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Early bird pricing ends Dec. 30, 2024; pay in full by then to save $200.
Sacred Valley Wellness & Wonder Retreat
Sacred Valley, Peru // April 26 - May 3, 2025
ADVENTURE. WONDER. CONNECTION.
YOU'RE INVITED!
Join Free Spirited Wanderer for an enriching 7-night, 8-day wellness retreat at Willka T'ika, the premier luxury retreat center nestled in the Sacred Valley of Peru, between the Incan capital of Cusco and the World Heritage site of Machu Picchu. This exquisite sanctuary, located in one of the most energetically charged places on earth, is designed for deep rejuvenation and reflection.
Willka T’ika was founded in 1995 as a sustainable, culturally responsible wellness retreat. You can relax and enjoy your stay, knowing that you are:
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supporting the local community
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respecting our natural environment
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joining experienced, trusted tour guides
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enjoying nutritious, farm-to-table organic food
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experiencing authentic healing ceremonies
During the retreat, you'll immerse yourself in daily yoga classes and workshops led by the Free Spirited Wanderer team, designed to help you cultivate a deeper, more loving connection with yourself, others, and the world around you. These sessions will focus on expanding self-awareness, enhancing presence, and fostering compassion. Complementing these sessions are once-in-a-lifetime experiences hosted by Willka T'ika. Including traditional ceremonies, unique healing arts, private tours of local cultural sites, ancient Incan ruins (hello Machu Picchu, #bucklistitem), spectacular hikes, famous markets, and more.
Together, our expertise promises an unforgettable week of empowering yoga on and off the mat, authentic Andean adventures, and transformative healing.
"I will be talking about this retreat forever! I have a hard time fully explaining to people the impact this retreat had on me, but the best way to put it is: see for yourself and you won't regret it. This retreat brought love, community, strength, connection, knowledge, and growth. For that, I am forever grateful! I can't wait to do it again. :)"
- Haylee S | New Mexico | 1st time FSW Retreater
ABOVE AND BEYOND VALUE!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything here is included in the prices listed under accommodations.
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1 night accommodations in Cusco
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6 night accommodations at Willka T'ika
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Airport transfer from Cusco airport to hotel on April 26
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Transportation to and from Cusco to Willka T'ika
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Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Daily Yoga Classes + Workshops
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Full day Machu Picchu Experience
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Authentic Andean offering & fire ceremony w/ Q'ero Pakko healer
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Visit to Andean Mountain School for Seva (service) Yoga
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Hiking the P'isaq ruins, ceremony and shopping the famous market
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Visit to Urubamba's authentic market, Seminario pottery studio, and alpaca factory store
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Free time
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FSW workbook + swag bag
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Virtual meet & greet + pre-retreat support
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NOT INCLUDED: Flights, travel insurance, passport fees, spa services, gratuity for tour guides + drivers, additional meals, drinks, or activities not listed above.
A NOTE FROM CAROLE
Founder of Free Spirited Wanderer;
Yoga & Wellness Retreats + Lifestyle Coaching
Welcome—I’m so happy you’re here! This will be my 2nd retreat in Peru and the 27th retreat I’ve had the privilege to host.
In my travels, I value authentic experiences, immersing myself in local culture, meeting new people, and discovering the profound beauty and majesty of our world. All of this teaches me how to be more present so I can live my life more fully.
When teaching yoga, I honor the traditions from which it originated, emphasize the importance of breath, encourage intentional, mindful movements, and guide practitioners to a deeper connection with themselves.
These two values have been weaved together to create a truly enriching Free Spirited Wanderer retreat experience, enabling you to feel truly alive as you embrace both authentic travel and transformative yoga.
My prayer for you is that FSW Retreats help prepare you for your lifetime; providing you with a space to become the fullest expression of yourself so you can walk with purpose and live with love.
