Sacred Heart Pilgrimage Retreat in Sacred Valley, Peru

July 11- 22, 2026

Only 3 spots remaining — Register by May 5th to hold your place, learn more below

Ancient Incan ruins at Machu Picchu with stone terraces and buildings on a mountainside, surrounded by lush green landscape and cloudy sky.
Ruined stone structure on a mountain with a snow-capped peak in the background, surrounded by clouds and vegetation.
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Mountains with snow caps, rocky slopes, and turquoise lakes in a high-altitude landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
Tourists watch a traditional dance performed by women in colorful clothing in a rural setting with mountains in the background.
Two women in traditional Andean clothing, wearing straw hats with red accents, are sitting on grass with a mountainous landscape in the background. They appear to be weaving or working with a large woven item.
Tourists standing and talking on a trail at Machu Picchu with ruins and mountains in the background.
A woman with curly hair, wearing a gray tank top, black pants, blue shoes, and a beige backpack, touches a large stone wall with her hands, outdoors on a sunny day with a blue sky and scattered clouds.
Group of people standing on a viewing platform at Machu Picchu with mountains and ancient ruins in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Group of people planting a tree in a mountainous outdoor landscape, wearing traditional clothing and hats.
Ancient stone ruins with a large green mountain in the background in Machu Picchu, Peru.
A person wearing a brown sweater, sunglasses, and carrying a bag walks through ancient stone ruins with a mountain range and partly cloudy sky in the background.
Night sky with a bright, star-filled view of the Milky Way galaxy over a silhouette of rocky terrain and sparse trees.
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From an overhead perspective, a musician plays a large indoor handpan or steel drum, seated on the floor with a feathered hat and casual attire. Surrounding the musician are various percussion instruments, including harmonicas, maracas, and a drum, p
Indoor altar with flowers, candles, and personal items arranged in a circle on a wooden floor, overlooking a garden through large windows.
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Three indigenous people dressed in traditional Andean clothing sit outdoors on a grassy area with mountains and clouds in the background.
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People participating in a yoga or meditation class in a bright, spacious studio with a domed wooden ceiling and large windows showing trees outside.
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A person wearing a colorful knit hat and black jacket sits on rocks, facing a landscape of rolling hills and mountains under a cloudy sky, holding a yellow object.
A blue passenger train traveling through a rocky canyon with a green river flowing alongside.
A person in a blue jacket and black gloves standing with arms outstretched in a mountainous landscape with rolling hills, rocks, and snow-capped peaks in the distance under a cloudy sky.
Two people standing outside in front of a pink wall with a wooden window and a staircase above, smiling and laughing at each other.
A house with rounded walls and large windows located among trees and mountains, with a stone pathway and wooden railings.
A large group of people is gathered indoors in a spacious room with a wooden ceiling and large windows. Some people are dressed in traditional festive clothing, with drums and flowers visible. Everyone is smiling and posing for the photo, with a dog
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It is an invitation from the Andes Mountains for you to return to yourself, through a shift from doing to being, in Sacred Valley, Peru, and connect with all things around you — a call to walk a profound journey from external distraction back to yourself. Here, your mind is free from thinking and embraces tranquility. Through slowing down, your mind, body, and spirit reclaim their clarity and vitality naturally. Guided by ancient wisdom, you understand the journey of life on Earth.

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A Retreat for Clarity and Renewal

This retreat is designed for high-achieving, busy parents, and anyone need time and space in their life to focus on themselves

Reconnect with themselves. People whose inner voice has been "buried and compensated away" by the demands of career, family, and responsibility. The retreat offers a full stop — time, space, and attention to rediscover what's been quieted.

Find clarity, vision, and direction. Not through more books or practices, but through genuine presence and slowing down enough to hear what's already inside.

Experience a life shift. For people who sense "there is more in life" and want their life to align with who they are, not just what they do.

People enjoying hot spring in a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks and houses nearby.
People participating in a yoga or meditation class in a spacious studio with large windows and a wooden ceiling with fabric drapes.
A train traveling through a narrow mountain canyon with a river running below.

Here is what the journey looks like:

We will meet and pick you up in Cusco airport around 11:00 a.m. on July 11th, then we go together into the Sacred Valley — your first glimpse of the Andes will take your breath away.

