AMAZON WITCHES DEN - AWD

 

AWD is the twin initiative of Parign Hak-Grandma's Home. It is located at about an hour away from Parign Hak, off the Manu road and up on a tributary of the Upper Madre de Dios river, on the edge of the Amarakaeri Communal Reserve. It is owned and run by Jessica, Parign Hak's co-founder, at the site of her home in the middle of the forest, and has been created for those who wish to spend more time than 8 days in Manu's Amazon. It is an area of privately owned 16 hectars of forest that was selectively logged decades ago and has since been undergoing a process of natural recovery aided by reforestation. We have registered over 70 different bird species and six different monkey species on the land, topped up by rodents, peccary, deer, tapir and jaguar. Here, individuals can deepen their retreat experience, immerse themselves even more into the amazing nature of the rainforest, explore forest trails, participate in local everyday activities like cooking, tending to the garden with many banana plants, tree planting, more ceremonial work, or even undertaking a master plant dieta.

The site features a ceremonial maloca, one small rustic cabin for single occupancy with a latrine outhouse, and with a chrystal clear rainforest stream nearby to wash and bathe. Another larger double occupancy cabin is available for those seeking a little more space and comfort, with a private bathroom and shower. Hammocks are available upon request. As a female-run initiative, the main focus at AWD is on empowering women in a safe and intimate setting, although male visitors are just as welcome.

Whenever visitors are around, local people from the nearby town of Salvacion are hired to help things run smoothly. Vicky & family may also come by on occasions for a couple of days to ensure that visitors get a chance to interact with local indigenous Harakbut people and learn some basics about this little known mountain rainforest culture.

Extended stays can be arranged leading up to or following a retreat at Parign Hak, or separately, based on individual purposes, needs and desires.

Please get in touch through our contact page to learn more details and availability.

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