Testimonials
“Peru has given me a new perspective in life that I never experienced anywhere else.
Your trip changed my life forever and no one will ever understand the depth of it.
Magical Peru – Magical You!”
— Irene, Malaysia
“Vera Lopez is a shaman in her own right… she gathered us up in love and never let us falter for a minute.
Everything flowed, everything was taken care of, everything was thought of in advance.
We love you dearly, and thank you.”
— Rev. Ed Townley, Former Minister of Unity in Chicago
Everything flowed, everything was taken care of, everything was thought of in advance.
We love you dearly, and thank you.”
— Rev. Ed Townley, Former Minister of Unity in Chicago
“When I opened my eyes this morning, I awoke with a clear memory of Mothers Day 2009, when I opened my eyes on the ancient city of Machu Picchu and my soul sang and I wept deeply and openly….now almost 9 months later, the experience of that trip is still unfolding in my life. Going there with you has been a powerful gift that continues to keep on giving.”
With Gratitude and Love, — Kat
With Gratitude and Love, — Kat
“When I first went to Peru with Vera and Spirits of the Earth, it was like coming home. The people, the land, the spirits of place all welcomed me. And Vera’s deep wisdom of Peru and its rich spiritual essence made this a journey of a lifetime. It was such a powerful, profound experience. I knew I wanted to return, so I saved my money and two years later I signed up for a second trip. A few weeks before we were scheduled to leave my mother had some serious health problems, and I went to be with her. I needed to stay with her longer than anticipated, which meant I could not go to Peru. Again, Vera’s wisdom was invaluable. If she had not prompted everyone to get travel insurance – and if I had not listened to her – I would have been doubly sad. Not only would I have missed the trip, I would have had to say goodbye to ALL of the money I had invested in it. So to any of you who have always wanted to experience a spiritually transforming trip to Peru, I say go with Spirits of the Earth. And make sure you get travel insurance right after you put down your deposit. Believe me, peace of mind is worth the extra investment. And if you have to cancel the trip or leave in the middle of it, you will be thanking Pachamama, Vera and your very smart self that you got the insurance. I know I did.”
— Pam, Chicago, IL
— Pam, Chicago, IL
“Vera is an incredible guide, very well connected and despite the fact that sites like Macchu Picchu can get very very busy wherever we were as a group there was just us feeling like we were the only group that existed. We had so many wonderful and magical experiences its hard to capture the words to express it! One special moment for us was the full moon ceremony on mothers day where we bought our mothers “in” to the group with us to heal those relationships and I can tell you that my relationship with my mother has been completely different from that point onwards and its thanks to you! Thanks for an incredible journey I know this would be the only way I would ever want to see and experience Peru is via your tours – it was safe secure, loads of fun and laughs and transformational.”
— Caroline & Tracey, Australia
— Caroline & Tracey, Australia
“A truly unforgettable journey! Everything about this journey is permanently embedded in my mind forever, from our sisterhood of goddesses from around the world, the Peruvian people, the faces of everyone in the village we sponsored, our ceremonies, the amazing scenery at every turn and, of course, Machu Picchu itself takes your breath away. Every woman must experience this! Thank you for making this incredible trip come true for me.”
— Yvette, Canada
— Yvette, Canada
“I am grateful to have been able to make that special trip to Peru with you, your loving energy, your knowledge it has been really a Return of the Children of the Sun for all of us in the group. Be the love and light; continue to shine on the Planet. You will always be in my heart.”
— Solange , Australia
— Solange , Australia
“Our Journey has definitely been a great beginning for inner peace and reflection for me. I’ll always remember, with fondness, the wonderful love and experiences shared. My dream of 10 years has come true – much, much more than I could ever have projected. How privileged I feel to have participated with such wonderful souls. Love and Peace Always.”
