Sacred Valley Wellness Immersion: 8-Day Shamanic Healing & Heart Awakening Retreat

The Awakened Heart Retreat represents years of careful preparation and deep personal practice by facilitator Katie Rinaldi, who has studied under indigenous teachers in Peru for over a decade. This offering draws upon authentic Quechua traditions and the sacred relationship the Andean people maintain with Pachamama (Mother Earth), creating a container for profound healing and self-discovery.

Your journey begins with a traditional Despacho Ceremony led by Q'ero elders who travel over seven hours from their high mountain villages to offer this ancestral blessing. This sacred ritual honors the land and ancestors, asking for permission and protection throughout your retreat experience. The opening days focus on preparation and purification—clearing physical, mental, and emotional density through cleansing practices and somatic embodiment workshops to prepare your vessel for deeper work.

The heart of the retreat centers around two full-day ceremonies with Washuma (also known as San Pedro or Huachuma), a sacred cactus medicine that has been used by ancient Peruvian civilizations for thousands of years. Known as a 'heart-opening' medicine, Washuma is regarded as a bridge between the visible and invisible worlds. These ceremonial days include guided hikes to sacred sites, where the medicine works in harmony with the stunning natural landscape to facilitate profound insights and healing. All ceremonies are led by an indigenous shaman with over 60 years of combined experience, ensuring safety and authentic transmission of this ancient practice.

The retreat philosophy embraces the art of slowing down—learning from nature how to live with greater presence and intention. Between ceremony days, you'll engage in supportive practices including yoga, meditation, breathwork, and sound healing. The final days are dedicated to integration, providing crucial time to rest, reflect, and begin making sense of the downloads and revelations that may have emerged. This isn't rushed transformation; it's sustainable healing that honors your unique journey.

A rigorous screening process ensures the safety and appropriateness of all participants, including a detailed application, waiver, and 30-minute connection call to assess for any medical conditions, psychological vulnerabilities, or medications that could interfere with safe participation. This careful curation creates a group of like-minded individuals who are truly ready for this depth of work, fostering genuine community and mutual support throughout the experience.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation at Hacienda Paucartika - 3 daily delicious vegetarian meals (except ceremony fasting days) - Traditional Andean Despacho Ceremony with Q'ero elders - Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony - 2 full-day Washuma ceremonies with guided sacred site hikes - Daily yoga and meditation sessions - Breathwork and somatic embodiment workshops - Sound healing sessions - Nature hikes with trusted local guide - Pre-retreat preparation support - Post-retreat integration resources - 6 months virtual group integration support - All ceremony materials and medicine - Experienced indigenous shaman facilitation

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Airport transfers to/from retreat center - Travel insurance (highly recommended) - Visa fees (if applicable) - Additional spa treatments and massages - Kambo treatments (available as upgrade) - Acupuncture sessions (available as upgrade) - Laundry service (available per kg) - Extra nights before/after retreat - Personal expenses and gratuities - Activities not included in the itinerary