After breakfast, a private transfer will take you from Antigua to La Aurora airport (approx. 1.5 hours) for a local flight to Flores in the Maya Biosphere Reserve (10:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m.). On arrival, private 1-hour transfer to the Hotel Gringo Perdido, on the shores of a scenic lake, where you will spend the following days.

Once you've freshened up, enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon you will have the following activity:

Workshop: Designing Your Life (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

We will explore the design process to rescript your life by examining limiting beliefs that keep us stuck in constraining narratives and invite participants to explore the power of reframing, curiosity and proactive dreaming.

Dinner will be served at the hotel's restaurant at 7:00 p.m.
Accommodation at Hotel Gringo Perdido (use of kayaks and paddle boards is included during your stay)

After breakfast, you will enjoy the following activity:

Workshop: Clearing the Mind for Creativity (9:00  a.m. / 11:00 a.m.)

In this workshop we experience the benefits of mindfulness meditation and how effective it is in creating clarity of thought followed by a gentle, restorative yoga class.

After an early lunch, we will head out to Yaxhá Nakum Naranjo National Park (approx. 1.5 hours). Prepare to immerse yourself in its jungle trails and explore the vast rainforest and archeological structures of Yaxhá. This national park, located between two impressive lagoons, is one of the most biodiverse wetlands of Guatemala. The ancient city of Yaxhá was once a highly important cosmopolis where the political activities and spiritual rituals of the area were centralized. Also, Yaxhá is one of the few Mayan sites that preserves its original name, meaning Green (Yax) Water (Ha). After a guided visit of the site, we will enjoy sunset from the top of the tallest temple. Back to the hotel for the dinner.

Included activity: Guided afternoon visit of Yaxhá NP

After breakfast, you will take part in the following activity: 

Navigating a New Path with Chelsea Tharp (9:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m.)

New pathways and new habits are created by having new experiences providing new perspectives yielding enhanced flow states. Water is the perfect metaphor for imagineering flow states while kayaking on beautiful Lake Petén Itzá. Chelsea is an experienced kayaker, certified wilderness first responder and outdoor leadership facilitator and holds a BS in Parks and Recreation Management. We are delighted to have her adding her wisdom and expertise to the retreat.

If you are feeling adventurous and want to visit a truly unique and magnificent archeological site, then you can take an optional day-trip to El Mirador instead of the kayaking experience. After breakfast, we will transfer to a private helipad (approx. 1 hour) to take a 30-minute helicopter flight to the lost and ancient Maya city of El Mirador. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a guided visit of the site's central acropolis and the largest pyramid (measured in volume) of the Maya world: La Danta. Recent LIDAR studies of El Mirador have demonstrated once again that the Maya Biosphere is full of incredible secrets that have been hidden for thousands of years, under the vast and unspoiled lush jungle. You will have a boxed lunch at the site. Mid afternoon, we will take the helicopter ride and then transfer back to the hotel (arriving at 5:00 p.m. approx.).

After dinner, you will experience the following activity:

Guided meditation (8:00 p.m. / 9:00 p.m.)

Meditation on increasing adaptability, flexibility and fluidity designed to increase flow states.

Optional activity: Guided visit to El Mirador. Price per person is $585 and there are only 6 spots available. Please make sure you include this add-on when booking.

Today you will enjoy the following wellness activities.  

Workshop: Life Design Assessment (9:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m.)

We will explore our current landscape and take inventory of the key factors that affect our well being. Much like a car has a dashboard that gauges our fuel levels and temperature, we will explore our unique dashboard focusing on 4 categories, work, play, love and health.

Fun with Liberating Structures (2:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m.)

Designing and rescripting your life is a collaborative process and some of the best ideas come from other people. In this session, we will utilize a Liberating Structure to coach one another and gain greater clarity.

Workshop: Mind Mapping and Dream Journal (5:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m.)

By employing a mind map, we will engage in the discovery of what keeps us engaged, energized and in the flow. We will write our dreams in our dream journal informed by our radical collaboration.

After breakfast, get ready for a full-day excursion to explore the ancient Maya kingdom of Tikal. We will take a 1-hour transfer to Tikal National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for both its cultural and natural significance. Keep your eyes open for wildlife when you explore the ancient Maya trails!
Tikal, also known as "The city of the voices", reached its apogee during the Classic Period, during which the city dominated much of the Mesoamerican region politically, economically and militarily. Recent findings uncovered thousands of new structures. Even more fascinating is the discovery of a wall that surrounds the city and connects with other allied Maya cities. Enjoy climbing "The lost world" temple, as it is the only place in the site that offers a 360° view of this amazing Maya City. You will enjoy a boxed lunch in the park. Back to the hotel late afternoon.
Included activity: Visit to Tikal National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Uaxactún (approx. 1.5 hours), an ancient Maya observatory within Tikal National Park. Uaxactún is one of the few sites in all of the Maya biosphere, where the archeological site and the community share the same territory; coexisting both in harmony, and synergy. Enjoy a guided visit of the site and wildlife sightings in the trails. You will also visit the community and share a rustic lunch prepared with local ingredients. You will learn all about the community's efforts to implement and practice low impact activities that allow them to protect the jungle and create a sustainable economy. In the afternoon, you will take part in a special Maya ceremony for good fortune and blessings. After the ceremony we will head back to the hotel (arriving at 5:00 p.m. approx.).

Included activity: Maya ceremony and guided visit of Uaxactún

After breakfast, we will have the closing ceremony:

A Well-Designed Life (9:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m.)

What does a well-designed and balanced life look like? As we close out the retreat, we will define our unique, beautifully rescripted life and acknowledge we are never complete in designing our lives because life is a joyous and never ending design project guiding us to the greatest, grandest version of ourselves. We will finish the ceremony with a guided meditation. 

After lunch, 1-hour private transfer to the Mundo Maya Airport for a flight to Guatemala City (6:30 p.m. / 7:30 p.m.). On arrival, short transfer to the Hotel Biltmore, where you will enjoy a farewell dinner.

At scheduled time, short transfer to Guatemala City airport to check in for your international flight. Or continue your travels in Guatemala with us (Lake Atitlán, Antigua, etc.). We hope you had an amazing retreat and come back to visit again soon! End of retreat.