May 25th-June 1st, 2025
8 Day/7 night Retreat
Sacred Valley, Peru

Includes:

• 8 day/7 Nights accommodations
• Daily breakfast buffet
• Dinner 4 nights (Includes some ceremonial dinners)
• Daily Sunrise Yoga
• Daily evening shamanic meditation
  
• Panchamama private ceremony
• One Way transport from Cusco to retreat (specific time of arrival only)
• 30 hours CEU
• Retreat Manual
• Private pool and gardens
• Cleaning and taxes

What to Expect:

We will embark on an unforgettable journey through the Sacred Valley, Peru with the indigenous people of the Andes. We will explore the rich cultural heritage of Machu Picchu, partake in Pachamama ceremonies, and discover stunning hikes, waterfalls, and Inca ruins. We will stay in a spacious colonial home located in a peaceful area near the town center of Urubamba, allowing you to immerse yourself in local Peruvian life. The home is conveniently located in a quiet area near a vibrant town square and a short walk to a bustling market and traditional restaurants for lunch or for the three open night dinners to enjoy a variety of authetic local cuisine.

Not Included:

• International flight to Cusco, Peru via Lima
• Departure transportation to your next destination or airport (assistance available)
•  Adventures/excursions/guided hikes, Machu Picchu tour (Additional Fee)
  
• Transportation to/from excursions 
• 3 Dinners at restaurant of choice in town. Walking distance from home
• Lunch out on adventure or in town
• Spa services (option available on request)

Accomodation Type and Pricing:

• Triple* with private bath: $1495 (2 available)
• Double* with private bath: $1695 (2 available)

Register for Retreat

Room Specifics

• Triples are 3 single beds shared with 3 people*
• Doubles are 2 single beds shared with 2 people*
• Private baths are for one room for those in the given room
• Shared baths are shared with only two rooms or one of the shared baths on first floor is used as a shared bath with group only during yoga class
• Note the home has 5 or 7 bathrooms available depending how many rooms are occupied

I have been doing retreats since 2013 and realize the sensitivity and importance of aligning people that fit best together. At least half of all retreat participants are single that are matched up with others who then in most cases become good friends.

*If you sign up for a double or triple occupancy:  You have the option to either sign up with a room mate(s) or you will be given a room mate that is a good match.

**Once deposit is made reservation is confirmed and is non-refundable to me, therefore it is non-rundable to you.  It is recommended to purchase travel insurance if for ANY reason you have to cancel.  It is recommended to purchase travel insurance within 1-2 weeks of registrations.  Check with travel insurance companies such as  Wanderwell .  Read each policy carefully to see what is covered.  There are many Insurance options depending on your risk tolerances, so it is best to shop around and read each policy thoroughly.

***Deposit of $840 and includes a $40 credit card fee per reservation for singles.
***Deposit of $1680 for couples includes a $80 Credit Card fee .
Note: When using credit card , Venmo (buyer protection option) and paypal with credit card there is a fee that is charged to the recipient that you do not see which can leave your deposit short.  To avoid this charge please use Zelle, Venmo (without buyer assurance), cash, or send a personal check. To Zelle, use’Gary Grenus’ and my  619-730-5557 phone number or Venmo via friend family $800 deposit @gary-grenus or PayPal friend/family (no credit card option-transfer only) to dhyanjot@gmail.com.
When making your deposit, be cautious if using a credit card via PayPal or selecting an incorrect payment service option. This can result in a shortfall in your deposit as it uses credit or charges for buyer assurance, and it may not be immediately apparent on your end unless you’re aware of how the process works. It must come in a form of a bank transfer only.  To avoid making a mistake use Zelle as there is nothing tricky about it.  It has occurred to others in the past so please be careful on transfers.
To avoid any issues, please ensure that when paying with alternative options, you specify “Peru” and the selected room type in the description, as room availability is limited

 Colonial Home Accomodations
Sacred Valley, Peru

This property is a 8 bedroom home with 7 bathrooms situated convenietly and centrally located  between Cusco and Machu Picchu.  The home is on a large property in an authentic peruvian community with gardens and conveniently in a quiet neighborhood near the town square, bustling market and area restaurants.

The property has a large pool, 3 living spaces, a beautiful wood burning fireplace and spacious kitchen.

Nestled in the charming town in the lower elevation of Urubamba where the temperatures are moderate and a local community thrives from its strong roots in its heritage and culture.

