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About this trip
Ready to unwind and explore Guatamala? Join Suzanne of Flow Yoga Adventures for a yoga + adventure retreat this fall at Villa Sumaya, located on the picturesque shores of Lake Atitlan in the heart of the Guatemalan highlands. This retreat will include a little bit of everything--vinyasa flow yoga, meditation, spa days, Mayan fire rituals, and plenty of time for exploring the rich culture of Guatemala. Prepare to reconnect with yourself, rekindle your sense of adventure and curiosity, make new friends, and leave feeling balanced and rejuvenated.
PRICING
Depending on accommodation type, pricing ranges from $1396-$1955. Includes all your meals, a Mayan ceremony, daily yoga, daily mediation, and a special Cacao experience and ritual. We offer up to 8 payments to help break up the cost with a deposit required at sign up. Full price must be received by 10/1/19; we will adjust your payment plan if needed to help make this happen.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner Daily (one dinner excluded) - fresh, locally grown cuisine
Unlimited drinking water/juice/specialty retreat teas
Daily Yoga
Evening Meditation or Yoga Nidra
Mayan Fire Ritual
Cacao Experience and Ritual
Private Water Taxi to Villa Sumaya
ADDITIONAL EXCURSIONS & AMENITIES
Exploring nearby villages and markets
Volcano hike
Kayaking tour
Spa services
HOW TO SIGN UP
In order to reserve your spot, a non-refundable deposit is required. Payment in full is due no later than October 1, 2019. Payment plans are offered at 8 payments but can be modified if you are short on time till the trip. Deposit is non-refundable. No refunds for any payments or cancellations can be honored after 5/15/19. Substitutions can be made if you have someone who wants to buy your spot. Please inform us asap if this happens. *Travelers insurance suggested to cover any last minute cancellations or family emergencies you can't forsee.
OUR LOCATION & LODGING
Villa Sumaya’s exotic, thatch-roofed complexes feature 20 comfortable, elegantly-decorated rooms with patios, as well as two stunning studios. Sumaya’s lush grounds contain hammocks, tropical flora, medicinal herbs and organic vegetable gardens. The facility also is home to a cafe, juice bar, healing spa, hot tub, sauna, boutique and plenty of cozy common areas.
Villa Sumaya offers several different types of accommodations, including single or double occupancy rooms. Roomate requests honored
TRANSPORTATION- GETTING TO AND FROM
NOT INCLUDED Airfare/transportation to and from airport.
INCLUDED- Private water taxi to Villa Sumaya from Panajachel
TRANSPORTATION - HOW TO GET TO VILLA SUMAYA Fly into Aurora International Airport (GUA), located in Guatemala City. From there, you’ll take a 3-hour drive to Panajachel and a 15-minute boat ride to our dock. We can connect you with a transport from either Antigua, or Guatamala City or you can arrange on your own.
Guatemala City to Panajachel
1-2 people
$120
3 people
$45 each
4 people
$35 each
5+ people
$30 each
Antigua to Panajachel
1-2 people
$100
3 people
$35 each
4 people
$30 each
5+ people
$20 each
HARMONY SPA
Our on-site spa offers an array of holistic services and a staff of dedicated and experienced professionals. Treatments encompass a wide range of healing modalities including: Swedish massage, energy work, acupuncture, wellness counseling, Ayurvedic massageand consultation, deep tissue massage and Feldenkrais. Treatments vary by season; please inquire about services
available during your stay.
MAYAN FIRE CEREMONY- GRATITUDE
In traditional Mayan day-count fire ceremonies, beautiful offerings are created and consumed, invoking awareness and interconnectivity with source consciousness. Resting in the stillness of the fire’s light invites us to journey into the depth of our hearts. Gathering together in appreciation, we honor all living things. The crackling radiance of the ceremonial fire brings us face to face with the wisdom of our ancient instincts to gather in ritual celebration. Within the silent surrender to the blazing glow, we drop into the depth of our spirit’s own true nature.
The Maya remind us to dwell in the innocent heart of the child, prompting us to leave behind our busy minds and conditioned concept of self. Attentively energizing sacred practice, we unplug from the daily grind, lightening our load of heavy stories and soothing the scars of life’s simple twists of fate. Honoring our beings as one with all, we align with the cycles and flow of nature, cultivating compassion and awareness for our part in the grand play. Intentionally pulsing the inner exploration of our own evolutionary consciousness, we fuel the light of our sacred purpose.
CACAO CEREMONY
In the spirit of the ancient traditions, join us in a sacred circle of ceremony and celebration centered around the sharing of a cacao elixir. Pure cacao is an authentic plant medicine used to uplift the spirit, deepen focused meditation and strengthen our reconnection with heart centered awareness. Known as the "food of the Gods," cacao has an expansive, mood-enhancing quality that helps us gently shift blockages while realigning us with the path of the heart.
