Peru – May 04 – May 10, 2024

We’ll await your arrival at Cusco airport and take you on a beautiful 1.5 hour car journey to the Sacred Valley where you’ll meet your hosts Vanessa, Andreita and Daniela. You’ll have a chance to settle into your home for the week before meeting for our opening ceremony.

During our welcome circle we’ll meditate and set intentions followed by a Despacho Ceremony led by a Shaman from the Indigenous Quechua tribe. Despacho rituals are designed to align, balance and harmonize the three levels of consciousness with a prayer bundle or offering of gratitude to Mother Earth and Mountain Spirits. The Despacho holds symbolic elements as well as the prayers of the participants. As the elements are added to the Despacho, the vibration of the participants and the room raises. The Despacho becomes a living prayer that brings energy shifts and healing.

We’ll end the evening by burning the despacho bundle over a bonfire under the stars followed by a nourishing dinner and a good night’s rest.

We’ll begin our first full day in the Sacred Valley with an energizing morning flow with Vanessa.

After a delicious breakfast, we’ll head to one of the most famous markets in the Cusco region. This local market is full of local artisans from the indigenous Quechua communities from the surrounding highlands. Here you’ll find all kinds of unique locally made products such as chullos and coats with alpaca wool, silver jewelry and ornaments, flutes, backpacks and many other accessories; all made by hand and decorated with bright colors. You’ll also have the opportunity to greet a local alpaca or two and sample some local delights. Lunch will be on your own at the market before we had back to the retreat centre.

In the late afternoon, we’ll gather for an optional walk around the Sacred Valley learning about the surrounding area, the inspiration behind the centre as well as the intention with which everything was created. We’ll also learn about all the fruits and vegetables grown in the property’s backyard (which we’ll be eating throughout our week). 

We’ll wrap up a fun filled first day with an Upside Down Bliss: Inversion Immersion Workshop with Andreita followed by dinner.

Today we cross off one of the most visited tourist destinations in Peru from our bucket lists! Early in the morning, we’ll depart for the famous Vistadome train, a 2 hour ride that traces the Urubamba River with dramatic mountain landscapes, approaching the ancient Aguas Calientes, or the base of Machu Picchu for a small breakfast before making our way to our highlight of the day.

We’ll spend the day exploring one of the world’s most prized heritage sites with a private guide, who will provide an informative overview of the history and architecture of this ancient citadel, while introducing us to the temples and ritual structures that prove that Machu Picchu is a sacred place of great spiritual significance.

We’ll return to the Sacred Valley just in time for dinner and a much needed night’s rest.

Today is a great day to slow down and enjoy the crisp mountain air and your breathtaking surroundings.

Vanessa will lead us through a morning practice followed by free time.

After lunch, we’ll take a trip to the Maras Salt Mines, comprised of over 2,000 small salt wells, the “Salineras de Maras” continue to provide a steady source of salt for residents of Peru’s Sacred Valley since before the days of the Incas. We’ll also visit Moray which is one of the most visually stunning ruins in Peru. The agricultural terraces of Moray are shaped like a womb, and bring together the key Incan beliefs of nature, science, and spirituality. 

Upon our return to the Sacred Valley, we’ll enjoy dinner followed by an evening practice with Andreita.

Today you’ll have a choice in joining the group for an optional trip to Rainbow Mountain or stay back and enjoy some divine laziness at our retreat centre, visit the local spa or opt for a local hike with your new friends.

Rainbow Mountain is approx 4 hours away from our retreat centre so this will be a long (but worthwhile) day with a 3:00 AM departure and 8:00 PM arrival back in the Sacred Valley.  Vinicunca, also known as Winikunka or Rainbow Mountain, is a striking geological landmark because of its colorful stripes which are made up of layers of 14 different minerals. Additionally, the mountain sits at a rather high elevation more than 17,000 feet above sea level, so you’ll need to bring plenty of water and take your time on the ascent and descent. If you are feeling the burn a little too much, you may be able to pay a small fee to travel part of the way by horse with a guide.

We’ll start the day with a flow with Andreita followed by free time to meditate, read a book, take a cooking, pottery or painting class or book yourself in for a massage. Today is all about relaxation and rejuvenation.

After lunch we’ll host our final workshop Journey to backbends – Heart Opening Workshop with Vanessa followed by more free time.

Late afternoon we’ll be joined by a local practitioner who will facilitate a soothing sound healing bath. We’ll awake rejuvenated and ready to enjoy a final night of latin dancing with the staff at Samadhi and our new family followed by our last dinner and a closing bonfire.

Today we have our last morning class, a full body flow with Andreita & Vanessa followed by our last meal together. We’ll depart for Cusco airport and say “see you later” to our new friends, until we meet again!