The interests and priorities of you who attend will determine which of the following classes are prioritized on our Retreat schedule. And once our schedule is set, you choose which and how many classes you take.

Breathing Practices and Meditation

A Yoga Approach to Understanding, - Strengthening, and Integrating Your Core

Gentle, Therapeutic Yoga

Alignment-based Vinyasa Flow

Restorative Stretch

Qigong

Tai Chi

Stroll at your leisure through the lush grounds and gardens, alive with tropical flowers ...

Melt into a swaying hammock staring mesmerized at the shimmering lake, ancient (dormant) volcanoes, and Sierra Madre Range mountains ...

Soak in the lakefront hot tub...

Indulge in a Massage, a Reiki treatment or other Spa Service ...

And, if you're hungry or thirsty for more, the kiosk is open 7:30 AM to 9 PM offering (for purchase) juices, smoothies, sandwiches and treats as well as beer, wine, and mixed drinks.

Casa Flor Ixcaco Weaving Cooperative

Across the lake on the southwest shore of Atitlan, San Juan La Laguna has been home to the Tz'utujil Mayan people since the early 17th century. They are renowned for their extraordinary textiles crafted using ancestral weaving techniques and natural dyes, and also for their "Arte Naif" paintings that honor and tell the story of their history and culture. Artwork, crafts, and woven clothing are also available for sale, so you can take home some of the beauty of Guatemala.

"Tejedoras de San Juan de Laguna"

Artist: Antonio Coche Mendoza

The Atitlan Nature Reserve is at the forefront of lake basin environmental and cultural preservation. 

256 species of birds ... a refuge for endemic and migrating animals .... a butterfly garden boasting 30 native species ... lush mixed tropical forest .... waterfalls...

My Fee:  $500 - $1000 / person   (As always, I offer a sliding scale to accommodate a range of individual circumstances. Please set your rate where it is comfortable for you.)

Includes:

• Pre-retreat preparation

• Lots of Classes and Open Studio Time (as described above)

• Attentive care to your comfort and well-being throughout the retreat

• All transportation and logistics within Guatemala

Villa Sumaya Fee:  $1115 - $1995   (Depending on room and occupancy choice)

This includes:

• Your room with patio, private bath, security lockbox, and daily housekeeping.

• Three meals per day (as described above); 24/7 coffee, tea, herbal tea, & filtered water.

• Unfettered access to the grounds, facilities, and amenities.

The three Caracol Apartments are located on the eastern side of the property.

• #27 and #28 are about a five minute walk from the main courtyard, indoor and outdoor dining patios, Blue Tiger Temple, and Diamond Dojo. The walk is fairly level, but does have a bit of up and down, including 23 steps (8 down and 15 up) then another 12 steps up to #27, and an additional 8 steps up #28. Note: not all the steps have handrails.

• Caracol #21 is perched high on the hillside - gorgeous view and will give you your cardio - 85 steps to get up there

Here's your link to see Photos, videos, and specs of each of the Caracol apartments

Here are expenses not included in the fees noted above:

• Airfare - Your flight to Guatemala City
  

• Transportation within Guatemala - I will coordinate this for you and you can pay in advance.

  • Between Guatemala City Airport and Panajachel, Lake Atitlan - $35 each way (This is for a shared  shuttle, it will be more if you opt for a private car.)

  • Lancha  -  Water Taxi from Panajachel to Villa Sumaya (These boats are how everyone gets around Lake Atitlan) -   About $10 each way (for the Retreat Lancha that I will reserve ... Less if you take a public lancha, more if you take take your own private one)

• The Field Trips (if you choose to join, see descriptions above)

  • San Juan La Laguna Field Trip       -  $45

  • Atitlan Nature Reserve Field Trip  -  $65

• Tips for Villa Sumaya Staff: $70 - $100 (given at the end of the retreat) is recommended, but this is up to you.

Optional Extras

After our Retreat ends, on Feb 13th, you can be on your merry way back home, or...:

• Sunday Feb 14th - Valentines Day - Give the Lake some love! We will go as a group to volunteer with Our Solutions - Water4Life Global

• Feb 15th - 17th - Take an extra one, two, or three days to explore and enjoy Antigua with your personal guide (me, of course!)

• Costs:  Housing, food, transportation, and activities, all of which I will coordinate, are available at various price points.

I will send detailed information, descriptions, and options of the above optional extras to all who sign up for the Retreat, so you will have ample time to decide whether or not you would like to stay for any or all.