Our 2026 Peru Retreat Was Extraordinary

As The Memories Are Settling We Are Inspired To Return!

is Peru calling you too?

we'd love for you to be there with us in 2028

A Message from Scott

Our Time In Peru Exceeded Every Expectation. The land, the spirits, the students, the healing — all of it extraordinary. We just returned and I am still integrating everything we experienced.

The Sacred Valley is alive in a way that must be experienced to understand: Tthe spirits of the land are present and palpable, the Andean shamanic tradition runs deep, and something about that landscape opens people in ways I rarely see elsewhere. The Quechua people seemlessly interweave the spiritual and mundane, shamanic awareness pervades daily life, community, reciprocity, reverence, respect and beauty permeate everything,

Every student who joined us came home changed. The healing work we did together at Willka T'ika, the sacred sites we walked, the coursework, journeys and ceremonies we participated in, the group bonding and stregth of the community we formed — all of it exceeded what I hoped for when we began planning 2 years ago.

We came home so inspired that we started discussing the next retreat right away. If you feel called to join us in 2028, I invite you to register your early interest below. You will receive updates as the dates and details come together, and early interest registrants will have first access when enrollment opens.

2028 Peru Retreat

Spirits of the Land - A Deeper Connection

Dates · Curriculum · Pricing coming soon

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You'll Receive Updates as Details are Finalized and Priority Access when Enrollment Opens

Spirits of the Land - A Deeper Connection

• We will again stay at the Luxurious Willka T’ika Retreat Center in the Sacred Valley of Peru for the first portion of our retreat prior to departing for Sacred Sites farther afield.

• Enjoy Willka T’ika’s Beautiful Gardens, Fresh Organic Meals, Amazing Facilities and Optional Spa Services like the nighttime solar heated flower bath.

• Course Offerings at Willka T’ika will include morning qigong practice with Scott, class time and journeys in the main studio, nature awareness exercises in Willka T’ika Gardens and Quechua cultural ceremony and tradition intermingled with trips to nearby Sacred Sites where we will Journey to the Spirits of the Land.

Sacred Sites + Going Deeper

Willka T’ika Luxury Retreat Center

Located between Cusco and Machu Picchu, Willka T’ika is the premier retreat center in Peru’s Sacred Valley. Founded in 1995, their luxurious accommodations, beautiful grounds including 7 chakra gardens, gourmet meals and overall standard of excellence has been often imitated but never replicated. Join us for the Retreat of a Lifetime!

Accommodations

• Retreat Rates based on Double Occupancy Garden Room

• Double Occupancy Rooms can be set up for 2 Separate Beds (friends), or 1 Matrimonial Bed (couples)

• Upgrades Available for Single Occupancy and/or Luxury

• A Limited Number of Family Rooms are available (3 beds)

Meals

• Gourmet Organic Vegetarian Meals are provided by Willka T’ika’s Award Winning Kitchen

• 100% Hormone-Free and Chemical-Free

• Much of the Food is Grown Onsite in their Strictly Organic Gardens

• Breakfast Lunch Dinner Juices and Tea are Included

Sample Menu

• Start the day with a cup of freshly harvested herbal tea or fresh roasted local coffee

• The buffet breakfast includes breads from a local oven, omelets, homemade muesli using kiwicha and other Andean grains, and sliced fruits and avocados

• Lunches and Dinners include offerings such as a hearty soup, freshly harvested salad, eggs, local cheese, and gourmet vegetarian entrees

• Most meals include Quinoa and Kiwicha, the grain that gave Incan warriors strength, or Tarwi, an Andean legume containing more protein than red meat

Special Requests

• Special Dietary Requests can be Accommodated (please let Scott know in advance about your dietary needs)

• Willka T’ika provides a separate kitchen area for storing meat products for anyone who wants to bring meat as a supplement to the meals provided

• The Food in Peru is Delicious in General and Willka T’ika is renowned for their Cuisine having published their own Recipe Book

Spa Services

Spa Offerings include Full Body Massage, Aroma Therapy, Lymphatic Treatment, Facials, Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage, Shiatsu, Solar Flower Baths, and more. Spa Treatments are booked directly with Willka T’ika and paid separately (not included in price of the retreat).

