Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

January 9th -16th 2027

Mayan Elder

Join us at the sacred waters of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, for a women’s retreat rooted in deep feminine healing, ceremony, and connection to the Mayan lineage. Through sacred mayan rituals, temezcal, daily yoga and somatic practices, Astrology & Human Design workshops, herbal medicine workshops, and time immersed in the land—volcano hikes, lake swims, and sisterhood—this journey weaves healing, adventure, and remembrance.

Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

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About Our Lake Atitlán Retreat

Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Join us at the sacred waters of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, for a women’s retreat rooted in deep feminine healing, ceremony, and reconnection with Mother Earth. Cradled by volcanoes and guided by the living wisdom of the Mayan lineage, this journey weaves together ancient ritual and embodied practice. From Mayan fire and cacao ceremonies to a traditional temazcal sweat lodge and an optional mushroom–cacao ceremony, we’ll enter spaces of prayer, purification, and remembrance with local elders.

Our days will include daily yoga and somatic practices, womb healing, subconscious repatterning and visioning through Yoga Nidra, and workshops in Human Design, Numerology, and/or astrology to deepen self-understanding and illuminate your soul’s trajectory.

We’ll explore the land through a volcano hike, visit a traditional artisanal weaving collective, swim and kayak on the lake, and gather items for earth mandala co-creations and herbal blend workshops.

Nourished by local organic vegetarian Mayan-inspired meals, herbal teas, and the power of sisterhood, this retreat is a beautiful blend of earth-based healing, sacred ceremony, sisterhood, and adventure.

Join us for 8 days of Magic

ACTIVITIES

Morning & Evening Yoga | Lake Swims | Kayaking | Volcano Hike | Herbal Blend Workshop | Earth Mandala Creation | Artisanal Weaving Excursion

Ceremony

Mayan Cacao & Fire Ritual | Temezcal | Mayan Astrology (Nahual) Readings | Mushroom Cacao Ceremony

Healing

Mayan Healing Ceremony | Ancestral Line Clearing | Womb Healing | Subconscious Repatterning | Astrology and Human Design

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About Lake Atitlán

Lake Atitlán, nestled in the highlands of Guatemala and surrounded by towering volcanoes, is often called one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Its shimmering waters reflect the sky and mountains, creating a sacred, serene energy that has inspired Mayan communities for centuries. The lake is dotted with traditional villages, each rich in culture, artisan crafts, and spiritual traditions, making it a perfect setting for connection, reflection, and deep immersion in nature and ceremony.

This retreat is for:

  • You’ll be supported in a safe, heart-centered space where vulnerability, laughter, and deep connection are natural. You’ll find other women on the path of healing, awakening, and remembering.

  • The gentle rhythm of the retreat, combined with sacred land and ceremony, allows for deep listening and clarity to emerge.

  • Evolutionary Astrology, Human Design, Somatics, and Ceremony will help illuminate your unique path and provide clarity though the transition.

  • These retreats are in service to the Feminine Principle: that of BEING, listening, slowing down enough to FEEL.

  • We will be connecting with Ancient Mayan wisdom through ceremony, temzcal, and teaching sessions.

Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Itinerary (subject to changes)

  • Schedule of activities for Day 1 at a retreat with a scenic mountain background, including shuttle arrivals, yoga or lake swims, dinner, and a welcome circle.
  • Schedule for Day 2 in front of a lake with a mountain in the background, featuring a red overlay with activities and times listed.
  • Schedule for Day 3 overlaid on a background image of people wearing traditional clothing, gathered around a fire in a natural setting with large green leaves.
  • A schedule for Day 4 with activities listed from morning to evening, overlaying a scenic background of mountains, a lake, and trees, with a cloudy sky.
  • A schedule for Day 5 overlaid on an image of a volcano with smoke rising from its crater, set against a sunset sky. The schedule includes activities like a volcano hike, lunch, a Mayan cosmovision session, optional astrology readings, dinner, and yoga.
  • Schedule of activities for Day 6 overlaid on a background of people walking on logs in a forest trail.
  • Schedule for Day 7 with activities listed from morning to evening over a colorful background.
  • Schedule for Day 8 event over a background of a wooden cabin interior with trees outside the window, listing activities from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM including meditation, yoga, brunch, and airport transfer.

