Retreat short info
About Hummingbird Retreat (facilitated by Suzanne)
Retreat Overview
Hummingbird Retreat is a small, intimate healing centre in the Sacred Valley near Pisac offering San Pedro ceremonies and longer healing retreat programs. The centre provides guided plant-medicine ceremonies, comfortable retreat accommodation (one self-contained cabin and two bedrooms in the main house) and facilitator-led support for personal transformation and integration.
- 👤 Founder(s) / CEO: (Needs confirmation)
- 🏢 Host / Organization: Hummingbird Retreat
- 📍 Location: Pisac, Sacred Valley, Cusco, Peru
- 🗣️ Language Spoken: English (page content in English) (Needs confirmation for other languages)
- 👥 Number of Guests / Facilitators: Individuals and small groups; facilitated by Suzanne
- 📅 Number of Days / Sessions: Varies by program (examples: 4 days/3 nights; 10 days/9 nights)
- 💵 Price Range: (N/A)
- 💊 Medicine Type: San Pedro (Echinopsis pachanoi / mescaline-containing cactus)
- 💙 Specializing In: San Pedro ceremonies, healing retreats, accompaniment and integration
- 🌿 How Medicine is Sourced: (Needs confirmation)
- 🩺 Medical Emergency Plan (If no doctor on site): (Needs confirmation)
- 🔗 Booking Link / Website: Book
Retreat Highlights
- Sacred Valley Setting – Located near Pisac in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, providing a rural Andean garden setting nested among ancient terracing.
- San Pedro Ceremonies – Regular guided ceremonies with the plant medicine San Pedro are offered for inner exploration and transformational work.
- Small & Intimate – A small centre with one cabin and two bedrooms in the main house designed for individuals and small groups.
- Experienced Facilitation – Retreats are facilitated by Suzanne, described on the site as an experienced professional facilitator supporting participants through the process.
- Varied Retreat Lengths – Programs range from short private ceremony programs (example: 4 days) to multi-ceremony retreats (example: 10 days).
- Focused Integration – Emphasis on creating a safe, nurturing environment for personal processing and post-ceremony integration (details on integration support: (Needs confirmation)).
About This Retreat
About This Retreat
Hummingbird Retreat provides guided San Pedro ceremonies and complementary healing services in a tranquil, gardened adobe-style property near Pisac in the Sacred Valley. The retreat focuses on creating a safe, supportive container for inner exploration: preparation and intention setting, ceremonial work with the San Pedro cactus, and facilitation-led post-ceremony reflection and integration.
The centre supports both single ceremony visits and longer, multi-ceremony retreat programs. Programs are led by Suzanne, who holds the group and provides individualized support during the retreat. The environment is described as nurturing and suitable for people seeking deep personal change, restoration and heart-centred living.
Accommodations
Travel & Arrival Details
📍 Venue / Exact Address: Hummingbird Retreat, rural outskirts of Pisac (Pisaq), Sacred Valley, Cusco, Peru (exact address: (Needs confirmation))
✈️ Getting Here:
- Fly to Cusco (main regional airport) and travel to the Sacred Valley; the page notes the Sacred Valley begins about 30 km from Cusco, between Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
- Final transfers to the retreat are arranged by prior coordination with the host (transport details should be confirmed before travel).
🧳 Travel Tips:
- Confirm transport from Cusco to Pisac in advance with the retreat organisers (Needs confirmation).
- Allow time for altitude adjustment in Cusco / Sacred Valley (general travel advice; not specified on site).
Accommodation Options
Name: Hummingbird Retreat accommodation (one self-contained cabin + two bedrooms in the main house)
Price: (N/A)
Details: Accommodation comprises a self-contained cabin and two bedrooms in an adobe-style main house set in a garden among ancient Andean terracing; designed to offer a comfortable and tranquil environment to support healing work.
Inclusions: (Not explicitly listed on the page; (Needs confirmation))
Notes: Small, intimate property suitable for individuals or small groups; built in a traditional adobe style with comfort-enhancing facilities.
- 🧺 Towels (Needs confirmation)
- 🛎️ Housekeeping (Needs confirmation)
- 🏊 Pool
- 🧘 Yoga Studio
Venue & Amenities
- 🧺 Towels (Needs confirmation)
- 🧹 Housekeeping (Needs confirmation)
- ❄️ A/C in Rooms
- 🔥 Sauna
- 🗺️ Rural garden setting & ancient Andean terracing
- 🍽️ On-site restaurant
Venue Description: Hummingbird Retreat is a small adobe-style property on the rural outskirts of Pisac designed to offer a comfortable, tranquil garden environment for healing retreats and San Pedro ceremonies.
