Reignite Your Spirit in the Andes Mountains Peru
Join us in the Andes Mountains, Peru, from January 4th-13th, 2025, for a journey of healing, connection, and growth.
Begin Your Journey
Begin Your Journey
Experience Huachuma ceremonies, the rejuvenating power of mineral waters, and ancient traditions of plant medicine and sweat lodges in the Andes Mountains, Peru to restore balance, renew your spirit, and foster spiritual transformation.
Huachuma Dieta &
Deep Medicine Retreat
Deep Medicine Retreat
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For me working with Tyler was a journey of going deep into identity, values and acceptance of emotions. Having Tyler guiding, healing, loving and imparting such profound wisdom was one of the more eye opening, multi dimensional experiences I have had in my life and it gave me the ability and tools to really understand and love myself in a fresh and extremely elevating and good way.
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Transformative Experiences
- Water Prayers and Land Offerings to honor the sacred spirit of water and land.
- Teachings of the Eagle and Condor, blending Lakota and Quechua traditions for a unique healing journey.
- Sweat Lodge (Inipi) ceremonies, fire circles, and thermal mineral waters for purification and renewal.
- A visit to Chavín de Huantar, where you’ll experience the ancient healing tradition of Wachuma medicine, practiced for over 5,000 years.
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- Two Private 1:1 Calls for preparation and integration before and after the retreat.
- Two Group Calls to support your journey and ensure you “walk in and out in a good way.”
- Optional Somatic Healing and Integration Sessions post-retreat for ongoing growth.
- Access to a network of medicine practitioners and future ceremony opportunities.
Support and Integration
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- Deep personal reflection and emotional release.
- A profound connection to plant medicine and ancient traditions.
- Activate your inner gifts and find balance in your emotions.
- Guidance from experienced facilitators in a sacred setting.
- Rejuvenation and clarity through immersive Wachuma medicine ceremonies.
- Insights and a spiritual awakening aligned with your personal path.
Ceremony Highlights
About the Retreat
Rooted in the wisdom of the Northern Andes, this 10-day retreat (January 4th–13th, 2025) offers a profound connection to the spirit of water and land through sacred traditions and guided ceremonies.
Begin your journey with a rejuvenating visit to the Andes’ sacred thermal waters, setting the tone for deep relaxation and healing.
Arrival in Lima and travel to the thermal baths.
Day 1
One participant described their experience as “a meeting with the self that I didn’t know I had lost.” Another shared, “through Wachuma, I learned to stand still with past pains and let them dissolve into acceptance, leaving only love.”
Multi-day medicine ceremonies, fire circles, Inipi (sweat lodge) ceremonies, and rejuvenation in thermal waters.
Day 2–8
Travel to the heart of ancient Andean spirituality at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as the birthplace of Wachuma medicine.
Journey to Chavín de Huantar.
Day 8
Experience a profound Wachuma ceremony in this sacred temple, where 5,000 years of healing traditions come to life.
Ceremony at Chavín de Huantar.
Day 9
Reflect on your journey and return home with clarity, balance, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Return to Lima.
Day 10
Trip Itinerary
Meet Your Humble Shepard & Guide:
Tyler Rivenbark is a respected ceremonial leader and plant medicine facilitator with over 17 years of experience. His journey began early, studying Chinese Medicine, practicing yoga, and immersing himself in Earth-based traditions across Hawaii, Bali, Mexico, and now Peru.
Guided by indigenous teachings, Tyler has worked with master plants such as Huachuma, Peyote, Iboga, and Toad medicine, learning directly from elders and traditions like the Lakota Sundance. He creates safe, sacred spaces for healing, helping participants reconnect with their gifts and inner wisdom.
In addition to facilitating ceremonies, Tyler offers medicine integration, business consulting, and trauma-informed guidance, drawing on his diverse credentials, including certifications in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Systemic Family Constellations, and yoga, as well as an MBA in Strategic Foresight.
As the founder of Beauty Way Center, Tyler’s mission is to bridge worlds, offering transformative journeys rooted in sacred traditions and deep care.
Guided by indigenous teachings, Tyler has worked with master plants such as Huachuma, Peyote, Iboga, and Toad medicine, learning directly from elders and traditions like the Lakota Sundance. He creates safe, sacred spaces for healing, helping participants reconnect with their gifts and inner wisdom.
In addition to facilitating ceremonies, Tyler offers medicine integration, business consulting, and trauma-informed guidance, drawing on his diverse credentials, including certifications in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Systemic Family Constellations, and yoga, as well as an MBA in Strategic Foresight.
As the founder of Beauty Way Center, Tyler’s mission is to bridge worlds, offering transformative journeys rooted in sacred traditions and deep care.