Our home based for most of the journey is Munay Sonqo, a beautiful retreat center built from natural stone and timber, nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley, and be take care by this group of beautiful people, and Lara, our beautiful border collie is the most famous guide in Munay Sonqo!

The first four days are intentionally slow. The Andes sit at high altitude and the body needs time to arrive fully — not just physically, but in every way. During these days you will be gently invited into the rhythm of the Sacred Valley: a Despacho ceremony offering gratitude to Pachamama, Mother Earth; deep massage to help your mind and body release what they have been carrying; organic food grown and nourished by the local land; yoga, meditation, journaling, and genuine unhurried rest. These days are essential for your mind and body to meet with the presence of Andes. They prepare you for everything that follows.

On Days 4 and 5 we walk the Inca Trail — an 8-hour journey through ancient cloud forest and sacred ruins, arriving at Machu Picchu just as the sun begins to set. The same way the ancient Inca pilgrims did. The following morning we returned to the citadel at dawn, guided by our paqo and spiritual guide who know the land's vibration and energy. He will invite us to experience Machu Picchu not as tourists, but as human beings in relationship with something ancient and alive. He will guide us to feel the aliveness in the wind, the flowers, the path beneath our feet as you move. Throughout every day there is space — for yoga, meditation, massage, explore nearby waterfall, reflection, and simply being at ease.

On Days 9 and 10, the heart of our pilgrimage begins. We travel from the Sacred Valley toward Apu Ausangate— one of the most sacred mountains in the entire Andes with a sacred lagoon and hot spring. We will be guided by a locally respected Andean wisdom keeper Don Rufino Turpo, walking deeply into high mountain landscapes, have a ceremony by sacred lagoons, and learning their way of being in relationship with the natural world — the mountain, the river, the rock, the stars. This is the part of the journey that is hardest to describe in words, and the part that people carry with them longest after they return home.

This is a small group. I believe healing, nourish, and support transformation happens in a small way in natural pace, a lot of time to feel and being . Every person who joins this journey is someone who feels ready to go a little deeper — not just into Peru, but come home to yourself, and allow whatever need to unfold, transform, merge to arrive as you are.

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Will’s Reflection

Back in January 2020, I was lucky to have a friend suggest that I reach out to Christy Lin for private yoga sessions. I had no idea what was to follow that year, and our sessions quickly became a refuge from the chaos and noise the I had previously allowed into my world. I spent the next several years focusing on this new practice of self discovery. When it came time to travel again, I knew what joining her and a small group of others for a deep dive into Peruvian culture and life was the right choice for my first trip and I signed up for the retreat in 2025.

Our time in Peru was spent with passionate locals.. farmers, teachers, shamans and guides, who shared their cosmology and spirituality along with importance of intention and ritual behind and before everything we did. Each experience brought new insight and connection with our gracious hosts and fellow group members. The majority of the retreat was spent at a beautiful property in the Sacred Valley, Munay Sonqo which serves as a comfortable base with spa, temple, and all kinds of cosy places to bask in the light and love of this special valley and her people.

Christy Lin is leading another retreat in July, 2026 that will go even deeper into local culture, including visit to Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail, a pilgrimage to sacred Mountain Apu Asangate, Ceremonies of Cacao, gratitude, sound healing, and a New moon night spent in the company of an Andean Astronomer.

I urge anyone on a journey of self-discovery and/or those seeking personal, heart nourishing presence/ presents consider joining this special group.

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Alan celebrate birthday on Rainbow Mountain!

This retreat was transformative - a truly memorable experience enhanced by the other travelers, our trusted guides from Munay Sonqo and most importantly, our fearless leader Christy. When I booked this trip, I didn't know that it would precede a major change (new job, leaving behind toxic workplace) - but the timing was perfect, as my extended free time w/o a full-time job (5 weeks before the trip, followed by one week after) allowed me to focus-and appreciate the experience fully. More than one month later, I remain touched by the experience, and have been able to integrate those experiences once back to the daily grind. After the retreat, I’m better able to focus on the big picture (family, health), not get bogged down in the day-to-day minutiae (traffic jams, grocery store lines, minor squabbles with spouse). Being in such a profoundly spiritual place opened my eyes, heart and soul (even more) to the wonders of the universe - and the interconnected ties that bind us all to Mother Earth.

