dietary intentions and food sensitivities — tell us in advance and we adapt.
Casa Arkaana is 90 minutes from Cancún International Airport (CUN) and 60 minutes from Tulum airport (TQO). We can arrange airport transfers — tell us your flight details after booking.
All payments are non-refundable. However, your spot is fully transferable — either to a different date or to another guest of your choosing. Life happens; we work with you to find a solution.
Yes. Casa Arkaana is held with clarity around inclusion. The work welcomes guests across cultures, ages, gender identities, sexualities, and backgrounds. Safety here is not a policy — it is the lived practice of how the whole team shows up.
Tell us about yourself, which date calls, and which room. Asdru will reach out personally to walk through medical readiness and answer your questions before any deposit.
Asdru
Co-Facilitator · Casa Arkaana
Eight guests. Seven days. Three ceremonies. Held by Jurriën, Marco, Asdru and Maja in the Mexican jungle. Three sacred dates in 2026 — choose the one that calls.
Or write directly: connect@casaarkaana.com