Ember & Earth | 5-night Co-Ed Retreat in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

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Ember & Earth | 5-night Co-Ed Retreat in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Cerro de Oro, Guatemala
Mar 4 - 9, 2027
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Ivy Wild Wellness LLC
$2,700
Deposit: $150

About your trip

EMBER & EARTH
A Lake Atitlán Yoga, Mindfulness & Adventure Experience for Those Seeking Depth, Connection + Aliveness

This is a 5-night, 6-day experience in Guatemala for those who want to feel alive again.

A space to step out of routine, reconnect with yourself, and experience something that feels both grounding and expansive.

Set above Lake Atitlán, surrounded by volcanoes and water, this experience blends movement, connection, culture, and exploration in a way that feels real, not curated.

You’re not here to escape your life, you’re here to step back into it with more clarity, presence, and energy.

• Mornings begin slowly, with coffee and movement as the lake comes alive
• Days unfold through a mix of structured experiences and open space
• One day you’re on the water, cliff jumping and exploring across the lake
• Another, you’re in conversation, processing, or simply resting
• Evenings shift between stillness and expression, from sound healing to movement

Nothing is random. Everything is placed with intention.

What You’ll Experience

• Daily movement, yoga, and breathwork
• A full lake day with private boat, swimming, and exploration
• Guided workshops designed for clarity, release, and connection
• A cacao ceremony rooted in local culture
• Time for rest, integration, and optional add-on experiences
• Shared meals that bring the group together

It’s about experiencing Guatemala while being held in a sacred container.

✨ And for those wanting to go even deeper, there is an optional opportunity to extend your experience with a guided overnight hike up Acatenango. It’s physically challenging, but offers once-in-a-lifetime views of Volcán Fuego erupting into the night sky — an unforgettable experience that often becomes the highlight of the entire trip.

What It Feels Like

• Coffee in the morning overlooking the lake
• Moving your body in a way that feels good, not forced
• Jumping into the water with a group that feels easy to be around
• Conversations that feel real, not surface-level
• Time to rest without feeling like you’re missing something
• Evenings that alternate between quiet and alive

Who This Is For

This is for people who want:

• connection without pressure
• structure without rigidity
• adventure without burnout

People who are open to:

• being part of a shared experience
• showing up as they are
• leaving different than they arrived

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 designed around mutual respect, presence, and intentional connection.

To support this, all participants are required to attend one pre-retreat Google Meet call prior to arrival.

This ensures:

• alignment in expectations
• a grounded group dynamic
• a space where everyone can fully arrive and feel at ease

What's included

6 Nights on Lake Atitlan

Private hillside villa with lake views, hot tub, patio, and kayaks. Comfortable rooms with WiFi and thoughtful spaces designed for deep rest and connection.

Guatemalan Chef Dining

3 daily meals by local Guatemalan chefs featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Each dish is thoughtful, nourishing, and inspired by the region.

Local Coffee & Teas

Enjoy Guatemalan coffee and herbal teas throughout the day, thoughtfully sourced and always available for slow, intentional moments.

Lake Atitlán Boat Day

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 & Breathwork

Daily yoga and breathwork designed to support your body and nervous system — ranging from gentle to restorative, all levels welcome.

Cultural Cacao Workshop

A grounded cacao experience led by a local Guatemalan guide, blending cultural insight, connection, and tradition. Gentle, accessible, and non-psychoactive.

Sound Baths

Guided sound experiences and deep rest practices designed to support nervous system reset, integration, and full-body relaxation.

Dance & Movement

Music-led movement designed for joy, presence, and release. No choreography or performance — just space to move in ways that feel natural and freeing.

Workshops & Insights

Guided workshops, group circles, and self-healing tools designed to support clarity, connection, and lasting integration beyond the retreat.

Lake Access & Amenities

Enjoy direct lake access, complimentary kayaks, and a hot tub for rest, play, and time to unwind.

Seamless Transfers

Shared transfers to and from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) for a smooth, stress-free arrival and departure experience.

What's not included

Flights to GUA

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.

Curated Add-Ons

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.

Additional Expenses

Travel insurance, extra nights, and personal expenses outside of the retreat are not included.

Acatenango Volcano Hike

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.

Day 1

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ARRIVE + EXHALE

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.

Day 2

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ROOT + CONNECT

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.

Day 3

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PLAY + EXPAND

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.

Day 4

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FEEL + RELEASE

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.

Day 5

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EXPRESS + CELEBRATE

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.

Day 6

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INTEGRATE + MOVE FORWARD

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.

Optional: Day 7

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EXPERIENCE ACATENANGO

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.

Optional: Day 8

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DESCEND + RECOVER

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.

Optional: Day 9

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FINAL DEPARTURE

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.

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1. Cerro de Oro, Guatemala

Cerro de Oro, Guatemala

About your organizer

Jordan Norman, the founder of Ivy Wild Wellness and Host of Breathe & Breeze, is a devoted yoga teacher and holistic guide who creates intentional spaces for deep healing, self-discovery, and embodied presence. Jordan weaves together gentle yet powerful practices that invite women to reconnect with their inner wisdom. Ivy Wild Wellness was founded on the belief that healing is a wild, sacred, and deeply personal journey.

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