— Sandi, Scottsdale, AZ
— Sandi, Scottsdale, AZ
“While taking the 4T’s course at CSL, I held the intention that I would be taking a Spirit-centered journey later that year (2008). I met Vera and it became immediately clear that I was meant to be in this group traveling to Peru with Spirits of the Earth. Often an independent traveler, I was cautious of going to an international destination with a group. However, after our very first collective circle in Cusco, I knew these were the people I was supposed to meet and travel with. Knowing many of them were from my home community, CSL, made it even more powerful. We connected from our hearts and were able to share the many intimate moments of growing closer to Spirit and ourselves – with each other. I am humbled and grateful for this experience.”
— Mollie Dowling, Bodhi Spiritual Center, Chicago, IL
— Mollie Dowling, Bodhi Spiritual Center, Chicago, IL
“I have traveled most of my life and have visited many countries. This trip to Peru, as planned and guided by you, has been the highlight of all of my travels. I had never been on a spiritual trip before. Seeing Peru the way you have shown it to me has been an exciting experience. You are not only an excellent planner; you are also a warm and wonderful person. I cried when I saw you take off your sweater and give it to the old lady in Ollantaytambo. You have a warm and generous heart, which has made this trip so special for all of us. Thank YOU for making an old man feel young and hopeful for the future.”
— Com amor, Ccorinti (Sol Dorado)
— Com amor, Ccorinti (Sol Dorado)
“My dear Vera, words cannot describe the incredible feeling I have for you and our group and our journey together. The trip was more wonderful than any ‘expectations’. The journey was spiritual and educational – Peru is a country of beauty, love and spirit. Your special gifts as the leader of our group added such a wonderful dimension, your warmth, love, caring, sharing and the beautiful touches of music I will cherish forever. Thank you just doesn’t seem enough to say. I feel so fortunate that we have met again in this lifetime. It has brought me a great deal of joy. Thank you for being the only guide that could take me through this magnificent country.”
— Nina, Santa Fe, NM
— Nina, Santa Fe, NM
“I come long way to seek mine Vision, and received pretty well. Also I learned the culture of native here. What I learned here will be benefit to myself and mine people. May God Bless you.”
— Snookin Honena, Blackfoot, ID
Dear Vera, it is hard to believe that we returned from Peru seven weeks ago. Nevertheless, I wanted to write a few lines to thank you for facilitating the most enchanting journey I have ever taken and share with you a little bit of my experience.
Over the course of my life, I have been blessed with numerous opportunities to travel and see the world, but the journey to Peru was, by far, the BEST on many levels. The trip solidified my thoughts that I’m, we are not separate, but instead part of an unbroken wholeness that has existed for millions of years. The entire trip was an exalting and rewarding experience of the highest kind. So stunning, so beautiful, so worthy and grateful that it allowed me to open to another possibility, to another dimension.
Unlike commercialized tours that charge exuberant fees or others that charge less, but don’t deliver and one gets very little in return, your Spirit of the Earth tour package afforded me an authentic experience in a country that is rapidly becoming very westernized. Instead of rushing us from tourist trap to tourist trap, your well-planned itinerary gave me endless days of pure ecstasy. Being able to experience Peru and understand the cultural and historical richness of this ancient land was extremely rewarding.
The time spent in circles was worth my every breath. Our experience with the first shaman outside Cusco, Don Pedro, was illuminating and set the tone for the rest of the trip. His knowledge of Andean medicine or Despachos, and of human energy centers was formidable. My crown chakra has never been so open. I can still feel his hands on top of my head as he manipulated it. As a result, it continues to be fully active.
The surprise ceremony that awaited us as we entered Machu Picchu for the first time was phenomenal. It made the first day at the sacred citadel unforgettable. Not even the Orient Express or National Geography guides would have orchestrated it better. You truly took the time to ensure that our hearts, minds and souls were aligned and ready to receive the blessings of Pachamama. You managed to create a sacred space around hundreds of tourists that enabled us to detach from the mundane and experience the divine.
You were very wise in introducing us to the sacredness and grandeur of Machu Picchu the way you did. I can still hear the comments of other tourists as they passed us by or of those that stopped to inquire.