Tyler J Rivenbark
Your Medicine Man
The Medicine Man guiding this journey is a humble and wise 77-year-old Huachumero elder with over 40 years of experience working with sacred plant medicines. Born in Iquitos, Peru, he began his path with Ayahuasca medicine and later discovered the profound healing power of Huachuma (San Pedro).
He specializes in helping individuals overcome addictions, depression, and emotional imbalances. Known for his deep wisdom and compassionate guidance, he has taught Quechua, American, and European medicine practitioners how to honor and work with traditional plant medicines.
With his gentle presence and expertise, this elder creates a safe and sacred space for spiritual transformation, emotional healing, and connection to ancient traditions.
He specializes in helping individuals overcome addictions, depression, and emotional imbalances. Known for his deep wisdom and compassionate guidance, he has taught Quechua, American, and European medicine practitioners how to honor and work with traditional plant medicines.
With his gentle presence and expertise, this elder creates a safe and sacred space for spiritual transformation, emotional healing, and connection to ancient traditions.
A Master of Huachuma and Traditional Plant Medicine
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When both my father and my wife passed away in the late summer of 2020, I began a grief journey unlike any in my life.
Enter Tyler Rivenbark and The Beauty Way. When I first met Tyler, I was immediately struck by Tyler's history & wisdom with ceremony. His has a loving and friendly demeanor that not only resulted in friendship but an immensely valuable support system grounded in traditions that have helped humans experience life with joy and purpose for millennia. I attended ceremonies he conducted in the United States and a 6 month program before joining one his medicine trips to Peru.
I highly recommend all the offerings I participated in.
To say that I endorse and recommend Tyler’s work by choosing to receiving his offerings, would be an understatement. I believe I could not have made a better choice. I received so much from working with Tyler I can’t fully put it into words but I am incredibly grateful and I feel like a whole new person, with more resources and intelligence to live my life fully.
Enter Tyler Rivenbark and The Beauty Way. When I first met Tyler, I was immediately struck by Tyler's history & wisdom with ceremony. His has a loving and friendly demeanor that not only resulted in friendship but an immensely valuable support system grounded in traditions that have helped humans experience life with joy and purpose for millennia. I attended ceremonies he conducted in the United States and a 6 month program before joining one his medicine trips to Peru.
I highly recommend all the offerings I participated in.
To say that I endorse and recommend Tyler’s work by choosing to receiving his offerings, would be an understatement. I believe I could not have made a better choice. I received so much from working with Tyler I can’t fully put it into words but I am incredibly grateful and I feel like a whole new person, with more resources and intelligence to live my life fully.
- Flights? Not included—but this journey will be worth it!
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Items.
🚫 What is NOT:
- Transportation
- Accommodations and meals
- Unlimited access to hot springs
- Entry to the Temple of Chavín
- Wachuma Medicine, prayer circles, and retreat programming
📋 What is Included:
January 4-13, 2023
10-Day Plant Medicine Retreat, Peru
FAQs
Wachuma, also known as San Pedro cactus, is a sacred plant medicine with roots in the ancient traditions of the Andes Mountains. It is known for its ability to open the heart, promote emotional healing, and deepen your connection to nature and spiritual wisdom. During the retreat, Wachuma ceremonies are guided by an experienced Huachumero elder, ensuring a safe and transformative experience.
Participating in plant medicine ceremonies like Wachuma offers profound spiritual transformation, emotional clarity, and a stronger connection to nature. These ceremonies are designed to help release past traumas, cultivate inner peace, and align you with your life’s purpose. The use of mineral waters and traditional practices enhances physical and emotional renewal during the retreat.
Pack comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, a reusable water bottle, personal toiletries, and any sacred items for ceremony (e.g., crystals, journals). Since the retreat includes sweat lodge ceremonies, fire circles, and visits to thermal waters, having versatile clothing is key. A complete packing list will be shared after registration.
Yes, Wachuma is considered a gentle yet powerful plant medicine, making it suitable for beginners. Our 77-year-old Huachumero elder has decades of experience creating a safe, supportive environment for participants new to plant medicine. All ceremonies are carefully guided to ensure you feel grounded, comfortable, and supported throughout the experience.
To attend the retreat, you’ll fly into Lima, Peru. Ground transportation to and from the retreat location, including stops at thermal mineral waters and the sacred site of Chavín de Huantar, is included. Detailed travel instructions will be provided after booking, and we’re here to assist with your logistics if needed.
Contact Us
Reach out to our team to learn more about the retreat, inquire about availability, or discuss any questions you may have. We eagerly await the opportunity to assist you on your journey.
Get in Touch: hello@beautywaycenter.com