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November 6th -20th 2024
Rebirth of Adventure retreat
a guatemalan journey
tikal+Yaxha+crater Azul+Flores+lake atitlan
co hosted with Mark Elmy

We hesitate to call it a retreat, it is not about withdrawing from the world but fully entering into the experience of it. We aim to bring you to and remind you of the adventure that exists in all realms. From the physical journey through lush jungles and beautiful mountains to the spiritual journey to ancient temples and the vortex of Lake Atitlan, we have curated some of the most moving of our experiences and time here in this beautiful country we call home. 

We have chosen the thirteen-day period in the Maya ritual calendar which signifies rebirth, with the intention of rebirthing the spirit of adventure within all of us.

The Journey

We will meet in the capital, Guatemala City, on the evening of November 6th to open the space and connect with our group before flying to Peten, Northern Guatemala, the following morning.

In the jungles of Peten we will visit the Maya temple sites of Yaxha and Tikal. You will have the opportunity to explore these sites, lovingly guided by your hosts. In our schedule we have planned a day at each site, staying in a jungle lodge at each site so that we can experience the sunsets at each site. We also have a visit to the beautiful “Crater Azul” planned before some time to relax and explore the island of Flores.

From Peten, we will fly back to Guatemala City where we will stay for a night before taking the road to Lake Atitlan and our home base near San Marcos la Laguna. This beautiful journey finishes with the spectacular descent from Santa Clara to San Pablo, where we get our first full view of the lake as we negotiate the 17 vueltas. During our time at the lake, we will visit weaving cooperatives and local artists in San Juan and Santiago, see coffee production from harvest to roasting, as well as making a fire ceremony beside the lake. We will visit the hot springs in the western highlands and make a journey to the cloud forest to see the Resplendent Quetzal, the national bird of Guatemala, in its natural environment. We will also visit a cacao plantation to see where the “food of the gods” grows and take the opportunity to watch the sunrise from a peak above the lake.

Our next stop is the charming UNESCO world heritage city of Antigua Guatemala, founded in 1543. We will take some time here exploring the city. Finally, we will return to Guatemala City to explore the anthropology and weaving museums before departure on November 20th.

What’s included

All accommodation and 3 meals per day for the duration of the journey, from evening dinner on November 6th through Breakfast on November 20th

Transport by road or water, and flights between Guatemala City and Flores.

Entrance fees to sites

Activity fees

All Ceremonies

Daily Practices to ground and integrate

What’s not included

Flights between your country of origin and Guatemala are not included.

Flights to and from Flores include a 20lb checked bag and payment for excess baggage will be the responsibility of the participant. Excess baggage can be stored at the Hotel Barcelo in Guatemala City to which we will return after our journey to Peten.

Tips for guides and drivers

If you are ready to join us for this journey, please schedule a zoom call with either mark or Samantha to ensure that all commitments are clear.

The prices are as follows:

 US$5250.00 per person based on shared rooms or US$6250.00 per person for private rooms.

Early Bird Special- Save $200 until August 7th 

For more info & to schedule your call click below 

December 13th-20th 2024
Divine alchemy with the elements
shamanic women's retreat
Lake atitlan + Antigua, Guatemala
co hosted with Luz duque

We warmly invite you to join us for our 4th annual transformational Women’s Retreat in Guatemala. This year, we surrender to the real teachers, the elements of the Earth. Alchemy Of The Elements is a remembrance that all that we have, seek, or yearn for, is here for us all in abundance. As women from all walks of life, we come together to celebrate each other through the cycles of transformation in our lives. Allow yourself to be supported through the process, fully embodying your Feminine wisdom, power, and magic. To step fully into your Divinity as we all step through this portal of empowerment together. We are ecstatic to come together to share 8 days of transformation, connection, remembrance of Ancient Wisdom, Ritual, Ceremony, Celebration, Restoration, exploration, and MAGIC with you in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala! We have once again chosen this powerfully activated land, as it is able to keep us grounded while we do deep work, shedding what needs to be released to fully embody our Wisdom. Lake Atitlan is also known as “the mirror of the Gods” This beautiful lake is bordered by three Volcanos and is the deepest lake in Central America. the three volcanoes dominating the skyline, according to Mayans, are known in their culture as the first pyramids, which they believed had a powerful, energetic effect, and were actually the mountains of eruptions. The Power, beauty, and magic is palpable here , and we can’t wait for you to experience it for yourself.

 

Are you Ready?

 

The journey begins as you land in Guatemala City, where you’ll be picked up together as a group by your private driver to be taken directly to Antigua, which is about a 45 min-1 hour drive. Antigua is known as the best-preserved Spanish colonial city in Central America. You will absolutely fall in love with this city and its cobblestone streets, incredible architecture, beautiful parks, culture, and volcanic views. Accommodations in Antigua are taken care of for you and the group as you all bond and connect in the first step of the adventure. The next day, you will be picked up for your journey to Lake Atitlan! You will arrive to the lake in the town of Panahajel, and a private boat will pick you up and bring you directly to the dock of the magical oasis that is Villa Sumaya, where we will spend 7 magical nights together! The rest is hard to put into words, as magic is to be felt and experienced, but here are the details….

What’s included:

– 6 nights’ Accommodations at Villa Sumaya

 (shared, or private room options) All rooms are beautiful and have stunning lake views

– 1 night’s accommodation in Antigua                                                             – 3 Vegetarian Locally sourced AMAZING Meals per day 

– Locally grown tea & coffee bar – open all day!

–  airport pick up and drop off with the group

– transportation from Antigua to Lake Atitlan

– Daily Yoga, conscious movement sessions to stay in your BODY

– Energetic Clearing & Shamanic Limpia Bath

– Mayan Fire Ceremony with Local facilitators

-Rite of the Womb Ceremony

– Temascal Ceremony

-Wisdom Circle/sharing with local Elders

– Opening & Closing Women’s Circle/ Ceremonies

– Intuitively guided activities based on the energy & needs of the group

– plenty of time for rest, relaxation, integration, and exploration

Pricing –

$3000.00- shared room with 1 sister

$2500.00- shared room with 2 sisters

$3500.00- Private Room for just you

All Rooms have beautiful Lake Views and private bathrooms. Roomie Requests are always welcome.

If you are traveling solo, we will pair you up with a sister.

A $1000.00 deposit holds your spot. Balance is due 30 days before retreat date. Deposit & payments are non-refundable. We request having a call with each participant before registration to ensure that we are all a good fit for each other. Please reach out to either of us to

schedule yours.

 

Luz- 954-790-0605 Samantha-954-667-5979

Check out the beautiful space that we will call home for this sacred adventure

www.villasumaya.com

We look forward to sharing this very special time & Space with you!