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ALCHEMY OF THE HEART

A Sacred Journey to Remembering the Wisdom of Your Heart

Armenia, Colombia

November 12-17, 2026

If you are a woman who knows something in your life is ready to shift or deeply transform, but you don’t want to push through your next chapter—Alchemy of the Heart was created for you.

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This profound experience is for the women who are self-aware, who have done the work, and despite all the work, the root cause of what's holding them back, whether personally or professionally, is still not clear. It's for those who are ready to live the true expression of who they are, joyfully.

Alchemy of the Heart guides you back to remembering what has been forgotten, the wisdom that lives in your body's memory, so you can ground yourself into presence, trust your inner authority, and step forward aligned with who you truly are.

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Take a breath, and imagine this...

You are received by the majestic Andes Mountains, amidst the vast green terrain of coffee fields in the tropical heart of Armenia. Here time slows down so you can begin to hear the ancient memory of your being. Immersed in nature, you feel your body and what your heart is longing for. Connecting you to what brings you pleasure, relaxation, and ease.

The song of birds awakens you peacefully. You breathe in clarity as you move through days that delight you with adventure and expand your consciousness with curiosity. Meals become ritual and ceremony integrates you with a tribe of women, like you.

You have slowed down enough to feel that all is possible as you open yourself up to what you had no idea could be so pivotal in supporting you. 

Here in the green heart of Colombia, a country rich in biodiversity and the colorful soul of ancient indigenous people, the tropical foliage is nourished by year-round spring.

The richness of the geography reminds you that every answer you seek abounds within your inner landscape. 

Surrounded by the mountains, you begin to understand the steadiness and courage needed to navigate, feeling the unseen support of your ancestors and reminding you that you are not alone.


Witnessing the flight of hummingbirds, you experience how beautifully simple and light your life can be.

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There are times in life when you feel strong, determined, and clear like a powerful waterfall—ready to flow with life.

Being here in Armenia, the memory of your true strength returns, but this time as an authentic expression of how you want to move through it all, acknowledging the wisdom you carry forth to nurture a new beginning.

 

Like waterfalls, you will remember that what you're ready to experience in life is meant to feel just as natural.

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Life BEFORE Alchemy of the Heart

​You may have already done a lot of "work," but you've hit an invisible ceiling.

You may notice that:​​
 

  • You experience limitations in your personal or professional life that show up as issues with your relationships, your health, or your bank account
     

  • You dont feel the peace or satisfaction that you expected, even after reaching certain goals 
     

  • You feel restless, even when nothing is "wrong" and it creates anxiety
     

  • You’re disconnected from your body and/or your intuition or you know that relationship can be fortified
     

  • You are ready for change, but what's next has not been fully revealed 

Nothing is wrong with you.


As women, we often don't honor life's transitions.

 

When we give them the space they deserve to be acknowledged, clarity returns.

Life AFTER Alchemy of the Heart

Women don’t leave Alchemy of the Heart with every answer.

They leave with unshakable trust and clarity.

Most women experience:

  • A deep sense of inner calm and purpose that translates into daily life upon returning home
     

  • Reclaimed memory of who they are and how they are meant to live life 
     

  • Strengthened connection to their body's guidance and their intuition 
     

  • The ability to create success that is defined by an inner compass
     

  • Sacred reverence for their life's journey and the wisdom it's provided them
     

  • The end of limitation as a new perspective opens their awareness 

     

Alchemy of the Heart is just the beginning of the next chapter that continues to expand and unfold. 

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You'll step into spaces that activate the ancient memory that lives in your cells; you are meant to gather in community, especially with other women and especially in times of change and as you prepare for transition. 

The Venue

Aldea Purpura, which translates to
Purple Village is a refuge of peace and well-being. A traditional Colombian country home sitting on a vast, lush green terrain, decorated with colorful flowers and fruit trees and held by the backdrop of the mountains.

 

It only hosts aligned holistic events and retreats, so its tranquil energy is always maintained.

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Every corner has been intentionally designed to curate a connection with the surrounding landscape, inviting you to breathe in beauty, abundance, and the peace of presence.

Cozy communal spaces for meaningful conversation, nooks for reading and meditation, and lounge areas for the simple delight of relaxation. 

Designed so that you feel at home, every bedroom is thoughtfully accented with natural and simple textures.

