MAR 25 - 31, 2028
Samadhi Sacred Valley
Urubamba, Peru

Journey to the Heart with Grace at Sacred Valley, Peru

Sacred Valley Peru feels like returning home. There’s something so special about this area that inspires us to return again (and again).

Join Grace Millsap and special guests for 7-days of heart centered adventures. You can expect a blend of local excursions, free-time to connect with the beautiful natural surroundings of Sacred Valley, opportunities to participate  in traditional ritual and ceremony, and a wide range of Yoga classes. Practices will be curated with the purpose of (re)connection to one's heart with consideration of multiple styles, lineages, and activity level of both teachers and travelers.​

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11 more rooms available

11 more rooms available

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Samadhi Sacred Valley

Lovingly curated and stewarded by Fernando and family, in the middle of a natural environment, surrounded by mountains and sustained culture that today maintain their traditions, grows Samadhi. Designed with the sacred geometry, Samadhi will submerge you in the universe of the las Chakras, walking through the Kundalini and wrapping you in its spaces, colors, textures, flavors and art adapted for the energy central, to know and explore your essence.

We’ve got the whole property to OURSELVES which contains 7-chakra themed rooms + 8-elemental suites, a pool, paint studio, a fire pit for bonfires and ceremonies, a garden that harvests the food we eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, two practice spaces with floor to ceiling windows, with a view of the valley that pictures simply don’t do justice as it’s impossible to capture the true magnificence of the Andes.

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What’s included

6 nights/7 days accommodations at Samadhi Sacred Valley

Participate and learn about local culture and traditions

3 daily delicious, colorful, organic, locally sourced meals

Private transport to/from Cusco

2-3 off-site excursions

1-2x daily Yoga classes or workshops to rejuvenate your mind and body

Tour of property and gardens

and more moments of magic and play

A colorful Peruvian town with rainbow fabric string decor, tiled roofs and cobble stone streets.

A Typical Day at Samadhi Sacred Valley

Rise and shine like the sun

Morning practice

Breakfast

Free time/Adventure time

Lunch

Free time/Adventure time

Afternoon Practice/Ceremony

Dinner

Free time OR Yoga Nidra

Rest and rejuvenate like the moon

Seen from the perspective of the bottom of a hill and looking up, there are 7-circular buildings that are scattered back and forth up the hill with a larger white building at the top with lots of windows. Yellow flowers are blurred in the foreground.

There are 7 total Chakra-themed suites that can sleep up to 3 people, with each house representing one of the 7 chakra energy centers in the body, root to rise, cascading down the hillside. Each shared bungalow is decorated with the same color of the chakra being represented. A crystal, overhead shower also depicting the color chakra of the room. Each bungalow has a mountain view, private garden and ensuite bathroom.

Single: $3099

Double: $2699 (pp)

Triple: $2199 (pp)

Rooms Available: 6

Chakra-Themed Bungalow

Two made beds in a circular style room that faces large windows and features an open balcony with a Mountain View and blue skies.
Coffee, bread and a fruit bowl sit on a small circular table before an open door with tall green plants as an outdoor wall with mountains, clouds, and sky in the background.

There are also 4 two-bedroom suites (two beds for one person each). Each Suite has a private living room, its terrace or balcony, and the harmonious services that characterize Samadhi.

2-Bedroom Elemental Suite

Single: $3099

​Double: $2699 (pp)

Rooms Available: 3

A 2-story house sits on top of a green hill covered in purple flowers. The house has lots of windows and an open balcony area.

There are also 4 one-bedroom suites (queen beds for one or two people). Each Suite has a private living room, its terrace or balcony, and the harmonious services that characterize Samadhi.

Single: $3099

Double: $2699

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Rooms available:  2  

1-Bedroom Elemental Suite

A made bed in a square room with an open door and patio behind it. The patio has tall green plants that serve as the wall with mountains in the background.

Early Bird VIP Offer

Pay your deposit by March 25th, 2027 and receive: 

30-minute craniosacral therapy session with Grace

60-minute relaxing massage with local therapist

20-minute flash photography photo session with *professional photographer

Valued at $300+​

Planned excursions and activities

  • A person gleefully stands with one hand on their hip and on clutching a tree branch. She is smiling.

