About this trip
THE UNLEASH RETREAT
Immersed in the exotic landscape of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala; we introduce to you an ALL WOMEN'S retreat. An experience to UNLEASH your inner Goddess. We will be nestled in the beautiful sanctuary that is Kawoq Forest for your entire stay. ‘Kawoq’ is a Mayan word representing community, fire, feminine energy, healing and expanded consciousness. Located in the verdant Guatemalan highlands, overlooking the ancient azure waters of Lake Atitlán, Kawoq Forest is magnificent.
Daily yoga, meditation, journaling, hiking, skinny dipping, cliff jumping, sisterhood circles, goddess workshops, self-love photography, inversion workshops, and SO(UL) much more!
The UNLEASH retreat is an opportunity for women to come together in power. Join us in tuning out the outside world & introspectively expanding through nature, like-minded sisters, yoga, radical self expression & exploration ✨
Scroll through the photo gallery to get an idea of the level of beauty you can expect!
About Kawoq Forest
Kawoq Forest is an eco-luxury wellness center nestled in the verdant Guatemalan highlands overlooking the azure waters of Lake Atitlán. This unique lake sits on an ancient, dormant crater surrounded by stunning volcanoes, rolling hills and small Mayan villages rich in culture and tradition. Kawoq Forest is a sanctuary for discerning travelers seeking solace, restoration and a sparkle of adventure.
Terraced into the side of a cliff, Kawoq Forest is a twenty five minute hike up into the valley from Lake Atitlán. Kawoq Forest offers 16 accommodation options that combine eco-conscious materials like adobe, bamboo, cypress, and palm roofs, with luxurious local textiles and premium bed linens to guarantee a comfortable and sustainable stay. An open air community dining area, composting toilets, solar-powered showers, and three fully-equipped yoga sanctuaries make up the rest of the space.
Inquiries
Reach out to us directly with any questions you have regarding: accommodations, travel details, yoga, etc! We are here to help in any and every way.
Subject line: 'UNLEASH Retreat Inquiry'
gabriellaarbesu@hotmail.com
or
dearyogithot@gmail.com
Please note that Refunds are EXCLUSIVELY available to those who are unable to attend due to a sudden illness/ a debilitating injury within 10 days of the retreat, or a sudden passing within the same time frame. Thank you for your understanding. If there are any questions regarding this matter please contact us at the emails provided above. Xx
Getting Here
Morning Travel Recommended. If you would like an escort service to Kawoq Forest once you arrive in the town of San Marcos, please arrange to take an 8-9am collective shuttle (Q100/~$12) from Antigua (or you can request a 9-10am private shuttle for Q800/~$100) in order to arrive with plenty of time. We are able to arrange an escort service up to Kawoq Forest from Circles Cafe 7 days a week.
Please inform our staff of your planned arrival date and we will have our escorts meet you promptly at 1pm at Circles Cafe. Please plan your travels accordingly, either spending a night in Antigua to make a morning shuttle, or stay in San Marcos la Laguna a night early. For your safety, LATE ARRIVALS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
The Details
1. Get to Antigua at least a day early and stay the night – Antigua is the tourist hub of the country and nearly all transportation runs through here. There are shuttles every hour from the airport to Antigua (Q100, 45mins-1.5hr depending on traffic).
2. From Antigua direct - Get an 8am or 9am collective shuttle (or 9-10m private shuttle) direct to San Marcos la Laguna (Q100), 3.5-4.5hrs depending on traffic, roads and weather). You can also come via San Pedro la Laguna if there are no shuttles leaving for San Marcos la Laguna (Q100), 3.5-4hrs). If on a San Pedro shuttle service, either get off the shuttle in San Pablo la Laguna and take a tuk-tuk (Q5) to San Marcos la Laguna (the next town over), or go all the way to San Pedro and then take the ‘lancha’ boat (Q10) to San Marcos.
3. From Antigua via Panajachel – From Antigua take a morning collective shuttle service (Q90) approximately 2.5hrs to Panajachel. From Pana take a ‘lancha’ boat (Q25) from the public dock (muelle publico) to cross the lake to San Marcos La Laguna. The boat leaves every 30 mins until 7.30pm and usually takes around 1 hour.
