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Welcome to The Soul Playcation

A Sacred Women’s Retreat to Rest Deeply, Reconnect with Your Joy, and Feel Wildly Alive

September 18-24 | Sacred Valley, Peru | Equinox Week  🌸

You’re invited to a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Peru’s Sacred Valley. Seven days surrounded by the Andes to slow down, play freely, connect with the Divine, and make more room for the joy, creativity, and adventure that make you feel ALIVE.

A sacred pause from the constant doing, deciding, and striving, where you get to receive what your spirit’s been craving in one of the most breathtaking, healing places on Earth.   

And as if Peru weren't magical enough, we'll be experiencing MACHU PICCHU on the equinox! 🇵🇪✨ An incredibly special opportunity to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World during an astronomical event that happens only twice a year, symbolizing balance, renewal, and new beginnings.

🌿 Imagine this…

You wake up in the Sacred Valley with the Andes outside your window. Morning light spills across the mountains, you step outside with a coffee or tea in hand, and it hits you… oh em gee, I’m in PERU! 🇵🇪

There’s no rush, no emails to answer, and no one needs anything from you. Just fresh mountain air, breathtaking views, and time to take it all in.

And daaaang, does it feel good to sloooow down.

Your days are filled with creativity, movement, sacred ceremony, laughter, and connection. One minute you're having a deep soul chat with a woman who was a stranger just days ago, and the next you're crying laughing together over something completely ridiculous.

And in between it all? Space to do whatever your soul needs. To rest, wander, journal, pray, dream, or simply sit with the mountains and just... BE.

For once, you get to stop thinking about everyone else and enjoy the heck out of being alive. 💖

By the end of the week, you’ll feel lighter, freer, and more at home in yourself.

You’ll return glowing, replenished, and deeply connected to your joy, your body, and your intuition.

Welcome to The Soul Playcation

A Sacred Women’s Retreat to Rest Deeply, Reconnect with Your Joy, and Feel Wildly Alive

September 18-24 | Sacred Valley, Peru | Equinox Week  🌸

You’re invited to a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Peru’s Sacred Valley. Seven days surrounded by the Andes to slow down, play freely, connect with the Divine, and make more room for the joy, creativity, and adventure that make you feel ALIVE.

A sacred pause from the constant doing, deciding, and striving, where you get to receive what your spirit’s been craving in one of the most breathtaking, healing places on Earth.   

And as if Peru weren't magical enough, we'll be experiencing MACHU PICCHU on the equinox! 🇵🇪✨ An incredibly special opportunity to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World during an astronomical event that happens only twice a year, symbolizing balance, renewal, and new beginnings.

🌿 Imagine this…

You wake up in the Sacred Valley with the Andes outside your window. Morning light spills across the mountains, you step outside with a coffee or tea in hand, and it hits you… oh em gee, I’m in PERU! 🇵🇪

There’s no rush, no emails to answer, and no one needs anything from you. Just fresh mountain air, breathtaking views, and time to take it all in.

And daaaang, does it feel good to sloooow down.

Your days are filled with creativity, movement, sacred ceremony, laughter, and connection. One minute you're having a deep soul chat with a woman who was a stranger just days ago, and the next you're crying laughing together over something completely ridiculous.

And in between it all? Space to do whatever your soul needs. To rest, wander, journal, pray, dream, or simply sit with the mountains and just... BE.

For once, you get to stop thinking about everyone else and enjoy the heck out of being alive. 💖

By the end of the week, you’ll feel lighter, freer, and more at home in yourself.
You’ll return glowing, replenished, and deeply connected to your joy, your body, and your intuition.

This Retreat is for You If...

✔️ You’ve been doing a lot of doing, thinking, planning, achieving, caring for everyone else, and figuring sh*t out… and your soul is craving a break.

✔️ You want to slow down and rest, but you also want to LIVE. To travel somewhere extraordinary, experience new things, laugh until your stomach hurts, create, explore, and have an adventure you’ll be talking about for years.

✔️ You feel connected to something bigger than yourself, whether you call that God, the Divine, the Universe, Spirit, Mother Earth, or something else entirely, and you want space to deepen that connection in your own way.

