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About this trip
AWAKENING YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT
Your life is a blank canvas, upon which limitless possibilities can be painted. Your heart holds a song that is waiting to be be heard. Dormant within you lies a wellspring of creative energy. Your inner child is longing to come out and play. To express!
But what’s holding you back?
And how might you unleash your creative potential while also focusing this energy in a more meaningful and holistic way?
THE INVITATION
We invite you to join us in the fertile and feral lands where our own seeds of deep transformation were sewn - majestic Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Take a break from the relentless grind of city life and give yourself permission to re-wild! Allow your bare feet to kiss the Earth. Breathe the fresh mountain air. Let your playful spirit be inspired by the colourful and wisdom-rich local Mayan culture. Bask in the panoramic views of fiery volcanoes and serene waters. Tune in to Mother Nature’s rhythm, while reconnecting to your own drumbeat.
THE INTENTION
With ample space to breathe, play, and be - and with compassionate curiosity - we’ll peel back the physical, mental, and emotional layers that block us. Stirring the source of our boundless creative spirits.
THE FABRIC OF THIS TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY
will be woven with practices of yoga, movement, meditation, sound medicine, creative expression, shamanic work, and deep immersion in nature.
THESE PRACTICES ARE OPEN AND INCLUSIVE TO ALL
(regardless of your experience or abilities). And all activities are optional. You are invited to honour your needs and your space. Of course, the alchemy is in the sharing! We’ll be co-creating an intimate container - a loving and encouraging space to move your body, free your authentic voice, empower your possibilities, and connect more deeply within and with each other.
YOU'LL LEAVE REFRESHED, REJUVENATED, AND EMPOWERED
with a helpful toolkit of practices and deep experiential insights to continue the creative expansion!
LOCATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, FACILITIES & MEALS
This earthy retreat oasis is nestled in the lakeside Mayan village of Tzununá (Kaqchikel for "Home of the Hummingbird”). Wake up to breath-giving views of Lake Atitlán and surrounding volcanoes, and enjoy the peace and quiet of a true immersion with nature. The natural world is our greatest teacher and this newly awakened retreat space is a harmonious co-creation with the Spirits of the land. Enjoy walks through the well-loved permaculture gardens - an abundant array of banana trees, coffee, avocado, veggies, tropical flowers, fresh herbs, and more.
Accommodations are sweet and stylish, comfortable, down-to-earth and in harmony with sustainable living, with options to share space or choose privacy. The Hobbit House (double occupancy) is a cozy, grounding and earthy abode, while Inti Cabin (triple occupancy) is a spacious sun-filled space. Our Furnished Tents (single occupancy or double occupancy couples) include mattress and bedding for comfort and warmth, and allow a deeper reconnection with Mother Nature.
Facilities include shared compost toilets with an epic volcano & lake view, spacious & private outdoor spring-fed solar-powered shower with regular visits from hummingbirds and butterflies.
Wifi and charging stations are available in the common spaces, though we suggest you take the opportunity to unplug digitally and plug in to nature.
Hammocks, garden spaces, ceremonial fire pit, temazcal (sauna), and the spacious outdoor kitchen & lounge offer many places to rest and reflect or connect with your new friends. And the lakeshore is just a short walk away, down a dirt road.
The open-air (with roof) yoga/ movement/ meditation platform & workshop space is hand crafted with local love from quality teak and bamboo materials, and is outfitted with yoga mats, straps, blocks, cushions, and blankets. The view of the lake and volcanoes is not to be missed. Spirit sings here!
Meals are nutritious, delicious, entirely plant-based vegan, homemade with love, well-balanced with quality ingredients, mostly organic, and locally-sourced - often right from the property’s own permaculture gardens!
You’ll enjoy three abundant vegan meals per day, with optional snack purchases available any time. A variety of teas, local coffee, and purified drinking water are available throughout the day as you desire.
YOUR FACILITATORS
STEPHANIE KITTELL
Yoga/ Movement/ Mindfulness Facilitator, Songbird, Media Producer & Compassionate Creatrix
BFA, RYT 500, E-RYT 200, Embodied Arts Movement & Mindfulness grad, 100 Hr Sound Ceremony grad
From: Toronto, Canada / Currently thiving in: Guatemala
More info: https://www.spaceof.love/stephanie-kittell
VJ BALA
Business & Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, Musician, Producer, Electrical Engineer & Ethical Entrepreneur
BSc. Eng, RYT 200, 100 Hr Sound Ceremony grad
From: Kolkata, India / Currently thriving in: Toronto, Canada
More info: https://www.spaceof.love/vj-bala
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What’s included
- AccommodationsEco-friendly, all-inclusive accommodations are sweet and stylish, comfortable, down-to-earth and in harmony with sustainable living, with options to share space or choose privacy.
