About Ayuma Sanctuary
Ayuma is not a retreat—it is a return.
From the root of Ayu meaning long life and health, and Ma meaning mother or source, Ayuma is a sanctuary that invites you to rest, not rush. Here, ancient wisdom meets modern presence, offering a quiet refuge for those carrying ache, longing, or fatigue.
We believe renewal begins not through doing, but through being. Within Ayuma's stillness, guests are met with compassion, not diagnosis—gentle experiences rather than instructions. Every visit unfolds as a dialogue between silence and self, guided by subtle cues from nature and space.
There are no packages or programs here, only invitations. Whether through the warmth of a wine bath, the calm of red light, or the still breath of salt air, each encounter is designed to honor emotional rhythm and personal pace.
Ayuma exists as a sanctuary for emotional restoration—where technology quietly supports care, and every guest is remembered by feeling, not by data.
"Every space is designed to hold you, not fix you."
Architecture & Design
Ayuma's spaces are intentionally crafted to slow time. Every material, every texture, every shadow is chosen to support emotional restoration.
Nature-Led Materials
Terracotta, raw stone, reclaimed wood, and linen. We use materials that breathe, age gracefully, and connect you to the earth.
Rooted in Place
Each sanctuary—Baltimore and Medellín—reflects its landscape. Local artisans, regional materials, and indigenous wisdom shape every detail.
Our Guiding Principles
These principles guide everything we do—from the way we greet you, to the way we design each experience.
Pace Over Productivity
We honor the rhythm of rest. Healing happens not through doing more, but through being present.
Nature as Medicine
Our experiences draw from the earth—wine, salt, light, and air—each element chosen for its restorative power.
Sensory Restoration
We engage all senses to guide you back to yourself. Touch, scent, sound, and sight become pathways to renewal.
Personalized Care
No two journeys are alike. Every experience is tailored to honor your unique emotional landscape.
A Message from Our Founder
"I created Ayuma after years of searching for a place that honored emotional exhaustion—not as something to fix, but as something to hold. Too often, we're told to optimize, to push through, to do more. Ayuma is the opposite. It's a sanctuary for those who need permission to slow down, to be seen without judgment, and to remember who they are beneath the noise."
Sofia Martinez
Founder & Sanctuary Keeper
If you carry ache, you are welcome in this quiet terrain.