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Darkness Retreat in Peru's Sacred Valley

Days in complete darkness. No screens, no light, nothing to look at but yourself.

Relaxing on the lawn at a retreat in Peru's Sacred Valley
The village donkey at a retreat in the Sacred Valley
Hot spring pools in the Sacred Valley, Peru
Falafel plate with hummus and pita, and a Buddha bowl, at a retreat in Peru
Eggs benedict with smoked salmon and vegetarian couscous at a retreat in Peru
Vegetarian and vegan food menu at a retreat in Peru: eggs benedict, couscous, shakshuka, waffle, quinoa salad, fritters, falafel and a Buddha bowl
Breakfast buffet served at the bar of the hangout at a retreat in Peru
The hangout bar in the evening at a retreat in Peru
Guests dancing at the hangout bar at night at a retreat in Peru
Private thatched cabin with a deck, hammocks and a wooden hot tub in the Sacred Valley, Peru
Cabin interior with two single beds, woven blankets and glass doors opening to the garden, Peru
Shared dorm room with wooden bunk beds and doors opening to a flower garden, Peru
Open timber shower with linen curtains, stone floor and plants at a retreat in Peru
Wooden composting toilet with a stone sink, candle and plants at a retreat in Peru

A darkness retreat is simple and hard: you stay in a room with no light at all, and the outside world switches off. No phone, no screen, no faces, no schedule to follow.

Without anything to look at, attention turns inward. Sleep, thoughts and the sense of time all change, and people often describe it as the deepest rest they have ever had.

Your own private room is prepared for you, meals are brought to you, and the team is close by and checks in with you throughout. You can leave the darkness at any moment.

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The valley, the food, the place

The valley is quiet, and at night the sky is full of stars, so coming out of the darkness is gentle. Food is healthy, simple and always available, with vegetarian options. The place is clean, calm and private, and an ecological comfort that makes it easy to switch off. The food is excellent, and vegetarian options are always available.

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Darkness Retreat is almost ready. Message us on WhatsApp or write to info@peruretreats.com and we will tell you first when it opens.

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