San Pedro Huachuma Retreat: Sacred Earth Healing
San Pedro Huachuma Retreat: Sacred Earth Healing
Malacatos, Ecuador
Up to 6 in group
Jul 9 - 13, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- 5-Day San Pedro Retreat
- Take a sacred pause from your everyday life to retreat and connect with your inner nature…
- San Pedro, also known as Huachuma or Aguacolla, has been used for thousands of years in the Andes for healing, vision, and spiritual awakening. He opens the heart, quiets the mind, and connects you deeply to nature, your soul, and the divine. He opens our energy channels so that we can see our life in a different way, and positive spirits and energies can come in to work and heal physical, mental and spiritual health imbalances and illnesses.
- Along with the help of this sacred medicine, we support you to release emotional blocks, see with clarity, and remember your true essence. Ceremonies are held in a safe, respectful way, honoring ancestral traditions and the wisdom of the plants. Each journey is unique, offering powerful insight, healing and connection.
- Through San Pedro ceremonies, cacao, song, shamanic rituals and herbal medicine, we’ll release the old and return to love, joy and the creative life force within.
- Participants will experience two master plant ceremonies held with love and respect in a traditional Andean setting:
- 2 San Pedro Ceremonies (at night and during the day, for healing mind, body + spirit, reconnecting with our heart and womb space.
- 1 Cacao Ceremony (visionary awakening and divine remembrance)
- Sacred song circle
- Herbal womb medicines & teas specific to each participant
- Individual session + a personalized protocol you can bring home
- Nervous System Healing Workshop + Intuition Workshop
- Dance & embodiment ritual to re-spark creativity and joy
- Shamanic limpia (energy cleansing) and plant baths
- Hike to sacred mountain, Mandango with earth offerings; river cleansing ritual
- Guided meditations & integration circles
- Wholesome meals & cozy accommodations with spa on site
- Limited to only 6 sisters for a cozy, intimate group
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Katie
Founder + San Pedro Ceremonialist
Founder of this center, a spiritual medicine guide, and ceremonialist of Wachuma, San Pedro. Born in the US, she has been holding space in ceremonies and retreats for 7 years now. She has studied under the guidance of her partner, taita Miguel, a mestizo shaman, as well as with Mama Mercedes, an indigenous Kichwa Andean healer and midwife. Her role at the healing center is to lead, guide, and empower people to reconnect with themselves, Spirit and Mother Earth.
With a loving, gentle, and compassionate nature, her wish is for everyone to experience the magic, love, and healing of the plant medicines.
Details of this retreat
5-Day San Pedro Retreat
July 9-13, 2026 | Ecuador
Take a sacred pause from your everyday life to retreat and connect with your inner nature…
Join us for a sacred 5-day journey in the Andes to heal the womb, open the heart, and awaken the feminine spirit.
Through San Pedro ceremonies, cacao, movement, shamanic rituals and helpful workshops, we’ll release the old and reconnect with our inner spark and the wisdom of the Earth.
Participants will experience two master plant ceremonies held with love and respect in a traditional Andean setting:
2 San Pedro Ceremonies (at night and during the day, for healing mind, body + spirit, reconnecting with our heart and womb space.
1 Cacao Ceremony (visionary awakening and divine remembrance)
Sacred song circle
Herbal womb medicines & teas specific to each participant
Intuition + Nervous System Healing Workshops
Dance & embodiment ritual to re-spark creativity and joy
Shamanic limpia (energy cleansing) and plant baths
Hike to sacred mountain, Mandango with earth offerings; river cleansing ritual
Guided meditations & integration circles
Wholesome meals & cozy accommodations with spa on site
Limited to only 6 sisters for a cozy, intimate group
July 9-13, 2026 | Ecuador
Take a sacred pause from your everyday life to retreat and connect with your inner nature…
Join us for a sacred 5-day journey in the Andes to heal the womb, open the heart, and awaken the feminine spirit.
Through San Pedro ceremonies, cacao, movement, shamanic rituals and helpful workshops, we’ll release the old and reconnect with our inner spark and the wisdom of the Earth.
Participants will experience two master plant ceremonies held with love and respect in a traditional Andean setting:
2 San Pedro Ceremonies (at night and during the day, for healing mind, body + spirit, reconnecting with our heart and womb space.
1 Cacao Ceremony (visionary awakening and divine remembrance)
Sacred song circle
Herbal womb medicines & teas specific to each participant
Intuition + Nervous System Healing Workshops
Dance & embodiment ritual to re-spark creativity and joy
Shamanic limpia (energy cleansing) and plant baths
Hike to sacred mountain, Mandango with earth offerings; river cleansing ritual
Guided meditations & integration circles
Wholesome meals & cozy accommodations with spa on site
Limited to only 6 sisters for a cozy, intimate group
Schedule
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive by 1 pm, enjoy lunch and get to know each other. Settle into the house. We will have a limpia energy cleansing ritual, and prepare for the ceremony tonight which will begin around 10pm.
Day 2:
The ceremony will go all night until the morning and we will finish with the sunrise, sharing fruits and experiences. We will be tired today and mainly rest. Enjoy the steam room, hot tub, pool. Workshop about calming nervous system + connecting with our intuition. Meditation at night.