✔️ You love personal growth, but you do not need another week of “working on yourself.” You want growth to feel GOOD. Sacred moments and deep soul chats, yes. But also dancing, playing, laughing your ass off, glorious naps, and being a silly goose. 😂

✔️ You want more play, creativity, freedom, and childlike wonder in your life... the parts of you that tend to disappear underneath responsibilities, routines, perfectionism, and being a grown-ass adult. 😂

✔️ You’re in a season of wondering what’s next for me? You don’t necessarily have the answer, but you’re craving the space to get quiet, dream a little bigger, and see what comes up.

✔️ And maybe you can’t fully explain it, but when you think about the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and spending a week like this… something in you just says YES.

This Retreat is for You If...

✔️ You’ve been doing a lot of doing, thinking, planning, achieving, caring for everyone else, and figuring sh*t out… and your soul is craving a break.

✔️ You want to slow down and rest, but you also want to LIVE. To travel somewhere extraordinary, experience new things, laugh until your stomach hurts, create, explore, and have an adventure you’ll be talking about for years.

✔️ You feel connected to something bigger than yourself, whether you call that God, the Divine, the Universe, Spirit, Mother Earth, or something else entirely, and you want space to deepen that connection in your own way.

✔️ You love personal growth, but you do not need another week of “working on yourself.” You want growth to feel GOOD. Sacred moments and deep soul chats, yes. But also dancing, playing, laughing your ass off, glorious naps, and being a silly goose. 😂

✔️ You want more play, creativity, freedom, and childlike wonder in your life... the parts of you that tend to disappear underneath responsibilities, routines, perfectionism, and being a grown-ass adult. 😂

✔️ You’re in a season of wondering what’s next for me? You don’t necessarily have the answer, but you’re craving the space to get quiet, dream a little bigger, and see what comes up.

✔️ And maybe you can’t fully explain it, but when you think about the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and spending a week like this… something in you just says YES.

What Makes The Soul Playcation Different?

I deeply believe in healing and personal growth. But I also think we can spend so much time working on ourselves that we forget we’re meant to ENJOY ourselves.

 Here’s what that looks like:

✨ SPACE – You won’t be booked from sunrise to sunset. There’s time to rest, integrate, explore, take a nap, or have some good ol’ Do-Whatever-Your-Soul-Needs Time.

✨ Sacred soul experiences – From a traditional Pachamama offering and sound healing to hypnotherapy and guided reflection, we’ll create space to go inward, connect with something greater than ourselves, and nourish your soul.

✨ Play, creativity + aliveness – Dancing, movement, painting, adventure, laughter and plenty of opportunities to get out of your head and remember how freaking good it feels to PLAY.

✨ Women you can go deep AND be silly with – A group of open-hearted, spiritual women you can have deep soul chats with one minute and be crying laughing with the next. There’s no mask here. It’s a space where all of you belongs.

✨ Everything taken care of – Meals, experiences, transportation and all those little details are thoughtfully planned so you can put down the mental load and simply enjoy being here.

I really do believe sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop trying so dang hard. Stop forcing. Start allowing. Make space for joy, fun, awe and whatever lights you up, and see what becomes possible from there.

“This retreat surpassed my expectations in every way. It was the first time in a long time that I truly prioritized myself… I rested, I played, and I let myself fully be in the experience without thinking about everything else. There was such a noticeable shift in my energy afterward, not just for me but for the people around me too. I came home with so many new ideas, feeling lighter, clearer, and more like myself again. Kara is doing such magical work in the world, and I’m so grateful I got to be part of it.” 

- Shawn @innovativetherapist

“This retreat was truly magical. I couldn’t believe what an amazing group of women came together. Everyone was so kind, open, and easy to be around, and it made the whole experience feel really special. I slowed down in a way I haven’t in a long time and left feeling clearer, lighter, and more connected to what I actually want. Attending a retreat with Kara is an absolute YES. I’ll definitely be back.

- Meghan @megs.sea

“It felt like a spark that had long dimmed within me was relit again, and I left feeling like I was radiating sunshine, sparkle, and light from the inside out. Wow. The community. The people. The once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The feelings that came up. The healing. The magic. The retreat was simply wonderful in every way.”

- Laura @lolodangeloxo

“Working with Kara awakened the parts of me I left behind and rescued my heart. The little girl inside of me is now alive and I am so grateful. Both my adult self and inner child felt truly safe in her space. Kara has a way of weaving play and embodiment that makes deep healing feel nourishing, fun, and safe. The group she crafted was safe, vulnerable, masterful, and nurturing, and I left feeling wildly alive.”