Meals
The site references meals as part of the retreat rhythm but does not list specific menus or dietary options on the main page. Guests should confirm dietary accommodations (vegetarian/vegan/special diets) prior to booking (Needs confirmation).
Ceremony
Practitioner Profiles
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Source: hummingbirdretreatperu.com Suzanne
Experienced facilitator – lead ceremonial facilitator at Hummingbird Retreat
Suzanne is presented on the site as the experienced professional facilitator who holds and guides San Pedro ceremonies and retreat programs. She supports participants through preparation, ceremonial process and integration in a small, held container. The site highlights her facilitation as central to the centre’s offerings and describes guests reporting deep personal shifts under her guidance.
Ceremony & Medicine Info
Type of Plant Medicine: San Pedro (a mescaline-containing Andean cactus, historically used in Andean traditional medicine).
Setting & Atmosphere: Ceremonies are held in a small, safe and nurturing retreat setting in the Sacred Valley, intended to provide a supportive container for participants.
Opening Practices: The site references guided ceremonies with preparatory orientation and facilitator-held space; specific ritual elements are not listed on the main page (Needs confirmation).
Facilitation Style: Facilitator-led, heart-centred, therapeutic approach with emphasis on safety, containment and integration facilitated by Suzanne.
Participant Experience: Participants report deep personal shifts and transformative experiences in testimonials; ceremonies are positioned as supportive for exploration and healing.
Safety & Support: Facilitators provide holding, guidance and post-ceremony integration; explicit on-site medical staffing is not described on the main page (Needs confirmation).
Duration & Closure: Retreats vary in length; individual ceremonies are part of multi-day programs. Exact ceremony duration/timings are not specified (Needs confirmation).
Cultural/Spiritual Context: The page notes San Pedro has a more than 3,000-year history in Andean traditional medicine and is respected and legally used in Peru.
Safety & Screening
Pre-Retreat Screening Includes: The site’s booking flow requests contact and program details and states the next step is an online call; specific medical/psychological intake forms are not shown on the main page (Needs confirmation).
Contraindications: While the site does not publish a full contraindications list on the main page, standard contraindications for San Pedro practice (SSRIs/MAOIs/benzodiazepines/antipsychotics, bipolar I, schizophrenia, pregnancy, serious heart or neurological conditions) are commonly applied; prospective participants should confirm exact contraindications with the organisers (Needs confirmation).
On-Site Safety & Emergency Support: Facilitators provide trained holding and support; explicit details about on-site medical professionals are not given and should be confirmed prior to booking.
Emergency Medical Support: Not detailed on the main page; guests should query the host for the emergency plan and access to local medical services before attending (Needs confirmation).
Schedule
Before the Retreat
The site indicates the next step in organising a retreat is an online call; the booking form asks for contact details and preferred start dates. Participants are encouraged to make contact via the booking/contact forms on the site to discuss program options and scheduling. Specific pre-retreat screening or medical intake procedures are not detailed on the main page and should be confirmed with the host (Needs confirmation).
During the Retreat
On-site structure typically includes accommodation in the garden property, guided San Pedro ceremony sessions, facilitator-led preparation and holding, and supportive space for reflection and sharing. The programme offers 1:1 support from facilitators, group sharing, and complementary healing modalities (listed generally on the site as “healing services”). Meals and communal time are part of the retreat rhythm (specific schedules and exact offerings vary by program and should be confirmed).
Example Schedule
Schedule Overview: Example below follows the short private program format (4 days / 3 nights) referenced on the booking form. This is illustrative and should be confirmed with the host.
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
- Arrival and settling into accommodation
- Intake conversation and orientation with facilitator
- Evening group welcome and intention-setting
Day 2: Ceremony Day
- Morning preparatory meeting
- Guided San Pedro ceremony (daytime session)
- Gentle return to the retreat space and quiet integration time
Day 3: Integration & Healing
- Restorative activities and grounding practices
- Integration sharing circle and 1:1 support
- Optional healing services/therapies (as available)
Day 4: Departure
- Final reflections and closing
- Departure mid-day (or as arranged)
After the Retreat: Post Integration
Post-retreat emphasis is on integration and bringing insights into daily life. The site highlights facilitation and follow-up support as part of the therapeutic arc, though specific formal integration sessions or timelines are not detailed on the main page (Needs confirmation). Guests are encouraged to maintain contact with facilitators for ongoing support and referrals as needed.
