Sacred Valley, Calca, Cusco, Perú
Up to 8 in group
October 20 - 29, 2025
About this Retreat
Nikki grew up just outside Toronto, Canada and currently lives nestled amongst the Andes in the Sacred Valley of Peru. As a teacher dedicated to working with people with special needs and at-risk youth, she has devoted her life to being a support to others.
Coming from a background of addiction and depression, she was called to Peru in 2018 to start working with her teachers Bernard Kashagen and Chase Moore for a deep dive into her healing. Wanting others to experience the grace of the medicine as she has, she offers a safe space of presence and love, weaving in various mind, body, and energetic practices. She is a balance of grit and softness, embodying permission for each guest to explore their unique experience with the medicine.
With deep reverence for the magic that unfolds in ceremony and thereafter, she meets each individual where they’re at. She loves to play with life and you’ll often find her cracking jokes and laughing, seeking lightness and joy amidst the challenges of life.
Testimonials:
“Nikki is a rockstar! I’ve been lucky enough to work with a lot of different people in the psychedelic/plant medicine world. I’ve met good ones, average ones and terrible ones. Nikki is one of the best. She’s easy to work with. Kind and generous. She knows how to listen without inserting her own narrative or story. And she doesn’t give unsolicited advice (a sign of a pro). The emphasis has always been on me figuring my own shit out. No gurus. No high and mighty vibes. Nikki’s there if I truly need help… but otherwise, it’s between me and the medicine. That ability to step back is quite rare, and it’s why I think she’s one of the best people I’ve worked with. It’s where the magic happens, where I’m free to learn in my own way. If you’re looking for a psychedelic experience, with lots of crazy visuals and a peak experience, as well as someone to tell you what to think, believe and feel (a guru, in other words), Nikki’s not for you. But if you’re looking for the truth, about yourself and about life, and you’re willing to work for it, come what may (whether it’s beautiful, terrifying or somewhere in between), Nikki is a wonderful guide to the medicine. I trust her completely.” ~ John
“Nikki is an incredible facilitator - she is simultaneously a wise sage and salt-of-the earth in a beautifully balanced way. During ceremony, I felt really safe and cozy in her presence, like I had total permission to be myself and show up however I needed. I have historically had a difficult time purging, and I was finally able to purge in my ceremony with Nikki and that was a huge relief. She has a really solid foothold and connection to source and what is sacred, which helped me orient over and over again in ceremony. It was a beautiful ceremony and I am deeply appreciative of my time with Nikki.” ~ Melanie
It is such a joy to be in a Huachuma ceremony with Nikki. She brings in so much love and light to her work... lots of laughs too. Her medicine has helped me tremendously in working through my past traumas and my overall mind-body-spirit alignment. I always feel safe and comfortable in Nikki's ceremony space. Nikki is a true professional, and her passion for her work and medicine comes through in all aspects of her life. I can't recommend her highly enough to those called to work with Huachuma. ~ James
Chase Moore, a Tennessee native, is an experienced Huachumero trained in the indigenous San Pedro medicine tradition by his long time teacher, Bernhard Karshagen. He’s a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has been teaching for over a decade.
Chase has dedicated over 8 years to working exclusively with the master plant of San Pedro. He has completed extensive diets with San Pedro and has also held diets for others wanting to deepen and strengthen their connection with the medicine.
As a humble medicine carrier of the sacred plant San Pedro, Chase embodies the essence of kindness, humor, and therapeutic presence. Chase holds a prayer that each individual that comes to this work is empowered to step into the most authentic version of themself, using the wisdom of the plant, along with his gentle guidance. "I simply aim to offer the same opportunities for growth that have been afforded to me."
In his mission to be of service, Chase holds space for each individual in a way that is attuned to their needs, their path, and what support looks and feels like for them. Unlike other plant medicine containers where you may be left alone to navigate the vast experiential inner terrain, we hold space for each guest every step of the way, weaving in and out of your experience with gentle, compassionate presence.
As an empathic medicine woman, Kimberly brings 20 years of experience in healing, coaching, and working with plants. Experiencing the depths of corporate burnout, she turned to ancient healing traditions and plant medicine for soul reconnection and transformation.
Guided by indigenous wisdom, she learned to listen to nature’s whispers and harness its healing energies. Now, Kimberly shares her gifts, guiding others on their paths of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment.
On her journey, Kimberly uncovered the sacred healing power of medicinal mushrooms. Now she guides clients in personalized journeys and microdosing for lasting transformation. She’s a somatic, trauma-informed plant medicine coach, certified sound healing therapist, and is apprenticing in the ayahuasca lineage with the Shipibo-Konibo Nation.