    Reforestation Project

    Give back to the land by planting a tree, and then come back later and visit your tree! It’s been most my favorite activity on any retreat and I think about my trees often. It’s such a gift to contribute to the longevity of the property.

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    Walk through Samadhi

    Take a walk through the grounds with the steward of the land and curator of Samadhi, Fernando. He’s a gem, and I’m so grateful for him and the special space he has created.

  • A person with long brown hair knees in front of a square cloth filled with trinkets and colors. She has a soft smile and wears traditional Peruvian clothing.

    Despacho Ceremony

    A tradition that involves community, intention, and mandala building. Led by a local Shaman.

  • Visit Pisac market

    No trip to Sacred Valley is complete without at least one trip to a local market. Be prepared for bright colors, so many textiles, and the urge to buy a new bag to hold all your other new purchases. Or skip the market, and head into town for snacks, coffee, and cute balconies.

  • A group of 8 people huddle together with big smiles (and some tongues out) in front of a large waterfall amongst red cliffs and green trees.

    Waterfall Hike

    Led by a local guide, each step becomes a ritual as we trek to a the powerfully beautiful Perolniyoc waterfall with an optional dip in the sacred waters.

  • Sound instruments including gongs and bowls and mallets set to a beautiful mountain backdrop.

    Sound Healing Ceremony

    Guided by skilled local facilitators designed to realign the body, mind, and spirt through a weaving of sounds from a variety of instruments - including the symphony of the surrounding valley

Your Retreat Guides

  • A person with long blonde hair sitting cross-legged on the grass in a park, playing crystal singing bowls surrounded by trees and overlooking a lake, holding a mallet in the right hand and looking down with a gentle expression.

    Meet Ali

    Ali Lindsay (she/her) is a yoga teacher and mortgage broker passionate about personal growth and meaningful connection. Since discovering yoga over a decade ago, she has embraced it as a transformative practice blending physical strength, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. After completing her 200-RYT in 2022, Ali has been teaching ever since, guiding students to find balance and connection both on and off the mat.

    Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Ali has called Fort Mill, South Carolina home since 2013, where she’s built strong roots within her community. She enjoys life with her husband, daughter, and their four animals, whether at home or exploring the world together.

    Ali’s love language is travel. From discovering hidden beaches to planning international adventures, she finds joy in every part of the journey. Her travels often include yoga retreats with Grace Millsap—which have become an annual tradition and a meaningful way to deepen her practice while connecting with others from around the world.

    Through her classes, Ali creates a welcoming, inclusive space and believes yoga is truly for everyone.

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    Meet Grace

    Grace Millsap (she/they) is currently located in Charlotte, NC (Catawba Land). Her passions are rooted in science and equality, which inform her teaching of Yoga, and how she shows up in the world.

    Grace studies, and teaches, from a long lineage that believes that life is inherently beautiful, and that the path of Yoga is a tool set to better navigate the many twists and turns.

    ​Grace is a 500 ERYT, a YACEP provider, Licensed Massage Therapist, and an Ayurveda Wellness Counselor. Her classes, whether restorative or flow, are infused with her passions, and quest for magic and joy.

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Optional Pre-trip Add On

March 23rd - 25th, 2028
Casa San Blas

Wanna arrive a few days early to explore the city of Cusco?

​Cuzco, also spelled Cusco or Kosko, Quechua Qosqo, is a city and Inca region,  in south-central Peru. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Western Hemisphere. Cuzco was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983 and sits at an average elevation of 11,150 feet. 

Single: $315

Double: $160 (pp)

Remaining Rooms:

Included:

  • 2 nights (3 days)  in Cusco  at the boutique hotel Casa San Blas

  • Breakfast buffet

  • Oxygen to acclimate (if needed)

  • Local tea

  • Welcome hug and happy dance from Grace and Ali

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Not Included:

  • Beverages and food not listed

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips

  • Spa services

  • Transportation to airport (hotel can help arrange or Uber works great)​

*yep, we can work out 1 night if that's best for you

We highly* recommend arriving a few days early to acclimate to the elevation, explore Cusco, and eat some amazing food. We will be staying in the San Blas neighborhood, which is often refereed to as the artisan's quarter. This area is known for its food and its views, and just a a 7 minute walk to the main square, Plaza del Armas. Full disclosure: this area is located up the hill a bit AND has the best views

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*Highly-highly recommend arriving 1-2  days early (weather can be wonky and airlines do what they want)

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Optional Post-trip Add On

March 31st - April 3rd, 2028
Ollantaytambo + Cusco

Wanna stay a few more days to visit Machu Picchu?

