Join us for a life-changing journey of communion, heart-opening, and celebration as we connect with the ancestral medicine of Huachuma (San Pedro) in Peru’s magical Sacred Valley.
We Offer Two Pathways for Your Journey:
✨ 10 Days Each ✨ Deep Huachuma Work ✨ 6-month Support Container ✨ Cactus Preservation ✨ Sound Healing & More…
All Levels Welcome
For Experienced Seekers
On these soul-stirring journeys, we tap into the ancient wisdom of Huachuma (San Pedro), embarking on deep inner quests of growth, self-realization, and spiritual awakening in the timeless Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Both paths offer the same loving container facilitated by Hamid with ceremonies guided by our gifted Maestro Huachumero Miguel. Nestled amidst the gentle majesty of the Andes, you will peel back profound layers of old patterns, reclaim lost parts of yourself, and reconnect with your authentic gifts to bring back into the world.
This sacred medicine path calls to those feeling the nudge towards radical self-inquiry and a desire to heal at the deepest levels of body, mind, and soul. It requires earnest self-work, trust, and the willingness to courageously surrender to a process of total metamorphosis.
As part of our commitment to preserving this sacred tradition, you’ll contribute to the Huachuma Sanctuary, planting cacti for future generations. In this act of giving back, we embody our retreat’s ethos: Plant More, Worry Less.
If this is the inner prompting your heart has been waiting for, join us on this once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage of initiation, wholeness, joyful celebration, and meaningful contribution under the starlit Skies of Antiquity.
Huachuma, commonly known as San Pedro, is a sacred cactus native to the majestic Andean highlands of Peru. Its name was bestowed by Spanish conquistadors who felt this ancient plant opened heavenly portals – thus associating it with Saint Peter (San Pedro). In truth, Huachuma’s shamanic use dates back millennia, long before the arrival of Catholicism.
Several closely-related Trichocereus species make up this family of cacti found across Peru. From the thin, spineless plants of lowland deserts to the thick, towering columns covered in spines in higher mountain elevations, Huachuma is regarded as a powerful ancestral medicine. While ornamental San Pedro hybrids have been cultivated abroad, traditional healers use specifically-potent Andean strains to induce visionary states.
In experienced hands, Huachuma is an invaluable ally for healing and self-discovery. Its effects have been described as a mirror into the fragmented soul, illuminating the hidden shadows and lost parts of ourselves we often suppress or deny. By stripping away layers of conditioned behaviors and protective mechanisms, we can reconnect to our essential nature beyond programming and ego.
This “reset” catalyzes emotional healing, insight, and alignment with our life’s deeper purpose. Through our mountain ceremonies, guided by our gifted Maestro Huachumero, you’ll have the opportunity to experience this profound journey of self-discovery and healing.
Yet with great power comes great responsibility. Huachuma ceremonies require patience, courage, and full engagement in this transformative process. By opening our hearts and minds without resistance, we allow the medicine to work its magic. Profound personal growth awaits those who approach this experience with proper reverence.
However, it’s important to note that Huachuma is facing significant challenges due to over-harvesting. The increasing demand for this sacred plant has led to unsustainable practices that threaten its existence in its natural habitat. In response to this crisis, we are actively participating in conservation efforts.
We are proud to be part of an initiative to build a 5,000 cacti Huachuma Sanctuary. This sanctuary will serve as a protected space for these sacred plants to thrive, ensuring their preservation for future generations and maintaining the integrity of this ancient spiritual tradition.
To learn more about our conservation efforts and the importance of preserving Huachuma, please watch the video below:
All Levels Welcome
This is our foundational retreat format—the one described throughout this page. You’ll experience two mountain Huachuma ceremonies alongside visits to sacred sites, with plenty of integration time and a beautiful balance of inner work and outer exploration.
The Heart Path welcomes you whether this is your first encounter with Huachuma or you’re a seasoned traveler seeking the particular magic of our retreats. The group energy tends to be nurturing and supportive, with space for both profound breakthroughs and gentle unfolding.
Perfect for first-time participants or those returning for another round of this proven transformational container.
For Experienced Seekers
This ceremonially intensive path is designed for those who have either:
You’ll experience three Huachuma ceremonies: two mountain ceremonies plus an all-night fire ceremony. This path offers deeper ceremonial immersion with minimal tourist activities—we spend significantly more time in ceremony and integration, and less time visiting sites.
The all-night fire ceremony is a particularly profound experience, weaving together the medicine’s wisdom with the ancient power of fire, darkness, and dawn. This ceremonial focus offers extraordinary opportunities for breakthrough and transformation.
