Sacred Acacia-A wise old friend

When I first met Aria, it had been many years since I had worked with any form of Ayahuasca. The visionary plants had played a powerful role in my life, but I didn’t know when—or even if—I would return to them. My first and only Ayahuasca journey up to that point was intense and honestly, I was terrified of opening that door again.

Aria, with her radiant, heart-centered presence, gently introduced me to something new: Sacred Acacia—a rare form of Ayahuasca she described as much gentler than the traditional brew, but still profoundly beautiful and healing. Her energy was magnetic. I could feel the medicine in her even before I experienced it firsthand.

There was an unmistakable synergy between us. I felt, in my heart, that I’d met her for a reason—and that somehow, these mystical plants were part of that divine arrangement.

Aria

The First Journey

Our first ceremony together was unforgettable.

As the medicine took hold, I was surprised to find...peace. Not fear. Not overwhelm. It was familiar—like coming home to a place I had known long ago.

Although different from any other visionary plant I had worked with, Sacred Acacia felt ancient, comforting, and wise. Ethereal visions began to unfold. I felt a warm and elated feeling in my heart. Some past traumas gently resurfaced, and I let go with tears. Aria held space with so much love and grace.

As the journey softened near the end, I picked up my guitar and began to play. The music flowed naturally. Aria offered me gentle guidance about music in ceremony—what serves, what grounds, what heals. We took turns sharing songs until late into the evening.

That night, something sacred was seeded. Between us and between the medicine and I. A foundation was being laid—one I couldn’t yet fully understand, but deeply felt.

The Second Night

The next night was something else entirely.

I received powerful visions—of past lives as a medicine man, working with sacred plants, guiding others through realms of healing. The plants spoke to me clearly and showed me our connection.

At age 14 I had a spiritual awakening while meditating in my bedroom. Since then, my path had been colored by a series of mystical experiences that led me to studying meditation and yogic sound healing under the guidance of a teacher in India. I never thought my path would lead me back to plant medicines. But the spirits of the plants called to me and revealed to me that we had been working together for lifetimes.

Then another vision came: Aria was the love of my life, and we would have a child together. I had just met her. Was I losing my mind? Or was Sacred Acacia simply revealing the truth I wasn’t yet ready to admit?

Destiny

After that, Aria welcomed me into her world of sacred plant medicine. We fell in love—not just with each other, but with the work, the path, and the potential it held for our collective healing.

She taught me everything: how to be of service, how to hold space, how to listen to the medicine and tune into what is needed in the room. It wasn’t easy. I had arrogance to burn off, doubts to face, and wounds to heal. The medicine brought all of it to the surface— to purify me.

It took time. I was humbled again and again. But slowly, I began to understand what Aria and Sacred Acacia had been trying to show me all along:

Selfless Service. Humility. Surrender.

After doing a great deal of my own healing work, I naturally entered into a space of service—a space where facilitating the healing of others became my path.

Now, together, we have cultivated a thriving spiritual community, a living sanctuary of growth, connection, and remembrance.

We serve this sacred medicine side by side—as partners, as lovers, as students of the ancient ways... and now, as parents.

Yes, we now have a baby together. A living symbol of the love and sacred path we share. The medicine didn’t just guide us to each other—it guided us to the family we were destined to become.

And through it all, Sacred Acacia remains—A gentle guide. A timeless teacher. A wise old friend.

Aria, Gabriel and Devi

Are you feeling called to Sacred Acacia?

Many who have sat with us describe a deep, undeniable calling in their spirit—long before they even arrive...and once they do, something profound happens: They remember.

They realize their connection to Sacred Acacia isn’t new at all. It’s a reconnection—one that transcends time. A return to something ancient, familiar, and true.

These sacred plants are not here to entertain.They are here to remind us—of our bond with the Earth, of the wisdom within, and of the deeper purpose that lives quietly at the core of our being.

This is the magic of this work. This is the invitation: to remember who you truly are.

If you’ve been feeling uncertain about who you are, if you’ve been longing for clarity, healing, or a deeper sense of purpose—and if you feel a calling in your soul to connect with sacred plant medicine to find your answers...

...then I lovingly invite you to join us in ceremony.

Let the medicine guide you home.

About the Author

Gabriel Sky is a ceremonial space holder and integration guide at Sacred Waters Sanctuary.

With a deep passion for supporting individuals on their spiritual journeys, Gabriel’s work is rooted in shamanic plant medicine traditions, yogic wisdom, and the transformative power of sacred music. His path is informed by lived experience—having personally overcome addiction and mental health challenges through meditation, prayer, and spiritual practice

Gabriel brings a grounded presence and heartfelt compassion to his offerings, with a special focus on vocal awakening—guiding others to reclaim their voices as sacred instruments of healing, self-expression, and connection to spirit.

Through workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and ceremonial facilitation, Gabriel holds space for deep transformation, helping others align with their inner truth and walk the path of embodied devotion.

He lives in Portland with his beloved partner Aria, where they share a life devoted to music, ceremony, and service. Having recently welcomed their first child, they now walk the sacred path of family with deep love and connection—carrying that same spirit into the heart of their spiritual community.