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Pottery and Clay Workshop in Peru's Sacred Valley

Red-brown clay from the valley, a wheel, and an afternoon where nothing else exists.

Pottery with local clay at a workshop in Peru's Sacred Valley
Relaxing on the lawn at a retreat in Peru's Sacred Valley
The village donkey at a retreat in the Sacred Valley
Quinoa and beet salad and potato fritters with tzatziki at a retreat in Peru
Shakshuka with tahini and rustic bread, and a Belgian waffle, 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

The clay here is local, rich and red-brown. You dig, knead and shape it into a bowl, a cup or something you can't name yet.

A local potter teaches you the basics: hand building, the wheel, glazing and firing. Mistakes are part of it, and the lopsided cup is often the one you love.

You take your piece home, or we fire it and send it to you.

The valley, the food, the place

The valley has clay and potters, and you can see both on any walk. Between sessions there are quiet paths and a lot of sun. Food is fresh, healthy and varied. The place is clean and calm, the people are patient, and the kiln day is its own small event. The food is excellent, and vegetarian options are always available.

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Pottery & Clay 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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