Where We WIll StaY

Kawoq Forest

About Kawoq Forest

Nestled in the lush highlands near Lake Atitlán, Kawoq Forest is a sacred sanctuary where nature, stillness, and magic converge. From the yoga shala and retreat rooms, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding volcanoes, while the lake itself is just a 15-minute walk away—perfect for swimming, kayaking, or quiet reflection by the water. The property also features a sacred Mayan cave, offering an intimate space for prayer, meditation, and ceremony.

Kawoq Forest is deeply connected to the local community, supporting many Mayan families and maintaining strong relationships with the Mayan elders who regularly hold sacred rituals on the land. The retreat offers cozy accommodations, communal spaces for workshops and ceremonies, a temezcal, massage shala, and serene corners for journaling, meditation, or rest, all infused with the healing energy of the forest and the sacred lake.

Our Stay at Kawoq Forest

Retreat Center

2 Private Yoga Shalas | Eco-Luxury | Sacred Mayan Cave | Stunning Mountain Views Overlooking the Lake

Food

Organic, Local, Vegetarian Meals at Retreat Center | Mayan Inspired Cuisine | Herbal Teas

Ameneties

Sacred Mayan Cave for Fire Ceremonies | Rooms Overlooking the Lake | Optional Massage & Healing Treatments

Optional

Massage | Healing Treatments | Mayan Astrology (Nahual) Readings

  • A woman in a white dress standing on a wooden balcony surrounded by greenery and trees, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

    Shala Sol

  • A rustic outdoor patio with a wooden floor, surrounded by trees and plants, enclosed with glass panels, overlooking a forested landscape, with wind chimes hanging on the right side.

    Shala Sol

  • Yoga mats and blocks set up in a spacious yoga studio with wooden floors and large glass windows showing a lush green forest outside.

    Shala Sol

  • An empty room with wooden flooring and large windows showing a mountain and tree view outside.

    Shala Sol

  • Spacious room with bamboo walls and ceiling, large windows with mountain and tree views, wooden floor, small table, and a hanging light fixture.

    Shala Sol

  • A group of people gathered around a fire inside a cave, some dressed in traditional clothing, participating in a cultural or ceremonial event.

    Sacred Fire Space

  • A woman in traditional indigenous clothing performing a ritual around a fire with a group of people sitting and standing around her, inside a cave.

    Mayan Elders Lead Ceremony

  • A secluded garden with a stone pathway leading to stone steps, surrounded by lush green plants and moss-covered rocks inside a rocky cave or grotto.

    On-Site Sacred Mayan Cave

  • Interior of a rustic open-air hut with bamboo and thatch construction, featuring a wooden floor, hanging fabric, and surrounding greenery with stone steps outside.

    Shala Luna

  • Wooden treehouse with thatched roof surrounded by trees, with a curved wooden deck and bamboo supports.

    Shala Luna

  • Interior of a rustic, open-air cafe or lounge with wooden furniture, stone flooring, hanging woven lamps, and surrounding greenery.

    Hangout Spaces

  • Wooden outdoor patio area with seating, hanging potted plants, and a stone wall in the background.

    Hangout Spaces

  • Open outdoor relaxation space with wooden pillars, patterned fabric ceiling, and view of trees and nature.

    Hangout Spaces

  • A stone pathway surrounded by lush green plants and foliage, leading to steps and a building with wooden balconies in the background.

    Nature Pathways

  • Two women wearing pink aprons and colorful traditional shirts chopping vegetables in a cozy kitchen with wooden shelves and hanging pots.

    Mayan Chefs

  • Multiple wooden plates with taco dishes, guacamole, and vegetable salads, accompanied by small bowls of fruit-based sauces or drinks, on a wooden table.

    Vegetarian, Local, Healthy

  • Smiling woman in apron holding two trays of food in a kitchen.

    Made with Love

  • Wooden balcony with cushions, tables, and chairs surrounded by trees.

    Breakfast Overlooking the Lake

  • A small outdoor seating area inside a rocky cave with two wicker chairs, a flag, large green leafy plants, a large rock, and a circular stone fire pit.

    Sacred Fire Space

  • People lighting and arranging colorful candles with flames in a ceremonial setting, with rocks and yellow flowers in the background.

    Sacred Ritual Space

  • People in traditional Mexican clothing sharing and pouring hot chocolate from a decorated pitcher into a clay cup during a cultural event.

    Cacao Ceremony

  • A woman from a traditional cultural gathering wearing a wide-brimmed hat and colorful clothing, smoking a cigarillo, with other women in similar attire in the background.