Sacred Valley
Urubamba, Peru

Meals and Local Cuisine

Our retreat offers a culinary experience that blends local flavor with traditional peruvian dishes.

Each morning, enjoy a fresh, locally sourced American style breakfast buffet with a peruvian twist.

Included in the retreat are four evenings where we’ll gather for classic Peruvian dinners, featuring locally sourced meat or fish, complemented by ceremonial elements. Vegetarian options will also be available, allowing for a mindful and inclusive dining experience that reflects the spirit of the retreat.

The home features a traditional wood-fired pizza oven, perfect for one of our dinners where we’ll enjoy Peruvian-style pizzas made fresh and baked to perfection. This special night offers a delightful culinary experience, bringing a local twist to a familiar favorite.

The four included dinners, including our special pizza night, will be tailored to the group’s preferences, creating a shared experience that aligns with your tastes. On the other three nights, you’ll have the freedom to explore nearby local restaurants, adding variety and spontaneity to our culinary journey.

To maintain flexibility during our daytime adventures, lunch is not included in the retreat package. You have the option to bring a chef-prepared meal to enjoy on the go, stop by local restaurants, or grab a bite while exploring the valley and mountains. This allows everyone to personalize their lunch experience based on their preferences and activities.

Optional Adventure 

Pachamama Ceremony (included)
Machu Picchu
Urubamba Explorations
Perolylyoc Waterfall Hike
Mountain Biking
Horse back riding
Inca Ruins
River Rafting
River Canoe
Inca Trail Hikes
Ceremony
Andes Hikes

Room Accomodations

Double Occupancy 

General accomodations and shared space

Your host, guides, and yoga journeyman, Dhyanjot and Joel. We have traveled and taken ‘students of life’ to places like India, Greece, Portugal, Peru, Mexico, Thailand, Bali, California, Hawaii, and more since 2013.

We welcome you and hope you will join us on this once in life time journey of self exploration, adventure, and healing at a  175 acres of historic portuguese land that has been celebrated since the 16th century as a sacred, ‘Madonna’, and we as guest, ‘as child’ of the mothers womb, piece of land.

All are welcome to come explore themselves, be present in nature, and discover a dynamic and beautiful culture unique and different from our own.   

These retreats are for everyone regardless of your background, life situation or yoga experience. Both single people wanting to explore the world with new and old friends or a couples wanting to experience vacation in a way that is enriched with principles and experiences that deepen and develop relationships.

No yoga experience is required and many who come on these journeys come from both walks of life, from little to no yoga in search of a new way to experience travel and those who have many years of yoga experience. Either way, each yoga retreat creates the space for a rich and unique adventure that fulfills life’s need and desire for exploration of new lands, it’ people, its food and its way of life.  

The beauty of different people coming together on retreat during vacation enhances ones inner knowledge through the shared collective learning experience through each others dynamic journey.  Each time we come together we experience different perspectives of life from each culture, each piece of sacred land, and each unique group without the distractions of the typical tourism.  You get to not only begin and end each day with ritual and community, but also during the day explore all that the culture, heritage and land  has to offer through activities, site seeing or quiet time with nature.

What makes these retreats so special are the connections we build with each other during community activities, dining, yoga, and shamanic journeying. It is an opportunity to navigate being human on a conscious level, each on an individual journey of self exploration and self discovery.  In addtion, ancient yoga techniques and other shamanic principles are applied during each retreat to enrich the inter-relationship we have with each other in relationship to the culture, land and place that we practice being human.  It reminds us that we are all in this together and the more we get to know each other on a deeper level while exploring new cultures, the better we get to know ourselves and through that we get to celebrate what makes us similar, while learning, honoring and understanding what makes us different so we can all co-exist in harmony. 

Overall, these group experiences bring a unique opportunity to try vacation from a new point of view and in a new way where we enrich each other through the building of life time friendships, cultivating community, and deepening our connection to the collective energy by reacquanting ourselves with old ancient cultures in a deeper less superficial way. We are not just tourist, we become explorers of ourselves, nature and the life and people of these wonderful places.

We look forward to supporting and serving you again!  Since 2013 we have traveled with students-attendees from all over the world experiencing different cultures, spirituality, ways of life, community and consciousness while embracing eco-friendlyness and mindfulness as a part of each journey.  An adventure together that will always be remembered, cherished and appreciated for a lifetime.