VILCABAMBA RETREAT
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VILCABAMBA RETREAT
Vilcabamba, Ecuador
Up to 10 in group
Jul 19 - 29, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Daily Yoga, temazcal, two San Pedro ceremonies, ayahuasca ceremony ,waterfall bathing, water blessing ceremony, cacao ceremony, clay workshop, horseback riding, hike at sunrise to sacred mountain, pagamento.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
CEREMONIALIST
AYURVEDIC MEDICINE PRACTITIONER
SPIRITUAL RETREATS FACILITATOR
MICRO AND MACRO DOSIS ASSISTED THERAPY
VEDIC ASTROLOGY
Ayurvedic Consultations / Ancestral Work / Earth Based Animistic Practices / Facilitator of Plant Wisdom Through Ceremony and Integration / Cacao / Vedic Astrology / Circles of Women
She has been facilitating and leading retreats for the past eight years in places such as California, Ireland, Mexico and Ecuador.
Adela is a ceremonialist, animist, sahumadora, Ayurvedic practitioner and medicine woman, who dedicates her life to the preservation and revitalization of indigenous wisdom and tradition from her Quechua lineage of the Andes of Ecuador.
She currently resides in stolen lands of the Tongva, Gabrielenos tribes, today known as Los Angeles with her two teenage daughters. In neighbor Chumash territory of the Central coast of California, she completed her initiation into the Red Path of the Lakota tradition with her teacher Hua Anwa of Cherokee/Mexica/Mayan blood.
Adela was born and raised in Quito, Ecuador.
At 15 years old her first introduction into the world of spiritual healing came through the teachings of the master plants Ayahuasca and San Pedro of the Ecuadorian Amazon and the Andes respectively.
Adela is a mestizo woman who proudly recognizes that her mixed heritage of Ecuadorian, Quechua blood mixed with Spanish, Portuguese and Basque colonizers’ positions her to skillfully weave into her offerings Eastern knowledge with traditional Indigenous Medicine.
Adela is the daughter of the Apus -the Sacred spirit of the Andes. She is daughter of colonization, of resistance, and of imagination, and she centers her core values on the two most important principles 0f the Andean Cosmovision:
THE SUMAQ KAWSAY
The Art of Good Living
which promotes the idea that the collective wellbeing of the community is achieved through harmony within nature and with one another, human, and more than human.
&
AYNI
The Art of Sacred Reciprocity
From the five principles that define the Andean way of life AYNI (reciprocity) is regarded as the most important value, as it provides the backbone of life.
Adela’s path and dharma is rooted in her South American lineage, she is deeply grateful for India and the teachings of Ayurveda and its sisters sciences of Yoga and Vedic Astrology, which became bridges to celebrate her indigenous roots and return to the cosmovision of her original land.
She speaks Spanish, English, French and Italian.
Details of this retreat
RITES OF RENEWAL
Ecuador Retreat
A guided pilgrimage for men, women and couples through Ecuador’s living landscapes, designed for those in transition and at life’s thresholds.
The journey begins in Vilcabamba, a region known for longevity and coherence between lifestyle, nature, and social structure. Here, participants engage in daily practices, relational rituals, San Pedro ceremonies, temazcal, ancestral practices, daily yoga, song and mantra, and educational sessions that support clarity and cognitive resilience during periods of change.
The pilgrimage concludes in Papallacta, where high-altitude thermal waters are used as an integration and rejuvenation phase. Mineral-rich heat, rest, and guided reflection support neuroplasticity, stress recovery, and the consolidation of insights into sustainable behavioral change. This final threshold marks the completion of the initiation — moving from insight to embodiment.
Held in community, this pilgrimage supports long term brain health, deep nervous system renewal, and embodied integration for the path ahead.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
This is an invitation to a transformative journey in my beloved Ecuador. This retreat is for men and women in transition—whether you are stepping into midlife, navigating changes in your body, work, or identity, or simply feeling the quiet knowing that something new is asking to be born.
Here, we gather at the river’s edge, at the mountain’s foot, by the fire, in the wind, to remember: transitions are sacred.
Together in Vilcabamba, we will
• Work with lineage-rooted ceremonies and intentional practices held with care and cultural respect with local elders and wisdom keepers.
• Gather in community around shared rites — morning circles, integration dialogues, medicine songs, fire, movement, and communal tasks.
• Spend time with the land, the water, and one another in nature.
• Engage in practical embodiment practices — from hikes to waterfalls, to temazcal and horseback riding.
• Create space for real dialogue about what’s shifting, ending, or emerging in your life.
