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The Chavín Mesada Experience
Ancient Ceremonies presents the authentic wisdom of the Chavín tradition - preserved and practiced as it has been for 3,500 years. This is not a modern interpretation, but a direct transmission of ancestral Andean shamanism, brought to Australia by Maestro Rodolfo De Angeli, pupil of the late Maestro Don Howard Lawler. For those seeking genuine transformation through time-honored Andean curanderismo (shamanic healing) practices, this is your gateway to accessing profound and lasting healing and self-discovery through one of humanity's most ancient and sacred traditions.
Overview
Nestled in the serene Otways of Victoria lies a sanctuary where the 3500-year-old practice of consciousness of the Chavín
people continues in its purest form.
While the western world is being flooded with diluted, westernized interpretations of shamanic practices, Ancient Ceremonies stands as a guardian of traditional Andean and Amazonian curanderismo (shamanic healing), preserved and practiced exactly as they have been for millennia.
What stands between you and profound lasting transformation?
Here in our sanctuary, just two hours from Melbourne, you'll experience traditional Andean and Amazonian ceremonies guided by authentic protocols and wisdom passed down through generations of Andean and Amazonian masters.
Each retreat is carefully orchestrated to maintain the sacred integrity of these practices while ensuring deep, lasting transformation.
Your 7-day journey goes beyond the ordinary retreat experience.
This is not another spiritual retreat - you will not be surrounded by another 30 people or laying on someone's lounge room floor, this is an immersion into the authentic, unaltered wisdom of the 3500-year-old Chavín lineage, where every aspect of the traditional Andean shamanic healing practice is honored and maintained.
For those truly called to experience authentic Andean and Amazonian shamanic healing without traveling to Peru, Ancient Ceremonies offers direct access to these sacred practices in their truest form.
Experience
Your Experience in Detail
7-Day
Chavín mesada Retreat
November 28 - December 4, 2026
7-Day All Inclusive Retreat
3 Traditional Chavín Huachuma Ceremonies
6-Night Accommodation
All Meals Included
Intimate Groups of ONLY 6 Participants
World Class Safety Screening Process
Industry Leading Prep & Integration Support
3 Traditional Chavín Huachuma Ceremonies
The Ancient Ceremonies Chavín Ceremonies where you will spend the day with the Grandfather of the Andes are rooted in thousand-year-old tradition, offering direct access to authentic Andean wisdom.
These ceremonies are preserved and practiced as they have been for millennia and so offer you the pathway to experiencing genuine transformation through time-tested practices.
"Impeccable, grounded, experienced, held, nurtured, nourished. These are just a few words that come to mind when I reflect on choosing Ancient Ceremonies. What Rodolfo & Grace bring to this experience is so full of love, service, and a grounded humanness. Rodolfo is impeccable in his availability and counsel to each participant & in his presence to the Ceremony. Grace brings it together, nourishing with food, her heart, and her loving presence. What you get with Ancient Ceremonies is safety, love & service. Maestro Rodolfo's commitment to this medicine is palpable. They both walk the walk with great honour, love and humanness." - Richard S. | Google Review
1 Rapeh Ceremony
Experience this ancient Amazonian practice, passed down through generations and used alongside the Grandfather.
The ceremony takes place after your first two ceremonies, bringing clarity and preparing your body and mind for the third and final ceremony the following day.
3 Integration Sharing Circles
Between ceremonies, these circles provide the space needed to process your experience with others on the same journey.
Our sharing circles take place in a supportive environment where you can reflect on your insights and understand how to bring them into your daily life.
These gatherings help ground your ceremonial work and prepare you for the next step in your process.
Complete Preparation & Integration Support
Your journey begins before you arrive.
Five days prior to the retreat, we guide you through the last steps of the essential preparation process, helping you arrive ready for this deep work.
After the retreat, we continue walking beside you with three more weeks of integration support, ensuring the wisdom and insights from your ceremonies find their place in your daily life and we can help you celebrate the already achieved positive changes in your life.
Immersive Nature Walks
Our guided walks take place during ceremonies, allowing you to immerse yourself in the surrounding natural beauty.