- Kiesha @kieshayokers

✨ Some of the Magic We’ll Experience Together ✨

Art Therapy in the Andes 🎨 

Paint surrounded by the mountains, play with colour, and let go of whether what you’re making is “good.” Through a guided art therapy experience, we’ll explore the healing power of creativity and self-expression.

A Pachamama Offering + Despacho Ceremony 🌿

Take part in a traditional Andean ceremony honouring Pachamama, or Mother Earth, through gratitude, offerings and intention. We’ll connect with the land and traditions of Peru, give thanks for all she provides, and set intentions for what we’d love to call into our lives.

Sound Healing for the Soul 🎶

Soak in a deeply restorative sound healing experience surrounded by the mountains, letting the sounds and vibrations quiet your mind, relax your body, and leave you feeling ohhhh so restored.

Machu Picchu ⛰️

We'll spend a full day exploring Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, learning about its incredible Inca history and taking in one of the most iconic places on Earth with our own eyes. 

And we'll be experiencing it on the spring equinox! A very special opportunity to visit this wonder at such a meaningful time of year. ✨

Play, Movement + Dance 💃

 We'll get out of our heads and into our bodies through playful movement, dance, games, laughter and experiences designed to reconnect you with your inner child.

Do-Whatever-Your-Soul-Needs Time 🌸

One of the most important parts of The Soul Playcation? Having space to enjoy it! There'll be plenty of time to journal, pray, read, book a massage, soak in the mountain views, have a deep soul chat, or take a glorious afternoon nap. This is YOUR time.

 Our Retreat Sanctuary

For six nights, we’ll call Samadhi home, a sustainable, eco-friendly luxury retreat center surrounded by the Andes in Peru’s Sacred Valley.

And the name couldn’t feel more fitting. Samadhi means “union with the Divine.”

Designed around sacred geometry and the seven chakras, the property is filled with colour, art and thoughtful details, including chakra-inspired rooms and suites, a pool, paint studio, fire pit, spaces for art and meditation, an organic garden, and beautiful practice spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Sacred Valley.

The garden even grows the food we’ll be eating throughout the week, which will be turned into fresh, delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Talk about YUM. 

 Take a one-minute peek at the place we’ll call home in Peru👇

 

Honouring the Land + People

Part of what makes Samadhi so special is the love and intention behind it. Samadhi is lovingly stewarded by Fernando and his family, who have poured so much care into creating this beautiful space and honouring its connection to the land.  

Throughout our week, we’ll also have opportunities to learn from and be guided by local guides, healers and practitioners, experiencing traditions and practices connected to Peru and the Sacred Valley.

Meet Your Guide!

Hey, sweet soul! I’m Kara, your guide for this sacred adventure through Peru.

I’m the Founder of The Playful Warrior, a retreat leader, and a deeply spiritual human who believes we are not here just to work, heal, achieve and check things off a list. We’re here to LIVE, baby!

Long before The Playful Warrior existed, travel was one of my greatest teachers. I spent a decade working in PR, including travel PR, and have had the privilege of exploring 45+ countries. Now, I get to bring so many things I love together through The Soul Playcation: travel, spirituality, play, creativity, adventure, and REALLY amazing women.

I’m also someone who looooves the details. Planning experiences, finding special places, surprising people, and thinking of all the little touches that make people feel cared for brings me so much joy. I put a ridiculous amount of thought and heart into every Soul Playcation so that once you arrive, you don’t have to think about any of it. You just get to be there and soak it all in.

And when it comes to the deeper stuff, I bring years of experience in inner child work, hypnotherapy, EFT, somatic practices, movement and play. I believe there’s a time to go deep and sit with what’s hard, and there’s also a time to dance, laugh, create, explore and enjoy the heck out of being alive.

My intention for you this week is pretty simple: I want you to feel deeply cared for, completely free to be yourself, and supported in listening to what you need. I want you to have space to go deep, play, rest, reconnect with your own inner knowing, and deepen your connection to something greater than yourself. To remember the power within you, while also remembering you don’t have to do it all alone.

I’m so, so excited to experience the magic of Peru with YOU. 💖

A little throwback to my first two trips to Peru in 2014 and 2016 🥹🇵🇪

Meet Your Guide!

Hey, sweet soul! I’m Kara, your guide for this sacred adventure through Peru.

I’m the Founder of The Playful Warrior, a retreat leader, and a deeply spiritual human who believes we are not here just to work, heal, achieve and check things off a list. We’re here to LIVE, baby!