Details of this retreat
WHERE ANCIENT WISDOM MEETS MODERN HEALING
Intimate experience limited to 14 guests
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For the first time, Ananda Lodge brings its transformative approach to the ancestral homeland of Huachuma, partnering with The Source Peru to create an unprecedented healing journey that honors both ancient wisdom and modern therapeutic approaches.
This exclusive 9-day immersion offers the rare opportunity to experience Huachuma in its native environment, held in a small, intimate container designed for deep personal attention and transformation.
Luxury Inclusions
Private single or double accommodations at The Source Peru for 8 nights
Three sacred medicine ceremonies guided by experienced, trauma-informed facilitators
Round trip shuttle to The Source from Cusco
Traditional Andean Despacho ceremony with Q'ero elders
Half-day luxury spa experience at Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness
Two pre-retreat somatic preparation sessions (before arrival)
Two individual onsite navigation sessions during the retreat
Two post-retreat integration sessions (after returning home)
Farm-to-table organic meals prepared with locally-sourced ingredients
Natural Springs cold plunge
Onsite laundry services
The Convergence of Traditions
In the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where mist-shrouded mountains cradle ancient wisdom, Ananda Lodge presents an unprecedented 9-day Huachuma journey that bridges millennia-old traditions with contemporary healing approaches.
This exclusive retreat limited to just eight participants brings together the profound medicine of Huachuma (San Pedro) in its ancestral homeland with trauma-informed somatic practices that facilitate deep integration at the level of the body, where true transformation occurs.
This profound inner work unfolds within the luxurious comfort of The Source Peru, an extraordinary retreat nestled at 10,000 feet above sea level, surrounded by a stunning waterfall, river canyon, and majestic peaks.
THE ANCIENT MEDICINE OF HUACHUMA
Experience the sacred cactus in its native Andean homeland where it has been revered for over 3,000 years. Huachuma, known as San Pedro or Wachuma, is a visionary cactus that has been used by Andean cultures for millennia. Growing in the high altitudes of the Andes, this ancestral teacher plant facilitates heart-opening, enhanced perception, and profound connection with nature and self.
Unlike other medicine journeys, Huachuma creates a gentle but powerful experience characterized by clarity, groundedness, and heart-centered awareness. Often described as “removing the veil” between worlds, it helps participants access deep wisdom while remaining present and embodied.
Through three sacred ceremonies at The Source Peru, you’ll be guided into relationship with this ancient plant teacher in its homeland, where the energies of the sacred mountains amplify its healing potential.
TRADITIONAL ANDEAN CEREMONIAL PRACTICES
Your journey begins with a traditional Andean Despacho ceremony, a sacred offering ritual of the Q’ero Nation dating back to Incan times.
This beautiful practice embodies the Andean concept of ayni — sacred reciprocity between humans and the natural world.Connect with the spirits of the mountains through authentic Despacho ceremony led by local Q’ero elders. In this ceremony, you’ll participate in creating a mandala-like offering bundle filled with symbolic elements representing gratitude to Pachamama (Mother Earth), the Apus (mountain spirits), and other natural forces.
This ancient practice establishes your relationship with the sacred land and beings of Peru, opening a channel of communication and blessing for your journey.
TRAUMA-INFORMED SOMATIC CARE
Integrate your medicine experiences through body-centered therapeutic approaches deepening your connection to Self.
Rather than just “having experiences,” our approach helps you process and integrate the medicine teachings at the level of the body, where true transformation occurs.
Your journey includes:
Two Pre-Retreat Somatic Preparation Sessions: Personalized guidance to prepare your nervous system for the medicine work
Individualized Support During Ceremony: Work 1:1 with our skilled Huachumera and somatic specialist designed to support your process of transformation
Two Individual Onsite Navigation Sessions: Skilled facilitation to help process emotions, sensations, and insights that arise
Two Post-Retreat Integration Sessions: Support for embodying your insights in daily life
LUXURIOUS TRANSFORMATION AT THE SOURCE
Your physical container for this profound work is The Source Peru, an extraordinary “edge-of-luxury” retreat nestled at 10,000 feet above sea level in the Sacred Valley.
This exceptional property features:
Breathtaking Natural Beauty: Surrounded by a 100-foot waterfall, tranquil river canyon, and majestic Andean peaks
Lush Botanical Surroundings: Immerse yourself in fragrant eucalyptus groves, fruit trees, and medicinal plants
Comfortable Private Accommodations: Single rooms with shared bathrooms
Farm-to-Table Cuisine: Nourishing, organic meals prepared with locally-sourced ingredients
Luxury Spa Excursion: Included is a luxurious half-day spa experience at the renowned Unno Spa in Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness
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