Set above the breathtaking waters of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, Ember & Earth is a 5-night, 6-day immersive retreat experience designed to help you reconnect with yourself, your body, and the present moment — while experiencing the beauty, culture, and energy of one of the most powerful places in the world.
Surrounded by volcanoes, water, and vibrant local culture, this experience blends movement, mindfulness, adventure, meaningful conversation, and spaciousness in a way that feels grounding, energizing, and deeply real.
Mornings begin slowly with coffee overlooking the lake, yoga, breathwork, and movement as the sun rises over the water. Days unfold through a balance of guided experiences and open space — from private boat adventures across Lake Atitlán with cliff jumping and swimming, to cacao ceremonies, workshops, connection circles, sound healing, and time to simply rest and take it all in.
This isn’t about escaping your life.
It’s about returning to it feeling more alive.
What’s Included:
• 5 nights accommodations overlooking Lake Atitlán
• Daily yoga, movement, meditation + breathwork
• Private boat day across the lake
• Guided workshops + group connection experiences
• Cacao ceremony rooted in local tradition
• Sound healing + mindfulness practices
• Nourishing shared meals
• Spacious time for rest, exploration, and integration
✨ For those wanting to go deeper, there is also an optional overnight Acatenango volcano hike extension — a physically challenging but unforgettable experience with views of Volcán Fuego erupting into the night sky.
The Energy of Ember & Earth
Ember: movement, expression, aliveness
Earth: grounding, presence, stability
This experience lives in both.
Group Dynamic
This is a co-ed experience intentionally designed around respect, presence, authenticity, and meaningful connection. To support a grounded and aligned group dynamic, all participants are required to attend one pre-retreat Google Meet call prior to arrival.
This helps create:
• alignment in expectations
• a connected and intentional group environment
• a space where everyone can fully arrive and feel at ease
Cancellation Policy: Deposits are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another Ivy Wild Wellness retreat or to another approved participant if you can no longer attend.
Come experience Guatemala in a way that feels expansive, embodied, and unforgettable.
More about Ivy Wild Wellness:
www.ivywildwellness.com
Private hillside villa with lake views, hot tub, patio, and kayaks. Comfortable rooms with WiFi and thoughtful spaces designed for deep rest and connection.
3 daily meals by local Guatemalan chefs featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Each dish is thoughtful, nourishing, and inspired by the region.
Enjoy Guatemalan coffee and herbal teas throughout the day, thoughtfully sourced and always available for slow, intentional moments.
A private boat day across the lake including cliff jumping, swimming, and time to explore San Marcos, designed for connection, play, and unforgettable moments.
Daily yoga and breathwork designed to support your body and nervous system — ranging from gentle to restorative, all levels welcome.
A grounded cacao experience led by a local Guatemalan guide, blending cultural insight, connection, and tradition. Gentle, accessible, and non-psychoactive.
Guided sound experiences and deep rest practices designed to support nervous system reset, integration, and full-body relaxation.
Music-led movement designed for joy, presence, and release. No choreography or performance — just space to move in ways that feel natural and freeing.
Guided workshops, group circles, and self-healing tools designed to support clarity, connection, and lasting integration beyond the retreat.
Enjoy direct lake access, complimentary kayaks, and a hot tub for rest, play, and time to unwind.
Shared transfers to and from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) for a smooth, stress-free arrival and departure experience.
Fly into Guatemala City (GUA). Group shuttle departs at 4:00 PM. You may arrive earlier and wait at the airport. Return shuttle arrives around 12:00 PM for afternoon departures.
Enhance your stay with optional add-ons including massage, bodywork, Reiki, and private sessions. Designed to support rest, recovery, and personalization. Book onsite during your stay.
Travel insurance, extra nights, and personal expenses outside of the retreat are not included.
Extend your retreat with a once-in-a-lifetime overnight hike up Acatenango, with front-row views of Volcán Fuego erupting into the night sky. Fully supported with transport, gear, meals, and guide.
4:00 PM — Meet at Guatemala City Airport (GUA) + group shuttle to Lake Atitlán
7:30 PM — Arrival, appetizers + tea, settle into rooms and space
8:00 PM — Welcome Circle to ground, connect, and set intentions for the week
8:30 PM — Dinner together
9:30 PM — Unwind your way: rest, unpack, or ease into the evening
✨ This first day is intentionally slow—so you can arrive, exhale, and land in the experience without feeling rushed.
