Willka T’ika or “sacred flower” in Quechua, is the premier luxury wellness retreat center in the Sacred Valley of Peru, located between the Incan Capital of Cusco and the World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu. An exquisite wellness sanctuary designed for rejuvenation and reflection, Willka T’ika was founded in 1995 to honor the culture of the local Quechua-speaking people, descendants of the Inca. The first retreat center in the Sacred Valley dedicated to yoga and mindfulness practitioners, Willka T’ika was created with the intention of paying homage to Andean values of sustainability. Traditionally, the Quechua ancestral belief is to honor Pachamama, Mother Earth, while embracing reciprocal exchange, ayni, which is the principle of giving and receiving. Located in one of the most stunning places on earth, the beauty of Pachamama radiates throughout Willka T’ika’s grounds. From our hand-crafted guestroom design, to our breathtaking Chakra Gardens, vegetarian farm-to-table meals, Andean ceremonial spaces and devoted service by the local Quechuan staff, Willka T’ika is a model of authentic sustainability.