Refresh Your Senses
A YOGA & ADVENTURE RETREAT
GUATEMALA — OCTOBER 21-28, 2023
mindful movement.
nourishing adventure.
revitalizing creativity.
awesome humans.
Welcome
Join us on a retreat designed to wake up your senses. Through yoga, rest, meditation, nature, food and community, this retreat will help you reconnect to your most aligned self.
Our adventure will begin with one night in the charming city of Antigua and we will travel together to Lake Atitlán the following morning. Inspiration is boundless on the shores of Lake Atitlán, one of the most uniquely beautiful places in the world. Situated in the Guatemalan highlands, this deep crater lake is surrounded by volcanoes, colorful Mayan towns, lush jungles, steep hills, and peaceful shores.
The powerful connection to nature here is impossible to miss and makes it easy to come back to yourself. The moment you see the first glimpse of this tropical lake you will know the journey was worth it. And, who knows… you may leave this retreat feeling more nourished and creatively energized than you ever have before.
This retreat is open to all, whether you have experience with yoga or not.
mindful movement
nourishing adventure
revitalizing creativity
awesome humans
The Venue
Casa Paloma is a picturesque waterfront property, serenely tucked away in a private cove on Lake Atitlán. You can soak in lakefront and volcano views from any corner of the property or wander through 2 acres of lush secret gardens, waterfalls and fruit trees. You might even find a secret nook to read or write. Enjoy the convenience of an easy walk to downtown San Marcos restaurants, shops and a local nature reserve. This is the perfect place to immerse yourself in both nature and community without sacrificing privacy.
Fully renovated in 2020 and featured in NYTimes, Casa Paloma features endless amenities including a private lakefront dock, temescal/sauna, yoga pavilion, access to kayaks, a paddle board and a secluded bay for swimming.
We will begin our retreat experience with our first night in the colorful and charming city of Antigua at a boutique hotel and spend the remaining 6 nights at Casa Paloma at Lake Atitlán.
The Rooms
Casa Paloma is a lush property with a main house and multiple private casitas. Every room is special, carefully designed to make you feel rested on your retreat. Each room features its own, unique view of Lake Atitlán. Although every design is different, you are sure to feel inspired and cozy, surrounded by locally designed furniture, pottery and Guatemalan art.
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SOLD OUT
Early Bird Pricing: $5,299 total (or $2,650 per person if shared)
This Casita is your own private bungalow tucked away in nature with spectacular lake & volcano views, featuring a Queen sized bed and a private bathroom.
This option is best suited for a couple, partners or close friends who are comfortable sharing a Queen Size Bed
NOTE: The cost of the casita is the same whether booked by a pair or an individual. If you are a pair, please arrange for one person to complete the payment and notate at checkout that you are a pair
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SOLD OUT
$3,499 Early Bird ($3,699 Regular)
You have your own bedroom featuring a Queen sized bed and a private bathroom.
This option is in the main house.
This room comes with a Private Balcony
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SOLD OUT
Early Bird Pricing: $5,299 total (or $2,650 per person if shared)
This Casita is your own private bungalow tucked away in nature with spectacular lake & volcano views, featuring a Queen sized bed, a private bathroom and a private balcony.
This option is best suited for a couple, partners or close friends who are comfortable sharing a Queen Size Bed
NOTE: The cost of the casita is the same whether booked by a pair or an individual. If you are a pair, please arrange for one person to complete the payment and notate at checkout that you are a pair.
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SOLD OUT
$3,399 Early Bird ($3,599 Regular)
You have your own private bedroom featuring a Queen sized bed and you will share a bathroom with one other person
This option is in a two-story lakefront shared casita (bungalow), shared with one other person
This room comes with a Private Balcony
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SOLD OUT
$2,599 Early Bird ($2,799 Regular)
You have your own bed and you share a bedroom and bathroom with one other person.
This option is in the main house.
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SOLD OUT
$2,999 Early Bird ($3,199 Regular)
You have a private bedroom and you will share a bathroom with one other person.
This option is a two-story, lakefront, shared casita (bungalow), shared with one other person.
NOTE: This room has a twin bed.
