Mountain Wind Huachuma
You are invited to participate in an expansive journey to open your heart, heal yourself, and discover a new way of being.
Who we are:
The mountain wind penetrates and surrounds us. Huachuma is a gentle but powerful guide towards a heart opening experience that will change our perspective!
We provide a safe, clean, and holistic approach to experiencing a new way of being. While also giving a unique adventure experience that will last a lifetime.
Built around the Raymi:
Raymi are a type of festival held by the Ancient Quechua speaking peoples of the Andes. These festivals celebrate seasons and are based on the movements of the Sun, Agriculture, and Astronomy.
We build our retreat structure around these Raymi because it provides a traditional context for partaking in these powerful ceremonies. We often have a ceremony on the day of the associated Solstice or Equinox, which gives us unique opportunity to connect with Huachuma and Nature.
For more information about the Raymi, please refer the the sourced links at the bottom of the page. It is important to understand that Quechua wasn’t a written language and thus spellings may vary. In the same way, the Andes are full of Quechua speaking people and their celebration of the Raymi varies greatly in every small mountain town across the entirety of the Andes; from Ecuador to Argentina.
Pawkar Raymi: Garden Celebration
Held in the fall (March Equinox) this Raymi celebrates the garden. The Ancient Quechua speaking tribes celebrate the garden and all of the abundance it has provided. Our Pawkar Raymi Ceremony follows this tradition through transformation by celebrating our own inner garden, and giving thanks to all that nature has provided for us. While also creating space for something new to grow.
This Pawkar Raymi Retreat will focus on bringing you into connection with Nature and the cycles of seasons we all live and work with. The retreat is 8 days and 8 nights from March 14th to March 22nd 2026. You’re invited to join us in this expansive experience!
All Inclusive Price: $1999
Day 1: Arrival Day – Saturday 14th March
- Welcome. Transfer from the airport to the mountain house retreat. Day to acclimate and relax. Coca tea and Oxygen upon arrival.
- Circle briefing with Shane.
- Dinner included. Lunch optional depending on arrival time.
Day 2: Acclimation Day – Sunday 15th March
- Breakfast and relaxation day. Nearby walk to Temple to give a Coca Leaf offering to Mother Earth and grounding.
- Lunch
- Dinner down town. [Paid by Group]
Day 3: First Huachuma Ceremony – Monday 16th March
- Full day Huachuma Ceremony.
- Conducted by Leaders, Shane and Q’ero Shaman.
- Afternoon walks to Sacred sites.
- Meals provided.
- Circle around the fire.
Day 4: Kambo and Optional Cusco Tour – Tuesday 17th March
- Kambo ceremony Conducted by Shane.
- Lunch.
- Free afternoon. Optional Walk or visit Cusco City. (Taxis back and forth not included)
- Dinner.
Day 5: Second Huachuma Ceremony – Wednesday 18th March
- Full day Huachuma ceremony.
- Conducted by Leaders, Shane and Q’ero Shaman.
- Afternoon walks to Sacred sites.
- Meals provided.
- Circle around the fire.
Day 6: Pisac Tour Day – Thursday 19th March
- After breakfast we shall depart to the Sacred Valley.
- Viewpoints, history, Condor Sanctuary and Pisac market.
- Lunch not included.
- Dinner at mountain house.
Day 7: Equinox Huachuma Ceremony – Friday 20th
- Full day Huachuma ceremony.
- Conducted by Leaders, Shane and Q’ero Shaman.
- Afternoon walks to Sacred sites.
- Meals provided.
- Circle around the fire.
Day 8: Beginning Integration – Saturday 22st March
- Breakfast.
- Despacho payment to Mother Earth.
- Free day to explore Cusco.
- Lunch and dinner not included.
Day 9: Departure Day – Sunday 22nd March
- Breakfast.
- Lunch or Dinner optional depending departure times. Not Included
- Transfer to airport.
Included: Transfer in and out from airport. All Breakfasts. Meals as described in program. 3 Huachuma ceremonies. Leaders and Shamans on day of ceremony. Kambo with Shane. Sacred walks to archaeological sites. Full day Private Sacred Valley tour. Despacho payment to Mother earth. Service throughout the journey.
On-boarding, The First Step:
An on-boarding interview is required for all participants. This can be done by WhatsApp voice call, Email, or Telegram voice call. The questions we will ask are simple: Why do you want to participate? What interests you about Huachuma? What medications do you take? etc. We will also answer your questions about this journey.
Follow the links below to schedule your on-boarding interview. We look forward to speaking with you.