These walks are designed to help you connect with nature and feel the environment's energies, deepening your connection with yourself and the world around you.
On non-ceremonial days, you are free to explore the area on your own, offering space for personal reflection.
6 Nights Accommodation
Enjoy six nights of restful, private, and shared accommodations.
Each room offers you a peaceful retreat where you can reflect and process your journey.
We keep groups small to ensure personalized attention and a traditional atmosphere, giving you the space you need to get the most out of this deeply transformational work.
14 Nutritious Meals
Every meal is prepared with care, using locally sourced ingredients that support your ceremonial process.
Grace lovingly prepares fresh, nourishing meals that honor both plant-based and non-plant-based options.
Our menu is designed to complement the work done during ceremonies, helping you maintain the strength and clarity needed for this traditional practice.
The Chavín Renaissance Experience
The Schedule
7 days of traditional Andean shamanic healing ceremonies in the serene Otways in Victoria, guided by Maestro Rodolfo, a traditionally trained Chavín Huachumero, and supported by his wife, Grace.
This is not a westernized interpretation of shamanic practices, but an authentic opportunity to work with the Grandfather in the traditional Chavín way.
Are you ready to experience these ancient practices, preserved for millennia and now available here in Australia?
While each retreat flows naturally with the group's energy, here's what you can expect each day.
Day 1: Arrival
5:00 pm: Arrival
6:00 pm: Check-In & Orientation
7:30 pm: Dinner
10:30 pm: Silence
Day 2: 1st Ceremony
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Breakfast
11.00 am: 1st Ceremony
Late: Dinner
Day 3: Integration Day
9:30 am – 10:30 am: Breakfast
10:30 am – 11.30 am: First sharing circle
11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Free time
1:30 - 2:30 pm: Lunch
2:30 - 7:30 pm: Free time
7:30 - 8:30 pm: Dinner
8:30 - 10:30 pm: Free time
10:30 pm: Silence
Day 4: 2nd Ceremony
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Breakfast
11.00 am: 2nd Ceremony
Late: Dinner
Day 5: Integration Day & Rapeh Ceremony
9:30 am – 10:30 am: Breakfast
10:30 am – 11.30 am: Second sharing circle
11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Free time
1:30 - 2:30 pm: Lunch
2:30 - 5:00 pm: Free time
5:00 - 7:30 pm: Rapeh Ceremony
7:30 - 8:30 pm: Dinner
8:30 - 10:30 pm: Free time
10:30 pm: Silence
Day 6: 3rd Ceremony
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Breakfast
11.00 am: 3rd Ceremony
Late: Dinner
Day 7: Integration Day & Close
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Breakfast
10:00 am - 11:00 am: Third sharing circle
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Packing
12:00 pm: Group Photo & Depart
Transform
Receive the deep Transformation you deserve
There comes a time when you know you're ready for real change.
Not another workshop, not another course, but something deeper - something that has stood the test of time.
If you're reading this, you might be feeling that call.
The Grandfather's wisdom has been helping people find their way back to themselves for millennia.
Now, this profound work is available right here in Australia, waiting for those who are ready to answer that call.
Meet Your Guides
Maestro Huachumero Rodolfo leads the retreat, trained within the Chavín lineage by Maestro Huachumero Don Howard Lawler, and supported by his wife, Grace.
The work is held in the same way it was taught: steady, structured, and without modification.
Rodolfo and his wife Grace
Have Questions?
Book your CONNECT Call, and let us answer your questions while providing all the details about this life-changing experience.
Curious about the Life Changing experience awaiting you?
Curious about the Life Changing
experience awaiting you?
Watch the documentary by Aubrey Marcus, filmed in 2015 during one of our ceremonies in Peru, which reintroduced the Chavín Mesada to the world.
This documentary was filmed before the passing of my teacher and mentor, Don Howard Lawler, and serves as a testament to the dedication and life of the great Chavín Huachumero.
This is the only content ever produced during any of our ceremonies.
This video is used under fair use for educational purposes. All rights belong to the original copyright owner.
Testimonials
Every story shared here is from someone who completed our screening process and chose to step fully into the work.
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