Lucuma Luxury Retreat at Willka T ika Guesthouse with Meg Galarza, YogaOneStudio July 22 August 1, 2015 Eleven days / Ten nights Experience the Authentic Spiritual and Cultural Wonders of Peru Cusco ~ Sacred Valley ~ Machu Picchu Lucuma Retreat is the most comprehensive luxury program Magical Journey designed for discerning guests and group leaders and teachers of yoga, meditation, artistic and other spiritual warmly welcomes you modalities who wish to spend quality time in the Sacred Gardens at Willka T ika, and enjoy the highlights of Cusco, the major Sacred Valley sites, and a two-day visit to Machu Picchu where they are treated to a fabulous dinner then overnight at a riverside lodge. A second day entrance to the ruins is provided. An experienced and specially chosen spiritual guide will accompany the leader and group at all times. Over many years, this exclusive program has proven to be the perfect tour for a group that wants to see and experience it all while tapping into authentic Andean spirituality. to discover a luxury retreat The Lucuma Retreat allows extra time for guests to in the Sacred Valley. journey deeper into the spiritual and cultural wonders of Peru, its people, and the vibrant, pure energy at Willka T ika. Take advantage of the various Sacred Spaces to lead your group through meditation, yoga, movement, arts the practice of your special interest group, and deepen connection with the Divine. The Willka T ika staff will help coordinate your needs and all program logistics, as the comfort of the leader is most important to us. With the all-inclusive Lucuma Retreat, enjoy the most luxurious accommodations each with its unique garden or Andean mountain view, gourmet vegetarian meals, and the perfect amount of time to pause within travels to absorb the healing energies of Willka T ika and reflect on an inner journey. Willka T ika is a retreat
Allow Magical Journey to inspire you... Lucuma Luxury Retreat Highlights Willka T ika, the #1 luxury garden retreat center in the Sacred Valley serene, sustainable and enchanting. Renowned Seven Chakra Gardens inspiration of the 3-time gold awardwinning book Chakra Gardens, Opening the Senses of the Soul. Vibrant, organic, vegetarian meals lovingly prepared by Willka T ika chefs. Two sun-filled garden studios for yoga, dance and large group gatherings. The round Takiwasi music shala with a fireplace and an array of Andean musical instruments used for group meditations and ceremonies. Our Yachaywasi library has a cozy fireplace and a great selection of English books on all subjects. Hiking beneath magnificent Andean peaks in awe-inspiring Sacred Valley scenery. Exploration of mysterious ancient cities and temples of Cusco and Machu Picchu. Colorful, traditional Quechua, Incan descendants, in their mountain villages, an artist and photographer s dream. A professional and passionate local guide who teaches Andean spiritual traditions, culture, history and cosmology. Participation in ancient Incan ceremonies with authentic practicing pakkos, Qero healers, who offer authentic coca leaf readings and personal healing. Visit to an isolated mountain community. Experience the heartfelt practice of ayni, Andean reciprocity and interactive activities with the students. Willka T ika Children s Fund (WTCF) 501(c)(3) nonprofit, assisting over 700 Quechua students from four isolated subsistence-farming communities. The Chaskinawasi cottage offers unique quality jewelry, crafts and exclusive Willka T ika products. Sales support local artists and the mission of the WTCF.