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The Cuisine

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Enjoy the delicious traditional tastes of Colombia, from the tasty cornmeal empanadas and arepas to international-inspired and freshly prepared dishes.

Delight your senses with colorful, mouthwatering dishes that represent the diversity of the people and landscape with savory and sweet flavors, like the traditional trucha (trout) and crispy patacones (fried plantains).

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Freshly prepared traditional Colombian meal served at a women’s retreat in Colombia

Ritual and Ceremony

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Experience intimate rituals with a group of women that, like you, seek to remember the wholeness of who they are.

You will also participate in sacred ceremonies with the local community in authentic, indigenous, millennial-old practices with the plant medicines that are native to these lands. 

Every ritual and ceremony is crafted to help you activate your cells' memory while responsibly guiding you via the wisdom of experienced, masterful guides and healers who have spent generations communing with the medicine and guiding for decades.

Native medicine songs allow you to hear your own true expression while cleansing everything that is no longer you.

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Remember what ease and expansiveness feel like; just like the Cocora trees stand tall, you too can embody your full power and confidence.
 
You will feel an unlimited source of clarity with the powerful aide of conscious, guided breathwork. 
 
Tap into expanded confidence, effortless ease, and delicious flow with The Soul Remembrance Process. ™ a powerful soul regression, to help you rewire the Soul Root Reason™ or energetic root cause of disempowering patterns of behavior and repeated circumstances.

The journey and adventure that awaits you...​​​

You arrive in Armenia, Colombia, on Thursday, November 12th, where your journey will officially begin. After settling in, we share our first meal.

That evening you will experience your first alchemical ceremony to declare your intention for your experience. This sets the tone for sisterhood as you get to know the other women on this adventure.

From this point forward, you will feel the support of the women on this journey and every guide and healer that accompanies us.

 

We will explore the authentic culture of the coffee region of Colombia through the local perspective, immersing you in traditions and healing rituals, like a curated coffee experience and our weekly plant medicine ceremony.

Days unfold at an easy, balanced pace that combines
time for leisure and time for our intimate rituals and alchemical processes, such as breathwork, as well as our outings.

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You will experience:

 

  • Easy mornings of connection and movement
     

  • Pauses for rest, recalibration and relaxation
     

  • Culturally rich and connecting evenings
     

  • Daily rituals and ceremonies with Monica Maria 
     

  • A fun Craft Your Own Botanical Perfume Playshop, which you will take home with you to remind you of your experience and continue to support your journey.

     

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Alchemy of the Heart is calling you.

The time is now.

This is your invitation to join us for this unforgettable experience.​​​

You will return home with...

  • The ability to drop into presence and feel ALIVE, ALIGNED, AND INTENTIONAL.
     

  • A gentle way to acknowledge what has been so you can honor every moment of life that has given you strength and wisdom.
     

  • Heightened awareness of how your life experiences have contributed to not only who you are but also who you are meant to be, returning you to the fullness of your power.
     

  • A settled nervous system that allows you to access clarity for what's next.
     

  • Knowing that you are a valuable contribution to the community and your leadership is needed.

This journey is for you if

  • You are a woman, mostly in your late 30s to 60s, who wants more than just sightseeing. 

  • You are a woman seeking meaningful transformation, not just a vacation

  • You value safety, integrity, and emotional depth

  • You are open-minded, grounded, and willing to step outside your comfort zone

  • You are drawn to nature, healing, movement, and authentic cultural immersion

  • You feel ready to slow down, reconnect, and listen inward
     

 

This retreat is not for you if:

 

  • You are looking for a party or recreational experience

  • You expect instant healing or shortcuts

  • You are unwilling to engage in preparation or integration

  • You are not comfortable traveling internationally

This is not for everyone. And it’s not meant to be.
 

Alchemy of the heart is for women who recognize when life is asking for a shift and a new way of seeing what is possible.

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What's included:

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  • Lodging and most meals: welcome arrival dinner, daily breakfast, most lunches, celebration toast and supper

  • Snacks, coffee, tea, water

  • Daily movement, community circles, and healing workshops

  • Authentic Ancestral Plant Medicine ceremonies

  • Create Your Own Botanical Perfume Playshop.

  • Trip to one of the region's coffee towns 

  • Traditional Coffee Experience

  • Airport transfers from El Eden Airport in Armenia (AXM) *Arrival by 3pm EST on Thursday, November 12th. 

