Location: Cusco & Sacred Valley of the Inkas, with guided visits to Machu Picchu, other sacred Inkan sites and cultural highlights

Early Bird discount ends
​Jan. 10, 2025.

Group size: 10-20 participants

Our Retreat Focus:

Practicing reverence allows us to see the sacred in the mundane and our interconnectedness beyond time and space.  It’s an awakening of deep gratitude and intrinsic joy that enriches our experience of life.

​​- Michelle Chua

Deepen your relationship with Mother Earth (Pachamama), our ancestors, each other, universal life energy and your inner nature.  Foster mindful daily practices to nurture a conscious joyful lifestyle.
 
We’ll rekindle the inner knowing of sacredness and interconnectedness by immersing in the local culture, forest-bathing, hiking, physical Yoga, pranayama, meditation, authentic Quechua rituals of gratitude and purification, play, dance, Reiki energy healing, personal and group mindfulness practices and reflection.

Retreat Highlights:

• Stay in Cusco and the Sacred Valley with guided visits to Machu Picchu and other sacred Inkan sites and cultural highlights.
• Gather with diverse beings that share the intention of conscious travel and cultivating reverence for life.
• Enjoy a time-tested sightseeing itinerary curated by a well-reputed and trusted local guide, who shares passion and knowledge about Inkan culture and history.
• Immerse in and connect meaningfully with nature through guided hikes (of easy to moderate intensity) and forest-bathing with meditation.
• Experience a water blessing, Despacho fire ceremony and coca leaf blessing ritual for purification facilitated by respected Q’ero Pakkos, or healers who are native Andean descendants of the Inkas.
• Nourish yourself with delicious, organic and plant-based meals, with ingredients fresh from the garden and locally sourced.
•  Delve into a daily rhythm of Yoga (for all levels) with Meditation practice, guided by a Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher with over 14 years of experience facilitating Yoga classes.
• Spend 7 nights at a luxurious wellness retreat center surrounded by renowned gardens and staffed by a Quechua family with warm hospitality.
• Spend a night in Cusco, walking the cobblestone streets to colorful markets and local restaurants, witnessing preparations for the Inkan Sun Festival, celebrating the Solstice.
• Visit the towns of P'isaq, Urubamba, Aguas Calientes and Ollantaytambo.
• Explore daily mindfulness tools for nurturing inner peace and presence to integrate into your daily adventures and lifestyle.
• Receive ground transportation from the start to end of the retreat, when you coordinate your flight within designated time periods.
• Visit a school tucked away in the Andean mountains to meet the Quechua community that you’re supporting through part of your retreat registration fee.
• Open your heart through a traditionally guided cacao ceremony.
• Promote deep relaxation and healing through group and optional private Reiki sessions.

This trip surpassed even my wildest expectations! I learned so much about Peruvian culture through visits to ruins and an Andean school, and the retreat center in the Sacred Valley is amazing...(Read more)

​​- Keeley Webster, Peru Retreat 2023

Who is this retreat for?

Calling diverse people ready to…

• Appreciate the benevolent energy of Life.
• Awaken joy in their everyday lives.
• Travel mindfully and connect authentically with local Peruvian culture.
• Learn from the indigenous wisdom and traditions of the Quechua people.
• Explore Inkan culture and sacred sites with respectfulness.
• Balance learning, practice, reflection and play.
• Dive into a regular physical Yoga practice with Pranayama and Meditation, guided by Michelle Chua.
• Receive support in deep relaxation to promote healing through Reiki.
• Stay in comfortable and luxury accommodations and go on hiking adventures.
• Engage respectfully with people of different backgrounds and beliefs.
• Immerse in a physically active lifestyle, with hiking and nature walks to sacred sites.
• Expand their heart-minds.

​Peru in 2023 was my first yoga retreat with Michelle, and I loved it. Michelle attracts and brings together a lovely community to her classes, events and retreats. I met newfound friends...Truly a magical experience. (Read more)

​- Lisa Lee

​Michelle is one of the best yoga instructors I've ever had in my 20 years of practice. All around amazing, heartfelt and deeply rooted in her own practice, Michelle is a one of a kind and awe-inspiring human.
(Our retreat was) a magical journey to Peru... (Read more)

​- Marina Sais, Peru Retreat 2023

Why Michelle's inspired to invite you...

Global travel has been my catalyst for personal discovery and transformation.  I love immersing in down-to-earth cultures that can teach me about open-mindedness, humility, loving nature, the joy of simplicity, living from the heart and respect for diversity.  Ultimately, my adventures abroad have been teachers of conscious wholehearted living, which I continue to learn.

During my past visits to the Peruvian Amazon and Andes, the native Shipibo and Q'ero healers' daily practices of gratitude and reverence deeply impacted me, even years after.  To share in rituals in their homeland with humans who live so consciously connected to Mother Earth and ancient wisdom profoundly shifted my perspective and appreciation of daily life.

Through hosting this retreat in historically and culturally rich parts of Peru steeped in indigenous reverence for nature and humanity, I humbly hope to share ways to enhance your enjoyment of daily life and promote harmony with our planet, each other and yourself. 

​​- Michelle Chua
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(Read Michelle's Bio here.)