Day 3:
San Pedro ceremony in the daytime beginning around 8am and finishing around 3pm. We will share fruits, hang by the fire and enjoy the spa again this evening, followed by dinner.
Day 4:
Today we will go for a hike and give offerings to the sacred mountain, Mandango, in the morning, have breakfast in town and explore a bit, and then go to a beautiful river to enjoy and receive a final cleansing. Lunch at the house, and then a cacao circle in the evening for gratitude and blessing. Dinner at night.
Day 5:
We will have breakfast and then head out by 11 am.
Day 1
Arrive by 1 pm, enjoy lunch and get to know each other. Settle into the house. We will have a limpia energy cleansing ritual, and prepare for the ceremony tonight which will begin around 10pm.
Day 2:
The ceremony will go all night until the morning and we will finish with the sunrise, sharing fruits and experiences. We will be tired today and mainly rest. Enjoy the steam room, hot tub, pool. Workshop about calming nervous system + connecting with our intuition. Meditation at night.
Day 3:
San Pedro ceremony in the daytime beginning around 8am and finishing around 3pm. We will share fruits, hang by the fire and enjoy the spa again this evening, followed by dinner.
Day 4:
Today we will go for a hike and give offerings to the sacred mountain, Mandango, in the morning, have breakfast in town and explore a bit, and then go to a beautiful river to enjoy and receive a final cleansing. Lunch at the house, and then a cacao circle in the evening for gratitude and blessing. Dinner at night.
Day 5:
We will have breakfast and then head out by 11 am.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Allpa Mama Healing, Malacatos, Ecuador
Directions
To arrive to Malacatos:
OPTION 1 (FASTEST): You can fly to the Quito airport and take another flight to Loja (called Catamayo airport). From there you will take a taxi to Malacatos. The flight is around $100 and the taxi is $35 which can be split amongst guests traveling together
OPTION 2: Fly to Quito or Guayaquil airports (Guayaquil is closer) and take a bus to Loja (about $20). From there, you can take a taxi ($20) or bus ($2) to Malacatos.
OPTION 1 (FASTEST): You can fly to the Quito airport and take another flight to Loja (called Catamayo airport). From there you will take a taxi to Malacatos. The flight is around $100 and the taxi is $35 which can be split amongst guests traveling together
OPTION 2: Fly to Quito or Guayaquil airports (Guayaquil is closer) and take a bus to Loja (about $20). From there, you can take a taxi ($20) or bus ($2) to Malacatos.
Accommodation
Each room offers a spacious, open, and comfortable sanctuary designed for rest and reflection between ceremonies. Large windows invite in natural light and mountain air, creating a serene connection to the surrounding nature. The rooms are simply furnished yet cozy, with thoughtful touches that support grounding and relaxation—your own peaceful space to integrate, dream, and restore. The home is nestled in the Andes and also has a spa on site with jacuzzi, steam room and pool. There is hot water, wifi and laundry available on site.
Program Price
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
We host retreats in Malacatos, Ecuador. We are in the Andes mountains where it is eternal spring weather - 70s F every day. The house is nice, spa on site with pool, steam room and jacuzzi, with private and shared rooms available, hot water, wifi, comfy beds.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We serve simple, healthy foods during the retreat. We offer fresh, local, organic produce and chicken and fish for those who eat it. Meals are mainly vegetarian. We also can make vegan meals.
What's Included
- 2 San Pedro Ceremonies (at night and during the day, for healing mind, body + spirit, reconnecting with our heart and womb space.
- 1 Cacao Ceremony (visionary awakening and divine remembrance)
- Sacred song circle
- Herbal womb medicines & teas specific to each participant
- Individual session + a personalized protocol you can bring home
- Nervous system + intuition workshops
- Dance & embodiment ritual to re-spark creativity and joy
- Shamanic limpia (energy cleansing) and plant baths
- Hike to sacred mountain, Mandango with earth offerings; river cleansing ritual
- Guided meditations & integration circles
- Wholesome meals & cozy accommodations with spa on site
- Limited to only 6 sisters and brothers
- You may feel drawn to this work if you are ready to:
- - Heal emotional wounds, grief, heartbreak, childhood pain, or past trauma in a supportive and intentional environment
- - Release old patterns, fears, or beliefs that no longer serve your life
- - Reconnect with yourself after feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, numb, anxious, or emotionally stuck
- - Improve your relationship with your body, mind, emotions, and spirit
- - Deepen your connection to nature, intuition, spirit, and your authentic path
- - Explore sacred plant medicines in a respectful, grounded, and traditional way
- - Gain clarity, direction, and a renewed sense of purpose
- - Open your heart, cultivate self-love, and experience deeper inner peace
- - Step into a new chapter of life feeling more aligned, connected, and empowered
- - Experience genuine human connection in a safe and intimate retreat container
- You do not need previous experience with plant medicine. What matters most is an open heart, humility, emotional readiness, and a sincere respect for the process.
What's Not Included
- Airfare, travel insurance
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