What’s included
- Accomodations7 nights
- Daily mealsBreakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Daily YogaMorning or Evening classes
- Mayan Fire CeremonyA special event for us to unwind and connect to our true self
- Night time MeditationYoga Nidra and Meditation offered
- Water TransportationWater taxi to Villa Sumaya
- Cacao CeremonyA sacred uplifing ceremony & celebration
What’s not included
- Airport transferWe can arrange a ride from GUA to the Lake
- AirfareWe suggest you arrive in GUA by 11/1
- Massage/ Spa TreatmentsOffered by Villa Sumaya
- Kayaking TourOffered by Villa Sumaya
Available Packages
- private bath
- large outdoor patio with handmade hammock
- charming decor and gorgeous views from both the room and patio
Twin Beds- Located on the second floor of our four story complex. This room makes an excellent double or triple accommodation. When only two guests occupy this room, the third bed conveniently offers added space to read and relax. Features:
- 3 twin beds
- private bath with a handcrafted stone shower
- elegant balcony with amazing panoramic lake views
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Room dimensions (in square feet)
Bedroom: 230
Bathroom: 60
Patio: 450
Three Twin Beds Located on the second floor of our four story complex. This room makes an excellent double or triple accommodation. Features:
- 3 twin beds
- private bath with a handcrafted stone shower
- elegant balcony with amazing panoramic lake views
- Room dimensions (in square feet) Bedroom: 230 Bathroom: 60 Patio: 450
This room can accommodate single, double, or triple occupancy. Each unique room has a private bathroom, balcony with stunning views of the lake and is located near all our center’s amenities.
Located on the ground floor of a four-story building, this room can accommodate 1 to 3 people. Features:
- a new king-sized bed and a twin bed
- private bath with stone shower
- nice outdoor patio with seating area overlooking gardens and lake
Room dimensions (in square feet)
Bedroom/Studio: 234
Bathroom: 75
Patio: 80
King size bed plus 1 twin bed- This room can accommodate double, or triple occupancy. Each unique room has a private bathroom, balcony with stunning views of the lake and is located near all our center’s amenities.Located on the ground floor of a four-story building, this room can accommodate 1 to 3 people. Features:
- a new king-sized bed and a twin bed
- private bath with stone shower
- nice outdoor patio with seating area overlooking gardens and lake
Room dimensions (in square feet)Bedroom/Studio: 234 Bathroom: 75 Patio: 80
Our “Writers’ Roost” is located a 5-10 minute hike (up 112 stairs) above the courtyard; perched on the top corner of the Villa Sumaya property. This private room can accommodate 1-2 people. Features:
- queen bed with an antique carved headboard
- outstanding view of the lake
- large wicker writing desk that calls you to the task at hand.
- enchanting artwork and a beautiful Turkish hanging
- cozy patio with a loveseat perfect for two
- private bathroom with electric hot running water in the sink and shower
- private hammock in the gorgeous tropical garden
This would not be a good choice if you have mobility issues
Room dimensions (in square feet)
Bedroom/Studio: 194
Bathroom: 45
Patio: 117
A secluded, brick and thatched-roof hut located 70 stair steps above the main courtyard. Surrounded by lush vegetation, this cozy room can accommodate 1-2 people. Features:
- queen bed
- large private bathroom with a view
- shower artistically crafted with river rocks
- a small outdoor space with panoramic views
This would not be a good choice if you have mobility issues or are traveling with children.
Dimensions (in square feet)
Room: 102
Bathroom: 114
Junior Suite 8 is an independent accommodation nestled in the trees. This cozy choice can accommodate 1-2 people. Features:
- queen bed
- separate twin bed in small sitting room
- private bathroom
- large outdoor space
- handcrafted hammock
- exceptional views from room and patio
This room requires a small hike up a stairway away from the center of the hotel and would not be a good choice if you have mobility issues.
Room dimensions (in square feet)
Bedroom: 230
Bathroom: 60
Patio: 450
Ginger Suites are our most luxurious accommodations. This gorgeous junior suite 18 was completed in late 2014 to meet our growing demand for high-end rooms. Featuring:
- queen bed
- antique woodwork
- modern stylized marble bathroom
- candlelit patio with panoramic views
- charming window seat and take in the beauty of Lake Atitlan
Please note: Junior Suite 18 is located on the hillside and requires a climb of 50 stair steps.Room dimensions (in square feet)Bedroom/Studio: 185 Bathroom: 64 Patio: 58
Each unique room has a private bathroom, balcony with stunning views of the lake and is located near all our center’s amenities.Located on the ground floor of a four-story building (2 rooms on each floor with a temple space on the top floor), this room can accommodate 1-3 people. Features:
- a queen bed and a twin bed
- private bathroom
- outdoor patio with a seating area overlooking the gardens and lakefront
Room dimensions (in square feet)Bedroom/Studio: 234 Bathroom: 75 Patio: 80
