Casa de la Gringa Mountain House

I cannot say enough about our experience at Casa De La Gringa San Pedro Retreat Mountain House. We spent three days there on the end of an active tour of Peru, and we so grateful for the respite from the noise and busy streets of Cuzco. Casa De La Gringa offers not only simple but peaceful rooms, but also the opportunity to participate in various types of ceremony (Wachuma, Coca leaf readings, clearings), which we did do. The gardens are especially beautiful and healing. How incredibly powerful, and Luis, the shaman is the real deal. The breakfast is included and there are very reasonable rates to add on lunch and/or dinner. The staff is unobtrusive, but helpful, as are the fellow travelers you'll meet. If you are looking for luxury 5-star accommodations this is not your place, but if you are looking for respite and sanctuary look no further. Our only regret is that Lesley was traveling when we stayed. PS The retreat center is right across from the Temple of the Moon (steps away). While the site is currently blocked off you can enter Pachamama's womb from the opposite side -- an experience you should not miss.

I don't like being manipulated into buying jewellery and paintings on my way to breakfast by the innkeeper. The room was ok, very damp. Met some nice people but the whole experience was amateurish, touristy, not worth returning. The innkeeper was unfriendly and fake but she has beautiful dogs.

We loved the hospitality of the staff and were impressed by the beautiful environment and garden at 3800 meters altitude. The temple of the moon nearby was very impressive as well. One of us partook in one of the ceremonies and had an amazing experience, thanks to Mark, Lesley and the shaman. The design of the room was also very authentic and tasteful. We immediately felt at home and comforted/supported when some of us had difficulties adapting to the height. We also liked that the location was a bit outside of the busy city, in nature. It is about 15 minutes by taxi to go down to town. Anna, Pierre and Irma.

We went for a group healing experience with San Pedro. It was the most powerful experience I have ever had. Leslie and her team provided a safe, beautiful and comfortable space to allow us to let go, trust, and fall into an other-worldly time/space reality. She started with a ceremony of sharing of intentions and gratitudes, and we then each found our cozy spot among the flowers, trees, statues and birds to begin our journeys. The day ended with the most delicious soup and bread I have ever tasted. But the experience was only the beginning of something bigger still unfolding. I will definitely back. So grateful!

Lesley and the crew here have created a safe, welcoming and beautiful space to experience connection with San Pedro. Everything has been thought through from the comfy futons in her beautiful garden so you can listen to the hummingbirds fly by, to the wonderful soup at the end of the day. I wouldn’t have dreamed of a better place to journey, Lesley is so supportive and wonderful host. Thank you so much!

What a wondrous, lovely, fantastic, spiritual, welcoming place to stay and enjoy! Lesley and her sons and the rest of the team are the most hospitable, special, loving hosts and facilitators Just 20 mins from the city centre, this is an oasis of peace, scenery, quiet and charm on the city outskirts - located directly alongside the wonderful mysterious and amazing Temple of the Moon Thoroughly recommend!