​Let's keep the love flowing with a few more days, and extra views and visit the famous (and still not totally understood) Machu Picchu. We will be whisked away from our retreat home of Samadhi Sacred Valley to the cute town of Ollantaytambo (most known for its train station, but also for its ruins). From there we will take 1-day trip to Machu Picchu (see below for itinerary) and have 1 full day to rest (and travel back to Cusco) before folks begin their journey home - trust us you are going to be grateful for a day between things AND if you needed to get back a day earlier, you can skip Cusco and go directly to the airport.

Single: TBD

Double: TBD

Remaining Rooms:

Included:

  • 2 nights (3 days) in Ollantaytambo + 1 night in Cusco (exact hotels tbd)

  • Group transportation from Samadhi Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo on 3/31 and group transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco on 4/2

  • Round trip train transportation to Machu Picchu on 4/1

  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu + English speaking spiritual guide

  • late lunch in Aguas Calientes on Machu Picchu day​​

Not Included:

  • Beverages and food not mentioned above

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips

  • Transportation to airport

Machu Picchu day schedule-ish

  • 5am-6am start time + short transport to train station

  • 90-minute train ride to Machu Picchu Station

  • 20-minute bus ride to top of the hill

  • last call for bathroom at entrance

  • 15-minute hike UP to the terraces/ruins

  • time to explore - sites/views vary based on circuit available/chosen (goal is to explore the lower terraces and ruins, we will NOT be hiking the mountain this time #pinkyswear)

  • 3pm-ish late lunch in Aqua Calientes

  • 90-minute ride to Ollantaytambo train station

  • 6pm arrive back at hotel

FAQ

  • You will need to arrive in Cusco, Peru (CUZ) by 10am on March 25th (we highly-highly recommend arriving early). You will most likely need to fly through Lima first - which can be flown to directly from several US cities (Miami, Dallas, New York, and L.A.). I like to book round trip from the US to Lima and then book a separate roundtrip from Lima to Cusco - it’s usually cheaper and gives me more choices.

  • $500* deposit required to reserve your space

    33% of balance due June 1st, 2027

    33% of balance due December 1st, 2027

    Final balance due March 15, 2028

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    Need a different payment plan? email me!

  • Grace Millsap Yoga & Ayurveda, LLC (GMYA) is a small business with a big heart. This cancellation policy helps to cover our large financial investment with our local partners, which are non-refundable upon securing dates for retreats. 

    If you cancel in writing 90 days or more before travel:  GMYA will hold the full amount paid on your behalf and reserve it as a credit for your use towards a future retreat within 24 months of your originally scheduled retreat dates. 

    If you cancel in writing 45 - 89 days before travel: GMYA will allow you to apply 50% of the total retreat cost to a future retreat within 24 months your originally scheduled retreat dates, however all other payments made will be lost.

    ​Any cancellation less than 45 days ahead of the start of the retreat will lose ALL value paid.

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My experience at the Journey to the Heart retreat with Grace and Ali was truly transformative. From the moment we arrived in Peru, everything felt intentional, grounding, and deeply restorative. The schedule struck the perfect balance between structured practice and time to simply be—whether that meant soaking in the beauty of the Sacred Valley, reflecting, or connecting with others. What I didn’t expect—but am so grateful for—were the connections I made. Being surrounded by such thoughtful, open, and genuinely kind people added another layer of magic to the entire week. It felt easy to unplug, slow down, and just be present. This retreat came at a time when I was feeling overwhelmed by work and life, and it brought me a sense of joy, clarity, and peace that I truly needed. I left feeling lighter, recharged, and more connected to myself. I can’t recommend this experience with Grace and Ali enough—it was something I’ll carry with me for a long time.

- 2026 journey to the heart participant