Guatemala Soulful Service Journey
Nourish your soul with a transformational week of sisterhood, reflection, celebration, adventure and service.
Fall 2024
✨ Dive into a delicious week in Guatemala that's all about YOU! Imagine mornings looking out at Lake Atitlan, where laughter dances on the breeze, and your journal becomes your confidante. All your senses are fulfilled!
Picture lazy afternoons reading by the pool, soaking up the sun and savoring the sweetness of sisterhood and self-indulgence.
Now, sprinkle in a dash of adventure as we hop over to Comalapa for heartwarming service that will have you giving from the overflow of abundance you're feeling.
Join the joyride – it's time to luxuriate, laugh, and leave your mark! Are you in?
If you're a women craving more authentic relationships, a sense of true belonging, greater self-trust and tools to calm your nervous system and connect to your body so that you can show up in your full-power, then join us for this soulful service journey. It's so much more than a retreat!
Here's what you'll receive:
- Movement, rest and service that leaves you grounded and more fulfilled
- Tools and practices to deepen relationships, live courageously and feel vibrant and connected to your body
- Approval and celebration for your authentic self, giving you evidence that it’s safe to be you
- Freedom for your inner child to dance and play in sisterhood
- All logistics handled, so you can sit back relax and enjoy being pampered
What's Included:
- 7 Nights accommodation (4 nights in a boutique home at Lake Atitlan and 3 more rustic nights during service staying with a local family)
- 3 Meals a day
- Daily mindfulness & women’s empowerment practices
- Round trip group airport transfers at selected times (flights not included in retreat price)
Cost:
Early bird Price: $3,400 (inclusive of $500 donation for Long Way Home)
We will be working alongside the incredible local non-profit Long Way Home for the second half of the week. Long Way Home is a registered US 501(c)3 that has been serving Comalapa for 20 years. Their mission is to mobilize people to actively participate in democracy and create innovative pathways to economic and environmental justice, through green building, employment, and education. During our time in Comalapa we will work in small groups to build smoke efficient stoves for local families.
When you’re around Hannah’s energy, whether it be her role as a facilitator, an organizer, a leader or a friend, you can trust that you are in excellent hands. I have been on several trips that Hannah has organized. One that comes to mind was a “voluntourism” trip in a remote area in Guatemala for a group of 25+ adults. She covered every possible detail, from lodging, meals, adventure and fun and of course, the project itself. ”
Common questions!
Reminder to check your passport is valid through September 2024! If not, we recommend renewing ASAP!
Group transportation, meals, and double occupancy rooms are included in the rate.
------ ACCOMMODATIONS are covered from March 1-8. The first four nights are on Lake Atitlan and the last three nights are at the more rustic homestead during the project in Comalapa. ------ GROUP MEALS are prepared by a local chef at specific meal times. The pricing includes dinner the evening you arrive, 3 meals a day March 2-7th and breakfast before departure on Friday March 8. If you choose to plan your own excursions during free time that conflicts with a group meal, you will be responsible for your own meals off-site. ------ TRANSPORTATION for the group will be arranged for all group activities. You will be responsible for covering transportation costs to any personal excursions and exploring.
March falls within the dry season, and the weather tends to be warm and pleasant.
While temperatures can vary, the average daily temperature in March typically ranges from around 55°F (13°C) to 75°F (24°C). It will cool down in the evenings, especially while we’re in Comalapa.
The first four days at the lake are focused on rest, connection and reflection.
We’ll start our day with breakfast around 9:00am with 1-2 group activities/workshops per day (approx. 4 hours facilitation daily). The itinerary includes 1 free morning, 1 free afternoon and 1 day excursion on the lake. Embodiment practices will be sprinkled around group activities and meal times.
The last 3 days in Comalapa are focused on service and culture immersion.
After filling our cup with rest at the lake, we’ll pour from our overflow, starting our days a bit earlier with breakfast at 8:00am. We’ll be of service to Long Way Home during the day and rest and reflect in the evening. We will weave in embodiment practices and hold a closing circle the last evening.
We will be staying at a beautiful boutique home in Santa Catarina Palopo
This 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home features a sauna and pool with a stunning view of the volcano on Lake Atitlan. It’s about 3 hours from the airport and about a 10 min drive from Panajachel, a central hub for Lake Atitlan. All rooms are double occupancy or you can upgrade to have a private room for $1000. There is no guarantee that the wifi will work and I recommend fully disconnecting from work and home to get the most out of this experience.
We'll be hosted by a Guatemalan family at Comalapa Sol.
Our last 3 nights we’ll be staying at a more rustic/basic homestead owned and operated by Feliciano the local hardware store owner and his family. There are 4 bedrooms, so expect 2-4 women per room, including some bunk beds. We will share 3 bathrooms, and a warm shower isn’t guaranteed and wifi isn’t guaranteed.
This journey is ABSOLUTELY for you if:
- You are ready to take radical personal responsibility for creating the life you desire
- You are always putting others needs above your own
- You want to feel what it's like to give from overflow
- You are secretly desiring a friend that will remind you of your gifts when you're doubting yourself
- You are ready to step out of your comfort zone to experience the transformation you desire!
This journey is NOT for you if:
- Your ideal trip is to an all-inclusive resort
- You aren't able to carry your own luggage
- Trying new things and opening up to new people makes you want to hide
- Looking inward and doing inner work is your worst nightmare
- You don’t want to challenge your limiting beliefs/inner critic
- You aren't willing to get sweaty volunteering
- You'd rather stay stuck, give more than you have and accept life as it is.
Are you ready for a week of sisterhood?
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