Important: This fire path requires genuine readiness for intensive ceremonial work. We ask that you honestly assess your capacity for extended ceremonial experiences before choosing this journey.
To fully embed the retreat’s transformations, our journey features a 6-month container holding pre-trip preparation, the retreat itself, and post-trip integration support. This extended format allows for deep, lasting change and continued growth long after you return home.
We meet weekly online to form connections, crystallize intentions, and optimize mind/body readiness to receive Huachuma’s gifts.
We’ll explore topics such as:
Preparation Requirements:
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During our 10 days in the Sacred Valley, you’ll experience powerful Huachuma ceremonies guided by our experienced Maestro Huachumero—two ceremonies for Heart Path participants, three for Fire Path participants. You’ll also participate in planting at the Huachuma Sanctuary, embodying our “Plant More, Worry Less” philosophy and contributing to sacred tradition preservation.
We continue meeting for 4 sessions upon returning home, nurturing fledgling insights from Huachuma by sharing our process and revelations within a compassionate community.
Rather than an isolated event, our journey becomes a 6-month initiation facilitating authentic growth and embodiment. You’ll have ongoing support as you integrate your experiences and apply the wisdom gained to your daily life.
By participating in this extended container, you’re not just attending a retreat—you’re embarking on a transformative journey that will continue to unfold long after you return home.
Hamid is a multifaceted space holder merging modern and ancient healing modalities into his practice. As @mineralshaman, he reaches followers worldwide with wisdom on using minerals for physical healing, emotional processing, and spiritual growth. His research explores mineral health’s role in preparing for and integrating plant medicine journeys.
Through loving presence and a lifetime of insatiable curiosity, Hamid creates spaces for people to transform their relationship with body, mind, and spirit. His own travels have fueled passion for sound healing, plant medicines, meditation, and more. By sharing these tools, he inspires the inner work that enables harmony in every aspect of life.
Hamid is also the founder of the Huachuma Foundation, dedicated to preserving and propagating the sacred Huachuma cactus. His “Plant More, Worry Less” philosophy embodies the integration of personal healing with ecological stewardship.
Miguel has offered sacred Huachuma ceremonies for over 20 years from his home base in Peru’s Sacred Valley. Known for gently guiding participants into transformative states of unity, love, and remembering our true nature, his ceremonial style helps crystallize profound insights to evolve consciousness.
By creating a safe container and working intricately with Huachuma, Miguel facilitates:
Through Huachuma’s loving wisdom as teacher, ally, and illuminator of our innermost terrain, space unfolds for forgiveness, reconciliation, and the lifting of heavy energetic burdens accumulated through life experience.
Miguel is the steward and owner of the land on which the Huachuma Sanctuary is being developed, and the visionary behind this preservation effort. His decades of experience and deep connection with the plant guide our conservation efforts and ceremonial practices.
Our primary accommodations are typically at Martina Wasi, a beautiful private villa just a short 10-minute walk from the heart of Pisac in Peru’s enchanting Sacred Valley. This traditionally-built Andean villa sits amidst over 4,000 square meters of gardens and farmland, backed by epic mountain vistas.
Decorated in vibrant local textiles and handicrafts, the home features four bedrooms with ten beds across shared rooms, each with a private ensuite bathroom. There are also two spacious common areas centered around a cozy fireplace where we can relax and integrate experiences.
A lovely dining room, game area, full kitchen, and laundry facilities ensure a comfortable stay. Outside, the grounds burst with life. Sheep, guinea pigs, and several lovable dogs roam the property.
In addition to Martina Wasi, guests who choose private cabanas (great for couples) or other special rooming options such as a private house, will typically stay in the adjacent property, Karina Wasi.
Just a short scenic walk from our doorstep, the quaint village of Pisac awaits with its:
Throughout the centuries, Pisac has drawn spiritual seekers from afar to bask in its nourishing exchange of old and new worlds. It’s the perfect launchpad for our otherworldly journey ahead!
Our location not only provides a serene setting for our retreat but also allows easy access to the Huachuma Sanctuary, where we’ll participate in educational activities and learn about the preservation efforts, embodying our “Plant More, Worry Less” philosophy.
The area around Pisac is known for its vibrant healing community. Local centers offer a diverse range of modalities to support your journey, including sound meditation, ecstatic dance, and cacao ceremonies. These complementary practices can enrich your experience and deepen your connection to the sacred energies of the valley.
