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About Nicola Schaefer
Nicola Schaefer
Mission & Vision
I created Inti Soul Retreat because I know what it feels like to have tried everything and still feel stuck.
I came to Vilcabamba after one of the hardest moments of my life. This valley held me. The stillness. The space. The people. What I found here, not despite my pain but through it, is what I now hold space for in others.
My mission is simple: to bring people home to themselves. Not through quick fixes or spiritual performance. Through real, embodied work. Through plant medicine held with deep respect. Through integration that actually lasts.
This retreat is what I would have needed back then. I know the way. And I walk it with you.
I came to Vilcabamba after one of the hardest moments of my life. This valley held me. The stillness. The space. The people. What I found here, not despite my pain but through it, is what I now hold space for in others.
My mission is simple: to bring people home to themselves. Not through quick fixes or spiritual performance. Through real, embodied work. Through plant medicine held with deep respect. Through integration that actually lasts.
This retreat is what I would have needed back then. I know the way. And I walk it with you.
Upcoming Retreats at Nicola Schaefer
Yoga
INTI SOUL Retreat - German speaking - Plant medicine, Yoga, Coaching
January 21 - 31, 2027
From €2,444
/ 11 days
Yoga
INTI SOUL Retreat - German speaking - Plant medicine, Yoga, Coaching
January 21 - 31, 2027
From €2,444
/ 11 days
Your Guides
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Izhcayluma Ecolodge, mehrfach mit dem TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award ausgezeichnet, liegt eingebettet in die Andenhügel mit Panoramablick über das Tal der Langlebigkeit. Üppige Gärten, natürlicher Pool, professionelle Yogastudios, Outdoorplattformen und ein Panorama Restaurant mit regionaler Küche.
Izhcayluma Eco Lodge & Wellness is one of South America’s most celebrated retreat centers, nestled in the hills above Vilcabamba. All rooms have private bathrooms. The lodge features a pool, yoga shala, restaurant, and stunning views of the valley. You’ll be staying in either a private single room or a shared double room (two participants per room, each with their own bed).
Izhcayluma Eco Lodge & Wellness is one of South America’s most celebrated retreat centers, nestled in the hills above Vilcabamba. All rooms have private bathrooms. The lodge features a pool, yoga shala, restaurant, and stunning views of the valley. You’ll be staying in either a private single room or a shared double room (two participants per room, each with their own bed).
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Fresh regional cuisine daily. Vegetarian and vegan options every day. Organic ingredients from the valley. Special dietary needs can be arranged on request.
Getting Here
Nicola Schaefer, PQQF+3R9, Vilcabamba, Ecuador
Directions
Nearest international airports: Quito (UIO) or Guayaquil (GYE). Connecting flight to Loja (LOH) recommended. From Loja: taxi to Izhcayluma Lodge approximately 45 minutes, around 45 USD. From Cuenca: direct shuttle service to the lodge available, around 45 USD per person. Nicola personally assists every participant with travel planning from the moment flights are booked.