Throughout our journey, we will delve deep into the heart of Ecuador's rich cultural tapestry, ancient wisdom, earth medicines, and breathtaking natural landscapes.
the retreat includes:
the retreat includes:
ROUNDTRIP DOMESTIC FLIGHT FORM QUITO TO VILCABAMBA
7 NIGHTS OF SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS AT FINCA LA SOFIA WITH COMFORTABLE BEDDING AND LINENS AND COMPLEMENTARY LAUNDRY SERVICE
TRANSPORTATION TO PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS AFTER RETREAT FOR REJUVENATION JOURNEY
2 NIGHTS OF SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS AT TERMAS DE PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS WITH BREAKFAST INCLUDED
ENGLISH, FRENCH AND SPANISH SPEAKING EXPERIENCED FACILITATORS, LOCAL RITUALISTS, SHAMANS AND MEDICINE MEN AND WOMEN
DAILY YOGA PRACTICE
A DAILY MENU OF THREE MEALS A DAY AND SNACKS OF DELICIOUS FARM TO TABLE ORGANIC, LOCAL DISHES WITH INGREDIENTS CAREFULLY PREPARED AND CHOSEN TO SUPPORT COGNITIVE HEALTH
MEDICINE SONGS WILL BE LEARNED AND PRACTICED IN GROUP ON CERTAIN DAYS AROUND THE FIRE.
EARLY MORNING HIKE TO MANDANGO SACRED MOUNTAIN, COCA LEAVES WORK, GUAYUSA BLESSINGS, DESPACHO CEREMONY
POTTERY WORKSHOP
TEMAZCAL (SWEAT-LODGE) CEREMONY
CACAO CEREMONY AND SOUND JOURNEY
HORSEBACK RIDING MORNING THROUGH THE SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS OPTIONAL
EVENING SAN PEDRO MEDICINE CEREMONY
DAYTIME SAN PEDRO POWER WALK CEREMONY
WATERFALL BATHING
INTEGRATION AND SHARING CIRCLES
A MORNING OF LEISURE IN VILCABAMBA TOWN
1:1 INTERVIEWS IN PREPARATION FOR RETREAT
1:1 INTEGRATION PROCESS
Ecuador Retreat
A guided pilgrimage for men, women and couples through Ecuador’s living landscapes, designed for those in transition and at life’s thresholds.
The journey begins in Vilcabamba, a region known for longevity and coherence between lifestyle, nature, and social structure. Here, participants engage in daily practices, relational rituals, San Pedro ceremonies, temazcal, ancestral practices, daily yoga, song and mantra, and educational sessions that support clarity and cognitive resilience during periods of change.
The pilgrimage concludes in Papallacta, where high-altitude thermal waters are used as an integration and rejuvenation phase. Mineral-rich heat, rest, and guided reflection support neuroplasticity, stress recovery, and the consolidation of insights into sustainable behavioral change. This final threshold marks the completion of the initiation — moving from insight to embodiment.
Held in community, this pilgrimage supports long term brain health, deep nervous system renewal, and embodied integration for the path ahead.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
This is an invitation to a transformative journey in my beloved Ecuador. This retreat is for men and women in transition—whether you are stepping into midlife, navigating changes in your body, work, or identity, or simply feeling the quiet knowing that something new is asking to be born.
Here, we gather at the river’s edge, at the mountain’s foot, by the fire, in the wind, to remember: transitions are sacred.
Together in Vilcabamba, we will
• Work with lineage-rooted ceremonies and intentional practices held with care and cultural respect with local elders and wisdom keepers.
• Gather in community around shared rites — morning circles, integration dialogues, medicine songs, fire, movement, and communal tasks.
• Spend time with the land, the water, and one another in nature.
• Engage in practical embodiment practices — from hikes to waterfalls, to temazcal and horseback riding.
• Create space for real dialogue about what’s shifting, ending, or emerging in your life.
