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Medicine Ceremonies & Retreats In The Sacred Valley

There are times in our lives when the old ways of seeing and relating no longer sustain us. These are threshold moments and crucial seasons that ask us to listen deeply to our Souls, to meet Life as the teacher that it is, and to remember what it means to be truly, fully, wildly human.
 

The challenges of adulthood call for deeper vision, consistent courage, and a bold and humble willingness to enter the unknown. They ask us to discover renewed ways of relating to ourselves, to one another, and to our magnificent yet troubled world.
 

To imagine new possibilities for ourselves, we must first become intimate with the stories and conditioning that have shaped our lives until now. Each of us are being invited to transform inherited transgenerational patterns and burdening narratives into ways of being that are more faithful to our deepest nature. Healing (and alchemizing) what is no longer ours to carry becomes the fertile ground from which a more fulfilling, joyful, and abundant life can emerge. As we are transformed by the forces of Mystery, so too grows our capacity to contribute to the renewal of our families, our communities, and the wider world.
 

Among the many crises of our time, one speaks to the heart of all the others: the absence of soulful purpose. Beneath the demands and distractions of modern life lives this longing to inhabit our lives more fully—to move beyond achievement, obligation, or familiarity, and to walk the path of calling that is uniquely ours. Yet doing so requires the courage to turn inward with self-compassion and honesty, to question the lives we have inherited, and to listen for the deeper call that has been waiting beneath the noise.

 

Across cultures and throughout history, these moments of profound change have been guided through practices of ceremony & initiation. These are sacred encounters with Mystery that help people shed what no longer belongs to them and awaken to the deeper calling of their lives.
 

The time we're living in now begs for such remembrance. It implores us to step across the threshold of the familiar and enter the Mystery, where the Soul can recover what has always been there.

 

Our sacred ceremonies & retreats offer a vessel for this ongoing journey. Within this kind of robust container, we slow down enough to hear what has been trying to awaken us—perhaps our entire lives. We remember that healing is never only personal, but also collective; that our transformation is not solely for ourselves, but for the life we are here to serve. As we return to the deeper ground of our own being, we become capable of participating in the regeneration of the world around us.
 

If something within you recognizes this invitation, we welcome you to step across the threshold with us...

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What we offer

Day-Long Ceremonial Journeys & 5-Day Retreats for

Individuals & Couples 

As your guides and facilitators, we accompany you through experiences of deep encounters with yourself, the land, and the Mystery. Our work weaves together integrative and transpersonal therapies, ancestral, earth-honoring practices and teachings, healing and initiatory ceremonial medicine work, and the living transmission of sacred sites within the power places of Peru's Sacred Valley.

 

For those who feel called to ceremonial experiences, whether individually or as a couple, we offer two distinct ceremonial journeys. One is rooted primarily in therapeutic healing and psychological integration, while the other is oriented toward shamanic practice and spiritual initiation through a sacred ceremonial mystery brew. During our discovery call, we will explore which path, if any, is most aligned with where you are on your path.

 

5-Day Retreats include two medicine ceremonies, as well as in-person elaboration sessions the day after each ceremony. Both day-long ceremonies and retreat experiences include an online preparation session before and an online integration session after.

 

Beyond the medicine ceremonial journeys, your retreat may also include:

 

✾ Visiting the sacred sites of Kinsacocha or Killaryumiyoc alongside our Q'ero elders, learning about Maestra Coca, the Apus, and the Andean cosmology.

 

✾ Participating in a Haywarikuy (Despacho), a sacred offering ritual that deepens reciprocity and relationship with Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the three worlds, oneself, and one's relations.
 

✾ Receiving various cleansing and healing practices (limpias) with Tobacco and other local plants.
 

✾ Teachings and experiential practices for healing your relationship with your ancestors and cultivating a stronger connection with ancestral helpers and allies.
 

✾ Somatic and breathwork practices that support embodiment and integration.

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Your stay in the valley

For retreats, there are several accommodation options we will recommend based on: your interests, whether you are joining us as an individual or as a couple, as well as what is available at the time. 

