• Group Ground Transport to/from Cusco Airport to Retreat Center
• Accommodations: 6 Nights at Sacha Munay
• Three meals per day (excluding alcoholic beverages) starting with lunch on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day. Breakfast and lunch are vegetarian, dinner has an animal protein option.
• Daily yoga and mindfulness practices
• Despacho Ceremony
• Karma Yoga Service Project
• Hike to Sacha Munay Waterfall
• One full day excursion to Pisac
• 2-Hour Spa Experience

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 retreat center embodies kindness, love, and wholeness that seem to permeate throughout the grounds.

Margi Clifford is an outdoor enthusiast and yoga teacher with more than 20 years of experience as a holistic healthcare provider and educator. She’s based in Anchorage, Alaska, and has traveled extensively hosting international yoga retreats, providing health education, speaking at wellness conventions, and offering mindfulness consultations for healthy workplaces. Margi founded Yoga for Mental Health in 2006 to build a heartfelt community interweaving evidence-based counseling with positive psychology, neuroscience, and optimum wellness practices, including yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. With decades of experience under her belt, Margi now helps coach the next generation of healthcare providers by offering yoga teacher training and clinical supervision for licensed counselor candidates.

In the yoga studio, Margi’s students will tell you that she’s an “acutely aware and patient instructor” with “a gentle touch.” Her classes are “fun, lighthearted, and encouraging” with a “sophisticated style.” 

Margi stays grounded through mindfulness practices, by nourishing friendships both new and old, and by spending time in nature, with her husband, Scott, their flock of backyard chickens, and with their sourdough baby. She’s a mindful and curious explorer, adventurer, and athlete who finds inspiration in new experiences, sacred rituals, and simple pleasures.

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

*Activities are not included in the price of tuition unless listed under “What’s Included”. Activities and availability are subject to change.

OPTIONAL MACHU PICCHU TRIP (ADD-ON)

2-Day Tour of Machu Picchu: $635 Shared Accommodations / $695 Single Accommodations

October 7 – 9, 2027; trip concludes the morning of October 9th.

This retreat includes the option to add an overnight tour of Machu Picchu to the end of your experience. Pre-registration is required.

Includes:

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

The 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 the next day before sunrise 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. After the tour, you will spend a final night in Cusco and take a shuttle to the airport the following day.

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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. 

This retreat has not yet been officially confirmed. In the meantime, you have two options regarding airfare:

Option 1: Wait to book

You may hold off on purchasing flights until the retreat is officially confirmed. At this time, a few additional enrollments are needed for confirmation. Once confirmed, you will receive an email invitation to claim your True Nature Hub (Notion) account, where all essential trip details will be available.

Option 2: Book early

If you choose to purchase airfare now in order to take advantage of pricing or availability, please ensure that your ticket is fully refundable or transferable. True Nature is not responsible for airfare costs, change fees, or losses incurred if the retreat is delayed, modified, or not confirmed.

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 – $3495 USD 

Triple Shared Accommodations – $3295 USD

OPTIONAL MACHU PICCHU TRIP
October 7 – 9, 2027

Shared Accommodations – $635 USD

Single Accommodations – $695 USD

Includes:

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

Deposit & Payment Requirements

To secure your tuition rate and reserve your spot, a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required at the time of registration:

• $350 for registrations made more than 90 days before the trip.
• $1,000 for registrations made 60–90 days before the trip.
• Full payment is required for registrations made within 60 days of the retreat.

A non-refundable $50 payment processing fee will also be added to the tuition 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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For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Cancellation

• Initial deposits and the $50 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 $50 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 $50 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.