    Ceremony

  • A group of people participating in a traditional ceremony around a large fire, many wearing colorful traditional clothing and headscarves, with some holding cups or bowls, in an outdoor setting with a rocky background.

    Mayan Fire Ceremony

  • A cozy wooden room with a massage table covered in white sheets, towels, and a round pillow. Large windows reveal green trees outside, and a shelf holds a candle, flowers, and a diffuser.

    Massage Shala

  • A woman in a white robe standing at an open wooden door of a rustic bamboo and wood cabin, with curtains inside and a wicker chair with blue cushions outside.

    Private Room

  • A woman in a white bathrobe sitting on a bed in a rustic hut with bamboo walls and ceiling, large open windows with curtains, and a wooden floor.

    Private Room

  • A bamboo and thatch-roof house built into a hillside, surrounded by trees and bushes.

    Bungalows

  • A rustic bedroom with wooden walls and two beds, each with colorful pillows and blankets. Two bedside tables with lamps are between the beds, set on a stone floor.

    Shared Bungalow

  • Interior of a rustic bedroom with a neatly made bed, folded towels, wooden shelves, stained glass windows, and an open door revealing a thatched roof outside.

    Bungalow

  • Top-down view of a cozy bedroom with a large bed, two pillows, two folded towels on the bed, small stained glass windows, a wooden dresser with a lamp, and a woven basket in the corner.

    2 Person Bungalow

  • Interior of a rustic bamboo-straw hut with a low bed, white bedding, black pillows, and folded towels, with a large window showing outdoor scenery.

    2 Person Bungalow

  • View of a rustic wooden door labeled "Bungalow 1," a small window with patterned curtains, a wooden shelf with a potted succulent plant and a white coffee dispenser, and a stone floor.

    2 Person Bungalow

  • A wooden house on stilts surrounded by trees and greenery, with large windows and a balcony.

    4 Person Bungalow

  • A cozy bedroom with wooden walls, large windows showing trees and nature outside, a bed with white linens and pillows, and sunlight streaming in.

    Views Overlooking Lake Atitlan

  • Two beds in a rustic wooden cabin with open windows, overlooking a mountain view.

    Quad Bungalow

  • Filtered Water in Every Room

  • Forest Cabanas

  • Forest Cabana

  • Forest Cabana

  • Forest Cabana

  • Forest Cabana

  • Forest Cabanas

  • Forest Cabana

  • Cabana Views

  • Cabana Porch

  • Shared Cabana

  • Cozy Cabana

  • Forest Cabana

  • Cabana Deck

  • Cozy Cabana

  • Cabana Deck

  • Outdoor Shower

  • Outdoor Shower

  • Stunning Views

  • Temezcal

  • Temezcal

  • Temezcal

Retreat Pricing & Room Options

  • Quadruple Room

    $2900 - Early Bird

    $3200 - Regular

    8 beds available

  • Double Room

    $3200 - Early Bird

    $3500 - Regular

    8 beds available

  • Single Room

    $3650 - Early Bird

    $3950 - Regular

    2 rooms available

Mayan Ceremony

Payment Plans

After filling out the retreat application, Lauren will be in touch about your payment plan! Retreat Deposits are non-refundable. Payments are non-refundable within 90 days of start date.

Early Bird Pricing

Early Bird Savings of $300 is available for those who make the Retreat Deposit ($800) by July 1 2026!

Payment Plan 1

Deposit + Total Payment

Payment Plan 2

Deposit + Three Payments (spaced evenly)

Meet the Team

  • Lauren Kelly

    RETREAT HOST

    Lauren is a multi-modality healer, specializing in Human Design, Evolutionary Astrology, Somatic Trauma Therapy, Yoga, and Ayurvedic Medicine. She blends many wisdom lineages into powerful portals of transformation, reconnection, and remembrance for retreat guests. She places deep emphasis on listening to your inner guidance system, deepening in authentic sisterhood, and reconnecting to the wisdom of Mother Earth. She is so thrilled to hold you in a deep space of love, adventure, and catalyzation during this retreat!

  • Mayan Wisdom Keepers

    CEREMONY LEADERS

    We are honored to be joined by Mayan Elders—wisdom keepers from the Guatemala Region who keep the ancient ceremonial way of life alive. These elders hold a living connection to the cosmology, earth-based rituals, and oral teachings passed down through generations of Mayan lineage. They will lead the Fire and Cacao Ceremony, the Temezcal Sweat Lodge, a Mayan Cosmovision Teaching Session, and offer Mayan Astrology Readings for those interested.