Treat yourself to a luxury wellness retreat & boutique hotel in Peru's Sacred Valley
Willka T’ika sits in Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas, one of the most energetically charged places on Earth — making it the perfect spot to unplug and restore your mind, body, and soul. Nestled in the Andes mountains, close to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Willka T’ika invites you to reconnect with Pachamama (“Mother Earth”) and discover your best self. Our sustainable, luxury retreat was designed to serve group leaders seeking an authentic mind, body, spirit experience.
For more than thirty years as the premier luxury retreat in Peru, Willka T’ika has curated award-winning group and wellness offerings. Selected by Vogue, CNN Travel, Yoga Journal, and many others as a place of otherworldly beauty, self-care, connection, and transformation — Willka T’ika will provide you with the experience of a lifetime.
Willka T’ika and the Sacred Valley are a wellspring of cultural, spiritual, and wellness opportunities. Experience Willka Tika’s unique and stunning Chakra Gardens, authentic Andean ceremonies, excursions to the stunning secrets of the Incan world, breathtaking hikes, transformational rituals, nature-based experiences, restorative spa therapies, garden meditations, yoga practices and so much more.
ON THE GROUNDS OF WILLKA T'IKA
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GARDENS & INDOOR SPACES: These are ideal for a wide range of group activities, including yoga, meditation, dance, shamanic practices, holistic healing, leadership coaching, creative arts, and outdoor adventures. The main building includes a spacious living room with a fireplace, a bar, and dining area overlooking the gardens. There are separate library and music rooms, each with fireplaces, ideal for quiet contemplation or communal activities. Set within secluded gardens, the Takiwasi Music Room, the Yachaywasi Library, and the Ñawi Earth Eye are available for ceremonies, gatherings, and meditation sessions.
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THE WORLD RENOWNED 7 CHAKRAS GARDENS: The garden winds through the grounds of Willka T’ika. It contain symbols, shapes, sculptures, and medicinal plants, each of which resonates with one of the seven major chakras, or energy centers, of the human body. Within the garden, you’ll discover our Andean Spa, crystal light therapy rooms, and secluded solar baths.
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TWO YOGA SHALAS: Willka T'ika has two multi-purpose, sun-filled Yoga Studios are available for your group’s use. The state-of-the-art spaces can comfortably accommodate 60 or 40 mats respectively. Each studio has a sound system and is fully equipped with yoga mats, blocks, straps, pillows, and folded Andean wool & cotton blankets for bolsters. We also encourage you to expand your practice to the gardens. A favorite location is in the shade of our thousand-year-old lucuma tree.
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MULTIMEDIA CENTER: We have a dedicated Wi-Fi multimedia center near the main dining area, for guest and leader use. Coffee lovers will enjoy the espresso and juice bar in the center.
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BOUTIQUE: Our onsite store offers a selection of unique jewelry & local crafts. All profits support our Willka Tika Children’s Fund, a non-profit organization founded by Carol Cumes to support the education of thousands of Quechua children in remote Andean villages.
ABOUT THE FOOD;
nourish your body and spirit with an exotic yet comforting fusion of Andean flavors.
Gourmet organic vegetarian meals are served daily, using high-protein Andean grains and legumes, as well as organic, freshly harvested vegetables and salads grown on-site. We welcome vegan, gluten-free, and special dietary requests. Willka T’ika has the only 100% hormone-free and chemical-free gourmet vegetarian hotel kitchen in Peru’s Sacred Valley. Our gardens are strictly organic.
Start the day with a cup of freshly harvested herbal tea or fresh roasted Quillabamba coffee, grown on our staff’s family farms. The buffet breakfast includes breads from a local oven, omelets, homemade muesli using kiwicha and other Andean grains, and sliced fruits and avocados from the subtropical Machu Picchu area. Dinner includes a hearty soup, freshly harvested salad, and gourmet vegetarian entrees with steamed vegetables. Most meals include quinoa and kiwicha, the grain that gave Incan warriors strength, or tarwi, an Andean legume containing more protein than red meat.
Even if you are not usually vegetarian, you will find the cuisine at Willka T’ika wholesome, original, and delicious.