Long before The Playful Warrior existed, travel was one of my greatest teachers. I spent a decade working in PR, including travel PR, and have had the privilege of exploring 45+ countries. Now, I get to bring so many things I love together through The Soul Playcation: travel, spirituality, play, creativity, adventure, and REALLY amazing women.

I’m also someone who looooves the details. Planning experiences, finding special places, surprising people, and thinking of all the little touches that make people feel cared for brings me so much joy. I put a ridiculous amount of thought and heart into every Soul Playcation so that once you arrive, you don’t have to think about any of it. You just get to be there and soak it all in.

And when it comes to the deeper stuff, I bring years of experience in inner child work, hypnotherapy, EFT, somatic practices, movement and play. I believe there’s a time to go deep and sit with what’s hard, and there’s also a time to dance, laugh, create, explore and enjoy the heck out of being alive.

My intention for you this week is pretty simple: I want you to feel deeply cared for, completely free to be yourself, and supported in listening to what you need. I want you to have space to go deep, play, rest, reconnect with your own inner knowing, and deepen your connection to something greater than yourself. To remember the power within you, while also remembering you don’t have to do it all alone.

I’m so, so excited to experience the magic of Peru with YOU. 💖

🇵🇪 Why Peru?

There are some places in this world that I believe you need to experience at least once in your lifetime, and Peru is one of them.

I’ve travelled to 45+ countries, and Peru is one of the few places I’ve felt called back to again and again, and there’s a reason.

There’s something incredibly powerful about this place that’s hard to put into words until you’re there. The Andes towering around you. The ancient Inca history. The deep connection to Mother Earth and the land. The colours, the food, the people, and the energy.

And then, of course, there’s Machu Picchu. One of the New Seven Wonders of the World. One of those places you can see a thousand photos of, but nothing compares to standing there with your own eyes.

Peru has been deeply healing and transformative for me, and I can't wait for you to experience it!

 

🌸 Why September? The Magic of the Equinox

There's something EXTRA special about the timing of this retreat. 

Twice a year, something extraordinary happens: the equinox. A moment when day and night are nearly equal, marking the changing of seasons and symbolizing balance, renewal, and new beginnings.

What makes this experience even MORE special?! We'll be standing at MACHU PICCHU on the spring equinox! 🇵🇪✨

The Incas designed parts of Machu Picchu to align with the movements of the Sun, marking important moments in the changing seasons. Just imagine standing in this ancient wonder, knowing the incredible knowledge, ingenuity, and connection to nature that went into creating it centuries ago.

And I can't imagine a more beautiful time to pause, connect with the land, and reflect on your own season of life. What are you ready to release? What would you love to welcome in? What might become possible if you gave yourself the space to find out?

To experience this sacred place during such a meaningful time of year? Ohhhh, the magic. ✨

 ✨ Your Retreat Experience Includes:

✅ 6 nights at Samadhi: A beautiful, sustainable luxury retreat centre surrounded by the Andes in Peru’s Sacred Valley.

✅ 3 fresh, nourishing meals daily: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, with dietary needs accommodated, plus coffee, herbal tea, water and fruit available throughout the day.

✅ Access to Samadhi’s beautiful retreat spaces: Including a Jacuzzi with breathtaking Andes views, a yoga deck overlooking the Sacred Valley, painting terrace, meditation and art spaces, organic garden, and cozy evenings around the bonfire.

 ✅ A full-day Machu Picchu experience on the spring equinox: Including transportation, entrance, lunch, and a guided tour of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

✅ Opening + closing ceremonies: We'll begin the week by setting intentions and connecting as a group, and close with space to reflect, celebrate, and honour everything we've experienced together.

✅ Art therapy + painting in the Andes: A guided experience exploring creativity, play and self-expression.

✅ Sound healing in the Sacred Valley: A deeply restorative experience surrounded by the mountains.

✅ A traditional Pachamama Offering + Despacho Ceremony: A two-hour Andean ceremony honouring Mother Earth through gratitude, offerings and intention.

✅ Play, movement + embodiment experiences: Led by Kara, with plenty of opportunities to dance, laugh, connect and let loose.

✅ Guided hypnotherapy, journaling + reflection: Opportunities to slow down, turn inward and connect more deeply with yourself.

✅ Group transportation + transfers: Including scheduled Cusco pickup on September 18, Cusco airport drop-off on September 24

✅ Plenty of Do-Whatever-Your-Soul-Needs Time: Space to rest, explore, journal, pray, nap or simply soak up the magic of the Sacred Valley.

