Join Michelle for a week-long immersion in the elements, yoga, self-reflective writing, and the beauty of nature at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.

Day 0: Arrive and Ground

It’s ideal to book a morning flight that arrives in the early/mid afternoon in Guatemala. From La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City to Lake Atitlan, it’s a scenic drive (approximately 3.5 hours) across Guatemala’s mountainous landscape. In Panajachel, you’ll board a private lancha for a 10-minute boat ride to Villa Sumaya’s dock.

Villa Sumaya offers spacious rooms with private bathrooms and patios/balconies with lovely lake and volcano views. Gathering together this evening we’ll enjoy a delicious welcome dinner full of fresh, ingredients while meeting one another and setting our intentions for the retreat.

Days 1-6

We spend time each day in sessions that weave breath, movement, meditation, and writing. There’s also plenty of free time for massage, hot tub, rest, swimming, hiking, and exploring Mayan villages.

Sample Daily Schedule

• 8:00 breakfast

• 9:30-10:45 yoga

• 1:00 lunch

• (optional/some days) 2:00 ceremony (e.g., cacao circle, sweat lodge, sound healing)

• 4:00-5:30 yoga + writing workshop

• 6:30 dinner

Day 7: Departure

In the morning, we’ll close our adventure together. You’ll depart Lake Atitlan heading for La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City… or spend a couple of days in Antigua, a picturesque colonial town, to integrate your experiences and learnings from the retreat.

Find out more, ask questions, and register!

What’s Included

• 7 nights of accommodation (private and shared options available)

• Amazing vegetarian meals (included in deluxe option, not rustic retreat)

• Unlimited self-serve local Guatemalan coffee, herbal tea and drinking water

• Course tuition (all yoga and writing workshops)

• Sweat lodge ceremony

• All taxes

Not included: transportation costs, tips to Villa Sumaya staff, optional ceremonies and activities

Rates & Registration

Option 1: 7-night Deluxe Retreat @ Villa Sumaya

Private room: $2099 USD (all-inclusive)
Double room: $1799 per person (all-inclusive)

Option 2: 7-night Rustic Retreat in Pasajcap

Private room: $1299 USD (meals not included)
Dorm room: $899 USD (meals not included)

A 50% deposit is required to hold your space.