Itinerary: Lucuma Retreat Please schedule flights to arrive in Cusco on the first day before 11 a.m. (B.L.D) indicates breakfast, lunch, or dinner included. DAY 01. ARRIVAL IN CUSCO: WEDNESDAY, July 22 Your Magical Journey program begins with one group transfer from Cusco airport to your comfortable hotel conveniently situated off the historic Plaza de Armas. Enjoy a day of rest and relaxation. Drink coca leaf tea offered in the lobby to assist adjusting to the altitude of Cusco. DAY 02. THURSDAY, July 23 1:00 p.m. Meet your guide in the hotel lobby. Magical Journey invites you to lunch followed by a group orientation meeting in the hotel, and a late afternoon walk through the cobblestone streets of San Blas. Your passionate guide will point out fascinating Incan stonework en route to the Korikancha Temple, the holiest site during Incan times. You are free in the evening to dine in one of the highly- acclaimed restaurants near to the main square. (B,L) DAY 03: FRIDAY, July 24 A.M. After breakfast a bus takes you to the Incan ritual fountains at Tampumachay. Where there is water, there is life. Participate in a ceremony to honor Yaku, the spirit of water, to open the body s energy centers and activate and enhance your individual creative and healing forces. A traditional coca-leaf ceremony invites you to tap into the energies of Pachamama, Mother Earth. Continue on a guided tour to the awesome giant stones of Saksaywaman overlooking the city of Cusco where your party may choose to participate in a brief meditation, or hike around the vast Incan site. Afterwards you will visit the shamanic site of Kenko. P.M. Lunch on your own with time to visit famous alpaca and silver shops in the main square of Cusco. For dinner, choose to eat in one of the many renowned Cusco restaurants or advise the guide to book a special Andean buffet complete with Folkloric song and dance performances ($25-$30/person). (B) DAY 04: SATURDAY, July 25 A.M. Depart for Willka T ika Guesthouse in the Sacred Valley. En route, explore the mysterious and magical Moray Circles set amidst beautiful mountain scenery. P.M. Welcome lunch at Willka T ika. Introduction to the Willka T ika family the Quechua staff who will take care of your needs during your stay. Orientation with your guide, rest, followed by a group session, or spa treatments from 4-6 p.m. (B.L.D) DAY 05: SUNDAY, July 26 A.M. This day is dedicated to Pachamama, the beloved Mother Earth, who resides in the earth and within you. A guided tour of the retreat center and the renowned Seven Chakra Gardens is offered. Group leader sessions are scheduled at time of choice. Guests are encouraged to relax or meditate in the splendors of the Chakra Gardens to complement their specific group program. Optional guided walk for those who choose to stroll through the Rumichaka farming neighborhood where the Quechua campesinos live. More challenging hikes along scenic routes into the valley are offered for those who wish. 1:00 p.m. Wholesome gourmet vegetarian lunch. In the afternoon, the leader may schedule a group meeting or choose to indulge in an Andean spa treatment. Optional coca-leaf reading with the pakko, Qero healer visiting from the high Andes. After dinner, enjoy a group Andean offering and transformative fire ceremony, with our high level pakko. The ceremony serves as a wonderful preparation of mind, body and spirit for your pilgrimage to Machu Picchu. (B.L.D) EVERY DAY IN WILLKA T IKA * Optional early morning group activity. * Gourmet vegetarian meals served promptly at: 8:00-8:30 a.m. (Buffet breakfast), 1:00 p.m. (Lunch), and 6:30 p.m. (Dinner). * Fresh herbal teas are available from 6:30-9:30a.m. and 3:30-5:00p.m. in the lounge.
DAY 06: MONDAY, July 27 A.M. Visit the spectacular ruins of P isaq. Overlooking impressive Inkan terraces, the group is invited to hike to the Temple of the Sun, a doorway to the upper Andean world of the Condor, messenger of the Gods. Meditate as a group or walk in a silent personal vision quest to open the third eye. For the more active guests, there is an optional hike down to the P isaq market. P.M. Shop at the famous, colorful P isaq market filled with woven goods, jewelry, wall hangings and hand-painted beadwork. Choose a café for lunch in the market square where you can observe colorfully dressed campesinos wearing traditional clothing coming to barter and sell their produce. P isaq is a photographer s dream. 4p.m. Return to Willka T ika with time for a late afternoon group gathering. (B.D) DAY 07: TUESDAY, July 28 A.M. Early breakfast. Morning tourist train to Aguas Calientes, gateway to the majestic terraces of Machu Picchu. Tea/coffee and snack on train. Enjoy a fabulous guided tour of the ancient City of Light. Experience a journey through the masculine energy temples of political and spiritual power, followed by a deep reconnection of feminine earth energies within the Divine Self. P.M. Open afternoon to hike or explore Machu Picchu, or meditate on a hidden terrace after the main tourist traffic leaves. 