2026 Class Schedule

(Example Only - we may Follow a Different Schedule in 2028)

• 7-8am: Morning Nei Gong Practice with Scott (optional)

• 8-9am: Breakfast

• 9:30am-11am: Class Period 1

• 11-11:30am: Break

• 11:30am-1pm: Class Period 2

• 1-2pm: Lunch

• 2:30-4:30 pm: Class Period 3

• 4:30-6:30pm: Free Time

• 6:30-7:30pm: Dinner

• 7:30-9pm: Evening Circle / Free Time

Additional Services

• Wifi is Available at the Wifi House

• Laundry Service is Available for an additional charge, payable directly to Willka T’ika

• The town of Urubamba has most supplies and is a 10 minute taxi ride from Willka T’ika

• Children are welcome at Willka T’ika and English Speaking Child Care Service is available for an additional charge

  • There are several triple/family rooms that can accommodate a family of 3 and one room which can accommodate a family of 4

  • Children under 5 who sleep in the same bed as their parent are free of charge

  • Children under 11 can be provided with an extra cot for an additional charge

  • Children 11 and over count as an adult

• If you want to bring your family with you to the retreat, please contact Scott to discuss the details before booking

2026 Sacred Sites Itinerary

Example Only - We Will Visit Additional Sites in 2028

After lunch we will proceed to the archaeological site of Moray which is known for it circular terraces that were used for agricultural experimentation in ancient times. We will then visit the Salt Mines of Maras which are one of the largest salt extraction centers in Peru and currently under consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Salt has been harvested at Maras for at least 2000 years. We wrap up our first day of travel with a short drive to Ollantaytambo where we will check into our comfortable hotel and join together for a group meal.

Sacred Sites Day 2

Optional Hike to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (see below for details).

Guests who choose not to join the hike through the Sun Gate to Machu Picchu hike will remain in Ollantaytambo for the morning with Penelope and one of Julian’s guide team to relax and explore the town before departing on an early afternoon train to Aquas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The entire group will reconvene for dinner in Aquas Calientes, sharing our experiences for the day.

Machu Picchu Hike Details

Guests who join the optional Machu Picchu hike through the Sun Gate will leave on an early morning train from Ollantaytambo to the trailhead (elevation 2,100m/6,927ft).  After a 90-minute train ride, our hike begins with a three-hour uphill walk (550m/1820ft elevation gain) to the archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna (2,650m/8,747ft).

After exploring the ruins and enjoying spectacular views of Urubamba Canyon, we meet the Inca Trail and walk to the Sun Gate (2,730m/9,007ft) with iconic views of Machu Picchu.  This portion of the trail takes about 2 hours to complete and includes sections with stairs.  We complete our walk with a gently 1 hour down hill to Machu Picchu (2,430m/7,972ft).

Sacred Sites day 3

Sacred Sites Day 4

After breakfast, we begin with a visit to the archaeological sites of Ollantaytambo and the Ollantaytambo Market. We will then board our bus and travel to Choquequilla, one of the Sacred Valley’s least visited archaeological sites. Choquequilla boasts some of the most previse stone craftsmanship in its highly polished surfaces carved directly into the cave walls. We stop for lunch in Urubamba on our way to Urqo and then arrive in the town of Pisac, check into our accommodation, visit the local crafts market and enjoy another delicious Peruvian meal.

Sacred Sites Day 5

We catch the morning sun at the Pisac Archeological Site. After exploring the main ruins at the top of Pisac Archaeological Park.as a full group, you will have the option to either walk down the mountain to Pisac town visiting other terraces in the park along the way, or return to Pisac town in our private bus and explore the town and market. Our full group will meet at Pisac Market for Lunch and then drive to Cusco where we will stop at Saqsayhuaman + Qenco before checking into our hotel.  

Sacred Sites Day 6

We start our last full day of the retreat with a visit to the Water Temple of Tipon before continuing to the sacred mountain of Wanakawari for our Closing Ceremony.

We end the day with our farewell dinner at one of Cusco’s finest restaurants serving gourmet farm to table organic meals

Sacred Sites Day 7

Willka T’ika Childrens fund

Willka T’ika Children’s Fund was established in 1995 to help support remote mountain schools

• Quechua children and families who are living well below the poverty level

• Besides monetary donations, the most-welcome contributions to this fund are:

  • Good quality clothing for ages 4-12.

  • Baseball caps, quality soccer balls and volleyballs.

  • Spanish children’s books (please, not torn or outdated school textbooks).

  • Small, durable toys for all ages.

  • Pens and notebooks.

  • Flashlights and solar lights (especially those that do not require batteries).

Donate to the Willka T’ika Children’s Fund

All donations go directly toward nutritious, protein-rich meals, infrastructure, desks, necessary school supplies requested by the teachers and at times toward life-saving medical emergencies

• Willka T’ika also sponsor the salaries of teachers to assist understaffed secondary schools and have established a new college fund to support our graduates

• Willka T’ika are currently supporting 80 primary school students in the Sacred Valley with their education and nutrition, suppling school supplies, fresh vegetables, and maintaining a greenhouse we built to provide a more balanced diet for the community

• Willka T’ika similarly support another 150 children in the remote mountain community of Q’eros where they have recently built greenhouses for their kindergarten, primary, and secondary schools

• Feel free to contact Willka T’ika in advance to find out what supplies and vegetable seeds the children most need