Before you arrive:
Huachuma is not a strict teacher. Adjusting your diet is relatively easy and not does not require big changes. It is best to avoid processed food especially, and some medications. Please contact us and we can go through what medications you take, and how they might affect your experience.
Payments and Deposit:
We accept many forms of payment. Including wire transfer, credit or debit card, PayPal and Wise. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space in the retreat. If there is a reason you can not attend after you have made your deposit and there is enough time, your deposit may be moved to a future retreat. Please contact us and have our on-boarding call before you attempt to pay, and if you need to move your deposit please contact us directly.
Inti Raymi: Return of the Life Giving Sun
This is the most famous of all Raymi and is celebrated annually in the city of Cusco and throughout the Andean Mountains. This festival is observed on the winter solstice and marks the return of Inti the Sun God. There are special celebrations we will attend, including dancing, special crafts, and a huge celebration in the city center.
Our Inti Raymi celebration is focused on the return of our own personal inner light. Offering expansion on the shortest day of the year, knowing that the inner light will now return to the increase we need for our own personal growth.
All Inclusive Price: $2499
On-boarding, The First Step:
An on-boarding interview is required for all participants. This can be done by WhatsApp voice call, Email, or Telegram voice call. The questions we will ask are simple: Why do you want to participate? What interests you about Huachuma? What medications do you take? etc. We will also answer your questions about this journey.
Follow the links below to schedule your on-boarding interview. We look forward to speaking with you.
Before you arrive:
Huachuma is not a strict teacher. Adjusting your diet is relatively easy and not does not require big changes. It is best to avoid processed food especially, and some medications. Please contact us and we can go through what medications you take, and how they might affect your experience.
Payments and Deposit:
We accept many forms of payment. Including wire transfer, credit or debit card, PayPal and Wise. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space in the retreat. If there is a reason you can not attend after you have made your deposit and there is enough time, your deposit may be moved to a future retreat. Please contact us and have our on-boarding call before you attempt to pay, and if you need to move your deposit please contact us directly.
Killa Raymi: The Moon Festival
Sometimes also called Kuya Raymi, this celebration on the Spring (September) Equinox is a celebration of the Moon, Femininity, and marks the beginning of the planting season. The Moon Festival is one to explore our feminine aspects, rebirth, and the returning rains. We examine our selves in introspection as Killa lights the way through the darkness to understanding.
This Killa Raymi Retreat will focus on bringing you into connection with our feminine sides and prepare ourselves for replanting our inner gardens. The retreat is 9 days and 8 nights from March 14th to March 22nd 2026. You’re invited to join us in this expansive experience!
All Inclusive Price: $1999
On-boarding, The First Step:
An on-boarding interview is required for all participants. This can be done by WhatsApp voice call, Email, or Telegram voice call. The questions we will ask are simple: Why do you want to participate? What interests you about Huachuma? What medications do you take? etc. We will also answer your questions about this journey.
Follow the links below to schedule your on-boarding interview. We look forward to speaking with you.
Before you arrive:
Huachuma is not a strict teacher. Adjusting your diet is relatively easy and not does not require big changes. It is best to avoid processed food especially, and some medications. Please contact us and we can go through what medications you take, and how they might affect your experience.
Payments and Deposit:
We accept many forms of payment. Including wire transfer, credit or debit card, PayPal and Wise. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space in the retreat. If there is a reason you can not attend after you have made your deposit and there is enough time, your deposit may be moved to a future retreat. Please contact us and have our on-boarding call before you attempt to pay, and if you need to move your deposit please contact us directly.
Cápac Raymi: The Great Organizer
The great organizer. This Raymi is one of examination and preparation. Cápac Raymi is observed on the longest day of the year, the Summer (December) Solstice. Sometimes called “Andean Christmas,” or Kapac, the Raymi marks the beginning of the early harvest season and the mountains are full of fresh vegetables and produce. The Organizer comes into our work by helping us to examine our past year, while preparing us to enter another cycle of growth and transformation.
This Killa Raymi Retreat will focus on bringing you into connection with our feminine sides and prepare ourselves for replanting our inner gardens. The retreat is 9 days and 8 nights from March 14th to March 22nd 2026. You’re invited to join us in this expansive experience!
All Inclusive Price: $1999
On-boarding, The First Step:
An on-boarding interview is required for all participants. This can be done by WhatsApp voice call, Email, or Telegram voice call. The questions we will ask are simple: Why do you want to participate? What interests you about Huachuma? What medications do you take? etc. We will also answer your questions about this journey.
