"Open Sky & Vast Ground" Venue -
Sacred Valley
What´s included in the Masterplant Retreat:
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14 nights: 6 ceremonies
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or 28 nights: 12 ceremonies
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private room & private bathroom
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Ayahuasca medicine
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One plant/tree for your Dieta (14 days)
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If you stay for 28 days, there is the option to add a second plant in your Sama. This depends individually on your process and can only be decided while you are here.
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Ceremonial Energy Work: Ikaro from the Shpibo Maestra & Facilitator Ute
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Ute as a Facilitator and Assistant for Juana in the ceremonies
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1:1 process work with Ute during the diet & retreat (compassionate inquiry & somatic - psycho-spiritual practices & guidance)
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Co-Facilitator & Teacher
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Classes
An alchemical blend of Sensitive Yoga, intuitive movement, and conscious breathwork — thoughtfully designed to support and deepen your inner process throughout the retreat. -
14 days: 5 Classes
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28 days: 10 Classes
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Group sharing Circle in the beginning and in the end
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Last day: class/talk about integration
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During the retreat, group shares are optional and happen in an organic flow, depending on the present moment and processes
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Translation help during the retreat (Spanish, English, German)
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Introduction Shipibo Class for singing
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Mapacho for during the retreat (jungle tobacco)
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Aqua Florida
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14-day retreat: 2 massages with Maestra Juana
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28-day retreat: 4 massages with Maestra Juana
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14-day retreat: 2 vapor bathes
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28-day retreat: 4 vapor bathes
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2 meals a day, according to the Plant Diet / Sama. Otherwise, there is a required fasting time.
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Drinking Water, Tea
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Some fruits (diet-friendly) before the Sama and afterward
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Last full day: 3 meals a day
Preparation & Integration:
You need to be aware that the Preparation and Integration time is a very essential part of this journey. To join our True-Journey Masterplant Retreat you need to commit to do your part in your preparation and integration.
Included in the package price is the following:
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"Welcome package", first time with True-Journey: 2 Preparation and 2 Integration Calls
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"True-Journey friends package", returning guests: 4 calls included for Preparation and Integration
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2 Group Video Meetings: dates will be announced
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Ebook: True - Journey Masterplant Retreat Guidebook & video playlist
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Ebook: Preparation Guidebook & video playlist
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Ebook: Integration Guidebook & video playlist
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A free True-Journey online sharing circle sometime after the retreat for True-Journey Participants
You can book additional 1:1 Preparation & Integration Sessions.
Learn more about Preparation and Integration:
Practicalities
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The first ceremony is on the second evening, and then every other night.
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We will meet at the venue around 11:00 am on the first day, before lunch.
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Departure will be after breakfast on the last day.
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The address of the venue and our meeting point will be shared by email.
Food & Shipibo Ayahuasca Diet
Different food options will be made available, such as vegan, vegetarian, chicken, or fish. Options can also be made available to cater to various food allergies. Of course, all food provided respects Shipibo Plant Dieta requirements and therefore is always diet-friendly. Generally, it is not recommended to eat large amounts.
During the Sama fasting times 24h fasting times are required around the ceremony nights. Additionally, to go deeper, it is recommended sometimes to fast and only drink water.
This will be individually discussed depending on your process and the required energy work that is happening.
For more information about the Pre- and Post-Diet Diet, click here.
Accommodation Before/After:
I highly recommend arriving at least two days prior to the retreat start date, so you can adjust to the altitude before working with the medicine. If you'd like to do a hike to the upper lagoons or visit ruins/archeological sides, arrive earlier!
The area is so stunning. I highly recommend taking advantage of this trip and spending some Preparation and Integration time in the area.
Guests traveling by air will arrive at the Cusco airport. Cusco is situated 3,400 meters above sea level. The altitude in the Valley is lower at about 2800-2900 meters. This is why I recommend driving into the Valley from the airport and organizing accommodation for the first few nights. There are many hotels that can be found between Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Not Included:
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Flights
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Airport transportation to and from the retreat venue
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Extra massages with the Maestra
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Vapor baths can be booked additionally during our stay
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Health Insurance: I recommend booking travel health insurance, including flight cancellation insurance.
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Travel insurance: I recommend cancellation insurance for your own safety for your flights etc..
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Travel and flight advice & support
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Hotel/ Accommodation before & after the retreat
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Shipibo Art/Craft: There will be handmade art products displayed for guests to buy that have been made by the Shipibo Maestra’s family
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Additional coaching sessions for preparation and/or integration (contact me for prices/schedule)
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In case of emergency: doctor/ hospital/ transport fees
Additional information:
The destination airport is Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. You will need about 1h 15 minutes to reach the retreat location if traveling by taxi. We are located close to Urubamba.
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I will announce the retreat address via email before arrival.
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There is a Medical Guideline Form; please read this before contacting me.
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You will receive ebooks with video playlists after your registration to support you in your preparation and integration time.
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You must accept the pre- and post-diet restrictions - please read them!
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I will send you a “to bring list” to make your stay more comfortable, and I will share more practical information after completing your application.
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Preparation and integration are very important; for this reason, I offer continuum care packages, so you have online support before and after to get the most out of your experience.
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I started recently learning with a Shaman from an old Andean Tradition, maybe if we are lucky and all flows well, he will offer a ceremony for us to align and connect with the Mountain energies. This is still in the air and will remain open. The chances are high that he will be with us for a daytime ceremony. I will keep you informed.