- Meals3 delicious & nourishing plant-based vegan meals per day, with unlimited local coffee & herbal teas all day & available extra snack purchases
- Yoga & MeditationDaily morning meditation, movement & yoga practices on an open-air platform with an epic sunrise view of volcanoes and lake!
- Workshops & CreativityDaily creative expression workshops (exploring the medicines of word & writing, voice & song, sacred sound, intuitive movement, and visual art)
- Off-Site ExcursionsOff-site excursions: SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) & Bouldering Adventure, Community Service / Karma Yoga
- Sacred CeremoniesSacred Ceremonies: Mayan Sauna & Plant Bath, Cacao & Sound Bath, Mayan Fire Ceremony - working directly with the local indigenous Mayan community
- BreaksAmple breaks for swimming, hiking, boating, massage & healing therapies, visiting villages, rest & reflection
- Wifi & electricityWifi and charging stations are available in the common spaces, though we suggest you take the opportunity to unplug digitally and plug in to nature.
- Chill spacesHammocks, garden spaces, ceremonial fire pit, temazcal (sauna), and the spacious outdoor kitchen & lounge offer many places to rest and reflect or connect with your new friends. Lake is a short walk.
What’s not included
- FlightsWe recommend you choose flexible or refundable flights, given current global uncertainty.
- Ground TransportationLake Atitlán is located 3-5 hours from the Guatemala City airport. It’s advisable to book shuttles in advance. Options range from $30 (shared) to $150 (private). We're happy to help you organize!
- MassageOn-site Massage therapists are happy to book a session with you during our rest time. Highly recommended!
Available Packages
"INTI" meaning Father Sun, is designed to let the light in. This spacious gorgeous wooden structure is built using natural local materials.
This shared and yet private accommodation for three offers guests a tranquil, rejuvenating, home away from home experience.
The price listed is per person.
Wifi and charging stations are available in the common spaces, though we suggest you take the opportunity to unplug and plug in to nature.
Beautiful shared outdoor facilities include eco-friendly compost toilets and spring-fed, solar-powered showers. Both offer stunning views of the lake and volcanoes. You might even have a visit from a hummingbird!
This is an actual HOBBIT HOUSE! This shared and yet private accommodation for two offers guests a tranquil, rejuvenating, home away from home experience - a cozy, grounding and earthy abode.
The price listed is per person.
This is a great room for two friends or couples to share.
Wifi and charging stations are available in the common spaces, though we suggest you take the opportunity to unplug and plug in to nature.
Beautiful shared outdoor facilities include eco-friendly compost toilets and spring-fed, solar-powered showers. Both offer stunning views of the lake and volcanoes. You might even have a visit from a hummingbird!
These furnished tents come with a comfortable mattress and bedding. You need not bring your own sleeping bags.
This is the best option for those who desire privacy. Single occupancy.
Wifi and charging stations are available in the common spaces, though we suggest you take the opportunity to unplug and plug in to nature.
Beautiful shared outdoor facilities include eco-friendly compost toilets and spring-fed, solar-powered showers. Both offer stunning views of the lake and volcanoes. You might even have a visit from a hummingbird!
These furnished tents come with a comfortable mattress and bedding. You need not bring your own sleeping bags. Your choice of double mattress or 2x single mattresses (perfect for couples or friends).
Price is for 2 people.
Wifi and charging stations are available in the common spaces, though we suggest you take the opportunity to unplug and plug in to nature.
Beautiful shared outdoor facilities include eco-friendly compost toilets and spring-fed, solar-powered showers. Both offer stunning views of the lake and volcanoes. You might even have a visit from a hummingbird!
Itinerary
This is a suggested daily schedule that may ebb and flow to best facilitate our journey together.
Guests will arrive on March 1st (check-in is 2pm onwards) to relax and settle in. We'll have welcome snacks available, then we'll share dinner and open our circle in the evening. Our daily flow will begin on March 2nd.
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM - MEDITATION
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM - YOGA / MOVEMENT
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - BREAKFAST
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM - CREATIVE EXPRESSION WORKSHOP / DISCUSSION
12.30 PM - 1:30 PM - LUNCH
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM - TBD (STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING, BOULDERING, NATURE HIKE, COMMUNITY KARMA YOGA ACTIVITIES, SOUND BATH, TRADITIONAL MAYAN SAUNA, CACAO CEREMONY & SHAMANIC JOURNEY, ECSTATIC DANCE, FREE TIME TO RELAX & REFLECT & EXPLORE, ETC.)
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - DINNER
7:45 PM - 9:00 PM - TBD (SOME EVENINGS WE'LL HOLD SACRED FIRE CIRCLES & OTHER SURPRISES!)
On our final day, March 7th, we will have closing ceremony, breakfast, and then departure.
Guests are advised to fly into Guatemala City before noon on March 1st and book return flights for the late evening of March 7th, or the following day. We can help you to organize any additional overnight stays in Tzununá, neighbouring hotspot San Marcos or vibrant Antigua - as well as the appropriate ground transportation.