Alan

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Meet Don Rufino Turpo, our Spiritual Guide, Pampamisayoq of Ausangate

We are honored to share this journey with Don Rufino Turpo, a respected Altomisayoq and spiritual guide from the community of Pacchanta, at the foothills of the sacred Apu Ausangate. Don Rufino comes from a family of Altomisayoq, Andean priests who have carried the sacred connection with the Apus (mountain spirits) and Pachamama (Mother Earth) for generations. Guided by ancestral wisdom, he serves as a bridge between the spiritual and natural worlds, bringing messages of harmony, gratitude, and respect for all life. With deep humility and presence, Don Rufino shares the living traditions of the Andes, reminding us that the mountains are not only majestic landscapes, but wise beings that teach us how to live in balance and reciprocity. His guidance and prayers invite us to walk this pilgrimage with open hearts, listening to the voice of the Earth and the spirit of the Andes.

Two women standing with arms outstretched on a mountain overlooking turquoise lakes and rugged peaks under a partly cloudy sky.

The Apu Ausangate is the main mountain of the Andean World

The Apu Ausangate is the main mountain of the Andean world. He is the great Father who brings the family together. Everything revolves around the mystique and sponsorship of him. There resides an energy called Rual, which is the soul of everything created. My teachers told me that there are two slopes that derive from its center. The lloque path (left) and the paña path (right). The route of the Q’eros is the right path, and the Turpo lineage is the left current. We have the vision and the purpose of starting together an initiatory path in this knowledge and power transmissions in both lineages (Turpo and Q’ero) since both sources are very pure and complementary. We are called to be the bridges of this ancient wisdom to spread the seed of hope through our conscious walk. The path we are about to take will make us Pampamisayoq, man/woman-bridge (Mediator between the human world and the spiritual world).

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Your Pilgrimage from Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and Apu Ausangate


DAY 1 – July 11

Your journey begins as you arrive at Munay Sonqo, your sanctuary in the Sacred Valley. Settle into your space, unwind with a spa treatment, we’ll gather around the fire  a warm circle of connection  to meet one another and open this sacred journey together.


DAY 2 – July 12

Connect with the land through a hands-on experience in our community permaculture project. Learn how to care for the soil, understand the cycles of nature, and contribute to the harmony with the Earth. In the afternoon, honor the Andean traditions with a sacred Despacho ceremony, offering gratitude to Pachamama


DAY 3 – July 13

Join a community tree-planting activity in the morning and spend the afternoon resting or enjoying quiet time. At night, under the new moon, look up at the stars and take in the beauty of the clear Andes Mountain


DAY 4 & Day 5 – (2 days, 1 night Inca Trail Adventure & Machu Picchu)

Day 4 - July 14

  • We will take early train from Ollantaytambo, and our hike begins at approximately 2,150 meters (about 7,054 ft) above sea level and gradually ascends.

  • We’ll pass by the archaeological site of Chachabamba, and then Wiñay Wayna, one of the most beautiful points along the trail.

  • Approximately 6 to 7 hours in total, depending on the group’s pace. The trail covers about 12 kilometers.

  • Entry to Machu Picchu: We enter the citadel through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), just like the ancient Inca pilgrims.

    Arrival at Machu Picchu is usually in the afternoon (around 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.). This day includes only a short panoramic visit of the citadel.

  • Overnight Stay:

    We descend by bus to Aguas Calientes to spend the night

Day 5 - July 15

  • Entry to Machu Picchu in the morning: We will be led by our knowledgeable guide, learn sacred offerings, and set intentions.

  • Lunch - free time to explore Aguas Calientes

  • Train from Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo

  • Dinner at Munay Sonqo

Day 6 - July 16

  • Enjoy a day of rest and integration. Book a massage, relax in nature. In the evening, join a heartfelt Cacao Ceremony a moment to open the heart and connect deeply

Day 7 - July 17

Spend the day discovering Pisac and Urcco, wandering through the vibrant local market. In the evening, immerse yourself in a transformative sound healing session with Maha Gong.