What's NOT included:
 
  • Airfare

  • Travel insurance* You must acquire your own

  • Transfer back to the airport on the last day of the retreat. Transport can be arranged for you as well as extended stay concierge service to help you plan. The retreat ends on Tuesday, November 17th, at 11am. 

  • Additional gifts and specialty beverages.

  • Local transportation to coffee towns

Bonus Private Integration Session

Every woman who attends Alchemy of the Heart will receive a BONUS private integration session to support you to assimilate the experiences lived on this journey

Receive personalized attention and guidance. A very specific plan of action will guide you to create a continued feeling of intention as you move into transitions and changes in your personal and professional life.

 

In this session we can:
 

  • Discuss what you lived during our rituals and ceremonies

  • Craft daily practices to support your vision and focus

  • Identify what's next in your evolution  

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Meet Your Guide

Monica Maria, facilitator and guide of women’s healing retreats in Colombia.

I have been professionally guiding women in emotional mastery and personal leadership for 18 years.

Hi, I'm Monica Maria, a medicine woman and spiritual teacher of Andean lineage (Colombia and Peru) devoted to supporting women in remembering their power through mastering their emotions and learning to lead themselves.

 

I have been walking this path for a very long time. My mother introduced me to the world of spirituality and holistic healing at 16 when I completed my first certification in the José Silva Method. It was my first encounter with energy medicine, and it opened a door that would shape the next decades of my life.

 

For over thirty-four years, I’ve studied, practiced, and integrated a wide range of modalities, eventually developing my own methodologies, to support women through embodiment, self-inquiry, and integration.

 

But it wasn’t until 2016, when I lost everything due to mold poisoning, that I found myself homeless, ill, and heartbroken. In my desperation I had forgotten the tools, resources, and community I had collected. This dark night of the soul brought me back to a devotional relationship with the divine and myself.

In my search, plant medicine was the tool that I turned to help me heal my body, finally cleansing my system of the toxins of that poisoning. Emotionally and mentally I was able to recoup my strength, and I remembered that I had a mission to complete. 

 

Here in my motherland I found a community that has become not only soul family but also a place where I have flourished in my artistic expression as a medicine woman, who also heals through song. 

 

In 2020, I moved to Armenia, Colombia, and have been assisting my Taita (spiritual father) in ceremony every Saturday, where I now have been sitting for 10 years. I approach my work with humility, respect, and a deep sense of responsibility, understanding that these traditions are not tools but living lineages.

 

I do not see my role as one of “healing” you.

 

Rather, I walk beside you as a guide, helping you remember, integrate, and embody all aspects of who you are, so you can step more fully into your own leadership and life.

 

In a world where holistic and spiritual offerings have grown rapidly, discernment matters. Choosing a guide you trust, one who values transparency, consent, and ethical responsibility, is essential.

 

This is why I center my work around safety, authenticity, and nervous system-aware practices that allow lasting transformation to unfold organically, rather than forcefully.

 

Somatic and embodied approaches are at the heart of everything I offer, such as communing in ceremony. In my experience, embodiment is the missing link in many spiritual paths, the bridge between insight and change you live through.

 

My mission is not for you to depend on me.

 

It’s for you to become the guide you need to succeed, knowing that community plays a huge role in our remembering.

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Your Safety & Integration Matter

 

Meaningful and lasting transformation happens when women feel safe, supported, and respected emotionally, physically, and energetically.

This retreat is not about intensity or forcing breakthroughs. It is designed to meet you where you are and support your nervous system through presence, care, compassion and community.

Here’s how we hold this space and support you:

 
  • A pre-retreat application and clarity call

  • Emotional preparation guidance

  • Trauma-aware facilitation

  • Integration practices during the retreat

  • Post-retreat integration support
     

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this safe for first-timers?
 

Yes, this retreat is beginner-friendly.

Some women arrive with little or no prior experience. We prioritize preparation, clear communication, and trauma-informed facilitation so you feel supported every step of the way. A screening process ensures the retreat is appropriate for you, as well as prep material and a post-retreat private integration session.

What about mental health?

This retreat supports personal growth and embodiment, but it is not a replacement for medical or psychological care. During the screening process, we explore whether this experience is a good fit for your current emotional and mental health. In some cases, we may suggest additional support or a different timing. Discernment is part of our ethical responsibility.

Is it safe to travel to Colombia?