7:30 AM — Coffee, tea, and slow morning by the lake
8:00 AM — Vinyasa Flow to awaken the body and settle into rhythm
9:30 AM — Breakfast together
10:30 AM — Free time to enjoy the lake, hot tub, or quiet reflection
11:30 AM — Connection Lab with guided partner work and self-healing practices
1:30 PM — Lunch together
2:30 PM — Free time + optional add-ons (massage, Reiki, lake time)
7:00 PM — Dinner together
8:15 PM — Yin Yoga + Sound Healing for deep relaxation
9:30 PM — Unwind your way: hot tub, connection, or rest
✨ This day builds connection with yourself and the group, without forcing anything.
7:00 AM — Coffee, tea, and light morning
7:30 AM — Vinyasa Flow to energize the day
8:30 AM — Breakfast
9:30 AM — Head to the dock + depart for private boat experience
10:30 AM — Cliff jumping + swimming in San Marcos
12:15 PM — Picnic lunch by the lake
1:00 PM — Free explore in town: cafés, wandering, or relaxing by the water
2:30 PM — Regroup + continue across the lake
2:45 PM — Cove swim stop for floating and slowing down
4:15 PM — Return to villa
7:00 PM — Dinner together
8:30 PM — Yoga Nidra + Sound Healing for full nervous system reset
9:30 PM — Free time
✨ This is your peak experience day. Playful, expansive, and unforgettable.
7:30 AM — Coffee, tea, and slow start
8:00 AM — Vinyasa + Breathwork to open and release
9:30 AM — Breakfast
10:30 AM — Free time for rest, journaling, or lake time
11:30 AM — Men’s & Women’s Circles for deeper processing & connection
1:45 PM — Lunch
3:00 PM — Free time + optional add-ons
6:00 PM — Cacao Ceremony (held on an empty stomach for deeper experience)
7:45 PM — Dinner together
9:00 PM — Unwind and integrate
✨ This day invites depth, reflection, and emotional release in a supported way.
7:30 AM — Coffee, tea, and slow morning
8:00 AM — Expressive Vinyasa Flow focused on movement and freedom
9:30 AM — Breakfast
11:00 AM — Co-ed Integration Circle to bring the experience together
1:00 PM — Lunch
2:30 PM — Free time + optional add-ons
5:00 PM — Closing Circle + Group Photo
5:30 PM — Ecstatic Dance beginning before sunset and flowing into evening
7:30 PM — Celebration Dinner
8:30 PM — Final night to relax, connect, and take it all in
✨ This day is about expression, celebration, and integration.
6:00 AM — Sadhana (meditation, breathwork, stillness) to close the experience
7:00 AM — Breakfast
8:00 AM — Group shuttle departs for Guatemala City (GUA Airport) or Antigua
~12:00 PM — Arrival to airport for departures or Antigua for continuation to volcano hike add-on experience
If continuing to hike (night in Antigua, hike begins next morning):
5:30 PM — Group dinner in Antigua
7:30 PM — Early evening in new villa to unwind and prepare for the hike
✨ You’ll leave feeling grounded, clear, and more connected to yourself and what’s next.
7:00 AM — Breakfast + final prep
8:00 AM — Meet guides, gear fitting, and departure to trailhead
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM — Guided hike up Acatenango with rest stops
4:30 PM — Arrival at basecamp, settle in and rest
6:00 PM — Dinner at basecamp
Evening — Watch Volcán Fuego erupt across the valley (weather permitting)
✨ Once in a lifetime experience: challenging, raw, and deeply rewarding.
5:00 AM — Optional sunrise + final views
6:30 AM — Breakfast at camp
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM — Descent back down the mountain
12:30 PM — Return to villa in Antigua
Afternoon — Free time to rest, recover, or explore
Evening — Dinner in Antigua
✨ This day is about recovery, reflection, and soaking in what you just experienced.
Morning — Slow morning, coffee, breakfast and packing
10:00 AM — Group shuttle departs for Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
~12:00 PM — Arrival to airport for departures
✨ You’ll leave having completed one of the most unforgettable experiences in Guatemala — grounded, accomplished, and deeply alive.