Day 8 - July 18

After many days of exploration and ceremony, this is a time to slow down and recharge. Enjoy a peaceful day at Munay Sonqo,

book a massage, rest in the gardens, or take part in a rejuvenating spa session designed to restore body and mind.

Day 9 - 10 (Embark on a two-day journey to Apu Ausangate, one of the most sacred mountains in the Andes. Spend the night in Pacchanta, soaking in natural hot springs beneath the stars. )

Day 9 - July 19

  • Travel from Munayo Sonqo toward to Apu Ausangate

  • Lunch in Pacchanta, and go to near by nature hot spring

  • We will be welcome by our leader Rufino Turpo’s community and spend the night near in the presence of Apu Ausangate (Ausangate mountain is the fourth highest peak in Peru. Standing at 6,372 meters, it is also the highest in the Vilcanota Mountain Range)

Day 10 - July 20 - Pilgrimage to Apu Ausangate

2026 is a year of closing circles and opening new doors. We will hold a ceremony for each person for cleansing and setting intentions.

After breakfast, we will hike through breathtaking high-Andean landscapes, visiting Ancash Qocha and Otorongo Qocha. Here, Mr. Rufino, our Andean wisdom keeper, will guide a cleansing ceremony for us.

Day 11 - July 21

After these meaningful days of exploration and connection, take this time to rest and reflect on all that you’ve experienced. Enjoy the peaceful rhythm of Munay Sonqo, walk in nature, visit the spa, or simply be still. In the evening, we gather for our Closing Ceremony, a heartfelt moment to honor the journey, the friendships, and the transformation shared together

Day 12, July 22

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Sacred Valley with a heart full of gratitude and memories that will continue to blossom long after you return home.

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You will rest in a place that is healing the Earth alongside you

Munay Sonqo was built with the labor of love. Its buildings are constructed from natural and local materials; stone, adobe mud brick, timber, and clay tiles. Hot water is solar powered. Wastewater is filtered and reused through a natural reed bed system. Kitchen and garden waste is composted and returned to the organic farm. Paper and plastic are recycled. Nothing is wasted, because in Sacred Valley, they live what they teach. When you arrive, you are stepping into a place that has already made a commitment to the Earth long before you got there, and your presence helps sustain that commitment.

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Rest in the Presence of the Andes Mountains

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Single Room (Full)
Single Room (Full)
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Double Room $3,790/person

2 rooms available

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Triple Room $3,550/person

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, just a USD$500 non-refundable deposit to secure your room (Double room ), and then you can complete your payment 1 month before retreat start, payment plan is available.

    • International or Domestic flights to / from Cusco, Peru (CUZ) 

    • Optional Excursions

    • Travel insurance

    • Optional extra activities that didn’t mentioned in the package

    • Tips

    • 11 nights’ accommodation in the selected room type in Munay Sonqo + Full board with high vibrational food (100% organic)

    • 2 days/ 1 night to Inca Trail + Machu Pichu, and Aguas Calientes

    • 2 days/ 1 nights pilgrimage trip to Pacchanta , Apu Ausangate and sacred lagoon

    • Full day excursion to ancient sites in Pisac and Urcco

    • Andean sound healing ceremony

    • Despacho ceremony

    • Yoga and meditation session with Christy

    • Stargazing with astronomer

    • Cacao ceremony

    • 3 group spa sessions

    • 2 massages (Relaxation, Deep tissue, or Shiatsu)

    • 2 local community service projects

    • Bonfire

    • Transport from and to the airport (CUZ)

  • All meals are provided during your stay in the Sacred Valley at our retreat center. Many of the ingredients used come from the organic farms of Sach’a Munay, the NGO we support.3 daily abundant vegetarian meals served in buffet form.

    Chicken or fish can be served once per day for lunch or dinner upon prior request (minimum one day in advance)

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Dinner

    • Dessert the first and last evening

    • Snacks, available all day

    • Fruits, available all day

    • Assorted teas, available all hours

    • Assorted infusions, available all hours

    • Kangen water, available all hours

    • We are able to cater for vegan, gluten free, and dairy free dietary requirements Any other restriction (e.g.celiac/keto/other) has an additional cost of $25 per day per person to cover an extra chef.

