OFFERINGS
OFFERINGS
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7-Day Grief-Ritual Retreat Sacred Valley, Cusco, Peru April 4th-10th, 2027
With Erin Geeseman-Rabke, Alyona Kobevka, Carl Rabke & Alexandre Jodun
Grief-Ritual • Ceremony • Soul-Work • Earth-Based Wisdom
“Grief is an opening to the other world. It is a call to the forces of nature and cosmos to aid human beings when we are most vulnerable. Grief is a submersion in the latent powers of the soul... It leads to the initiation threshold and serves as an intelligence to bring us — individually and collectively — to decisions about our future. Grief awakens us to our purpose and our path”
― Orland Bishop, (From "The Seventh Shrine")
We are living in a pivotal moment of collective transformation.
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Grief-tending
& Medicine Work
Returning To Source honors the transformational potency of mystery, woven together with the careful curation of ritual process. Our journey together is intended to be a bridge between the healing journey and initiatory passages: transmitting both of a sense of rejuvenation (through embodiment, soul-centric, and contemplative practice) and awakening (through sacred ritual, ceremony, and pilgrimage).
Our container will offer you:
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✾ Andean Wisdom Transmissions, Sacred-Site Pilgrimage & Haywarikuy (offerings to Pachamama). Guided by our elder teachers from the Q’ero tradition, you will be introduced to the Andean cosmovision, including the use of the sacred plant, Mama Coca. Through ceremony, pilgrimage and offerings, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your ancestral connection and clarify your personal direction - moving through portals opened by the elders, the Apus, and the living land itself. You will also receive a jaguar (puma) transmission from the elders, opening a doorway to greater empowerment and grounded connection to life. We will open and close our time together in collaboration with the wisdom-keepers of this territory, receiving their blessings and guidance as we enter into, and complete, our shared journey.
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✾ Therapeutic, Contemplative, and Earth-Honoring Teachings. To ignite and deepen your process of remembering, open new perspectives, and embody transformation in your life, we will engage in powerful, regenerative, and integrative practices. The main facilitators and guest healers will offer guided group ritual and therapeutic processes that support embodiment, connection, and the strengthening of your innate knowing.
✾ Two Ceremonies with Sacred Earth Medicines. Held with exquisite attunement, care and skilled guidance, our team of facilitators will offer ceremonial experiences that will support you to connect deeply with the wisdom of your inner teacher, the medicine of the earth, and the mystery.
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✾ Cleansing with Plant Baths, the Spirit of Tobacco and Sweat Lodge. We will engage with energetic practices, including tobacco cleansings and plant baths, and an Andean sweat lodge to support greater clarity and protection as you move through your experience.​
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✾ Nourishing Meals & Spaciousness for Deep-Listening. Nourishing, thoughtfully prepared meals will be offered daily to support your body, mind and nervous system throughout the journey. There will also be spacious periods of rest and contemplation with yourself and the land, to listen deeply to, and receive, the medicine that is calling you. ​​
Our Accomodation
The Source
The Source is an incredible private property surrounded by a stunning 100-foot waterfall, a tranquil river canyon, and majestic Andean peaks. This unique sanctuary sits underneath the sacred Apus of Pitusiray & Sawasiray, encompassed by the lush greenery of eucalyptus groves, fruit trees, and medicinal plants.
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This one-of-a-kind haven in the Sacred Valley brings the best of both worlds together - offering a pristine ceremonial ground for inner-work, as well as world-class amenities to enjoy our journey together. At 10,000 feet above sea level, it offers breathtaking views, serene landscapes, and the chance to reconnect with nature in a setting steeped in Incan heritage.
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We carefully selected this sanctuary because of the essence of tranquil beauty that it exudes, in tandem with the intentionality carried by the stewards of this specific land.
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We are very blessed to journey together here.
