AYNUA ARBORETUM
A living sanctum of ancestral cacao preservation on the shores of the majestic Marañón River. Rest, reconnect, and help protect native cacao at its origin, in Northern Peru
Rooted in Sacred Soil
Connect with ancestral cacao, from the roots to your heart.
Help us build a sacred cacao hermitage where visitors from around the world can disconnect from the stress of daily modern demands.
The Aynua Arboretum is unique and precious haven where you can discover the spiritual and healing benefits of native ancestral cacao.
A place where you can connect with the wild heart of the Peruvian Amazon and the Marañón River, at the origin of cacao on Earth.
The Vision
Along the majestic Marañón river lies a piece of land pulsating with life: the Aynua Arboretum.
Here, native Theobroma cacao trees stand strong in an intact, biodiverse ecosystem.
Our vision is to expand the Aynua Arboretum beyond a sanctuary of cacao conservation into a space of direct personal connection with heart and Earth.
We are creating a unique hermitage where people can restore their relationship with themselves and nature, with no distractions.
The Aynua Arboretum also acts as an educational space and community building for cacao farmers and specialists.
Together, they can interact and develop sustainable skills for the future of cacao in the remote regions of Northern Peru.
The Project
Our objective is to build ecological cabins and infrastructures within the cacao forest, for guests to experience deep transformation and comfortable rest while connecting with wild nature.
These spaces will allow guests, practitioners, and seekers to:
Enjoy a farm stay directly among the trees in harmony with the rhythm of the Amazon ecosystem.
Receive natural healing offered by the pristine cacao forest, clean air, and river bathing.
Harvest and drink pure cacao, right at its source, honoring the full cycle from tree to cup.
Why Your Support Matters
The Marañón River valley is a vital cradle of cacao genetics and biodiversity.
Sadly, this rich valley faces continuous pressure from deforestation, illegal mining, and land development.
By building ecological infrastructures within the Aynua Arboretum, we create a sustainable model of stewardship and regenerative ecotourism.
Your support helps preserve these ancient trees while creating a sacred space for personal transformation, community education, and nature conservation.
What We Are Building
Your donation directly funds the natural, low-impact construction of our hermitage cabins, educational center, and visitor amenities.
01 / Eco-Conscious Forest Cabins
3 eco cabins designed with local, natural materials to blend seamlessly into the cacao forest.
These intimate spaces will offer comfort, privacy, and full immersion in the landscape.
Guests will wake up to the ancient energy of cacao trees, the beauty of their blossoming flowers, and a direct access to the beach of the Marañón river.
02 / Ceremonial & Gathering Spaces
3 ceremonial and gathering spaces to create a deep connection with the natural environment.
A dedicated open-air platform overlooking the trees and the river for drinking cacao, yoga, and meditation.
A cacao temple for inner work and earth devotion, designed to slow time, awaken the senses, and invite deep reflection.
An outdoor kitchen space to prepare ancestral cacao, offer workshops, and gather as a community.
03 / Sustainable Educational Infrastructures
3 cacao related infrastructures to support the ecological development of the community.
Among them: eco-conscious processing stations for high quality bean production and education; center for cultural immersion into the world of cacao, the journey from tree to cup, and the history of cacao; and eco-sanitation facilities to ensure our footprint honors the land that we are stewarding.
The construction of these ecological infrastructures will provide income to local family builders in our village, as well as long term employment for the preservation of the forest.
Ways to Support 〰️ Donation Tiers 〰️
Ways to Support 〰️ Donation Tiers 〰️
Support the Aynua Arboretum
CHOOSE YOUR DONATION TIER
By becoming a top tier Living Sanctum Weaver, you can turn your donation into a credit for your future stay at the Aynua Arboretum.
Ancient Root
Keeper
Donation of $60 / $120 / $300
Adopt an ancient native cacao tree within the Aynua Arboretum.
By becoming an Ancient Root Keeper, you will have your name featured in the forest, attached to the tree you adopt.
Cacao Forest
Guardian
Donation of $600 / $900 / $1,200
Funds the purchase of sustainable building materials and forest maintenance.
By becoming a Cacao Forest Guardian, you will receive an exclusive digital update bundle with photos, videos, and a dedicated blessing from the land.
Living Sanctum
Weaver
Donation of $1,800 / $3,000 / $6,000
Directly sponsors the construction of an eco-cabin or communal space.
By becoming a Living Sanctum Weaver, you will receive a special invite for an early-access booking, giving you the option to turn your donation into a credit for your stay at the Arboretum, and be featured on a commemorative plaque on one of the cabins or structures.
When we restore our relationship with the land, the land heals us in return.
Our Funding Goal: $90,000 USD
Every dollar raised goes directly to the protection of the soil, the trees, sustaining the eco-system of the forest along the Marañón River, and to the building of eco structures for people to connect with cacao as a sacred medicine.