Qucho, the Quechua shaman you work with in the Sacred Valley is truly an evolved light being. It was obvious to me that he is in contact with the ancestors of the land. His knowledge of astronomy and sacred Inca mysticism allowed me to journey and discover aspects of myself unknown to me. His understanding of sacred geometry highlighted every corner and colored every mountain within the sacred citadel. I will always be grateful for being able to connect to the eternal Divine Principal and aligned myself with the cosmic center in Machu Picchu and Mt. Putucusi.
In these very short weeks since my arrival at home, I have realized that there is no joy equal to the joy of learning and working with the Divine spiritual wisdom at a sacred site. Now that I have tasted its sweetness, I realize that it is my birth right to walk this earth enjoying the sacred knowledge that many seek, but few take the time to experience. Today, I rejoice in abundance of joy, self-knowledge, intuition and endless richness of Spirit. And I want nothing else. This spiritual prosperity of body and mind, work and play that I am enjoying since my return is truly spectacular. I will always be grateful to you for facilitating this magnificent journey and look forward to traveling with you again.
May your life be guided by greatness. May all of the gifts you so freely shared with me and the entire group grow and multiply. May they be the fertilization of infinite tomorrows.
— M. G., Florida
Over the course of my life, I have been blessed with numerous opportunities to travel and see the world, but the journey to Peru was, by far, the BEST on many levels. The trip solidified my thoughts that I’m, we are not separate, but instead part of an unbroken wholeness that has existed for millions of years. The entire trip was an exalting and rewarding experience of the highest kind. So stunning, so beautiful, so worthy and grateful that it allowed me to open to another possibility, to another dimension.
Unlike commercialized tours that charge exuberant fees or others that charge less, but don’t deliver and one gets very little in return, your Spirit of the Earth tour package afforded me an authentic experience in a country that is rapidly becoming very westernized. Instead of rushing us from tourist trap to tourist trap, your well-planned itinerary gave me endless days of pure ecstasy. Being able to experience Peru and understand the cultural and historical richness of this ancient land was extremely rewarding.
The time spent in circles was worth my every breath. Our experience with the first shaman outside Cusco, Don Pedro, was illuminating and set the tone for the rest of the trip. His knowledge of Andean medicine or Despachos, and of human energy centers was formidable. My crown chakra has never been so open. I can still feel his hands on top of my head as he manipulated it. As a result, it continues to be fully active.
The surprise ceremony that awaited us as we entered Machu Picchu for the first time was phenomenal. It made the first day at the sacred citadel unforgettable. Not even the Orient Express or National Geography guides would have orchestrated it better. You truly took the time to ensure that our hearts, minds and souls were aligned and ready to receive the blessings of Pachamama. You managed to create a sacred space around hundreds of tourists that enabled us to detach from the mundane and experience the divine.
You were very wise in introducing us to the sacredness and grandeur of Machu Picchu the way you did. I can still hear the comments of other tourists as they passed us by or of those that stopped to inquire.
Qucho, the Quechua shaman you work with in the Sacred Valley is truly an evolved light being. It was obvious to me that he is in contact with the ancestors of the land. His knowledge of astronomy and sacred Inca mysticism allowed me to journey and discover aspects of myself unknown to me. His understanding of sacred geometry highlighted every corner and colored every mountain within the sacred citadel. I will always be grateful for being able to connect to the eternal Divine Principal and aligned myself with the cosmic center in Machu Picchu and Mt. Putucusi.
In these very short weeks since my arrival at home, I have realized that there is no joy equal to the joy of learning and working with the Divine spiritual wisdom at a sacred site. Now that I have tasted its sweetness, I realize that it is my birth right to walk this earth enjoying the sacred knowledge that many seek, but few take the time to experience. Today, I rejoice in abundance of joy, self-knowledge, intuition and endless richness of Spirit. And I want nothing else. This spiritual prosperity of body and mind, work and play that I am enjoying since my return is truly spectacular. I will always be grateful to you for facilitating this magnificent journey and look forward to traveling with you again.
May your life be guided by greatness. May all of the gifts you so freely shared with me and the entire group grow and multiply. May they be the fertilization of infinite tomorrows.
— M. G., Florida