Lodging & AMENITIES
Our retreat space, The Source, comfortably hosts our group of 16 participants, including the facilitation team, with options of either a shared room (2 people per room) or a private room to yourself (at an extra cost). Laundry is included at no extra cost, as well as nutritious and delicious meals prepared on site every day (including dietary and allergy accommodations).
You will be welcome to roam the beautiful space and vibrant land on this large private property, surrounded by a plethora of medicinal plants, flowers, ancient Incan boulder-shrines, and lots of room to sit quietly on the earth and bask in the pristine energy that this location has to offer.
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Who This Retreat & Pilgrimage
is for
✾ Individuals seeking a deeper approach to healing and transformation beyond conventional and individualistic models – those who wish to journey inward in the presence of community, supported by the synergy of therapeutic, shamanic, and integrative methods within ceremonial and psycho-spiritual work.
✾ Those longing for respite from the monotony of modern life and the demands of constant productivity, who feel drawn to restore balance by reconnecting with their inner landscape and the natural world. This experience will offer time, space, and support to unwind, reflect, and reorient toward what truly nourishes.
​✾ Those in transition — individuals at a crossroads, moving through a significant life change, who are ready to deepen their commitment to their inner development and personal transformation. This offering is for those who recognize that meaningful change is not instantaneous, and who are willing to engage a thoughtful, embodied, and ongoing process, rather than a quick solution.
​✾ Those longing for sacred space, ritual, and ceremony — individuals who feel a genuine call toward the transformative paradigms of pilgrimage, rites of passage, and initiatory processes. This journey is for those who sense readiness to enter threshold spaces with reverence, humility, and a willingness to be shaped by the unknown.
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✾ Those called into service and greater purpose — individuals who understand their personal development as an offering in devotion to the soul of the world, their ancestral lineages, the well-being of humanity, and the more-than-human realms.
✾ Those drawn to ancestral healing and remembering — those who wish to explore their relationship with lineage, bring care to intergenerational patterns, and cultivate a living connection with ancestral wisdom and support.​
✾ Those who have reverence and care for Mother Nature — individuals who feel drawn to sense the presence, power, and wisdom of the Peruvian land, and who long to listen, connect, and be held within the embrace of the natural world.​
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This retreat and pilgrimage has been intentionally designed with a rhythm of spaciousness and depth—offering time to reflect and connect with yourself, the land, and fellow participants, alongside immersive practices and rituals that invite presence and engagement. We wish to name with care that this is not a vacation or a conventional “wellness retreat.” Rather, it is a journey that may include moments of discomfort, activation, or challenge. This work asks for a willingness to stay present within a shared group field, where edges and triggers can naturally arise, and to meet what emerges with curiosity, compassion, and self-responsibility. We are calling in participants whose hearts feel ready for full participation—those who are willing to engage their own healing while also tending the collective field we will be weaving together. This path asks for the courage to keep showing up, even when the terrain feels tender or unfamiliar. Ultimately, this is the essence of ceremonial work and pilgrimage: a devotion to presence, to relationship, and to the unfolding mystery.
Meet the Facilitation Team
Greetings, dear ones.
We are Alyona Kobevka, Alexandre Jodun, Erin Geeseman-Rabke, and Carl Rabke.
It is an honor for us to be your main facilitators, teachers and guides for this grief-ritual retreat and ceremonial journey.
As dear family-friends, community tenders, devoted soul-activists, and great lovers of this immense world, we are here to steward sacred ground and co-create an alchemical vessel of love, depth, and dignity as we engage in this necessary and meaningful work of composting our grief, rage, and pain into medicine for this world.
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Our Guest healers & Facilitators
Retreat Details
6 Nights / 7 Days
Begins January 8th, 2027 (in The Sacred Valley, at The Source)
Finishes January 14th, 2027 (in Cusco)
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This ceremonial retreat & pilgrimage is limited to 16 participants.
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We will begin with an opening ceremony, guided by our Q'ero elders.