Our days follow a relaxed flow—a balance of shared activities and ample personal space. We open with a circle alongside Miguel to crystallize intent before embarking on this soul voyage together.
For our primary retreat, the Sacred Valley Heart Opening from June 18-28, two days will be wholly devoted to extended Huachuma ceremonies, unfolding from sunrise to sunset amid the mountain’s energy. These powerful mountain ceremonies are the heart of our transformative journey.
On other days, mornings begin gathered around the table for farm-fresh breakfasts. Middle days invite mind/body centering via sound healing, visiting ancient temples, and opening to the land’s ancestral wisdom.
The Advanced Huachuma Pilgrimage, for those seeking a deeper dive includes an additional all night fire ceremony.
A unique aspect of our journey is a visit to the Huachuma Sanctuary. Here, we’ll learn about ongoing preservation efforts, gaining insights into the ecological and cultural significance of Huachuma. This experience embodies our “Plant More, Worry Less” philosophy, connecting us deeply with the sacred tradition we’re exploring.
We close full-circle to distill teachings before departing, carrying the magic homeward. The days welcome claiming rest amidst intense periods of joyous inner excavation.
We gently guide while you set the pace—surrendering into an archaeological dig of the soul. This rhythm allows for deep integration of the powerful experiences you’ll have during the ceremonies and at the Huachuma Sanctuary.
While each retreat is unique and may vary slightly based on group energy and local conditions, here’s a general outline of our 10-day Heart Path journey:
Sacred Valley Heart Path (June 18-28, 2026):
Note: The mountain Huachuma Ceremonies are full-day experiences, unfolding from morning to early evening. Our final day at the Huachuma Sanctuary combines integration and a closing circle, allowing us to reflect on our journey within the sacred space where this tradition is preserved.
Sacred Valley Fire Path (July 2-12, 2026): Similar flow with three ceremonies: two mountain ceremonies (full-day) plus one all-night fire ceremony, with more ceremonial focus and less sightseeing time.
This schedule allows for a balance of intense ceremonial work, connection with the Huachuma tradition, and ample time for rest, integration, and exploration of the Sacred Valley. The free days offer flexibility for personal adventures or deeper rest. Remember, we gently guide while you set the pace—this journey is about your personal growth and transformation.
Nestled at the lower end of the breath-taking Sacred Valley of the Incas, the peaceful village of Pisac has drawn spiritual seekers for centuries to its cradling energy and living legacy of Andean cosmology.
Lined with stone-cobbled pathways and backed by towering granite peaks, Pisac’s quaint streets feature lively farmer’s markets bursting with fresh produce, juices and made-to-order breakfasts. Conscious eateries serve sustaining superfoods cultivated in the adjacent terraces and farms through the millennia.
Each Sunday, the Plaza de Armas transforms into a vibrant artisan market with textiles, handicrafts and instruments from intricately woven alpaca ponchos to hand-carved flutes. The “Shamanic Alley” overflows with Andean medicinal herbs, incense and mystical items.
Above town, the Pisac Ruins’s temple walls and ritual baths reveal the extraordinary masonry skills and cosmic orientation of Incan culture. Crisscrossed with sparkling acequias (irrigation canals), one imagines these terraces nurturing life for future generations.
The Vilcanota River rushes below as a vital vein connecting the Sacred Valley’s life-force with the heartbeat of the Amazon beyond. No wonder Pisac has been called the “Valley of Wellbeing”, attracting truth-seekers through the ages.
It is in this sacred landscape that we find ourselves uniquely positioned to connect with the ancient wisdom of the Huachuma cactus. The energy of the land, steeped in centuries of spiritual practice, provides the perfect backdrop for our transformative journey and our efforts to preserve this sacred plant medicine for future generations.
For guests arriving early, we typically can accommodate up to one day early or one day after at a nominal additional cost. We can help with other arrangements for those wishing to stay longer or those who are in back-to-back retreats with some time off in between.
Spaces are limited to 9 participants.
June 18-28, 2026 | All Levels Welcome
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July 2-12, 2026 | For Experienced Seekers
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The Fire Path investment reflects the additional ceremony and intensive ceremonial focus.
Your investment not only covers your transformative experience but also contributes to the preservation of the sacred Huachuma cactus through our planting initiative at the Huachuma Sanctuary.
To secure your place or for any questions about pricing and payment, please contact us directly.
To apply for this transformative journey, please follow these steps:
We will be readily available to answer all questions leading up to departure and look forward to supporting your process!
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