
Welcome to the Awaken Within Retreat with Velva Dawn Silver and Lea Carole, A transformative 10-day immersive experience!
Sacred Experiences and Cultural Learning
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Engage in the sacred Despacho ceremony, an Andean prayer and offering led by Wilma Pinedo, an Andean Curandera from a lineage of healers
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Visit a traditional weaving community to explore their art and process, with the chance to purchase unique hand-crafted shawls, ponchos, and prayer fabrics
Relaxation & Rejuvenation Healing Experience
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Enjoy an intimate, revitalizing healing trip to a private spa for a medicinal flower bath, massage, steam, and salt scrub to help you unwind
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Receive a private Coca reading with Wilma Pinedo
Overnight Adventure
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Experience an overnight adventure to Apu Ausangate, a sacred mountain, where we will:
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Visit hot springs
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Stay with a local family
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Ride horses to sacred lakes near the glacier's base
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Spiritual Exploration
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Discover Señor de Huanca, a remarkable church known for miracles, where you can cleanse in purifying waters and connect with a giant meteor
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Immerse yourself in the sacred beauty of the region with a silent day hike in Kinsa Cocha
Unique Experiences
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Enjoy an experiential presentation on the technology of sound, followed by a deep extended gong bath with ceremonial cacao, all whilst relaxing in a beautiful hammock in the Maha Temple
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Visit Naupa Iglesia, a serene altar and meditation spot nestled in a canyon
Journey to Aguas Calientes
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Take a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night before visiting Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu the following day; Optional hot springs are available
Reflection and Healing
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Set aside time for quiet contemplation and integration
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Participate in group meditations and healing sessions
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A limited number of private healing sessions and human design readings will be offered by Velva Dawn, Lea, and Wilma at an additional cost
Free Time for Exploration
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Enjoy free time for optional activities, such as visiting the vibrant town of Pisac, an animal rescue sanctuary, a local waterfall, or simply basking in the beauty of our surroundings and integrating your experiences

Lea Carole
Lea is a 1/4 Projector in Human Design who has been in her experiment since 2012. With a profile designed specifically to guide others (RAX of the Sphinx), her core genius is recognizing and unraveling the unconscious patterns that hold us back. Weaving together the two modalities that have been the most impactful in her life, Human Design and the Energy Codes work of Dr. Sue Morter, she is devoted to guiding you to embodying your true essence and infusing it into every aspect of your life, creating a life beyond your wildest dreams. Lea has studied the healing arts for over 15 years and is trained in Energy Codes Coaching, Heart Imagery Meditation, Remote Healing, Bio-energetic Synchronization Technique, Theta Healing, Reiki, Yoga, and Siddhi Kundalini. She has spent 12 of the last 15 years living in Peru in deep study with master plants from the amazon jungle and brings her wisdom, healing knowledge and intuition to everything she does.

velva dawn silver
Velva Dawn Silver is the leading expert in mastering the Divine Union of the Feminine and Masculine Energies as a bridge to love, success, and a fulfilling life! Her courses, books and programs have transformed the lives of men and women seeking a deeper and more joyful relationship, a faster path to abundance and long-awaited healing and re-calibration. Velva Dawn Silver is a keynote speaker, natural intuitive, avid traveler, and leading expert on the Divine Union between Masculine and Feminine Energy and how it affects our personal relationships and general success. Velva Dawn toured Peru in 2015 and has felt the call to return again, connecting deeper to codes of sacred land. She has always known the ley lines are the keys to awakening the dormant DNA within and is excited to co-facilitate the Awaken Within Retreat Peru tour with Lea Ronen. Velva Dawn is the founder of The Embodied Femme, and the author of Ancient Secrets of the Goddesses, Awakening of the Divine Oracle Cards and her newest book Unwinding the Divine Masculine. She leads intensive healing workshops and sessions for those seeking their fullest potential and is passionate about showing others how to harness energy frequencies and transform into energetically sovereign beings. Velva Dawn enjoys swimming in the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii, and in the lakes and waterfalls near her home in Canada. She is the mother of three daughters and teacher to hundreds of followers who turn to her for advice on how to tap into and release the fullest expression of their Divine energy.
Details & Itinerary for Peru Awaken Within Retreat 2025
Retreat Dates
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April 27-May 6, 2026
Included Amenities
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Airport transfers
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Entry ticket to Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu
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All meals will be provided and prepared by a Private Chef (except for the Machu Picchu excursion)
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Accommodations
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Accommodations are double occupancy. Single occupancy available for an additional charge. Please reach out to Velva Dawn at velvadawn@velvadawn.com for more information
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Ticket to Machu Picchu
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All transportation to and from sacred sites
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All ceremonies
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Spa experience with sauna, massage, flower bath and salt scrub
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Personal Coca reading with Wilma Pinedo
Non-Included Amenities
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Meals, drinks and refreshments while in Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
- Extra healing sessions (sessions outside of what is listed in the itinerary), with Velva Dawn, Lea, and Wilma
- Airfare
- Personal shopping expenses
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Travel insurance
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Tips
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Alcoholic beverages
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Pricing & Payment Terms and Information
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Total cost of the retreat is $5500 CAD
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A $2000 CAD deposit is required at registration
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Early Bird registration and pricing of $5100 CAD available until June 30, 2025
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Payment plans available, please inquire directly with Velva Dawn for details
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Retreat must be paid in full by Oct 31, 2025
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Deposit and final payments are non refundable. The only exception would be if the retreat were to be cancelled.
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You may reach out to Velva Dawn directly to register for this program and make arrangements for e-transferring payments at velvadawn@velvadawn.com
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All prices are in CAD; If paying in USD please contact Velva Dawn so she may provide you with conversion information
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival, early welcome dinner, fire circle and intention sharing
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Day 2: Despacho with Wilma Pinedo, an Andean Curandera, and visiting the weaving community
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Day 3: First Personal Healing Day
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Group 1 will enjoy a spa healing experience (in pairs) at an intimate private spa and Group 2 will receive individual, personal Coca readings with Wilma Pinedo. Integration time, free time, and optional additional healings available
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Day 4: Kinsa Cocha hike, experiential presentation on the technology of sound, followed by a deep extended gong bath with ceremonial cacao. All whilst relaxing in a beautiful hammock in the Maha Temple
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Day 5-6: Ausangate, return through Señor de Huanca
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Day 7: Second Personal Healing Day
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Group 2 will enjoy a spa healing experience (in pairs) at an intimate private spa and Group 1 will receive individual, personal Coca readings with Wilma Pinedo. Integration time, free time, and optional additional healings available
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Day 8-9: Visit Naupa Iglesia as we journey to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night and visit Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu the following morning
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Day 10: Breakfast and closing circle
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