During our retreat, we will offer two sacred earth-medicine ceremonies.
The Huachuma ceremony will be led by our guest facilitator, Iris,
supported by the main facilitation team.
The Mystery ceremony will be led by the main facilitators, Alexandre, Alyona and Ramon. Participants will also be able to experience an Andean Sweat Lodge within the retreat.
The main facilitators will offer various daily practices, communal rituals, ancestral connection teachings, and supportive group processes to enrich the container.
The final day will conclude with a pilgrimage and transmission to the sacred-site, Killarumiyoq (Temple of the Moon Stone), guided by our Q'ero elders and traditional healers. This is when participants will receive an energetic transmission / initiation of the Jaguar ("Otorongo").
Pricing & Inclusions
(All prices shown are in USD)
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Early Bird Prices (Available until May 14th, 2026)
Shared Room = $2,600 per person (Deposit $800 wire transfer / Second Payment $1300 wire transfer / Final Payment $500 in cash on the first day of the retreat)
Private Room = $3,000 per person (Deposit $950 wire transfer / Second Payment $1550 wire transfer / Final Payment $500 in cash on the first day of the retreat)
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General Prices (After May 14th, 2026)
Shared Room = $2,850 per person (Deposit $900 / Second Payment $1450 / Final Payment $500 in cash on the first day of the retreat)
Private Room = $3,200 per person (Deposit $1050 / Second Payment $1650 / Final Payment $500 in cash on the first day of the retreat )
The Deposit is due upon acceptance (to secure your spot).
The Second Payment is due on, or before, October 1st, 2026.
The Final Payment is due in cash on the first day of retreat, January 8th, 2027.
The price for the retreat & pilgrimage includes:
* Lodging at The Source for 6 nights (January 8th-14th) *
* 2 preparation calls prior to the retreat + 2 integration calls after the retreat *
* 2 Sacred earth-medicine ceremonies *
* Guided teachings & practices by the main facilitation team *
* The full presence and support of the main facilitation team throughout the retreat *
* A pilgrimage day (including transport) to Killarumiyoq & Jaguar Transmission from Q'ero elders *
* Healthy meals per day *
* Laundry service during the retreat *
The price for the retreat & pilgrimage does not include:
* Flights or any transportation outside of the retreat dates, including to The Source *
* Travel insurance *​​​​
Application Process
As Returning To Source is both a retreat and a pilgrimage involving deep inner inquiry and shared group process, we take great care in reviewing each application—attending to intentions, medical history, and overall suitability—to ensure a supportive and aligned experience for everyone involved. We warmly welcome participants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, with a commitment to showing up with humility and a beginner's mind. If you feel called to join us for Returning To Source, we invite you to apply through the application process below.
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1. Complete the Application/Intake & Medical Form
This form helps us get to know you and your background context. We will also review your physical and psycho-spiritual suitability for the ceremonial retreat work, including the sacred earth medicines being offered.
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​​2. Book A 30-Min Interview
This conversation offers space to meet members of the facilitation team, share your intentions and hopes for the retreat, ask any questions you may have, and supports our mutual discernment around fit and readiness.
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​​​​3. Initial Acceptance
Following our review of your Application & Medical Form and the interview, you will receive an email confirming if you have been accepted. If you are accepted, you will be sent the Retreat Agreement & Waiver.
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4. Sign the Retreat Agreement & Waiver, and Submit your Deposit
The Retreat Agreement & Waiver includes all relevant details and agreements, including policies related to participation, cancellation, and logistics. Once we receive your signed agreement and deposit, your place is officially reserved. You may then proceed with booking your flights.
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5. Final Payment
The final payment is due on or before October 1st, 2026. Upon completion, your participation is fully confirmed, and you are all set for the retreat.
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If you have any questions or enquiries about Returning To Source,
you can email us at returningtosourceperu@gmail.com
We look forward to meeting you.
~ Ramon, Alyona & Alexandre
