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SACRED WATERS SANCTUARY
Exclusive Spiritual Retreats - West Coast
Spiritual Connection | Intimate Groups | Commitment to Safety
For those on a spiritual journey, you may feel called to nature-based spiritual ceremonies. Perhaps you are looking to heal lived or generational trauma, become more present and mindful, or maybe you've come to find clarity on about the big questions in life. You've come to the right place. When we take steps towards our destiny, the entire Universe conspires to help us.
At Sacred Waters Sanctuary, we hold space for you to learn how to quiet the mind, awaken your Higher Self, trust in your inner guidance, and find the answers to life's ultimate questions.
Sacred Waters Sanctuary is an exclusive, members-only spiritual community based in Portland, Oregon. We support the spiritual growth of our members by hosting ceremonial retreats, 1:1 spiritual mentorships and invitation-only events.
Our retreats include prayer ceremonies which are designed to connect you to the Divine to awaken your Higher Self.
Our MEMBERS Say
“My experience with Sacred Waters has been nothing short of life changing! The facilitators were so supportive during the most challenging parts of my experience, but they also taught me how to be there for myself. This really allowed me to feel where the fear was living in my body and what stories were feeding that fear. More than that, Sacred Waters has become like family to me.”
Sami Hamideh - Regional Sales Manager
Our Spiritual Retreats
At Sacred Waters Sanctuary, we are a spiritual organization that honors the timeless wisdom of ancient practices while upholding modern governance and safety protocols. We are dedicated to excellence in every aspect of our work, ensuring that our members receive the highest standard of care and support on their sacred journey.
Our commitment to walking the spiritual path with integrity means that we offer a deeply personalized experience. Each member is provided with compassionate, individualized guidance, allowing them to explore their spiritual growth in a safe, private, and intimate environment. As a members-only sanctuary, we hold space for you to awaken to your fullest potential, in alignment with your deepest truth and highest purpose.
Application and screening is required to become a member - apply below.
Our retreats are held at beautiful and tranquil locations in nature. Here you will connect with profound spiritual teachings, practice yoga, meditation and chanting and have the luxury of time to integrate in beauty.
The 2 prayer ceremonies are held at night and are between six to eight hours long. Our retreats are intentionally designed to allow you to be fully present without phones and technology. You have the option to receive guidance from our clergy members 1:1, connect with other like-minded peers, or spend solo time in nature.
Upcoming Ceremonial Retreats
Applications open.
Applications open. This is a benefit retreat to support the Amazon rainforest, hosted by the Kuntanawa Prince and Princess. As this is a very special opportunity, we have expanded capacity for this retreat.
Applications for our October and November retreats will open soon. Subscribe to our mailing list below to receive exclusive updates.
Video Reviews
The Power of Mantra
Mantra is a Sanskrit word that means mind vehicle. We use sacred mantras and chants from Ancient India to invoke deeper states of consciousness. This releases blockages in the body's chakra energy centers and unlocks spiritual wisdom.
Meet Our Clergy
Ceremonial Guides | Spiritual teachers | Sacred Musicians
Aria and Gabriel walk the path of devotion—to love, to truth, to the awakening of the soul. Their journey is one of Bhakti—the heart’s longing for the divine, expressed through music, presence, and sacred service to others.
For Gabriel, the path is music and meditation. His journey has been one of surrender and devotion. Absorbed in his meditation in all he does, he teaches the art of mantra, mindset and leads those on the path of spiritual mastery.
For Aria, the call was strong from childhood—a life shaped by deep spiritual initiations in Hinduism, Buddhism and in Peru, and the knowing that each of us took birth for a reason. She is a muse for those on spiritual quests for the greater good through the portal of shedding the stories that keep us playing small.
Together, they weave a sanctuary of love, presence, and deep remembrance, where seekers find not just healing, but home.
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What makes us unique?
The music you will experience at our retreats is exceptional and unique. Our clergy have studied for decades under esteemed teachers to tune the vibration of their voices to heal and elevate consciousness.
With an emphasis on the divine feminine, our Sanctuary is founded by a woman and supported by a team that holds a healthy balance of masculine and feminine energy.
We teach spiritual practices from the East, including chanting of mantras, meditation and yoga as key pathways of spiritual connection, which amplify the benefits of prayer ceremonies.
What to Expect At A SWS Retreat
Our retreats are carefully designed to be introspective and meditative. This allows you to process the insights and guidance you receive and begin the process of integrating these lessons for long-term spiritual growth.
The Venue
We host our retreats at beautiful retreat centers in private locations. Each location features unique landscapes and activities such as sauna, labyrinth walk, river bathing, nature trails or splash pools. Please check the individual retreat for details about what the location features. The venue address will be shared with confirmed guests.
Ceremonial Space
The ceremonial space at each location is a large room or hall that fits up to 16 people. Each participant will get their own foam mattress to set up their nest. There will also be an sacred altar in the room for prayers and offerings.
Sleeping Location
Some locations allow guests to sleep on their mats in the ceremony hall or book private rooms. Other venues provide shared or private rooms based on availability. Please check the individual retreat for details about what rooms are available.
Ceremony Logistics
Guests arrive by 4pm on the first day of the retreat. Ceremonies typically begin an hour before sunset with a ritual opening by our presiding Reverend. Our first prayer begins around sunset. We typically close between 2-4am. Guests can then sleep or meditate / pray until breakfast at 9am.
Spiritual Integration Activities
We teach sacred practices that compliment our ceremonies, and deepen your connection with the Divine and nature. These include yoga and qi-gong, meditation, singing hymns, chanting of mantras to activate the chakras, chanting of mantras for meditation, and brief 1:1 integration conversations with our Clergy Guides. On the closing day, we host an in-depth integration circle. We also host a group integration Zoom in the week following the retreat.
Noble Silence and Tech Break
Our retreats present a rare opportunity to unplug and go inwards and tune in to what you soul is asking from you. A few hours before, during and after each ceremony, we ask all members present to maintain noble silence. Only necessary talking with Guides and Angels is permitted during these times. We collect phones and car keys at the start of the retreat and return them at closing.
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