Known as Pachamama by the Incas, Mother Earth is revered as the feminine soul of nature and the source of all life. Global Family Travels is excited to offer a 10-day regenerative wellness journey to Peru, centered on the ancient Andean traditions of the Sacred Valley.
This journey will explore how we can contribute to healing the Earth while empowering women and local communities in the Sacred Valley. Participants will experience traditional ceremonies that connect with the divine feminine energy, fostering a deeper connection to both oneself and the planet. Retreat Facilitator, Buffie Diaz, will guide daily practices to help integrate these outer experiences with inner reflections.
Along the way, you will learn about the ancient history and traditions of the Sacred Valley and immerse yourself in the lives of rural Andean women, shamans, and artisans. You will also support various community organizations, including Awamaki, Potato Park, and the ANDES Association.
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Learn more about Peru in our latest blog post: Peru’s Sacred Valley: Regenerative Travel to Support Community and Pachamama
At Global Family Travels, we believe that the most profound learning comes from firsthand immersive experiences. Our travel pillars guide you as you allow the country and its people to be your teachers, all while soaking in the charm and history of the Sacred Valley, including the cities of Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and surrounding towns. During this journey, you'll be fully immersed in the communities of the Sacred Valley, where you'll meet locals and discover their deep, spiritual connections to our sacred earth.
Throughout the retreat, Buffie Diaz, our dedicated retreat leader, will facilitate moments of connection, offering guests opportunities to enrich their experiences. You'll find deeper meaning as you bridge the gap between your inner world and the outer experiences on this transformative Pachamama Retreat.
Cultural Learning Experiences unique to this trip include:
We are pleased to support the good work of our community partners on this trip, ANDES Assocation and Awamaki.
Global Family Travels' vision is to unite humanity and inspire travelers to take responsibility for the challenges and opportunities facing our increasingly inter-connected planet. Much more than a traditional tour operator, Global Family Travels’ mission is to provide authentic community based “Learn, Serve and Immerse” travel experiences, as means to foster cross-cultural understanding and create global citizens. By using tourism to help solve community challenges, we organize sustainable travel experiences in partnership with local and global non-profit organizations. Our local Seattle Community tours and global trips often support United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including education, access to clean water, conservation, gender equality, and the preservation of diverse and indigenous cultures.
Global Family Travels also offers travel advisor services, to help plan custom trips for families, multi-generational travel, individual adventurers, or spiritual seekers.
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A globe-trotting mother of four, she has deeply benefited from the spiritual, mental, energetic and physical aspects of a modern yogic lifestyle and enjoys incorporating all of those aspects into her training and retreats. Buffie considers herself a life-long student who will always be playing and exploring.
When Buffie is not hosting a transformational training or retreat, you can find her surfing or walking the beaches of her home in Costa Rica. She enjoys practicing yoga, meditating, writing, hiking, traveling, cooking, creating art, dancing, educating her children, and spending time outdoors with her family. A few of her passions include empowering others to find healing, social justice, human rights, and taking care of our planet.
“May my soul bloom with love for all existence.”
Throughout this Pachamama Retreat, our retreat leader, Buffie Diaz, will offer connection opportunities for guests to enjoy a richer and more fulfilling experience, finding more meaning between their inner world and outer experiences. Find meaning in the moment through:
Our visit to Peru will center around its Sacred Valley, the heart of the ancient Incan empire. (Read about this destination in our blog post) As such, the trip will provide us with unique insight into the culture and traditions of the Ancient Incans and allow us to practice the concept of regenerative tourism, supporting local communities. Many of our planned activities include traditional Ancient Incan ceremonies, which are described below.
Potato Park, supported by the Association for Nature and Sustainable Development (ANDES), is a biocultural territory dedicated to the conservation of biological and cultural diversity in the Andes mountains near Pisaq. The Potato Park is not just a conservation initiative for varieties of potatoes. It is, above all, a bio-cultural territory dedicated to the conservation of the heritage of six indigenous communities that live here; the landscape and its elements also include knowledge, traditions, innovations and the worldview of the over six thousand inhabitants. This 35 square mile park is administered by the five Indigenous communities of Amaru, Chawaytire, Pampallacta, Paru Paru and Sacaca. ANDES Association and community members of the Potato Park are our hosts as we will learn about their work and participate in the daily routines of the Indigenous peoples. Learn more about Potato Park here.
Carbon Removal: According to the State of Global Carbon Dioxide Removal Report by University of Oxford, natural methods of removing carbon from the atmosphere are not enough by themselves due to the amount of pollution currently in the atmosphere. Innovations in removing and permanently storing carbon emissions are needed to conserve nature and reverse the course toward further climate change.
Tomorrow’s Air: Global Family Travels is passionate about encouraging tourism that is not only sustainable but regenerative. To help with our mission, we seek to partner with like-minded brands such as Tomorrow’s Air, which operates within the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA).
Tomorrow’s Air is a collective of carbon removal innovators that work to permanently remove and store carbon from the atmosphere. Travel is a large contributor to global emissions, and we feel it is important to educate and empower travelers to support efforts that combat climate change! Therefore, as of January 2025, Global Family Travels will include a $25 contribution to Tomorrow’s Air into every trip. Clients may opt out of the $25 donation by emailing us to request its removal from your invoice.
Learn more about Tomorrow's Air in our blog post : Climate Change and Travel to Support Tomorrow’s Air
The Antigua Miraflores Hotel, housed in a beautifully preserved 1923 Spanish-colonial mansion, offers guests a unique experience that blends Peru's rich cultural heritage with warm, friendly service. The hotel’s dedication to maintaining the historic charm of the original casona sets it apart from more modern, generic hotels, providing an authentic and memorable stay that immerses visitors in Peru's vibrant traditions and history
Address: Av Grau 350, Miraflores Lima, Perú
Phone: +511 201 2060
Located in the heart of the Sacred Valley, El Albergue Ollantaytambo is a family-owned boutique hotel that offers exceptional hospitality, sustainability, and community involvement. Its commitment to these values is reflected in every aspect of the hotel, from its on-site organic farm to its support of education and conservation. The Finca El Albergue houses the Kuska School, Valle Sagrado Verde, as well as the Andean Distillery and Café Mayu. By staying at this hotel and hiring its services, you are also contributing to these programs. The hotel promises to give 1% of all its sales to these programs.
The retreat price is based on the type of room you choose at El Albergue. We are offering two different choices of rooms:
1. Garden Room – Double Accommodation (Default) - $3,625 (for total trip)
The Garden Room is the default selection for this trip. The rooms are located in the El Albergue Gardens, furthest from the train platform. The Superior Garden rooms have one queen bed, one twin bed, and a private bathroom.
2. Standard Room – Double Accommodation - $3,425 (for total trip)
Looking to save some money and still have the resort experience? We also offer Standard Double rooms (pictured above) which are located in El Albergue's main building. The Standard Double rooms have one double bed, one twin bed, and a private bathroom.
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from $3,200 per person
