Mesa Retreat

Andean Cosmovision and Traditional Andean Healing Arts

Today, feeling refreshed after a relaxing night at our hotel, we continue our energy work with ceremonies and healing rituals. Our team will discuss Andean Cosmovision and traditional Andean Healing Arts, guiding us through rituals of welcoming and reconnecting with the ancestral spirits of the Andes.

This full day of energy work will allow us to feel fully immersed in ancestral traditions and deepen our connection to our inner self as well as the land we are visiting. We will also learn about the concepts of Nogan Kani and Ayni, the latter being a fundamental aspect of Andean Cosmovision that allows us to better understand the unique reciprocal relationship the Andean peoples have with the earth. By understanding that love is always a reciprocal relationship (love for people, nature, the planet), we can reassess our relationships and how we treat ourselves and the world around us.

Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu

After breakfast we will take our transport to Ollantaytambo, known as The Sanctuary of the Wind, an ancient observatory and ceremonial centre set amongst impressive hillside terraces. Visit the Temple of the Sun and also the Royal Baths and Fountains for a shamanic energy experience where we will connect with the elements of earth, water, air, and fire. We then make our way along the murmuring river to the Temple of the Condor for a few moments of reflection and silent meditation.

In the afternoon after lunch we will journey on to Ollantaytambo train station, and enjoy a scenic train ride along the Urubamba River to the charming village of Aguas Calientes, or Machu Picchu Pueblo as it is now called. After checking into our hotel, you will have time to rest.

Machu Picchu…!!

After breakfast, we make our way by bus to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu for our spiritual awakening. This Cristal Condor sacred site is an inspiring and beautiful place, an architectural wonder, and a great testament to the Incan Civilization. Once used primarily as an astronomical Observatory and place of pilgrimage, Machu Picchu now attracts thousands of visitors each year to connect with the sacred energies and ancient wisdom. Because it sits within three corresponding high peaks of power, which create an energy triangle, it is a perfect spot to sit and meditate, focus your intent, and expand your awareness.

In the afternoon, we go to the Aguas Calientes train station and enjoy a scenic train ride along the Urubamba River to the hotel in Sacred Valley.

Quillarumiyoq & Wachuma

After breakfast, we will travel from Sacred Valley and cross the broad Anta Valley. In this quintessential agricultural region, we see small villages of adobe houses with thatched or red-tiled roofs, fields of grain, and herds of cattle. Leaving the main road, we will visit the Incan archaeological site of Quillarumiyoc, also known as the Temple of the Moon. This religious center contains walls, buildings, fountains, and its centerpiece, the Moonstone, a limestone boulder with a bas-relief of the moon found only here. At Quillarumiyoc, several ancient Inca trails are in excellent walking condition. We will explore the Quillarumiyoc caves, where the Incas carved and captured their representative knowledge of the ancestral spiritual ideology. Continuing the visit, we will explore the temple of the Quillarumiyoc water priest, featuring polygonal imperial Inca architecture and a mini-waterfall where we will cleanse, purify, and free the mind, putting it in a state of relaxation. The Quillarumiyoc Moon Temple is shaped like a crescent, containing the staggering sign of three levels representing the Inca trilogy. It is oriented towards the dawn to observe the solar projections, functioning as an astronomical and spiritual calendar by emanating feminine energy.

Today, we also have our first optional opportunity to work with San Pedro (Wachuma). San Pedro is a powerful and sacred – yet gentle – “teacher and healer” plant traditionally used to heal the heart in times of extreme pain and emotional hurt. It is important to work with this medicine as part of a sacred ceremony and with the protection of the ancestral spirits.

Continue to Cusco in the afternoon.

Explore Cusco

After breakfast, we begin with a visit to Sacsayhuamán, where we will marvel at this architectural wonder and learn about the mystery and legends of how this stone-walled complex was constructed. Next, we will guide you through a rebirth process in a nearby cave of the Cosmic Mother, also known as the Womb of Mother Earth. We then continue to Tambomachay, a favorite resting place of the Incas, commonly referred to as the «Baños del Inca» or «Baños de la Ñusta» (Baths of the Incas or Baths of the Princess). This site, once used for ritual bathing, is believed to be a temple dedicated to the worship of water.

At the Temple of the Condor, we will participate in a private Andean Initiation Ceremony to connect with the ancestral lineages. Connect with the sacred trilogy of the Incas – the Puma, Serpent, and Condor – and learn about what the Incan elders believed regarding parallel dimensions. After visiting other sacred temples around the mountain, we return to the city of Cusco for a city tour and to immerse ourselves in the smiles and laughter of the local people. Later, we visit Coricancha, one of the most revered temples, dedicated to the Sun God, whose walls and floors were once covered in sheets of solid gold. Wander the courtyard, which was once filled with golden statues.

Cusco – Pacchanta – Ausangate

After breakfast today, we will leave Cusco in the morning for a scenic three-hour journey in private transport to the small village of Pacchanta (3,800 meters / 12,464 feet). Along the way, we will stop to visit the Sistine Chapel of Cusco, passing through beautiful landscapes and traditional villages such as Urcos, Cattca, and Ocangate. The first three hours on the road are a wonderful prelude to the stunning scenery of the Cordillera Vilcanota, with breathtaking views of Ausangate.

We will spend the night at the hot springs in Pacchanta (4,400 meters / 14,432 feet), where you can enjoy incredible views of Ausangate at the end of the valley.

Pacchanta – Otorongo – Ausangate

We will begin our day with a special breakfast before embarking on our journey toward the sacred lagoons of Apu Ausangate. As we walk the paths of the ancestors, we will be accompanied by Mama Coca, arriving at the Apacheta (a sacred pass between two mountains or valleys). Here, we will make offerings to the various Apus and Mamacocha, asking for their blessings and welcome into their sacred home. We will also share the sacred leaves in this sacred space.

Next, we will descend to the sacred lagoons of Otorongo Cocha and Ancash Cocha, where we will purify our bodies and spirits, allowing ourselves to become as clear and pure as the snows of Apu Ausangate. Finally, we will return to the community of Pacchanta, where a delicious lunch awaits us. Afterward, we will have the opportunity to appreciate some beautiful textile works crafted by the local artisans.

Ausangate – Cusco

After breakfast we will visit Lucio’s temple and from this altar, we will say goodbye to Master Ausangate. After lunch we will return to Cusco.

Transfer to the airport to Cusco and return home

Transfer to the airport at the appropriate time for your flight home. Return home energized, with clarity, and a deep sense of well-being as you say goodbye to this sacred land that has offered the power of true healing. You will return with new friendships and fond, enduring memories that will last a lifetime.