THE SANCTUARY
An intimate, oceanfront Iboga sanctuary on the island of Hawaii. Disconnect from the noise of the modern world and anchor your healing in raw nature and expert therapeutic care.
Where the Jungle Meets the Sea
Located along the historic, canopy-lined Government Beach Road, our sanctuary sits at the volatile, beautiful intersection of ancient volcanic earth and the endless Pacific. Here, nature doesn’t just surround you - it grounds you. The rhythmic crash of the waves serves as the baseline for your integration, allowing you to shed old layers and firmly anchor your new foundations.
Where Volcanic Earth Meets the Pacific
Your journey begins long before you step through our doors. The drive down historic Government Beach Road introduces you to a different rhythm of existence. Traveling beneath a dense, cathedral-like canopy of trees and wild jungle growth, the modern world naturally falls away. The historic corridor acts as a natural decompression chamber, preparing your mind and body for the deep work ahead.
The Earth: Volcanic Foundations
Our sanctuary is built directly upon the raw, black basalt rock of Hawaii’s eastern coast. This is land born of fire - pure, unyielding, and incredibly alive. Sitting on this volcanic foundation provides an immediate, unmistakable sense of being grounded. There are no distractions here; only the tangible presence of an island still forming itself, inviting you to rebuild your own foundations from the bedrock up.
The Ocean: The Rhythm of the Sea
We sit directly on the ocean’s edge, where the endless Pacific meets the coastline. The rhythmic, powerful crash of the waves against the volcanic rock provides the ambient soundtrack to your entire stay. The ocean acts as a visceral force of clearance - washing away stagnant layers, mirroring the vastness of the internal landscape you will explore, and providing a constant, soothing frequency during your stay.
The Ceremonial Maloka
A circular, high-ceilinged structure engineered for absolute privacy and acoustic isolation. Designed with natural hardwoods, minimalist lines, and direct views through the jungle to the sea, this space is held with reverence to serve as your secure, deeply protected capsule during medicine work.
Intimate Guest Quarters
To ensure a high-touch, hyper-personalized experience, we host only a handful of guests at any given time. Each private room is understated luxury refuge featuring en-suite bathrooms, crisp organic linens, and accommodations that allow the ocean breeze and crashing waves to lull you to sleep.
Design Philosophy: Elemental Minimalism
We believe a space for deep psychedelic healing should never feel cluttered or overly commercialized. Our architectural style is elemental minimalism - using raw stone, rich native woods, and portals that frame nature rather than competing with it. By removing visual noise, we create a pristine mirror for your internal journey.
The Art of Integration
At Rooted in Iboga, time slows down. We intentionally limit our cohorts to a small, intimate group of guests, ensuring your days are completely unhurried, deeply held, and free from the rigid schedules of commercial resorts.
While ceremony days are deeply internal and private, our Integration Days are designed to help you process your insights, ground them into your body, and anchor them using the raw elements of our oceanfront estate.
A Note on Our Pace
Everything here is optional. If your processing requires you to spend the day resting in your quarters or walking the grounds in complete solitude, your process is honored. The space is a sanctuary built to serve your healing - not a schedule to be checked off.
Are you ready to return to your roots?
Retreat groups are kept small, so places are limited. Start with a short inquiry, and Daisy or Nick will write back personally.