Silent Darkness Retreat — Casa Arkaana

About This Retreat

A week of silence, darkness, and deep inner work guided by experienced facilitators.

In the darkness, the jungle speaks differently. This six-night silent retreat combines extended periods of darkness and deep silence to facilitate states of consciousness that are otherwise difficult to access.

Based on traditional Tibetan dark retreat methods, Daniel guides participants through a structured container that moves from partial darkness into extended practice — always with the safety of the land and the Casa Arkaana family holding space around you.

This retreat is for those who have a meditation or contemplative practice and are ready to go deeper. No prior darkness retreat experience required.

What's Included

Everything you need to fully arrive.

6 nights accommodation in the jungle casitas

Full board — 3 daily meals

All guided sessions with Daniel

Optional individual check-ins

Cenote pool access

Integration support on final day

30-day post-retreat follow-up

Plant-forward Vegetarian Gluten-free on request

Not included: Flights, airport transfers ($125/car), optional add-on bodywork (myofascial release, temazcal ceremony). We can coordinate your transfer — ask during booking.

A Typical Day

What your days look like.

6:00am

Morning Silence

Optional seated meditation in partial darkness

8:00am

Breakfast in Silence

Mindful eating, no devices, no conversation

10:00am

Guided Session

Daniel-led practice: extended darkness, breathwork, or somatic work

2:00pm

Free Period

Darkness room available, jungle walks, rest

6:00pm

Evening Practice

Closing meditation, optional check-in with Daniel

Schedule is a guide. Each day follows the rhythm of the group and the land.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund up to 60 days before arrival. 50% refund 30–60 days before. No refund within 30 days. Deposit is non-refundable.

Your Facilitator

Daniel Wendt

Meditation & Darkness Retreat Guide

Daniel has guided darkness retreats across Europe and Mexico for over a decade. His approach is rooted in Tibetan dark retreat tradition — combining extended silence, sensory reduction, and somatic awareness to create conditions for deep inner work and natural visionary experience.