The Sanctuary
Sacred Spaces & Facilities
Designed to Support Ceremony, Rest, and Daily Life
Amaroo Sanctuary is a carefully held space designed to support rest, reflection, and meaningful gathering. Set within the living rhythms of the cloud forest, the sanctuary brings together simplicity, comfort, and intention, allowing the land itself to become an active participant in the experience.
Every element of Amaroo has been shaped with care, from the spaces for rest and ceremony to the way food is prepared and shared. Sacred spaces invite both stillness and connection, and our approach to dining honors nourishment as an integral part of wellbeing.
Sacred Spaces
Of Love & Compassion
Igal Maloca
A breathtaking, glass-walled, elevated space held by nature herself — with 360° views of the surrounding forest canopy. This sacred container is ideal for sound journeys, movement, breathwork, ceremony, and meditation. Feel held by the elements as you guide your group into deep transformation.
- Top Floor — 156 m² of sacred geometry, 12 hammocks, and firepit.
- 4th Floor — Meditation space and two treatment rooms.
- 3rd Floor — Communal housing.
Sacred Fire Circle
Temazcal
Rooted in ancestral design, our fire circle is where stories are shared, spirits are honored, and community comes alive. Surrounded by lush greenery and the gentle night sounds of the jungle, it is a portal for release, remembrance, and rebirth. We provide an initiated fire keeper to maintain the sanctity and safety of your ceremony.
Garden, Fire Pit & Pond
Chakana
The Chakana Garden is a central gathering space at Amaroo, designed for ceremony, reflection, and connection. The Chakana, or Andean Cross, is a sacred symbol representing the interconnectedness of the physical, spiritual, and ancestral worlds, and the balance between humanity, nature, and the cosmos. The fire offers warmth, illumination, and a focal point for gatherings, while the pond brings balance, cooling, and quiet contemplation.
The Land is the Teacher
Sacred Spaces in Nature
Private river, forest trails, and gardens weave through the sanctuary, offering quiet spaces for reflection and discovery. Guests are invited to walk barefoot along shaded forest paths, meditate beside the gentle flow of the river, or wander through permaculture gardens abundant with native fruits, flowers, and healing herbs. Nature is alive here — breathing, listening, and responding — and she gently invites you to remember your place within her.
Facilities
Integration Zones
Cozy, soul-nurturing nooks tucked into nature — perfect for reflection, journaling, one-on-one sessions, or quiet moments of rest. Intentionally placed for grounding and processing deep experiences.
Treatment Rooms
Two cozy healing-arts & massage rooms — private, tranquil spaces for massage, energy healing, bodywork, or spiritual consultations. Each is bathed in natural light and prepared with soft linens, grounding energy, and full privacy.
Communal Kitchen
A vibrant heart of the home, where nourishment is crafted with love. Equipped for communal cooking or private-chef use, with a handmade wood-fired pizza oven that invites guests to gather, laugh, and break bread in joy.
Dining Area
A large outdoor dining area where you can watch our vibrant bird community. Surrounded by gardens and candlelight, it becomes a sacred space for connection, nourishment, and celebration.
Nourishment
Food as Ceremony
Meals at Amaroo are crafted with intention from fresh, local ingredients, and shared as part of the daily rhythm of retreat life.
Experience These Sacred Spaces
Come walk the land, sit by the fire, and feel what it means to be held by Amaroo.