JOURNEY TO PERU.
This is not a luxury retreat.
It’s a journey. An immersion. An experience.
A shared path of reverence, connection, and remembrance.
Our guides on this trip are the local people and the land who share their hearts with those willing to remember.
Lodging. You will stay at Pachānanda, a soulful, simple retreat center with a beautiful geodesic temple, nestled in the hills above Cusco. Pachānanda is a short walk from the vast Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park, which features the Temple of the Moon and the Temple of the Monkey, as well as other ritual geography traced along sacred lines. No other retreat center in the area is as uniquely situated as Pachānanda.
This is not a hotel. It is a space built for healing, ceremony, and being — anchored by an extraordinary geodesic dome temple that opens to the bright Andean sky. A node of Inkan prophecy, it is a space for awakening a new Earth.
Meals are prepared with love by the resident chef, and the essentials are beautifully cared for so you can focus on presence.
All rooms and bathrooms are shared.
This is a communal experience: rustic, intentional, and stripped of excess.
Who is this for?
This trip is for those who feel the call to the Andes of Peru.
For those who feel the call to travel with presence and humility— not to be healed or served, but to listen, to learn, to land.
To fly with the Condor.
To return to a land that activates something inside of you.
It’s for those who want to be guided, not by an itinerary, but by the pulse of the place and the people and the unseen worlds that live so integrated amongst things in this part of the world.
We ask before we enter, and we allow the spaces we encounter to lead.
This is for those who want to share a traditional Pachamanca meal cooked in the earth.
Sip a prideful glass of homemade chicha morada, deep purple and sweet.
To walk the markets of Cusco, lured in by fresh juice ladies and compelling smiles.
To lay under blankets beneath the geodesic dome at Pachananda, watching the stars turn and the sun rise over Apu Ausungate.
To be with the rhythm of the day. Taking rest with choice. You get to choose your own, be your own.
This is for those who understand that this is not about being changed— it’s about remembering. Awakening. Becoming. The prophecy of the new earth lives here.
If you come, come with reverence. Come with flexibility. Come with your own rhythm, too. And let it all weave together inside of you, as it may.
🌿 What’s Included:
• Airport transfers (pickup + drop-off in Cusco)
• 9 nights lodging at Pachānanda (shared rooms and bathrooms)
• All vegetarian/vegan meals, lovingly prepared on-site
• All costs of programming on the itinerary
What is NOT included:
• Any food or meals you wish to add-on outside of Pachananda
• Wellness add-ons
Itinerary
Please note that the itinerary is subject to change. An important thing to understand is that time does not operate in the same way in the Andes. Events unfold in their own rhythm and may shift due to weather, strikes, or a variety of other factors. These changes will not diminish the experience; however, if you struggle with unpredictability, please be aware in advance.
Day 1 - Arrivals
Settle in at Pachananda, rest, sip coca tea together to help adjust to the altitude. A short meeting to meet each other, open our time together, and go over the schedule.
Day 2 - Acclimation and Grounding
The altitude in Cusco is something to adjust to. Day 2 is all about grounding. Nothing better than getting your feet on the earth and breathing in the fresh air of somewhere new to land. We will stay close to home and orient you to the nearby sacred sites.
Wellness add-ons and a hyperbaric oxygen chamber will be available to support your acclimatization. The altitude is Cusco is no joke!
Day 3 Sacred Landscape. A guided tour of the surrounding archaeological park with Peruvian born mystic and historian, Geraldine, exploring the ritual geography and sacred sites woven into the hills above Cusco.
Day 4 Cusco City Day
A short taxi or a long walk down the hill and many steps will get you into the city of Cusco. Think colorful, aromatic markets, sacred sites and stone, chocolate, shopping in the artsy neighborhood of San Blas, or people watching over coffee in the main Plaza de Armas. Return to Pachananda for lunch or join us for an optional traditional meal.
Day 5 The Sacred Valley. Amaru We will travel together down from Cusco into what is know as the Sacred Valley. Our Guide for Day 4 is Lucia
Lucia is a community leader, mother, and skilled weaver from the highlands of Amaru. She’s part of a collective focused on responsible tourism—offering an intimate glimpse into the ancestral ways of her community.
