Colibri Sanctuary is a heart-centered community for people seeking meaningful connection, conscious growth, and a respectful relationship with themselves, each other, and the natural world.
A Safe & Supportive Container
Our work supports people exploring deeper awareness, compassion, and meaningful connection with themselves, others, and the natural world. Through guided retreats, ceremonial practices, and ongoing study, we create a grounded environment for sincere personal transformation and community connection.
Before registering, we invite you to schedule a brief introductory call. It is a chance to discuss your intentions, answer questions, and make sure the experience appears safe and appropriate for you.
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About the sacrament
Ayahuasca is a traditional Amazonian entheogenic sacrament, uniquely prepared from two primary plants: the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and Psychotria viridis, commonly called chacruna.
Banisteriopsis caapi — often called the “vine of the soul”; it contains beta-carbolines with MAOI activity.
Psychotria viridis — commonly called chacruna; it contains DMT, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound.
For centuries, Indigenous peoples of the Amazon have used Ayahuasca in ceremonial, spiritual, and healing traditions to cultivate wisdom, strengthen connection with nature and spirit, and support personal and communal well-being.
Today, it continues to be honored by Indigenous communities and other spiritual traditions as a sacred teacher, approached with reverence, intention, and respect for its cultural origins.
At Colibri Sanctuary, Ayahuasca is approached as an entheogen: a sacrament held in service of a deeper relationship with the sacred and with one's inner life. In this context, the word points toward an inward turning—toward what some traditions call the I AM Presence, or the quiet mirror of the soul. It is approached as an opportunity for prayerful self-inquiry, not as a recreational experience.
Ayahuasca is not a magic pill, a shortcut, or a path for everyone. It does not promise to heal or solve life's difficulties. It asks for dedication, devotion, careful preparation, and a willingness to stay present with what arises. At times, it may bring hidden emotions, protective patterns, or the stories we have built about ourselves into view. This can be challenging; the invitation is to meet it with curiosity rather than judgment, without trying to force it to change, and with gratitude for what is being revealed.
Ceremony itself is only one part of the path. It can be a classroom for studying ourselves, life, and our relationship with the sacred. The deeper work begins afterward—when we learn how to apply, embody, and integrate what has been offered into everyday life.
That is why integration and personal responsibility are central to this work. In our community, we stay connected through integration circles, shared conversation, and practical guidance—a simple space to reflect and support one another as we continue along the path.
Upcoming retreat
6-Day Plant Medicine Retreat · Maui, Hawaii, USA
October 13–18, 2026 & February 2–7, 2027
A small-group journey for renewal, clarity, and meaningful change. Ceremonial work, nature immersion, restorative practices, and integration support are woven through six intentional days.
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Two-day ceremony weekends · Maui, Hawaii, USA
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Each ceremony weekend includes thoughtful preparation, an intentional small-group container, and integration support before you return to everyday life.
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Alana's work is supported by ongoing study of yoga, healing practices, consciousness development, and spiritual traditions that explore awareness and the subtle dimensions of life. Her approach values careful preparation, sincere practice, and respectful community.
Maui, Hawaii, United States
Colibri Sanctuary offers small-group ayahuasca ceremony weekends and retreats on Maui, Hawaii, for adults traveling from across the United States and beyond. Every gathering begins with an introductory call, confidential screening, and clear preparation guidance.
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