The Fine Details
Inclusions & Amenities
Included in Price: The page references accommodation, ceremonies and healing services as core offerings but does not list a definitive inclusions list for each program (Needs confirmation).
Not Included in Price: Not specified on the main page (Needs confirmation).
Policies
Booking & Deposit Policy: Booking is initiated via on-site booking/contact forms and an online call is the next step; specific deposit terms are not published on the main page (Needs confirmation).
Cancellation Policy: Not detailed on the main page; refer to host for cancellation/refund policy (Needs confirmation).
Health & Safety Policy: General emphasis on safe, nurturing facilitation is present, but formal health & safety policy details are not shown on the main page (Needs confirmation).
Review Summary
Customer Reviews
Summary from our sources says:
- “The most significant and effective shift I’ve had in my life, in the shortest amount of time……ever!”
- “After many years of inner work I found the depth of work with Sue nothing short of incredible. I have never gone through such deep spiritual process.”
- “Thank you so much for all the time I could spend in your wonderful space. How special it is to work with this medicine with such authentic people like you are.”
Guests consistently highlight strong facilitation, perceived safety and deep personal transformation; accommodation and the tranquil garden setting are noted positively in testimonials. (testimonials)
– Summary of testimonials generated from available data
Pricing & Booking
Pricing & Booking
Packages Mentioned (no prices listed on page):
Private ceremony program: 4 days / 3 nights — Price: (N/A)
3 Ceremony program: 10 days / 9 nights — Price: (N/A)
San Pedro and Andean Healing Rose Diets: Custom duration — Price: (N/A)
Custom Program: Tailored on request — Price: (N/A)
Booking Link: Contact / Book (initial booking form and online call are used to organise retreats)
FAQs
FAQs
General Experience
Q: What is the deeper intention behind this retreat?
A: The retreat is focused on rejuvenation, transformation and heart-centred living via guided San Pedro ceremonies and supportive healing work.
Q: How many ceremonies are included?
A: It depends on the program selected; example options on the booking form include a single private program (4 days/3 nights) and a 3-ceremony program (10 days/9 nights).
Q: Is this suitable for beginners?
A: The site describes the centre as safe and nurturing and suitable for individuals and small groups; potential participants should discuss experience level and screening with the host in the pre-booking call (Needs confirmation).
Safety & Screening
Q: What screening is required?
A: The site initiates booking with contact details and an online call; specific health intake forms or screening steps are not listed on the main page and should be confirmed with organisers (Needs confirmation).
Q: What if I’m taking SSRIs?
A: The page does not give medication-specific guidance; due to known contraindications with San Pedro/mescaline, participants must consult the organisers and medical professionals before attending (Needs confirmation).
Q: Are there medical or psychological conditions that would prevent attendance?
A: The site does not publish a full exclusions list on the main page; standard contraindications (e.g., certain psychiatric diagnoses, pregnancy, particular medications) should be checked with the retreat team prior to booking (Needs confirmation).
Facilitation & Team
Q: What training do the facilitators have?
A: The page describes Suzanne as an experienced professional facilitator; specific training details are not listed on the main page (Needs confirmation).
Q: Who leads the ceremonies, and what is their lineage/qualification?
A: Ceremonies are led by Suzanne; explicit lineage or formal qualifications are not detailed on the main page (Needs confirmation).
Q: Will there be support staff?
A: The retreat references facilitation and healing services; specific staffing details for each program should be confirmed directly with the host.
Logistics & Setting
Q: Where is the retreat located, and how do I get there?
A: The retreat is located on the rural outskirts of Pisac in the Sacred Valley; the Sacred Valley starts about 30 km from Cusco — guests typically travel via Cusco to Pisac (specific transfer arrangements should be confirmed).
Q: What is the accommodation like?
A: Accommodation is one self-contained cabin and two bedrooms in the main house set in a garden with traditional adobe-style construction designed for comfort and tranquility.
Q: What’s a typical day like?
A: A typical program includes orientation, ceremony sessions, integration time, meals and restful periods; exact daily schedules depend on the selected program (example schedule available above).
Community & Culture
Q: What kind of people typically attend?
A: People seeking change, inner exploration and healing in a supportive setting; the centre caters to individuals and small groups.
Q: What’s the group size?
A: The centre is described as small and intimate; exact maximum group size should be confirmed with the host (Needs confirmation).
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