7-Night Retreat

A sacred plant medicine retreat at Kinti Yaya Healing Sanctuary in Perucho Centro, Pichincha, Ecuador, created for deep healing, connection with nature, and meaningful personal transformation.

7 Nights / 8 Days

Small groups of 4-6

Airport transfer included

Sacred Plant Ceremonies

2x Ayahuasca and 1x Psychedelic Machay Cacao

Nature Connection

Ceremonies held at sacred mountain, lake, and waterfall locations

Healing Guidance

Energy cleansings, sound healing, meditations, and personal support

Cultural Immersion

Kichwa traditions and Pachamanka, a traditional Kichwa lunch ceremony

Retreat Comfort

Lodging, nourishing meals, fresh fruits, herbal teas, and airport transport

THE EXPERIENCE

An 8-day healing journey

Overview 7-Night Retreat

Day 1: Pickup at Quito airport at 2pm and arrival at Kinti Yaya Healing Sanctuary.

Day 2: Excursion to a sacred waterfall, nature ceremony, and Sacred Psychedelic Cacao ceremony.

Day 3: Integration of the Cacao ceremony and Ayahuasca ceremony at night.

Day 4: Integration of the Ayahuasca ceremony at a sacred ceremonial site and a fire ceremony.

Day 5: Excursion to a sacred mountain and Ayahuasca ceremony.

Day 6: Integration and relaxation at hot springs / thermal baths.

Day 7: Cultural experience with Pachamanka and an Andean healing music session.

Day 8: Drop-off at Quito airport around 5pm.

What's Included

• Three sacred plant ceremonies (2x Ayahuasca, 1x Psychedelic Machay Cacao) led by 7th generation indigenous Kichwa Yachak Tayta Willak
• Personal and professional integration guidance during and after your retreat with M.Sc. Nature-Therapist Maja Krauss
• Three nature ceremonies at sacred sites to connect you with Pacha Mama
• Four lessons on Andean principles of healing and how to live a balanced life from the Andean perspective
• Andean healing music ceremony with Tayta Oscar
• Online preparation and two online integration sessions
• A wide range of Andean shamanic healing practices, including energy cleansings, sound healing, and Hayni breathing exercises
• Visit to healing thermal baths / hot springs
• Lodging in a double room and 3 healthy meals daily, plus plenty of fruits and herbal teas
• The beautiful landscape of Pichincha province
• Transportation from Quito airport and back
• Exclusive small groups of 5-10 people

Your Journey with Us

1. Apply: Send a message with the retreat dates and room category you are interested in, along with a little about yourself and your intentions. You will then be contacted to schedule a discovery call.

2. Discovery Call: In your 30-minute free discovery call, you can ask any questions. A psychological and medical screening will help ensure the retreat is a suitable fit, including discussion of contraindications. Your booking will be confirmed afterward.

3. Preparation: After reserving your spot, you will receive all important preparation information in English, German, or Spanish by email. Four weeks before the retreat, or whenever you book, a preparation call will be arranged to answer your questions and support your transformation journey.

4. The Retreat: You will be picked up at Quito International Airport. There is usually an option to arrive earlier to acclimatize. Immerse yourself in ceremony, nature, teachings, and community, with a team member available 24/7 for personal support or questions.

5. Integration: During the retreat, you will learn practical integration tools. Two online group integration sessions after the retreat support you once you are back home. For two weeks after the retreat, Tayta Willak and Maja remain available for personal support via WhatsApp.

6. Community: Transformational journeys often create lasting friendships. Free online community calls help you stay connected and continue growing. One-on-one healing sessions with Tayta Willak, as well as ongoing integration and nature-therapy sessions with Maja, are also available.

Your Stay

Accommodation & Pricing

You will stay in a home designed for small, intimate retreats, with a warmth that feels more like family than a hotel. Your comfortable guest room is part of a shared living and dining area, and a rooftop terrace above invites you to practice yoga or meditate with views over the surrounding hills. Outside, a garden filled with mandarins, oranges, and papayas offers fresh fruit to pick and enjoy.

Your Investment for 8 Days of Personal Growth

Standard: Shared Double Room
One of two single beds in a shared room (same gender) or one King-Size Bed for couples.
$1,790 USD per person for 8 days all-inclusive

Exclusive: Private Room (only one available)
If you want your own private room, with either one King-Size Bed or two Single Beds.
$2,590 USD per person for 8 days all-inclusive

Upcoming Retreats 2026 / 2027

Autumn I: 27 Sep – 2 Oct 2026 / 4–11 Oct 2026 / 27 Sep – 11 Oct 2026

Autumn II: 1–6 Nov 2026 / 8–15 Nov 2026 / 1–15 Nov 2026

Winter I: 22–27 Nov 2026 / 29 Nov – 6 Dec 2026 / 22 Nov – 6 Dec 2026

Winter II: 14–19 Feb 2027 / 21–28 Feb 2027 / 14–28 Feb 2027

Spring I: 18 - 23 April 2027 / 25 April – 2 May 2027 / 18 Apr – 2 May 2027

Note: In Kichwa culture, charging for ceremonies and healing experiences is not customary. Traditionally, a community member understands how much to give the shaman based on cultural norms and the Randi-Randi worldview of reciprocal balance. Since this understanding is not universal, fixed prices have been set.