Welcome to your Illumination Retreat in Peru!
LOCATION INFORMATION:
Arin in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where the center El Santuario is located, is a discreet and enchanted place amongst the majestic Andes Mountains and home of the twelve mountains known as "apus" "luminous beings" who are said to intercede on behalf of people. Here the medicine is strong and our prayers become stronger as we deepen the understanding of the Forest Path and walk with some of our local friends, curanderos and sound healers along the way
For more information, please visit Munay Sonqo’s website here.
Venue Contact Info:
Contact: Andji
Phone/WhatsApp: +51984900947
Email: info@sachamunay.com
Location: Arin, Sacred Valley, Peru
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:
The best way to arrive is into Cusco Airport (code CUZ). usually via Lima. 14 days before the training begins, we will send an email to organize ground transport from the airport or Cusco to the retreat center (70 minutes).
We will have arranged a complimentary shuttle service available with two pickup options. 1pm from the Cusco Airport, or 1.30pm from Plazoleta de las Nazarenas in front of the Hotel in the center of Cusco to take us to Munay Sonqo. The driver will have a sign with MUNAY SONQO on it.
Please email us to confirm if you will be at either of these locations so we can inform the driver. The Shuttle will pass through Pisac around 2.20pm and can pick up anyone in Pisac at that time in front of the Pisac Inn in the main market square if you advise us you will be there. We can expect to be settling into Munay Sonqo Retreat Center around 3pm, and will be having dinner about 5.30pm.
Our Retreat begins with dinner at 5.30pm and a relaxed evening together. We end on the last day after breakfast. If you are flying out the day the training ends, look for flights no earlier than 2pm.
Extra Days:
There is a discounted rate of $77/night available for extra days pre and post training for triple share accommodation. Please contact Munay Sonqo directly if interested. For twin share and private accommodation, please check the rate directly with the center.
DAILY FLOW:
(This schedule is subject to change)
8-8:45am — Meditation or movement
9.30am — Breakfast
10:30-12pm — Workshop/Activity
12.30-1.30pm — Lunch
1:30-3pm — Workshop
3-4.30pm - Rest
5:00pm — Ceremony (or dinner and rest)
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival Dinner & Family Lounge room Hangouts by the fire
Day 2: Meditation, Plant Baths, Breakfast, Andean Despacho Ceremony, Lunch, Huachuma Preparation, Forest Path Ayahuasca Ceremony
Day 3: Meditation, Plant Baths, Breakfast, Voice Medicine Workshop, Lunch, Huachuma Preparation, Forest Path Ayahuasca Ceremony
Day 4: Meditation, Plant Baths, Breakfast, Sikuri Andean Flute Workshop - Omar la Rosa, Lunch, Songs in the garden, Forest Path Ayahuasca Ceremony
Day 5: Rest, Plant Bath, Breakfast, Sharing & Integration, Lunch Sound Bath with Gonzalo, Dinner, Family Hangouts
Day 6: Huachuma Listening Quest Day with Forest Path Family, Dinner, Fire
Day 7: Movement, Andean Spa, Lunch, Rest, Forest Path Ayahuasca Ceremony
Day 8: Integration Circle and Q&A,, Temazcal Ceremony with Letizia Xiuh, Sikuri Circle, Fire Prayer Closing Circle
Day 9: Breakfast & Departure
**please know that things often change in retreat planning to align with the needs and flow of the group, but this is the current outline**
***OPTIONAL ADD-ON May 20 Huachuma Hike - Pachatucson - Cusco start/ Pisac finish - see below***
ACCOMMODATIONS:
$3550 USD SHARED ACCOMMODATION
$4550 USD PRIVATE ROOM W/ SHARED BATHROOM
After placing your $500 deposit to register for the course, an invoice for your balance will be sent to you 75 days prior to the course commencing, the balance is required to be settled 60 days prior to the course start date.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
$500 US non-refundable (transferable) deposit is required to hold your place via Retreat Guru. Payment to be settled 60 days prior to course commencement. Remaining balance required to be paid via Bank Transfer to Bank of America USD Account.
See bank details:
Bank of America
SWIFT: BOFAUS3N
Account Name: Roland Hillcoat
Account Number: 898101774298
Routing Wires Number: 026009593
Routing ACH transfer Number: 063100277
Account Holder Address: 550 Plainview Road, Wimberley TX
For Transfers via Zelle or Wise; please use email: info@forestpath.co
See cancellation/transfer policies here.
OPTIONAL ADD-ON HUACHUMA HIKE MAY 20, 2025
We are planning a hike to Pachatucson for May 20. It leaves early that morning from Cusco and will end up in Pisac that evening. We anticipate the cost to be $250 per person for the guide, pickup and drop off. Please confirm if you will be joining us. Bring snacks, water, hiking shoes, warm layers for the high mountain.
WHAT TO BRING:
Warm Layers for cool mountainous weather
Comfortable clothes for movement, ceremony and also hiking
Appropriate shoes
Hat
Water bottle
Suncream
Notebook/journal writing material
Musical instruments you would like to share
Toiletries and medications as you need
Probiotics, activated charcoal, tea tree oil, oregano oil and grapefruit seed extract are excellent help for sensitive stomachs. Also you may find electrolytes helpful
We like to always have an eye mask
WEATHER:
The weather is warm in the day. and very cold in the mornings and nights.. You can bring short sleeves, tanks, hiking shoes, sandals/flip flops, yoga pants etc. Make sure you bring lots of warm clothes for night time, sweaters, long pants, and socks to avoid bug bites. It can get very cold in the mountains, so lots of layers are best, including thermals, fur-lined boots, ponchos etc. (they can be bought locally). A time piece with an alarm, a headlamp and a thermos or thermal mug could also be useful to you. Please bring any sacred objects you work with as well.
MONEY:
The Peruvian Sol is the currency used in Peru.
Use “sol” for singular, “soles” for plural.
1 usd = 3.3 soles, 1 cad = 2.5 soles, 1 eur = 3.75 soles
There are ATM's in Pisac and in Cusco. We will have a half a day in Pisac for you to shop if you need and it is a good money to have cash if you would like to interact with our local arts and instrument makers.
Travel Preparation (Visa & Vaccines):
According to the Center for Disease Control, there are currently no required vaccinations for the part of Peru where the training is held. For most nationalities, a Peru Tourist Visa will be given at immigration once you’ve arrived at no cost. Please check with your consulate regarding your specific country before entering Peru.
If you have any other questions or concerns about preparing for your retreat, contact us at info@forestpath.co for more information.
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