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: Adam Woodman

Phone: +51984900927

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. 1.30pm from the Cusco Airport, or 2pm 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 2.40pm 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 3.30pm, and will be having dinner between 5/ 5.30pm. Our Opening Ceremony will be following dinner.

Our Retreat begins with dinner at 5.30pm and an Opening Ceremony after. 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)

8-9:30am — Meditation or movement

10:00 — Brunch / Mealtime

11:00-1:30 — Workshop/Activity

1:30 — Break

2:30-5 — Workshop

5:00 — Dinner

6:00 — Evening Activity or Ceremony

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrival Dinner & Opening Ceremony

Day 2: Meditation or Movement, Voice Medicine, Andean Despacho Ceremony - Intiwari, Ancestral Sound Healing Concert - Intiwari

Day 3: Meditation or Movement, Optional Pisac trip, Plant Bath, Forest Path Ayahuasca Ceremony

Day 4: Rest, Sikuri Andean Flute Workshop - Omar la Rosa, Forest Path AYA Ceremony

Day 5: Meditation or Movement, Plant Bath, Sharing & Integration, Workshop with Tito la Rosa, Evening Concert with Tito la Rosa

Day 6: Huachuma (San Pedro) Ceremony & Pilgrimage with special guest Andean Huahumero

Day 7: Rest & Integration, Plant Bath, Huachuma Preparation, Chanting Concert

Day 8: Meditation or Movement, Integration Circle and Q&A, Plant Bath, Forest Path Ayahuasca Ceremony

Day 9: Plant Bath, Huachuma Listening Quest Day with Forest Path Family

Day 10: Integration Circle and Q&A,, Temazcal Ceremony with Letizia Xiuh, Sikuri Circle, Fire Prayer Circle

Day 11: Closing Ceremony, 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**

ACCOMMODATIONS:

$3750 USD TRIPLE SHARE ACCOMMODATION

$3950 USD TWIN SHARE ACCOMMODATION

$4500 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: 8440 NE 1st Ave Apt 4, Miami, FL 33138

For Transfers via Zelle or PayPal; please use email: info@forestpath.co

Please note any Paypal payments require an additional 5% to cover their fees!

See cancellation/transfer policies here.

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.

WHATSAPP GROUP:

If you are already in San Marcos or plan to be in the area prior to ceremony please join the Casa Floresta Events WhatsApp group to be able to visit our Temple for many beautiful offerings rotating all the time such as Sound Ceremony, Yoga, Breathwork, Sacred Sweats etc; https://chat.whatsapp.com/L1dq0fPXrZy6tWXRldHaV3