7-Day Amazon Family Dieta Retreat
A retreat for your whole family​
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This family Dieta Retreat offers a rare opportunity to bring your loved ones into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon for a shared journey of healing, connection, and adventure.
It is designed for families who feel called to deepen their relationships, reconnect with nature, and create meaningful memories together in a supportive and intentional Natural Rainforest setting.
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During the Dieta Retreat, parents can create space for their own healing and growth as individuals and as a couple, by participating in 3 Plant Medicine Ceremonies, while their children are invited to explore, learn, and connect with the natural world through age adapted activities.
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Joining the Couples Dieta might:
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Strengthen family bonds through shared experiences in nature.
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Support personal healing while nurturing a stronger partnership.
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Offer children a meaningful connection with the Amazon rainforest, enhance their creativity, and embrace a sense of community.
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Provide a balance of rest, reflection, adventure, and guided retreat activities.
Program Details
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Date: 10 July 10 - 17 July 2027
Duration: 7 Days
Location: Chaka Runa Ecovillage (Tarapoto, Peru)
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DAY 1
7:00 AM – Breakfast group meeting at La Patarashca Hotel - Tarapoto
8:00 AM – After breakfast travel guidelines with Don Gino
9:00 AM – Road trip departure to Ecovillage Venue - Lejia
2:00 PM – Arrival at Ecovillage /Welcome Lunch
6:00 PM – Dinner
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DAY 2
8:00 AM – Family breakfast at the Maloca
9:00 AM – Sacred Flower Family Bath Ceremony
1:00 PM – Family lunch at the Maloca
2:00 PM – Family Land Walk
6:00 PM – Family Dinner
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DAY 3
8:00 AM – Plant Medicine Day Ceremony 1 (Parents)
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Jungle School (Children)
2:00 PM – Lunch
6:00 PM – Dinner
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DAY 4
9:00 AM – Kambo Ceremony (Parents)
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Jungle School (Children)
1:00 PM – Lunch
2:00 PM – Artisan Market
6:00 PM – Dinner
DAY 5
8:00 AM – Plant Medicine Day Ceremony 2 (Parents)
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Jungle School (Children)
2:00 PM – Lunch
6:00 PM – Dinner
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DAY 6
8:00 AM – Family Breakfast at the Maloca
1:00 PM – Family Lunch at the Maloca
3:00 PM – Family Drumming Circle with Don Gino
6:00 PM – Dinner
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Free morning – Suggested Activities:
• Swimming in natural pools
• Waterfall visits
• Nature walks
• Family relaxation time
• Journaling and reflection​
DAY 7
8:00 AM – Plant Medicine Day Ceremony 3 (Parents)
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Jungle School (Children)
1:00 PM – Closing the Dieta
2:00 PM – Dance Celebration in the Maloca, Lunch and Artisan Market
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DAY 8
8:00 AM – Breakfast and Departure to the Hotel La Patarashca in Tarapoto
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Jungle School
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The Jungle School is designed to nurture children’s connection with nature, creativity, and the wisdom of the natural world.
The Jungle School will be led by bilingual local teachers and will take place on the Ecovillage grounds, within walking distance of the Maloca Ceremony space.
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Programming activities will include:
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• Learning about the Amazonian rainforest;
• Discovering spirit animals and nature teachings;
• Arts and crafts;
• Painting workshops;
• Yoga and movement;
• Storytelling and games;
• Waterfall and jungle adventures.
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Recommended for children ages 5 and up.
Massage & Wellness
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Massage will be available daily throughout the retreat, offering parents additional space for rest, integration, and self-care.
Each adult’s first massage is complimentary. Additional messages may be booked during the retreat for an additional fee.
Artisan Market
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On non-ceremony days, the Maloca will host a local artisan market where families can explore handcrafted goods, traditional artwork, textiles and natural products.
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Cost
Cost per Family for the Dieta Retreat
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• Single Adult: $2,900
• Couple: $5,400
• First Child: $700
• Additional Children: $500
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Dieta Retreat price includes:
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Three Plant Medicine Ceremonies;
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Personal Arkana during the ceremonies;
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Palo Santo, Mapacho, Agua Florida, and Chakapa cleansing during the ceremonies;
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Rapé serving during the ceremonies;
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Accommodation at the Ecovillage;
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Two Dieta meals per day for adults/ three normal meals per day for kids;
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Local transportation, round trip, from the hotel to the venue;
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One full-body relaxing massage;
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Jungle school;
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Nannies for the kids;
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A drumming circle with Don Gino.
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Dieta Retreat price does not include:
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International or domestic flight air tickets;
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Emergency transportation – ambulance, medication or hospitalization;
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Emergency health and accident insurance;
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Tours and any personal expenses outside the retreat program;
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Kambo ceremony.
Pre-Registration
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Creating a family Retreat requires thoughtful planning to ensure a meaningful experience for both parents and children.
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To move forward with this retreat, we are seeking 10 families to pre-register by December 2026.
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When enough families have confirmed interest, deposits will be open from 1st January until 11th April 2027.
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If this experience calls to your family, we invite you to join the pre-registration list and help bring this retreat to life.
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