Yes. Colombia is a welcoming and vibrant country, and the region where the retreat is held is a small, calm, rural, and nature-focused city.

We support international participants with:

  • Clear travel guidance

  • Airport pickup

  • Local logistical support

Most women travel alone for this retreat and feel well cared for throughout the experience.
 

What airport do I fly into?

You’ll fly into El Edén International Airport (AXM) in Armenia, Colombia.

Airport transfers to and from the retreat location are included.
Once you’re registered, you'll receive detailed travel instructions, a detailed itinerary, and a packing list as well as recommendations to prepare you.

What happens after I register?


Once you’re registered, you'll receive detailed travel instructions, a detailed itinerary, and a packing list as well as recommendations to prepare you.

Still have questions? You’re welcome to reach out or request a clarity call. Transparent and honest conversation is always encouraged.

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How to reserve your spot for this intimate experience
INVESTMENT
2997 USD
Early Bird ends July 15, 2026
3997 USD 
After July 15, 2026
*Includes a private post-retreat
Integration session
This investment is for SHARED occupancy rooms. Inquire about availability and pricing for single occupancy. *4500 
 

Not sure if this trip is for you? 

Email me Monica@PsychologyofProsperity.com

You can also contact me via Whats App

+57 322 585 2293

And we can set up a clarity call.
 

TO RESERVE:
 

  • First, book a call to ensure this is a good fit.

  • Make a non-refundable deposit of $888 USD. 

  • The balance is due in full 45 days before the start of the retreat.

  • Payment plans are available.

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THIS IS A WOMEN'S-ONLY RETREAT.

In order to ensure the right environment for the
type of healing processes we will be engaged with, this is a space reserved only for humans born with a womb; women at birth.

 
Cancellation Policy

90 days before retreat date, 75% of total investment back
60 days before receive 50% of total investment back
45 days or less, receive 0% 
The deposit is non-refundable.

It is required that you purchase travel insurance separately.

Testimonials

Working with Monica has been a life-changing experience; her presence is truly a healing light. From receiving my Reiki Master Teacher certification to working on a blueprint for my business plan and so much more.

 

Monica was such a comfort and a joy to work with. I was overwhelmed and lost trying to imagine how to piece together a coaching program for my clients, but with her help and expertise, it all came together so beautifully. When the ideas seemed so overwhelming and difficult for me to put together, she eased all of my concerns and brought my vision to life with such ease and grace.

 

Monica has such an open and creative mind, guided by spirit, she is able to provide profound guidance. I absolutely loved working with Monica and I continue to do so.

 

I consider her to be one of my greatest mentors, and I appreciate all the guidance I have received from our work together. Working with Monica can show you how to tap into your inner entrepreneur while still expressing your true creativity and spirituality. Truly experiencing the balance of both divine masculine and feminine.

 

Thank you, Monica, I love you!

 

Marcela Ortiz

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Thank you so much for your energy and guidance. I came with the intention of getting better aligned in my business as I prepare to launch some new offerings and wanted to ensure my heart and soul were on the right path.

 

Monica is a gentle spirit, and she truly created a sacred space where I could open up and fully experience the guidance. Not only did many of the areas in my life become validated during this experience, but also she helped me to see the deeper areas that needed to be explored. 

 

Honestly, in my eyes, Monica is an integral part of my spiritual growth and development. When I need clarity and a safe place to ask those questions, Monica has been a huge support. I left feeling lighter and also understanding that while I had more work to do, my intuition was spot on and, most importantly, that the ancestors were supporting me through these next steps.

 

Thank you, Monica.
Sandra Guynes MSN RN
Cannabis Nurse Educator

Monica is a wonderful and gifted spiritual guide, mentor, and teacher. Since I have been working with her, my business and personal life are more in alignment of what I am supposed to be doing.             

 

If you are looking to get more insight in your business and personal life, she is the one you want to speak to. I would highly recommend her.         

 

In love and light,

Cory Rodin

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My time with Monica was extremely special and transformative. She has a special blend of magic, reflection, and strategy that made our time together very special and forward-moving.   

 

The process of stripping the layers and getting down to the kernel of my purpose and mission was transformative (and not always easy!), but her support and sometimes tough love have no doubt carried me to this new stage.  

 

I really feel that our time together was the hatching of my cocoon, and now I feel ready to fly.   Thank you for everything, I'm forever grateful.

 

 

Rachael Meisels

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