Follow the links below to schedule your on-boarding interview. We look forward to speaking with you.
Before you arrive:
Huachuma is not a strict teacher. Adjusting your diet is relatively easy and not does not require big changes. It is best to avoid processed food especially, and some medications. Please contact us and we can go through what medications you take, and how they might affect your experience.
Payments and Deposit:
We accept many forms of payment. Including wire transfer, credit or debit card, PayPal and Wise. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space in the retreat. If there is a reason you can not attend after you have made your deposit and there is enough time, your deposit may be moved to a future retreat. Please contact us and have our on-boarding call before you attempt to pay, and if you need to move your deposit please contact us directly.
Customize your Retreat
Add on a visit to Machu Pichu, Ayahuasca Ceremonies, or a visit to mountain hot springs to make your visit to the Andes something you will remember for the rest of your life. We offer excellent prices, and can tailor your additional requests to your budget. Guided or Unguided these addtional optional excursions are an amazing experience that you will never forget and exceptionally affordable.
FAQ
These are the Frequently Asked Questions we often receive when guests are researching Mountain Wind Huachuma.
What is Huachuma?
Huachuma is also known as San Pedro, or also commonly spelled Washuma. The latin name is Echinopsis pachanoi, it is a succulent or cactus that grows natively in the Andes mountains of South America. Often this cactus is sold as an ornamental plant all over the world and grows in moist, arid climates.
What are the benefits of Huachuma?
Huachuma is a heart opening, healing, and expansive experience. The themes often include addressing past traumas, connection nature, and finding your path forward to inner growth. There are many more benefits and the teachings of this master plant can be varied greatly from person to person.
What is a Huachuma Ceremony like?
We typically begin a ceremony at 10am, explaining for new guests what to expect during the ceremony. We set our personal intentions, and then drink the medicine. Perhaps we will draw an oracle card, or introduce ourselves, and after 30-45 minutes we move into the garden to our own private areas that we choose. Guests can sit together or separate, guests can hike the very close Temple of the Moon ruins, or simply be at peace anywhere they choose.
After a few hours, we ask if anyone would like a second glass of medicine. Typically the first part of the ceremony is spent in silent reflection, after the second glass there may be music, laughing, talking, or sharing. We often build and deepen our connections with each other during ceremony, as well as with our inner selves.
The Huachuma experience is one that flows freely, and every ceremony is different. You may purge, but many do not. When we drink, the Grandfather medicine guides us and nothing happens by chance. In truth we can not say exactly what a ceremony is like because the Grandfather teaches us each in their own way.
Can anyone partake in a Ceremony?
Huachuma is like a gentle Grandfather. He is open and accepting of nearly everyone. However, there are a few medications and medical conditions that can preclude someone from partaking in the medicine.
Medical Conditions:
- Pregnancy: Not recommending during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- Cardiovascular Diseases: Like extremely erratic heartbeat, high blood pressure, or a recent history of heart attacks.
- Mental Health Disorders: Such as extreme bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, or severe psychosis. Huachuma may trigger episodes.
- Epilepsy/Seizures: Huachuma may lower the seizure threshold in a small amount of people.
Medications that are Counter-Indicative:
- Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs): Combining mescaline with medications that increase serotonin levels, especially Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs), is highly dangerous.
- Stimulants: ADHD medications like Adderall or other stimulants should be avoided due to the risk of increased heart rate and blood pressure.
- Blood Pressure Medication: Because San Pedro can cause increases in blood pressure, it may interact with antihypertensive medications.
- Decongestants: Over-the-counter cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine should be avoided.
- Central Nervous System Depressants: Drugs that suppress the nervous system, such as benzodiazepines or barbiturates, may have conflicting or unsafe interactions, particularly regarding sedation and respiratory effects.
When considering partaking of the medicine, please contact us with any questions. The above information is for reference only, and if you feel drinking Huachuma may be a risk we can inform you of that risk. We will ask the questions necessary to assess your ability to drink the medicine safely, please be honest with us and we will find a solution.
What is required to participate in a Retreat?
To begin first you must have a willing spirit, everything that follows are logistical challenges that in most cases can be overcome. A list of these logistical challenges follows:
- A valid and current Passport and ability to travel internationally.
- A short intake call, and submission of our intake form/questionaire.
- Making a deposit to reserve your space. If there is an emergency situation or enough time in advance this deposit can be moved to another retreat.
- A plane ticket to Cusco, Peru.
Contact us to begin your journey with The Grandfather medicine Huachuma.