ABOUT THE YOGA CLASSES & WORKSHOPS;
cultivate a deeper, more loving connection with yourself, others, and the world around you.
Carole's goal within her yoga classes is to create an atmosphere where everyone feels safe to show up as their most authentic self. Her classes are structured in a traditional manner; following the 8-limbs and her love & respect for Ashtanga. She emphasises breath, alignment, discipline and strength & grace in order to help one be fully immersed in their practice. She provides a well rounded class that will help one improve their strength, flexibility, self-awareness, and overall connection of mind, body and soul. You will leave feeling rejuvenated, energized and empowered. **Classes are suitable for beginner to advanced practitioners with many variations and modifications offered. During the retreat welcome ceremony, Carole will dive deeper into the classes and ways to enable you to personalize each class for your body, mind, and spirit. While this practice will look and feel different for each student, the integrity of showing up for yourself remains the same.
Classes will consist of dynamic hatha, vinyasa, core, strengthen & stretch, yin, meditation & pranayama, and on / off the mat workshops.
ABOUT THE INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
plus, sample itinerary minus the yoga classes & workshops
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SAMPLE SCHEDULE
7:30am: Morning yoga
9:00am: Breakfast
10:00am: Free time or scheduled activities / tours
1:30pm: Lunch
2:30pm: Free time or scheduled activities / tours
5:00pm: Evening yoga class or workshop
6:30pm: Dinner
8:00pm: Wind down; connect with others, relax, read, optional treatments or activities, etc
10pm: Suggested bedtime
Meet The FSW Team
CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION
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Willka T’ika’s sustainable guest rooms are made from natural earth materials and adorned with local artwork.
All rooms are named for the Andean medicinal plant that grows at each room’s doorstep. The spacious luxury rooms, designed using feng shui principles, include a seating area and offer mountain and garden views. The cozier garden rooms are tucked away in charming spots throughout the gardens. Each room has its own private modern bathroom and entry to the gardens. Our welcoming Quechua staff place fresh flowers in each room, and provide hot water bottles for your bed at night. To maintain a tranquil retreat atmosphere, our guest rooms have no television sets or telephones.
There are 4 accommodation types you can choose from:
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Garden Double Twins // 2 twin beds in the cozy garden, best for friends or solo travelers wanting to share
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Luxury Double Queens // 2 queen beds in a luxury room, best for friends or solo travelers wanting to share
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Luxury Double King // 1 king bed, best for couples
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Luxury Single King // 1 king bed in a large luxury room, best for solo travelers wanting their own room
PLEASE NOTE:
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ALL PRICES CURRENTLY LISTED ARE EARLY BIRD PRICES;
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YOU MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY DECEMBER 30, 2024 TO BE ELIGIBLE.
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THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THIS RETREAT IS FEBRUARY 25, 2O25.
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SPACE IS LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS!
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CANCELLATION POLICY & TERMS
All deposits and payments made are non-refundable.
Any cancellations done 91 days or more prior to retreat start date: Participants are allowed a single transfer of their deposit to another FSW Retreat within the same calendar year.
Any cancellations done 61-90 days prior to retreat start date: The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. The balance (total cost minus the deposit) is not refundable, however, participants are allowed a single transferable to a future Free Spirited Wanderer Retreat within one year.
Any cancellations done 0-60 days prior to retreat start date: All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Unforeseen Circumstances: Free Spirited Wanderer is not responsible for any of the following, and there will be no refunds nor discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays, injury, or illness. For additional protection due to any unforeseen circumstances, it is highly recommended that all participants purchase travel insurance at the time of booking the retreat.
Retreat Final Balance Late Payments: If your invoice is Early Bird Pricing and your payment is not received within 48 hours of your original due date, your invoice will move to Regular Pricing and be updated with your new due date plus the dollar difference between the pricing. If your invoice is Regular Pricing, and your payment is not received within 48 hours of your original due date, a $200 late fee will be added. **Any final balance payments not received within 120 hours of your original due date may result in a forfeiture of your booking.