    • If traveling off site we can arrange boxed meals to take away

  • We strongly recommend registering and making a deposit ($525.00) as soon as possible to secure your spot on this trip. We ask that guests complete their final payment one month before departure, by May 15, 2026.

  • Tourists from the United States who are visiting Peru do not need a visa as long as their passports are valid with more than 6 months until expiry. You will be given a tourist card upon admission that is valid for ninety days.

  • While attendance varies, we typically expect 12-16 attendees on this trip.

  • We strongly advise purchasing travel insurance to cover potential personal, political, environmental, health, or weather-related incidents that may affect your travels. InsureMyTrip offers personalized support in selecting a suitable travel insurance provider and policy. Note that most providers require coverage to be purchased within 7 to 10 days of booking.

  • Cancellation Policy made by the traveler:

    • A $500 Non- refundable deposit is required to hold your reservation.

    • All cancellations made on or after January 30th, 2026 non-refundable, but may be transferrable if you find someone to take your place.

    • If a guest cannot attend the retreat due to an emergency or extreme circumstance, Munay Sonqo will be able to credit 67% of the total amounts deposited to a future Munay Sonqo retreat with another leader.

    • Payment plans available
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  • The Sacred Valley in Peru’s average high is 71 degrees F with an average low of 43 degrees F. You will want to bring sweaters, long pants and a warm jacket.

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When you travel to Munay Sonqo, you make a difference in the Sacred Valley community

A portion of every retreat investment directly supports Sach'a Munay, a local non-profit that provides education in organic agriculture, child nutrition, and permaculture to over 130 families in the Sacred Valley. By being here, you are helping ensure that the Quechua community's traditional knowledge — of the land, of the seasons, of the sacred relationship between people and Earth — is not lost, but carried forward into the next generation. You are not just a traveler passing through. You become part of a living reciprocity, what the Andean people call Ayni — where what you receive and what you give are one and the same.

Children working together outdoors, planting and cultivating soil in a rural area with traditional buildings and mountains in the background
Children working together outdoors, planting and cultivating soil in a rural area with traditional buildings and mountains in the background
Munay Sonqo- Sustainability
Munay Sonqo- Sustainability
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Sowing Life - Nuna Nan Healing Travel
Sowing Life - Nuna Nan Healing Travel
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Sach's Munay - Our association looks after all life
Sach's Munay - Our association looks after all life
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Christy Lin -‍ ‍Sacred Heart journey leader

This pilgrimage is a shedding of what no longer serves and a gentle opening to what is ready to emerge in your life. It is a homecoming—back to your heart, back to the earth, and back to the truth of who you are.

After many years of teaching yoga and meditation across the United States and Asia—and immersing myself in various wisdom traditions—I felt a deep calling to create experiences that go far beneath the surface of modern travel or quick getaway retreats. I wanted to offer life experiences that reconnect us with the earth, with ancient lineages and wisdom, have an immediate connection with the local communities, and with the truest parts of ourselves.

I envisioned a space where we step outside the looping patterns of daily life and rediscover who we are when we feel free from the layers of conditioning—where reflection, presence, and inner clarity naturally arise. Spending a month in Peru truly changed me profoundly. Not only did I feel an immediate sense of home, but I also discovered powerful parallels between Andean teachings and the ancient Chinese wisdom I grew up with—the sun and the moon, yin and yang, the harmony between heaven, earth, and human. This unexpected resonance opened something deep within me, and I knew in my heart I was meant to return and continue learning.

Our 11-day Sacred Heart Pilgrimage has been lovingly woven from my own lived experiences, the devotion of our Peruvian team, and the guidance of many spiritual leaders (They are like the moving wisdom!) It is a path designed for your return—to your heart, to vitality, clarity, connection, and a deeper sense of aliveness.

We invite you and your loved ones to walk this path of Ancient Inca remembering: to be held by the mountains, guided by local spiritual leaders, embraced by the community, and awakened by the song of the rivers and the stillness of the sacred lagoons.

We looking forward to welcoming you in Peru!

Christy Lin & Munay Sonqo family