• 6 nights’ accommodations at the retreat center
• 3 meals per day (excluding alcoholic beverages) starting with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day
• Group Ground Transportation to/from Cusco Airport to Retreat Center
• Sacha Munay Waterfall Hike
• Despacho Ceremony
• Pisac Tour
• Machu Picchu Tour with two nights accommodation
• Twice Daily yoga practices
• Personal retreat time (having time to nap, explore, walk, read, and just be)

Retreat Accommodations

The retreat center’s name translates as “Love from the Ancient Forest.” It is nestled in an oasis of native plants and fruit trees, nourished by a magnificent waterfall in the Sacred Valley of Peru. This lovely spot is in the Andes Mountains and is home to the twelve mountains known as Apus—“luminous beings.” Those who come to the center have the opportunity to commune directly with these mountains, as well as with the local curanderos and pacos (healers), who engage with us for ritual and Despacho ceremony.

The guests at this center enjoy delicious vegetarian and vegan (protein added for dinner) meals with locally grown and lovingly prepared ingredients. Each guestroom is a reflection of the Peruvian culture of the Sacred Valley. The entire center embodies kindness, love, and wholeness that seem to permeate the magical place.

Machu Picchu Tour

This retreat includes an overnight in Aguas Calientes with a walking tour of Machu Picchu, plus a final night in Cusco before departure on May 2nd.

Included:

• 2 Nights Accommodations (1 Night in Aguas Calientes, 1 night in Cusco)
• Transportation (Private Transport, Bus, Train)
• 4 Meals
• Tour Guide
• Machu Picchu entrance fee

The Machu Picchu journey will begin with a drive through the Sacred Valley, passing through several fascinating towns, villages, and sacred sites in the valley. Arriving in Ollantaytambo, a small town that still maintains its Inca architecture and offers the opportunity to visit and explore the majestic archaeological site, which overlooks the route to Machu Picchu.

Take a beautiful train ride from “Olla” along the river to the town of Aguas Calientes. Spend the night in Aguas Calientes, enjoying the quaint town along the river. Arrive in Machu Picchu to witness the illumination of the sacred ruins. Experience an unforgettable day at Machu Picchu, exploring the sacred Incan “City of Light,” learning about the sacred ruins, and taking moments to sit, breathe, and experience the powerful energy of one of the most sacred sites on the planet.

Christen Rak

Flexibility, focus, mental reset, and recovery. These are the reasons Christen Rak returns to her mat. Her yogic journey started with 26&2 in 2000 where she became committed to the practice for the next decade and beyond. In 2008, she went to Sedona, AZ for her first 200 yoga training at 7 Centers Yoga Arts.

From this yoga school, she also received her 500 Hour in Yoga Therapy, 200 Hour in Tantric Kundalini, and 200 Hour Ayurvedic Apprenticeship. Christen has completed many workshops with the legendary Shiva Rea and is a certified Y12SR leader (yoga for 12-step recovery) designed by Nikki Meyers. She was the owner of Mandala Montana Yoga Studio in Kalispell, MT for 9 years and now runs her new endeavor, Mandala Montana Retreat Center in Florence, MT, where she will lead her own ashram-inspired teacher trainings, specialty classes, and retreats. She also loves to teach the Enneagram of Personality at yoga conferences and retreats.

Christen simply loves to teach and loves to teach all types of classes–from supporting a beginning practice in recovery to helping grow a deep vinyasa practice full of flexibility, creativity, and simplicity. Ustrasana, camel pose, is her greatest non-human teacher. Christen has a knack for reading the room and leading practice not only from form and functionality but also from energy and intuition.

The Sacred Valley is a magical place for healing and adventure. Whether you feel called to get out and explore or stay in and restore, Peru is the perfect place to do so. During your retreat, you will have plenty of free time during which you can enjoy some of what Peru has to offer. Here is a selection of tours and activities that you will be able to choose from while in Peru: 

• Healing bodywork and spa treatments
• Tours of the local sacred sites
• Hike to the nearby waterfall 
• Coca leaf readings 
• Traditional Incan ceremonies
• Explore and shop in the local villages

*Price of some activities are not included in tuition unless free or listed under inclusions.

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Getting There

True Nature specializes in curating and offering the best retreat experiences. For your flights, we recommend that you use Google Flights or a trusted travel agency. 

You will be booking your flights for the Cusco Airport (CUZ). Most flights will arrive via a connection in Lima. Before booking tickets, please be sure you have received your official confirmation note that the retreat has met its minimums. There will be one group airport shuttle each way based on our flight window guidelines. Be sure your flights align with the provided flight windows if you wish to use the group shuttle. The drive time to the center is approximately 1.5 hours. 

Travel Insurance

We cannot emphasize more the importance of travel insurance. As we all know, especially as travelers, “life happens.” Whether it’s family, work, mother nature, or a change of heart, it is important to be prepared in case you need to unexpectedly change your travel plans. Often for less than $150, you can purchase a travel insurance policy and be protected in the event that you need to make a change or need to be covered financially prior to or during your trip. 

We have partnered with Trawick International (available for U.S. Residents only). Read more about their policies here. We encourage you to research the insurance company and policy that best meets your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do you have questions about traveling abroad? After you register, we will provide you with a Participant’s Package with helpful information. Also, be sure to check out our Participant FAQs. If you have other questions, feel free to write to us at info@truenaturetravels.com and let us know how we can help!

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Shared Accommodations – $3695 USD (Full Price $3895 USD)

Single Accommodations – $4595 USD

To secure your tuition rate and reserve your spot, an initial non-refundable deposit is required: $350 for registrations more than 90 days before the trip, or $1,000 if booking 60–90 days prior. A non-refundable $35 payment processing fee will also be added to the tuition rate at registration.

If you select Deposit Payment, depending on when you registered, your remaining balance will be split into 1-3 payments and processed with your credit card on file on the dates indicated on your Confirmation Letter.

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Cancellation

• Initial deposits and the $35 registration fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• 50% of payments are refundable up to 90 days before a retreat excluding the initial deposit and the $35 registration fee.
• 89 days prior to a retreat, tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Full tuition is refunded* if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment. The $35 registration fee is not refundable.
• True Nature Travels is not responsible for any loss incurred due to currency conversion rates.

*Refundable amounts do not include applied credits.

If you wish to cancel your spot on a trip you must submit your cancellation by email to info@truenaturetravels.com.