Registration & further steps
The registration process includes:
1. First Step: Complete the questionnaire honestly, send the answers to me, and wait (usually 1-5 days) for my response.
2. Second Step: I will offer a 20-minute call to every new applicant individually before the first payment, so we can connect with each other and see if we are a good match for this journey.
3. Third Step: You need to agree to the “Disclaimer/Waiver Document” and the “Retreat Agreement Document”. You need to sign and submit both documents.
4. It’s very important that you let me know if any of the issues on the Medical Guideline Page apply to you.
https://www.true-journey.net/medical-guidelines-ayahuasca
5. You need to agree to the Pre-and Post Dieta
https://www.true-journey.net/pre-postdieta
6. Last step from your side: You need to transfer the payment. Once I’ve received your payment, your place is reserved. You finished your registration process.
Further process:
7. I will send you practical information and a Preparation Guidebook with a video playlist for self-inquiry work.
You will be invited to schedule your 1:1 online calls. Also, you will receive an invitation to join a group call before our retreat.
8. You have preparation and integration calls included. As a newcomer you have 2x calls before and 2x calls after your retreat included. As a return plant student, you have 3 calls for your Preparation and Integration time included in the price.
9. Continuum Care Program: Please reach out if you would like to book extra online sessions to prepare (or integrate afterward). I offer a blend of coaching, mentoring, psycho-spiritual guidance, and inquiry practice.
10. Before the retreat starts you will receive a “Retreat Guidebook” to read and sign.
This one: True-Journey Masterplant Retreat Guidebook & Video Playlist | True Journey
12. The retreat is happening.
13. After the retreat you will receive an Integration Guidebook/Course and online 1:1 integration support sessions.
14. You can join in True-Journey Group Integration Calls.
Medical Responsibility, Pre & Post-Dieta Compliance
Participants confirm that they are physically, mentally, and emotionally stable enough to participate in ceremonies and/or plant dietas.
Participants confirm that they have answered the questionnaire honestly and that they have informed Ute about all relevant medical history. All relevant information must be communicated in advance.
Participants confirm that they agree to follow the Medical Guidelines as well as the Pre- and Post-Dieta Guidelines.
Payment & Reservation Policy
Your spot is only reserved after the application process is completed, the 20-minute call has taken place, and the decision to move forward together has been made.
The Alchemy of the Sacred Valley
This retreat brings together the Shipibo plant medicine tradition and the living energy of the Peruvian Andes — two distinct healing forces, working in dialogue.
Maestra Juana Silvano Teco brings her jungle lineage into the mountains. The APUs — the sacred mountain beings of the Andean world — become part of the ceremony. She weaves their energy into her Ikaros and healing work.
The Sacred Valley has been Ute's home since 2020. The ancient sites, the clear high-altitude air, and the particular quality of stillness in the mountains make this a profound alternative to the jungle — not lesser, simply different.
The mountains invite a certain freedom. You can sit on the earth, feel the ground beneath you, and let the altitude and the open sky become part of your process.
Why the Sacred Valley?
Ancient Sites & Living Energy
The Sacred Valley holds thousands of years of ceremonial history. Archaeological sites, sacred mountains, and Andean spiritual tradition surround the retreat venue.
Comfort Without Compromise
Private rooms, private bathrooms, and beautiful mountain lodge grounds. Designed for those who want to work deeply without the additional challenge of jungle conditions.
No Mosquitoes or Jungle Wildlife
A common reason guests choose this setting. The mountain environment allows full focus on the inner work.
Preparation & Integration time
You can choose to receive additional in-person preparation and integration support with Ute or another collaborator.
The Same Shipibo Lineage
The medicine, the maestra, and the ceremonial container are the same. Location changes. Lineage does not.
A Destination Worth Staying For
Ruins, hikes, lagoons, local markets — the Sacred Valley rewards those who arrive early and linger after.
How to Apply
Step 1
Complete the questionnaire honestly and send your answers to Ute. Allow 1–5 days for a response.
Step 2
Ute offers a personal 20-minute call with every new applicant — to connect and confirm the retreat is a good match.
Step 3
Review and sign the Disclaimer/Waiver and Retreat Agreement documents.
Step 4
Review the Medical Guidelines and Pre/Post-Diet requirements. These are non-negotiable parts of participating safely.
Step 5
Transfer your deposit. Your place is reserved once payment is received.
After Registration
You'll receive your preparation guidebook, video playlist, and an invitation to schedule your 1:1 preparation calls and group call. Your retreat guidebook arrives before the start date.
Disclaimer
True-Journey offers retreats, mentoring, and facilitation training rooted in the Shipibo tradition of sacred plant medicine. This work is spiritual and ceremonial in nature and does not constitute medical treatment, psychotherapy, or any form of licensed clinical care.
Participation in Masterplant Retreats and Ayahuasca ceremonies involves powerful plant medicines. It is your responsibility to review our medical guidelines carefully and to disclose any relevant health conditions, medications, or psychiatric history during the application process. Certain contraindications make this work unsafe — please take this seriously.
Nothing offered through True-Journey — retreats, mentoring sessions, facilitator training, or any other service — should be understood as a substitute for professional medical or psychological care. If you are in crisis or require clinical support, please seek appropriate professional help.
True-Journey operates in Peru. Participation is entirely voluntary and at your own discretion. By joining any True-Journey program, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these guidelines and take full personal responsibility for your participation.
If you have any questions before applying, please do not hesitate to reach out. I want every person who comes to this work to feel informed, prepared, and genuinely ready.