About Andrea

For over a decade, I dreamed of reshaping adventure service tourism, driven by the need to create meaningful, sustainable, and culturally respectful connections. My journey began in my twenties when I spent a year traveling through South America. I fell in love with the Andes—their art, weaving, pottery, and sacred plant medicines profoundly shifted my worldview. Over the years, I strengthened this connection by studying folk herbalism in Vermont, USA, and immersing myself in Andean culture through repeated visits to Peru.

In 2021, I moved to the Sacred Valley of the Incas to turn my dream into reality. I founded Awamayu, a project that bridges Western travelers with Quechua communities, fostering sustainable tourism that is economically supportive, culturally respectful, and environmentally conscious. Awamayu has also evolved into a space for deep healing and transformation. Through plant medicine retreats guided by native lineage carriers, we honor ancient traditions while offering profound journeys of connection, healing, and awakening. These experiences are deeply rooted in the wisdom of the land and its people, reflecting the spirit of the Andes.

In 2023, I expanded this vision by opening Casa Suyana, a sanctuary for holistic well-being and permaculture education. Built from the ground up, it reflects my passion for sustainability, regenerative design, and earth-based therapies. At Casa Suyana, I focus on teaching permaculture principles, holding space for healing, and creating a space where visitors can reconnect with themselves and the natural world. My work continues to honor Andean traditions while inspiring authentic, transformative connections with the Earth and its people.