02 WARMI PATH
[Limited availability]
A guided route alongside the collective of artisan women Warmi from the Andean community of K’acllaraccay: an immersion in their roots, traditions, and environment, ending with MIL’s tasting menu.
Warmi means "woman" in Quechua, but its meaning goes beyond gender: it represents the Andean woman as a bearer of knowledge, skills, and traditions that sustain life.
The Warmi Collective is made up of 17 women from the farming community of K’acllaraccay, at 3,800 meters above sea level. Founded in 2018 as part of Mater's collaborative residencies, this route invites visitors to discover the daily life, knowledge, and worldview of a high-Andean community, where nature and people coexist in balance.
[01] Moray
The route begins next to the Inca archaeological site of Moray. From the panoramic view of its circular terraces, we will share the hypotheses surrounding its history and purpose.
[01] Welcome to K’acllaraccay & Textile Arts
The visit begins in the community, where the women of the Warmi Collective welcome visitors and share the history of their organization, their work, and their connection to the territory. Guided by the weavers, you’ll learn about the ancestral process of spinning and weaving—from wool and the use of the pushka to natural dyes made with local plants.
[03] Community Walk
Throughout the visit, you’ll learn about the Collective’s ancestral knowledge, the medicinal and symbolic uses of plants, and the rhythms of the climate - winds, rains, and frosts - that shape life in the Andes.
[04] Working the Land
The Warmi share how they cultivate and preserve the foods that sustain daily life. They explain the chuño process, potato preservation, and the cultivation of fava beans, among others - ancestral agricultural practices where respect for nature and food security go hand in hand.
[05] Offering – Kintu
The community shares the Kintu: a ceremonial offering of three coca leaves representing the three Andean worlds. When joined together, they create a spiritual connection with the sacred mountains and honor the ancestral Andean worldview.
[06] Sacred Valley Lookout
The final stop is a natural viewpoint revealing the magnitude of the Sacred Valley—the territory that inspires our gastronomic proposal. Here, the Warmi reflect on their knowledge, reminding visitors that textiles are living narratives of the landscape and of those who inhabit it.
[07] Mundo MIL (Tasting Menu)
After the route, you’ll return to MIL to enjoy the tasting menu - a experience where the flavors of the territory reflect the ecosystem you explored earlier that day. Optional pairing available.