The Food
You will be provided with three nourishing meals a day, all prepared with fresh, locally grown produce and herbs and beautifully presented by local chef, Rosa Maribel Navichoc and her team. Rosa will also be serving sunset snacks and mid-morning fruit as well as coffee, tea and natural fruit drinks. There will be vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available and Rosa can cater to your food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Activities
Sunrise Hike
Watch the sun rise from the Rostro Maya (Mayan Face) viewpoint with a stunning view of the lake and the surrounding volcanoes. On a clear day you may be able to see up to 6 volcanoes, including the smoky and active, Fuego.
San Juan la Laguna Tour
Experience art and learn about various artisans in the small, culturally-rich town of San Juan la Laguna. A local guide will bring us to see an apiary (bees and honey!), a chocolate-making shop and a women’s weaving collective where the women will demonstrate the use of spinning cotton from natural dyes and weaving on a back strap loom.
+ Additional activities and ceremonies are in the works!
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7-8:30am Energizing Morning Yoga Practice
9am Breakfast
Free time or Group Activity
430pm Gentle Evening Yoga Practice or Wellbeing Workshop
7pm Family Style Dinner
This is a mock schedule and is subject to change. We have so many special movement practices, wellbeing workshops and group adventures planned and we cannot wait to share them all with you!
What’s Included
This is a 7 night retreat
6 nights in sustainable luxury accommodations
1 night in Antigua including hotel stay in a double occupancy room plus 1 breakfast and 1 dinner
Twice daily movement and meditation classes
3 nourishing meals every day by a local, private chef at Casa Paloma, Lake Atitlán
Creative well being workshops
Sunrise hike overlooking Lake Atitlán
Tour of local town San Juan La Laguna
Celebratory margaritas on the first and last night
Daily coffee and tea
Group Airport Pickup from Guatemala City to Antigua at set time (details provided after booking)
Group transportation from Antigua to Casa Paloma
Return Group Transportation from Casa Paloma to Guatemala City Airport at set time (details provided after booking)
Use of Casa Paloma amenities including temescal (Mayan sauna), kayaks, paddle board, yoga pavilion and lakefront dock
What’s Not Included
International Airfare, visas and any other personal transportation costs
Travel and health insurance and any other health or covid related costs that may be incurred
Personal Expenses
All other services not mentioned as included
WHO WE ARE
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WHO WE ARE 〰
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Caitlyn Casson is a NYC based Yoga Teacher, Professional Contemporary Dancer and Certified Practitioner of Applied Positive Psychology. She has been teaching yoga for more than 10 years and has 500+ hours of certifications in a variety of styles such as vinyasa, yin, rocket yoga and mobility conditioning. Her love for movement and choreography inspires challenging classes that flow seamlessly from hands to feet and everything in between! Caitlyn is an avid traveler, foodie and lover of life. She believes that with hard work and an open heart, anything is possible!
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Chelsea Banaszek has been teaching yoga and meditation for 4 years and has 600+ hours of certifications including hatha, vinyasa, yin, restorative, trauma-informed, mindfulness, meditation, and more. She has spent the last decade moving back and forth between Central America and NYC. Chelsea is passionate about reconnecting to our wildly intuitive selves through writing, nature, adventure, meditation, yoga, and community. She lived in Guatemala for two years and is very excited to share her deep love of this country!
The Investment
Early Bird Pricing
Private Casitas:
$5,299 SOLD OUT
One Bed in a Shared Room:
$2,599 per person SOLD OUT
Private Room with Private Bath & Balcony:
$3,499 per person SOLD OUT
Private Room in a Shared Casita:
$2,999 per person SOLD OUT
Private Room in a Shared Casita with Private Balcony:
$3,399 per person SOLD OUT
The Investment
Regular Pricing (Starting March 15th)
Private Casitas:
$5,499 SOLD OUT
One Bed in a Shared Room:
$2,799 per person SOLD OUT
Private Room with Private Bath & Balcony:
$3,699 per person SOLD OUT
Private Room in a Shared Casita:
$3,199 per person SOLD OUT
Private Room in a Shared Casita with Private Balcony:
$3,599 per person SOLD OUT