Accommodations:

Our first night will be at a 3-star hotel in Cusco, walking distance to sacred Inkan sites, restaurants and markets.  The rest of our stay will be at an award-winning luxury wellness retreat and boutique hotel in Peru’s Sacred Valley surrounded by renowned gardens, built from sustainable materials, staffed by a Quechua extended family, serving organic farm-to-table meals and offering spa services.  Your stay at the retreat center contributes to a children’s fund that supports an isolated mountain school, which we’ll visit during the retreat.
 
Choose to stay in a single or shared room (double or triple occupancy) at both accommodations.  If you choose a shared room, please secure your roommate(s) prior to requesting an application to join the retreat.  If you would like to connect with other people seeking roommates, email Michelle here.

(Our Peru Retreat in 2023 was) an amazing and unforgettable trip! I was especially impressed by the retreat center that had a beautiful garden, where we stayed in the luxury houses. Our host Quechua family and staff provided us with such delicious plant-based homemade meals...(Read more)

​​- Nina Arhipov

What's Included in Your Retreat Investment:

• 7 nights accommodation at a 3-star hotel in Cusco (handpicked by our partner travel company based in Peru) and the luxury wellness center in Sacred Valley
• Private airport transfer upon arrival in Cusco before 11am on June 21 and a group transfer to Cusco airport on June 28 for departure time between 2-5pm
• All group sessions guided by Michelle Chua in Yoga, Reiki, forest-bathing, mindfulness, meditation and reflection activities
• Private professional Peruvian tour guide fluent in English, Spanish, Quechua and Inkan culture during all sightseeing excursions
• Quechua ceremonies for purification and nature connection guided by authentic and respected Q’ero Pakkos, or healers of Inkan descent
• All organic plant-based farm-to-table meals at the luxury wellness center, picnic lunches during tours and Peruvian welcome dinner in a Cusco restaurant
• Admission tickets and transportation, including train ride to Machu Picchu, and all archaeological and sacred sites on the itinerary
• Guided waterfall, river and salt mine hikes
• Amenities at the retreat center, including pre-breakfast and afternoon coffee and tea, indoor Yoga studio with mats and props, indoor and outdoor gathering areas, a library, a music room and access to the famous Seven Chakra Gardens
• Tour of the Seven Chakra Gardens
• Cacao ceremony with an authentic local cacao guide
• Farewell bonfire dance circle

See Our 8-Day Itinerary Here

​What’s Not Included:

• International round-trip flight to Cusco Airport
• Travel Insurance, which is highly recommended
• Lunch during free time at Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
• Spa treatments at the retreat center (offered at additional price)
• Private coca leaf readings with the Q’ero Pakkos (offered at additional price)
• Tips for retreat center staff, drivers and our private guide (suggested $10-15 USD total per day)
• Separate airport transfers and hotel bookings outside of the program
• Alcoholic beverages

Michelle is an incredible well-organized planner and gave us plenty of time to explore the areas we visited in Peru. The Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, Saqsaywaman and Machu Picchu ruins were unbelievable! Seeing alpacas running around us was a bonus.
 
Our guide not only explained Peru’s history, tradition and culture, but also taught us how the Inkas appreciated and gave thanks to Pachamama (Mother Earth) and more...

The farm in the backyard had vegetables and herbs that our cook harvested to prepare amazing savory vegan dishes. I am not vegan, but I finished everything on my plate fully satisfied and full! (Read more)

​​- Efleda Meadows, Peru Retreat 2023

Your Retreat Investment Options:

$500 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit holds your space until you submit half of your remaining amount due by February 10, 2025 and the other half by April 10, 2025.
 
Early Birds Receive $200 off the regular rates through January 10, 2025.
 
Early Bird Rate through January 10, 2025
Shared (Double or Triple) Room: $3,300 USD per person
Single Room: $4,200 USD
 
Regular Rate after January 10, 2025
Shared (Double or Triple) Room: $3,500 USD per person
Single Room: $4,400

Cancellation Policy:

Your initial $500 deposit is nonrefundable and nontransferable.  Participant cancellations received via email at [email protected] by April 10, 2025 are refundable minus $950 of the total retreat investment. For any participant cancellations after April 10, 2025, no amount is refundable or transferable.  It is highly recommended to purchase travel insurance to protect your travel investment.  

It was an amazing and fun travel experience, a life-changing adventure!  (Read more)

​​- Mike Ulloa, Peru Retreat 2023

FAQs about Peru Retreat 2025

How to Join this Retreat:

First, please carefully read all the details in the sections above.  You will be required to have a valid passport with expiration date at least 6 months after your departure date from Peru when the retreat ends.  Also, you will need to be able to acclimate to altitudes of 7,800-11,150 feet.

​Then, request a registration form below. After your request is received, you may receive a phone call to get to know you better and see if this group retreat is a good fit.  You’ll then receive an email to inform you if we have an available room for you.  If so, you will need to submit both: ​(1) your $500 deposit by cash, Zelle, online via credit card (plus a $3.5% fee) or mailed check and (2) your completed and signed registration form within 7 days.  When your deposit and registration form are received, you’ll receive a welcome email with preparation details for the retreat and your travel to Peru.  Thank you for your interest in joining us!