Mayan Ceremony

Plant Medicines & Ceremonies

  • This sacred ceremony is a heart-opening ritual led by Mayan elders, combining the transformational power of fire with the heart-opening, loving energy of ceremonial cacao. The fire is treated as a living, conscious presence, carrying prayers, intentions, and gratitude to the ancestors and the spirit world. Cacao, considered a plant medicine of the heart, supports emotional openness, presence, and deep connection with yourself and the circle of women. Together, fire and cacao create a space for purification, reflection, and remembrance, helping you release what no longer serves you and invite clarity and renewal.

  • The mushroom and cacao ceremony is a guided, intentional ritual designed to facilitate inner healing, insight, and expanded awareness. Psilocybin mushrooms are used in a sacred, ceremonial container, accompanied by cacao to support grounding, heart-centered presence, and gentle navigation of the inner journey. This ceremony is optional, and participation is completely personal—non-participants are fully supported with alternative reflective or restorative practices. The focus is always on safety, reverence, and integration.

  • The temazcal is a traditional Mesoamerican sweat lodge ritual used for physical, emotional, and spiritual purification. In a dome-shaped structure, heated volcanic stones create steam infused with medicinal herbs, guided by a trained temazcalero/a through prayer, chanting, and reflection. This ceremony supports the release of tension and energetic blockages, a deeper connection to the Earth, and a sense of renewal and rebirth. Participants are encouraged to honor their own pace and may step out at any time, ensuring a fully safe and sacred experience.

Lake Atitlan Guatemala
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Retreat APplication

Interested in joining us? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly! We can't wait to hear from you!

 FAQs

  • Yes - please get in touch with Lauren to let her know so she can prepare the chefs in advance!

  • This retreat group will likely be around 13-18 women :)

  • A Temezcal is a traditional Mesoamerican sweat lodge ceremony used for physical, emotional, and spiritual purification. The word comes from Nahuatl and means “house of heat.”

    The ceremony takes place in a small, dome-shaped structure made of stone, earth, or clay. Heated volcanic stones are placed in the center, and water infused with medicinal herbs is poured over them to create steam. Guided by a trained temazcalero/a, participants move through several rounds of prayer, chanting, silence, and reflection.

    Temazcal ceremonies are traditionally used to:

    • Cleanse the body and nervous system

    • Release emotional and energetic blockages

    • Support rebirth, renewal, and intention-setting

    • Reconnect with the Earth, the elements, and the womb of creation

    Participants are always encouraged to listen to their bodies and may leave the lodge at any time.

  • A Mayan Fire Ceremony is a sacred ritual led by a trained Maya spiritual guide (Ajq’ij), working with the living intelligence of fire as a messenger between the human and spiritual worlds.

    During the ceremony, offerings such as copal, flowers, herbs, and candles are placed into the fire while prayers are spoken to honor:

    • The ancestors

    • The four directions and elements

    • The energies of the Mayan calendar

    • Personal and collective intentions

    Fire is seen as a conscious being that helps transform, transmute, and carry prayers to Spirit.

    Cacao is often shared ceremonially alongside the fire. In Mesoamerican traditions, cacao is considered a heart medicine—a gentle plant ally that supports emotional opening, connection, and presence. The cacao used is non-psychedelic and acts as a grounding, heart-centered companion to prayer and ritual.

  • A mushroom ceremony is a sacred, intentional ritual involving psilocybin mushrooms, held in a ceremonial container that emphasizes safety, respect, and integration. In Mesoamerican traditions, mushrooms have been used for centuries as a means of healing, visioning, and spiritual insight.

    When included, the ceremony is:

    • Guided with clear intention, ritual, and prayer

    • Held in a safe, supportive group environment

    • Focused on inner listening, healing, and clarity rather than recreation

    Participation is always completely optional.
    There is no pressure or expectation to join. Those who choose not to participate are fully supported and may engage in alternative rest, reflection, or grounding practices during that time.

    This retreat honors personal sovereignty—each guest is invited to listen deeply to their body, intuition, and readiness.

  • It depends where you are flying from - you can check google flights for your area! Roundtrip from BWI is typically only $200-300.