u/Independent_Fluff

Hi all, I’m planning my first trip to Peru and narrowed down to the following retreats based on research. I'm nearing a year after experiencing an obliterating divorce, and I'm ready to come to terms with many emotions I have repressed throughout the years. I am aiming for the first week of August at either of the following retreats:

• Onikano
• Dreamglade
• Ronin Sina
• Paojilhuasca

My priorities are:

• safety
• authentic experience
• manageable logistics for a first-time Peru traveler who doesn't speak the language..
• 5–7 day retreat
• smaller groups / good facilitator support (I truly don't know what to expect so don't want to be left on my own)
• reasonable comfort level, not expecting luxury, just basic infrastructure for bathrooms since I may have diarrhea

I’d especially appreciate hearing from people who have personally stayed at one or more of these places.

Some questions I’m trying to evaluate:

• How safe and well-run did the retreat feel?
• How difficult was it getting there?
• What was the actual accommodation quality like?
• Did you feel emotionally supported during ceremonies?
• Were there any red flags or things you wish you knew beforehand?
• Would you choose the same place again?

Would appreciate honest experiences, including negatives. Trying to avoid choosing purely based on marketing websites. Thank you in advance!