Queer Soul Rising
Somatics and Ceremony Retreat for
GBTQ Men ready to open, heal and rise together
May 3-10, 2026
Sacred Valley Cusco, Peru
Early Bird — 7% off available until Jan 1
Sacred Valley Cusco, Peru
May 3-10, 2026
Somatics and Ceremony Retreat for
GBTQ Men ready to open, heal and rise together
Queer Soul Rising
Queer Soul Rising
What is this retreat?
A sacred journey of remeberance, healing and queer awakening.
Queer Soul Rising is a retreat where GBTQ men gather in ceremony to remember who they are beneath the noise of survival and the stories of shame.
Through plants, art therapy, embodiment, meditation and queer-centered healing practices, we create a safe and transformative space for the soul to awaken.
*Only 16 spots available.
THE CALL.
Why The Queer Soul?
Have you felt the quiet ache of carrying too much — the armor, the silence, the weight of pretending to be fine?
Have you longed for a space where your tenderness and longing for connection are not met with shame, but held with compassion?
This retreat is an invitation to pause, shed what no longer fits, and remember who you are beneath the stories you were told.
What you will Experience
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Pre & Post- Retreat Calls
We will join on two pre-retreat group calls (one per week) to prepare for the plant ceremony work. And one post-retreat call to help the group integration process.
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3 Ceremonies
On nights 2, 4 and 6 we’ll sit in ceremony. Plants , music and meditation will take us in a journey through our inner landscapes to meet who we are.
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Daily Integration
Every day we will meet for grounding circles, embodied exploration, voice expression and creative therapeutic work to give space for emotions to settle, insights to land, and your inner truth to take form.
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Nature Immersion & Sacred Sites
Time to rest, listen, and receive the teachings of the land. We will visits sacred sites in nature and ancient temples to meditate and tune with our inner wisdom.
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Art and Celebration
Creative expression plays a huge role in this retreat. The embodiment of your True Self comes alive through celebration.
Ceremony - Tradition & Safety
Our ceremonies are held with deep respect for Amazonian traditions. They’ll be guided by a Shipibo-trained facilitator and supported by our team of therapist facilitators, ensuring a safe, grounded, and trauma-informed experience.
This retreat includes a full medical and psychological screening to ensure each participant is truly ready for this work.
Facilitators
Guided by Gabriel’s integrative facilitation, supported by Kramer’s sound-based therapy and Jose’s Traditional Ceremonies work, this team holds a grounded and transformative space that supports deep emotional healing, energetic release and the reclamation of personal truth.
GABRIEL PALACIOS
KRAMER DAHL
JOSE ANTONIO NUÑEZ
Testimonials
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“I developed a clearer understanding that there is a sacredness to every part of the journey, even the ones that used to feel confusing or frustrating.”
Kieran Bennett
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"Life after the retreat is profoundly different. I lead with compassion now."
Craig Meling
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“I was held with care through one of the most transformative experiences of my life.”
Michael Bruno
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“Gabriel creates a space where intimacy, safety, and self-discovery meet.”
Andrei Akimov
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“Working with Gabriel taught me to listen to my body’s wisdom through sound and breath.”
Lee
Where You’ll Be Held: Pricing & Accommodations
Early Bird — 7% off (limited to 5 spots) in effect until Jan 1.
Choose the room that fits your journey. Every option includes all the services: ceremonies, meals, preparation calls, transportation and integration support.
Triple
Double
Single
Single w/ private bathroom
Private Cabin - Double
Private Cabin - Single
— $2790 — $3200 — $3950 — $4200 — $4550 — $5100
Prices in USD
*Early Bird discount applies to the prices listed above.
1 or 2 scholarships will be available for participants with financial need.
If you wish to be considered, please indicate this in your application. Details will be discussed privately during your screening call. Availability depends on the number of full-price registrations.
Early Bird Discount in effect until Jan 1