 

Nestled in the mountains of Peru's Sacred Valley, one option is Casita Crystal (pictured to the left) - a beautiful AirBnB tucked away in the peaceful village of Huaran. Surrounded by mountain vistas and natural beauty, it offers a quiet sanctuary to rest, restore, and integrate the experiences of each day.

As we prepare for your retreat, we will discuss the available accommodation options and support you in selecting the one that feels most aligned for your experience. Please note that your accommodation cost will be separate from the retreat itself.  

For one-day/night ceremonies only, you are welcome to stay overnight in our ceremonial space if you wish as an option at no extra charge. 

Healthy and delicious meals will be provided each day for retreats. For one-day/night ceremonies, fresh fruit and a nourishing soup will be provided.

 

All sacred medicine ceremonies will be held at our home in Arin, in the Sacred Valley.

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Who THIS WORK MAY BE FOR

 Individuals who are seeking a deeper approach to healing and transformation than what conventional models offer, and who wish to be supported through an integrative blend of therapeutic and shamanic ceremonial work.

Seekers standing at a crossroads, navigating a significant life passage, or feeling ready to take the next committed step in their journey of growth, and are longing for grounded guidance on their path.

✾ Apprentices of Life who feel called to serve something greater than themselves and to step more fully into their soul's vocation and gifts, understanding that their own healing and development are in service to the well-being of humanity, the Earth, and the more-than-human realms.

Individuals drawn to ancestral remembering—those who feel called to reconnect with their lineages, heal intergenerational wounds, and call forth the gifts and blessings of their ancestors to support their path.

 Couples who wish to reconnect with themselves and one another, honor a meaningful threshold in their relationship, or gently uncover and bring awareness to the deeper patterns that have been creating disconnection within their partnership.

Pilgrims & Explorers who wish to encounter the power, beauty, and ancient wisdom of the Peruvian Andes, and to be held in the loving embrace of Nature's bounty.

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booking details

If you are interested in a ceremony or 5-day retreat in the Sacred Valley, the first step is to complete the application form below.

 

After reviewing your application, we will reach out to you to organize a 45-minute call. This will be an opportunity to share your intentions and what is calling you to this journey, ask any questions you may have, learn more about the experience and investment, and together discern whether it feels like the right fit for everyone involved.


If this experience has been deemed appropriate for you at this time, you will then be asked to sign an informed consent & waiver and then make a deposit to secure your booking dates. 

 

Below, you will find our available dates for ceremony & retreat bookings in 2026 and early 2027.

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Ceremony (1-day/night)
Date Availabilities

2026

  • September 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 

  • October 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24

  • December 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

2027

  • January 30, 31

  • February 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28

  • March 1

Retreat (2 ceremonies; 4 nights/5 days)
Date Availabilities

2026

  • September 24-28

  • October 1-5, 8-12, 15-19 

  • December 10-14, 17-21

2027

  • February 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25 - March 1

About Alyona & Alexandre

For more than fifteen years, we have each been devoted to a path of personal healing & transformation, spiritual practice, and soul-led service. Our journeys have led us through many years of study, mentorship, and a number of initiatory experiences within indigenous and mestizo traditions throughout several countries. Our practice is informed by many traditional dietas and on-going ceremonial work with master plants and sacred medicines.

 

Four years ago, we moved our life from Australia and made our home in the Sacred Valley of Peru, where we have continued to deepen our relationships with the land and its wisdom traditions.

We aim to create spaces of deep healing and transformation, seeking to accompany you in reconnecting with your own innate wisdom and path, deepening your relationship with the Mystery of life, and remembering what it means to live with greater connection, wholeness, and joy.

We look forward to sharing space with you,

Alyona & Alexandre

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"I highly recommend A Healing Bridge. My medicine retreat was so special and supportive. The sacred medicine ceremonies were so well curated. I felt secure and each experience was well executed and added tremendously to the retreat. All the added touches were amazing - the massage and the sound healing were very relaxing, and the Despacho with Don Victor at the end filled my heart with peace and solace. I felt like the amount of practices offered during the 5 days vs downtime for reflection was perfect. Overall, the retreat was well orchestrated and all went smoothly. As facilitators, Alyona and Alexandre are committed to the practices they offer and they organized a well-run and balanced retreat. They are very special people!"

- KATHERINE, USA

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