Throughout our journey, we will delve deep into the heart of Ecuador's rich cultural tapestry, ancient wisdom, earth medicines, and breathtaking natural landscapes.
the retreat includes:
the retreat includes:
ROUNDTRIP DOMESTIC FLIGHT FORM QUITO TO VILCABAMBA
7 NIGHTS OF SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS AT FINCA LA SOFIA WITH COMFORTABLE BEDDING AND LINENS AND COMPLEMENTARY LAUNDRY SERVICE
TRANSPORTATION TO PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS AFTER RETREAT FOR REJUVENATION JOURNEY
2 NIGHTS OF SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS AT TERMAS DE PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS WITH BREAKFAST INCLUDED
ENGLISH, FRENCH AND SPANISH SPEAKING EXPERIENCED FACILITATORS, LOCAL RITUALISTS, SHAMANS AND MEDICINE MEN AND WOMEN
DAILY YOGA PRACTICE
A DAILY MENU OF THREE MEALS A DAY AND SNACKS OF DELICIOUS FARM TO TABLE ORGANIC, LOCAL DISHES WITH INGREDIENTS CAREFULLY PREPARED AND CHOSEN TO SUPPORT COGNITIVE HEALTH
MEDICINE SONGS WILL BE LEARNED AND PRACTICED IN GROUP ON CERTAIN DAYS AROUND THE FIRE.
EARLY MORNING HIKE TO MANDANGO SACRED MOUNTAIN, COCA LEAVES WORK, GUAYUSA BLESSINGS, DESPACHO CEREMONY
POTTERY WORKSHOP
TEMAZCAL (SWEAT-LODGE) CEREMONY
CACAO CEREMONY AND SOUND JOURNEY
HORSEBACK RIDING MORNING THROUGH THE SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS OPTIONAL
EVENING SAN PEDRO MEDICINE CEREMONY
DAYTIME SAN PEDRO POWER WALK CEREMONY
WATERFALL BATHING
INTEGRATION AND SHARING CIRCLES
A MORNING OF LEISURE IN VILCABAMBA TOWN
1:1 INTERVIEWS IN PREPARATION FOR RETREAT
1:1 INTEGRATION PROCESS
Schedule
Morning Yoga and chanting
Breakfast
Break
Temazcal
Lunch
Break
Evening Tobacco prayer and Temazcal Integration
Dinner
Breakfast
Break
Temazcal
Lunch
Break
Evening Tobacco prayer and Temazcal Integration
Dinner
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Mia and Lily Ayurveda, Vilcabamba, Ecuador
Directions
Arrive to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito - Ecuador
You flight and transportation to Vilcabamba is included.
You flight and transportation to Vilcabamba is included.
Accommodation
Single beds in double occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms
Private room shared bathroom
Private room private bathroom
Shared room private bathroom
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
Family hacienda with pool, yoga Shala, temazcal, a river, our own herb and fruit garden
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
personalized menus for each group taking in consideration all dietary needs and restrictions. Vegetarian, organic, local and farm to table foods that are centered around the local cuisine of Loja
What's Included
- the retreat includes:
- ROUNDTRIP DOMESTIC FLIGHT FORM QUITO TO VILCABAMBA
- 7 NIGHTS OF SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS AT FINCA LA SOFIA WITH COMFORTABLE BEDDING AND LINENS AND COMPLEMENTARY LAUNDRY SERVICE
- TRANSPORTATION TO PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS AFTER RETREAT FOR REJUVENATION JOURNEY
- 2 NIGHTS OF SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS AT TERMAS DE PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS WITH BREAKFAST INCLUDED
- ENGLISH, FRENCH AND SPANISH SPEAKING EXPERIENCED FACILITATORS, LOCAL RITUALISTS, SHAMANS AND MEDICINE MEN AND WOMEN
- DAILY YOGA PRACTICE
- A DAILY MENU OF THREE MEALS A DAY AND SNACKS OF DELICIOUS FARM TO TABLE ORGANIC, LOCAL DISHES WITH INGREDIENTS CAREFULLY PREPARED AND CHOSEN TO SUPPORT COGNITIVE HEALTH
- MEDICINE SONGS WILL BE LEARNED AND PRACTICED IN GROUP ON CERTAIN DAYS AROUND THE FIRE.
- EARLY MORNING HIKE TO MANDANGO SACRED MOUNTAIN, COCA LEAVES WORK, GUAYUSA BLESSINGS, DESPACHO CEREMONY
- POTTERY WORKSHOP
- TEMAZCAL (SWEAT-LODGE) CEREMONY
- CACAO CEREMONY AND SOUND JOURNEY
- HORSEBACK RIDING MORNING THROUGH THE SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS OPTIONAL
- EVENING SAN PEDRO MEDICINE CEREMONY
- DAYTIME SAN PEDRO POWER WALK CEREMONY
- WATERFALL BATHING
- INTEGRATION AND SHARING CIRCLES
- A MORNING OF LEISURE IN VILCABAMBA TOWN
- 1:1 INTERVIEWS IN PREPARATION FOR RETREAT
- 1:1 INTEGRATION PROCESS
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Gratuities and Tips
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