This has to be one of the best trips of my entire life. I gifted this journey to myself for a milestone birthday, and I am incredibly grateful to have been part of such a beautiful retreat. It was a true privilege. Every day, we were nourished with the most incredible meals—I already miss the food!The Temazcal Ceremony gave me such a deep appreciation and respect for Peruvian culture. I left the experience feeling physically lighter and emotionally healed. Whatever I had been holding onto, or struggling to forgive, felt finally mended and released.I arrived solo but left with so many new friends. Returning to NYC, I feel recharged, renewed, and ready to apply the things I learned about myself to my daily life. Lulu and Francesca did a phenomenal job organizing this retreat. When asked about my "rose" and "thorn" of the trip, I honestly couldn't come up with a single thorn. The entire experience was magical and healing. We laughed, cried, and got beautifully vulnerable together in a sweet, non-judgmental space. I would do this trip again in a heartbeat and will cherish these memories for the rest of my life. I absolutely cannot wait to return to Peru one day.