6:30 p.m. Magical Journey invites you to a delicious celebratory three-course dinner in one of the finest restaurants in Aguas Calientes. One-night stay in a riverside lodge. (B.D) DAY 08: WEDNESDAY, July 29 A.M. Open day in Machu Picchu. Program includes a comprehensive second day entrance ticket. The energetic may take the 5:30 a.m. sunrise bus. Options to hike Machu Picchu Peak, the Incan Inti Punku gateway to the City of Light, or meditate in a quiet place away from the tourists. Or, return by bus to the town and explore Aguas Calientes. P.M. Late afternoon train back to Ollantaytampu, transfer to Willka T ika in time for a late dinner. (B.D) DAY 09: THURSDAY, July 30 A.M. An Ayni day. Start this heart-opening day with a drive through the Sacred Valley to a Quechua mountain school, one of four supported by the non-profit Willka T ika Children s Fund. For 19 years, Willka T ika has maintained contact with dedicated school-teachers in isolated high mountain communities where few tourists are privileged to visit. In a reciprocal ayni exchange, the group is invited to offer an interactive activity the children can enjoy. The warmth and joy of the children, and their openness in bringing guests into their daily lives are special moments not easily forgotten. Visitors are always humbled and deeply moved. P.M. After a picnic lunch along a beautiful valley river the group returns to Willka T ika to relax or enjoy a massage or spa treatment. Optional 2.5-hour tour to visit the ancient ruins of Ollantaytampu. (B.L.D) DAY 10: FRIDAY, July 31 A.M. A special day at Willka T ika is open to be tailored to the program of the leader with as much time as needed to schedule wonderful group gatherings. As a sojourner, you were called to the Sacred Valley. Today is dedicated to You, and offered to you as a gift. In silence, enjoy the pure, sacred energies of Pachamama in the Chakra Gardens. Feel her embrace and allow the Divine Goddess to whisper her guidance and wisdom to your soul. Receive her divine messages, allow them to penetrate deeply into your heart, and lovingly take them home with you. Guests may schedule an Andean Spa treatment, or crystal light therapy session to heal and soothe the body. More active guests may practice yoga or choose to hike into the nearby valley and town, or follow an easy map to hike uphill along zig-zag paths of the ancient Maras salt farms (allow 2 hours). Lunch is served. Celebrate with a farewell dinner and Andean musical event at Willka T ika. (B.L.D) DAY 11: SATURDAY, August 1 10:00 a.m. Check-Out Time. The leader may choose to schedule early morning yoga, or a closing meditation after breakfast. One group bus transfer takes the group to the Cusco airport to connect to Lima and your flight home. Allow three hours and 25 minutes before your Cusco flight. Ideal flights to Lima depart between 1:45-3.00p.m. Arrive in your home city the same or next day, filled with the pure spiritual energy of your transformational Andean journey-of-a-lifetime. (B)
Cost: $3750, shared accommodation Accommodations in luxury rooms at Willka T ika offer two queen beds, or one king, and are assigned in order of registration. $1000 Single Luxury Room supplement, subject to availability. Contact our US office info@magicaljourney.org Toll free: (888) 737-8070 Office: (805) 884-1121 Skype: magicwtikainfo www.willkatika.com www.magicaljourney.org Willka T ika was originally conceived and is lovingly maintained as a private garden retreat center. It is open only to its registered guests. Reservation: Participants reserve their space with a nonrefundable $750 deposit. Final payment for is due 60 days prior to the program start date. $150/person late-registration fee applies within 45 days prior to program start date. Arrival/Departure: Program services begin with one group transfer from the Cusco airport on Day One and ends with the group transfer from Willka T ika to the Cusco airport on Day Ten. Participants arriving at a different time may arrange a private transfer with Magical Journey or take a taxi. If arriving early, which is recommended to acclimate to the altitude, participants may request Magical Journey to arrange an extra night in the same comfortable Cusco hotel. Please advise at time of registration. Please take note of Magical Journey s 29+ years of experience in offering authentic and quality spiritual programs, complemented with unmatched service at Willka T ika in beautiful luxury rooms, organic meals and a staff that has been at the retreat center since its inception a unique offer at a very affordable, fully-inclusive price.. Guests receive fabulous value for their money. Cost does not include: * International roundtrip flight to Cusco via Lima. * Separate airport transfers and hotel bookings. * Sundries, alcoholic and bottled beverages, laundry and spa services.