✅ Pre-retreat connection + community: A group Zoom call before we leave to meet your fellow Soul Playcation crew, plus a private WhatsApp group to connect, ask questions, share excitement, and stay in touch before, during and after our adventure!

✅ Special Soul Playcation gifts + surprises! 💖

 

What's Not Included

Flights to/from Peru, travel insurance, optional massages, facials, horseback riding or other activities booked during your free time, gratuities, and personal purchases.

What Past Playcation Guests are Saying 

 "We arrived as strangers and left as friends for life. From the moment I arrived, I felt completely taken care of and at ease. Somewhere along the way, I felt a playful, lighter part of me come back online in a way I hadn't experienced in a long time."

— Nicola, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

"This retreat surpassed my expectations in every way. I found myself letting go of old shame, reconnecting with my creativity, and remembering parts of myself that had gotten buried under years of responsibility and doing. I came home feeling lighter, clearer, more authentic, and more alive than I had in a long time. The shift was so noticeable that the people around me could feel it too."

— Shawn, Michigan 🇺🇸

"This retreat was truly life-changing. I've never felt so taken care of on a trip. Kara thought of absolutely everything. Every detail felt intentional, and it allowed me to fully relax and enjoy myself. Once I  slowed down, so much healing happened naturally. I left feeling lighter, clearer, and more at peace. This ended up being my favorite trip I've ever taken, by far."

— Samantha, California 🇺🇸

“This retreat was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in the best way. It had the perfect balance of meaningful moments, creativity, play, and time where I could just slow down and be. I found myself playing, creating, and reconnecting with a lighter, more creative part of me that I hadn’t felt in a long time. And being surrounded by such incredible women made it even more special. I’ll definitely be back for more.”

— Emmi, Finland 🇫🇮

 

Rooms & Pricing Options

✨ Even Your Room Has a Little Magic✨

At Samadhi, the rooms are thoughtfully designed around the seven chakras and four elements of nature: earth, water, fire and air. 

You might find yourself staying in a colourful chakra-inspired bungalow, complete with crystals and special touches connected to its energy, or an elemental suite inspired by the natural world.

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SHARED SUITE

Your own bed in a beautiful Samadhi bungalow or suite, shared with another Soul Playcation guest. Wake up surrounded by the beauty of the Sacred Valley and settle into your home away from home for the week.

Coming solo? I’ll thoughtfully pair you with another guest, or you can request to room with a friend.

Early Bird: $2,997 USD per person
Regularly $3,497 USD per person | You save $500

$500 USD non-refundable deposit secures your spot. Payment plans available.

PERU, HERE I COME! 🇵🇪

PRIVATE SUITE

Craving your own little sanctuary? Enjoy a beautiful Samadhi bungalow or suite all to yourself, surrounded by the mountains and gorgeous views of the Sacred Valley. Your own peaceful space to rest, recharge, and soak it all in throughout the week.

Early Bird: $3,497 USD per person
Regularly $3,997 USD per person | You save $500

$500 USD non-refundable deposit secures your spot. Payment plans available.

YES! SAVE MY SPOT IN PERU! 💖

Got Questions? Let 'Em Fly!

It’s time to slow down, and immerse yourself in the deep rest, JOY, and healing your soul has been craving.

 Imagine…

✨ Waking up with the Andes outside your window, coffee in hand, feeling deeply rested, present, and in complete awe of where you are.

✨ Painting surrounded by the mountains, remembering how freeing it feels to create because it feels good.

✨ Sitting in ceremony with Pachamama, feeling connected to the land, the Divine, and supported by something so much bigger than yourself.

✨ Dancing, laughing and having deep soul chats with incredible women, feeling completely free to be ALL of you, from the deeply spiritual parts to the total silly goose.

✨ Standing at Machu Picchu with your own  eyes, feeling that rush of awe and wonder that reminds you just how big, beautiful and magical this life can be.

✨ Having enough space to simply BE, to take the afternoon nap, sit outside with the mountains, breathe deeper, listen inward, and remember who you are and what you need when everything else gets quiet.

That’s what’s waiting for you in Peru. Seven days to rest, play, explore, connect with the Divine, and pour some energy back into YOU. 💖

YESSS! I’M COMING TO PERU! 🇵🇪

Still Have Questions? Let’s Chat 💬

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