On Day 4, after trekking to the mountain lakes of Kinsa Cocha and passing through Paru Paru, Lucia will welcome us into her home for music, dancing, and a traditional lunch. She’ll guide us through ancestral weaving practices and the use of local plants for natural dyeing— where color, pattern, and story come together in ritual.k
Day 6 + 7
Pachananda & Andean Wisdom Teachings
with P’aqos Don Victor + Celia , Q’ero Nation + Dora
Together we enter the heart of Andean cosmology and practice— learning ancient practices for energy healing (such as saminchakuy and chaninchakuy), and working with the sacred coca leaf ceremonially (hallpay). Thought story, practice, and ceremony, we connect with Pachamama, the Apus (sacred mountains), the elements, and the ancestors. A traditional despacho (offering) as well as an evening fire ceremony will anchor the days teachings.
On day 7, we will. take a day trip to a nearby sacred site (such as Huacarpay, Huaypo, or Quillarumiyoq) for a special ceremony.
Bio: Don Victor Churas Quispe, Q’ero Nation was born into the Q’eros Nation in the high Andes of Peru and was initiated on his spiritual path at a young age through a lightning strike while tending his family’s herds. Raised by his grandfather, a revered Paqo, and his grandmother, a well-known healer, Don Victor was immersed in traditional Andean teachings from an early age. He later trained for 14 years with Master Tupacanchi Adolfo Ttito Condori and comes from a powerful lineage of healers, including his wife Celia, her father Don Marcelino Samata (a Pampamasoyoq), and her grandmother Doña María Apaza, the renowned Altomesayoq. Known for his joy, humility, and deep integrity, Don Victor is dedicated to walking and transmitting the sacred path of Q’ero wisdom.
Day 8
Free Day
Choose your journey. A full-menu of services is available to you to choose a la carte from nearby healers. Massage, reiki, acupuncture, shamanic healing, and more. Explore Cusco further, or the local sites around Pachananda.
Join a group and head down to the special Saturday market at Tupac Amaru Plaza in Cusco for some of the best shopping of your trip.
Optional closing
Day 9
Departures
Optional post-journey trip to Machu Picchu. For an additional fee (subject to interested parties) we can organize your transport, lodging, food, and tour to visit Machu Picchu. There is also an option to trek in to the site.
You are responsible for your own journey.
The itinerary weaves culture, nature, spirituality, simplicity, and joy. And we allow ourselves to synchronize with that rhythm.
Travel in South America moves on its own time — si dios quiere (as God wills) as they say. And in the Andes, up near the sun, it can be intense. The altitude alone is a teacher. Which means we don’t over-plan. We leave space. We let the land, the people, and the pulse of the group lead us.
You’ll be responsible for your own emotional and energetic care, but you won’t be alone. Skilled practitioners are available on-site, as is the companionship of your fellow travelers.
If you need to rest or step back at any time, that choice is honored—we respect the unique pace of each participant’s process. This trip welcomes those ready to lean into travel with humility and presence.
Who this trip is NOT for
This trip is NOT for those seeking a luxury vacation or private accommodations. If you prefer individualized schedules or a highly curated, pampered experience, this is not the right journey for you. It also may not suit individuals unable or unwilling to participate in shared activities, communal meals, and group living situations. Those who struggle with flexibility, self-awareness, or respect for diverse cultures and environments may find this trip challenging. Additionally, if you require privacy beyond shared rooms or expect all programming to be mandatory, this experience may not meet your needs.
Group size is limited, and rooms at Pachānanda range from 2-bed to 5-bed shared setups. The Q’ero overnight will be very simple. All programming is optional.
Investment & Payment Options
Early Bird (January–February)
$2,750 — best value
Pay in full or
$1,000 deposit + 6 monthly payments of $292
Payment plan runs March–August
Early Bird pricing ends February 28
Standard Rate (March–May)
$3,250
Pay in full or
$1,000 deposit + monthly payments through July
Payment plans close May 31
Late Enrollment (June–July)
$3,250
Pay in full only
Space dependent
Important Notes
All payment plans must be paid in full by July
Deposits are non-refundable
Spaces are limited
Please email me directly to inquire more: lizzy@lizzymcdonald.com
