Gillian Parkinson F.
Alchemy Life Retreats & Travel

Your Journey,
Elevated.

Sacred travel for those who journey
not just to see — but to become.

Curated retreats, transformational experiences, and soulful journeys to the world's most sacred places. Guided by Gillian Parkinson F. — 35 years of global experience, a lifetime of seeking.

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The Alchemy Difference

Travel that
transforms

There is a kind of travel that changes your coordinates. And then there is travel that changes you — the way you see, feel, and move through the world. That is what Alchemy Life curates.

Every retreat, every journey is chosen with intention. We work with retreat centers, shamans, teachers, and guides who have dedicated their lives to the work — so that your experience is not just beautiful, but genuinely life-altering.

Whether you are drawn to the mountains of Peru, a yoga ashram at sunrise, or a corporate offsite that actually moves the needle — you will be held, guided, and elevated the entire way.

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Curated

Every experience hand-selected for depth and authenticity

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Global

35 years navigating the world's sacred destinations

Transformational

You will leave different than when you arrived

"I have lived on four continents, worked with corporations across South America and the Caribbean, and spent years sitting with the deepest questions of what it means to be alive. All of it brought me here — to helping others experience the world in a way that gives them back to themselves."
— Gillian Parkinson F., Founder
Experiences

Current & Upcoming Retreats

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🦅 Now Booking · 2026
📍 Sacred Valley, Peru

Sacred Peru — Plant Medicine & Inca Wisdom

An immersive journey through the Sacred Valley. Ayahuasca ceremonies, Machu Picchu, and the ancient wisdom of the Andean tradition. Limited spots available for 2026.

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🧘 Coming Soon
📍 Destination TBA

Alchemy Yoga & Renewal Retreat

A curated yoga and breathwork immersion currently in design — early interest list now open. Be the first to know when we launch.

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🤝 Custom
📍 Worldwide

Corporate & Team Transformation Retreats

Custom-designed offsites that actually change teams. Strategy, connection, and transformation — not another conference room.

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Gillian Parkinson F.
Gillian Parkinson F. Founder · Retreat Curator · World Traveler
Your Guide

A life lived
across continents

Born in Venezuela. Shaped by Chile, Trinidad, and the United States. Trained by decades inside international corporations — Yum! Brands, Liqui Moly, the hotel industry — and by every retreat, ceremony, and sacred journey she has ever taken.

Gillian Parkinson F. has spent over 35 years building businesses, leading teams, and crossing cultural divides. She has organized events for 800 people and sat in intimate healing circles. She has closed corporate contracts in three languages and listened to the jungle at 3am.

AlchemyLife Retreats & Travel is not a new career. It is the arrival point of everything she has ever been.

35+
Years of global experience
4
Continents lived on
3
Languages spoken
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The Journal

Stories from
the road

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Personal · Journey · Alchemy

Who Is Gillian? The Story Behind Alchemy Life

From Margarita Island to Philadelphia — the life, the pivots, and the dream that became this.

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Plant Medicine · Healing · Courage

The Bufo Toad: What Happened When I Met the Medicine

Coming soon — an honest, personal account of one of the most profound experiences of my life.

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Kind Words

What people say about
working with Gillian

"In the first week she blew me away with her business knowledge and her capacity to easily understand all the nitty-gritty of the project at hand and take it to the next level. Anything you put in Gillian's hands gets solved satisfactorily."

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Fernando A. Suarez
CEO, Transworld Philadelphia

"She was always ready to solve the problems, contact who was necessary, negotiate productively with all involved — and she stayed engaged until the last apartment was sold. Strong morals and ethics close the circle of the perfect business partner."

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Erik Guardigli
Realtor, Guardigli Real Estate Agency

"Gigi is delightful to work with. She is responsive, committed, and effective when you have a tight deadline. She loves working with startups, moving a project forward that maybe stuck. Well worth the investment for the attention she provides."

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Susan Hoskins
Founder, Human Spirit Institute