4. Arriving into San Marcos la Laguna — We are a 25 minute hike from the lakefront (15 mins escorted along the mountain paths to Kawoq Forest from the back of town. Please find The Kawoq Forest Meeting Point at Circles Cafe, just 30 meters down the path to the lake from the basketball court in the town center before 1pm.
Please note that Circles Cafe is a separate business entity. Our escorts will look for you outside of the venue. If you wish to enter and purchase items from the cafe, please be on the lookout for our escorts.
Kawoq Forest is able to arrange a free escort service from Circles Cafe at 1pm sharp 7 days out of the week. Please email us to request the escort. Note our escorts do not go to Circles unless you have pre arranged the service with staff beforehand.
What’s included
- 7 Nights
- 2 Nourishing Meals a DayMeals houghtfully prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, offering a fusion of taste and nutrition that supports your well-being. Prepared with the loving hands of local women.
- Daily Yoga PracticeAll levels are welcomed & encouraged.
- Goddess Workshop
- Inversion Workshop
- Self Love Photo Shoot
- Stunning Landscapes
- Cliff Jumping
- Group Sauna
- Sunrise Hike
- Flower Bath
- Sister Circles
- A La Carte Excursions
- One on OneIntimate time with retreat hosts
What’s not included
- Flights to & from
- Airport TransportationArranged by Kawoq Forest but paid separately
- LunchFull food, juice, smoothie menu available to order on site
Available Packages
This gorgeous casita is absolutely perfect for 4 sisters coming on this retreat journey together or for the more adventurous solo sister who wants to branch out and make new connections! Yes...we're looking at YOU, girly pops!
Enjoy one of the Geodesic domes overlooking Lake Atitlán nestled in the forest. This unique and spacious dome offers a fantastic view of the stars at night. Accommodation flexibility is available as 2 twin beds, or one king bed with a single bed.
- 2 single beds or one king size bed
- Private terrace and outdoor table
- Shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower
**Want a dome all to yourself? $2555 for a private booking!
Contact us ASAP so we can arrange it for you.
Subject line: 'UNLEASH booking inquiry'
gabriellaarbesu@hotmail.com or dearyogithot@gmail.com**
With stunning views of Lake Atitlán and the surrounding volcanoes, private rooms Sunrise Suites 1 & 2 are located under our Sol Shala. They are the perfect space to watch the sunrise from your terrace and take in the stillness and tranquility of the forest in the early morning.
Sunrise suites are private accommodations.
- 1 queen size bed
- Shared terrace
- Shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower
Forest Cabins are perfect for enjoying gorgeous lake and volcano views, these cabins features a small terrace to enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.
- 1 full size bed and 1 single size bed
- Private terrace and hammock
- Shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower
**Bring A Buddy Incentive: Want a Forest Cabin to share with a friend?
We'll offer the discounted rate of $1999 each!
Contact us ASAP so we can arrange it for you.
Subject line: 'UNLEASH booking inquiry'
gabriellaarbesu@hotmail.com or dearyogithot@gmail.com**
Forest Cabins are perfect for enjoying gorgeous lake and volcano views, these cabins features a small terrace to enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.
- 1 full size bed and 1 single size bed
- Private terrace and hammock
- Shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower
Forest Cabins are perfect for enjoying gorgeous lake and volcano views, these cabins features a small terrace to enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.
- 1 full size bed and 1 single size bed
- Private terrace and hammock
- Shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower
The bungalows are beautiful shared spaces looking out over the shimmering waters of Lake Atitlán and its surrounding volcanoes, these shared cabañas have terraces and hammocks to allow you to soak in the beauty of the surroundings. The bungalows accommodate 2 people comfortably.
- 2 full size beds: one in the loft and one on the bottom floor
- Private terrace and hammock
- Shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower
Bungalow 3 is the highest space on the property, and offers magical views of Lake Atitlan and the surrounding volcanoes. This space has a queen and single bed inside, and features a comfortable terrace with a sofa bed and hammock to capture the panoramic lake views. This room is considered semi-private because it shares walls with the bungalow dorm, however, you will have your own private space and entrance.
- 1 queen size bed and 1 single bed
- Shared terrace
- Shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower