Guatemala Sojourn
Transformational Connection with Feminine Mayan Spirit: Explore your Purpose and Live your Dream. During this powerful co-facilitated journey you’ll uncover your dreams, receive a blessing from a Shaman who will reveal your Mayan purpose, and end your journey by connecting to your personal why. These steps create a deep awareness you can build on when you return from your Sojourn.
During this powerful co-facilitated journey you’ll uncover your dreams, receive a blessing from a Shaman who will reveal your Mayan purpose, and end your group retreat by connecting to your personal why. These steps create a deep awareness you can build on when you return from your Sojourn.
This Sojourn will be co-guided by Christine Winebrenner Irick, Lotus Sojourns Founder and Danielle Golie, Soul Fulfillment Guide and CEO of HiVibe Healing.
Guatemala is at the heart of the Mayan world and the Mayan culture is like no other. The country is small but contains a large variety of ecosystems, from oceans and jungles to volcanoes and tropical rivers.
Side-by-side we will explore its diverse ecosystems and connect with the beautiful people who are still anchored by their traditional heritage. We will be sure to learn about the Mayan ruins, experience Maya civilization and most importantly obtain personal growth.
April 2024 and/or November 24 - Applications begin April 2023.
Please inquire to be on the waitlist.
Women Only Guatemala Spiritual Retreat
$4,200.00*
*Additional Costs:
Upgrade to Single Room (limited availability): $300
International Airfare to and from Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Each of our global women’s adventures are designed in collaboration with or in support of a local social impact project.
Social Impact Partner: Wakami Global
Wakami and Lotus Sojourns believe empowering women transforms the world one community at a time. At Wakami 96% of their 500+ producers are women. By providing women artisans with skill training and income opportunities, they are able to help transform cycles of poverty into cycles of prosperity. Each traveler will receive a credit to shop in the Wakami storefront in Antigua and directly support these women.
More About our Partner:
Listen to Christine speak to Wakami Founder, Maria Pacheco on the Soul of Travel Podcast.
Episode 2 and Episode 15
This Peace of Mind Retreat Features:
Travelling with like-hearted women who are also seeking authentic connection with their fellow travellers and our destination.
Guided inner journey practices facilitated by Christine.
Daily gathering to reflect on our shared experiences.
Exploring the beautiful city of Antigua, magical Lake Atitlan and visiting local villages.
Meeting the founder and artisans of Wakami, working to empower underprivileged communities.
Participating in a Mayan ceremony on sacred land in a natural reserve
Taking part in yoga retreats.
Day 1 - Arrive in the morning at the Guatemala City airport and join our group transfer to Antigua.
Overnight in Antigua.
Welcome Dinner. (D)
Breakfast at the hotel. We start our Sojourn by gathering in a circle to connect and set intentions and peace of mind for the retreat for our journey. In the afternoon you will have time to relax and enjoy the hotel spa or museums, explore Antigua or connect with other travellers.
Dinner at a hotel or nearby.
Overnight in Antigua.
(B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. We will visit with a Wakami artisan group where we will participate in their beautiful Dream Circle. In the late afternoon, we will transfer to Tolimán on the shores of Lake Atitlan.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Tolimán.
(B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. During the morning excursion, we’ll connect to the powerful spiritual energy of this area during a boat trip across sacred Lake Atitlan, where we’ll pause for a guided meditation, then continue on to participate in a Mayan blessing ceremony led by a local Shaman. We’ll end our day in reflection and sharing during a fireside circle.
Overnight at Hotel Tolimán.
(B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll start our day with yoga and meditation with a local yoga teacher overlooking Lake Atitlan and then begin to make our return to Antigua stopping along the way for lunch and time for a water cleansing experience.
Dinner at a restaurant in Antigua.
Overnight in Antigua. (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Our morning will include a visit to a local tea shop where we’ll learn about local production and medicinal healing properties of the large number of herbs and teas they offer. We’ll enjoy lunch near the Plaza Central Park and then walk together to the Wakami center where you’ll take part in a workshop to establish clarity around your “Why”. The Wakami artisans will teach us how to make our own bracelets that represent our “Why”.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Antigua.. (B, L)
Breakfast at a local coffee shop and enjoy wandering the streets and experiencing everyday life as the city slowly transforms for the annual flower festival (November date only). Farewell Dinner followed by a New Moon circle.
Overnight in Antigua.
(B, D)
Transfer from Antigua to International Airport in Guatemala City.
Breakfast along our journey. (B)
Casa Santo Domingo, Antigua
Hotel Tolimán, San Lucas Tolimán
INCLUDED:
All transformational exercises facilitated by Lotus Sojourns Founder and Guest Guide
Accommodations based on double occupancy
All meals as listed in the itinerary
All ground transportation
Entrance fees
English-speaking guides throughout the trip
Tips for luggage porters and waiters
NOT INCLUDED:
International airfare
Domestic airfare
Trip Insurance
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages
Fees for passport or immunizations
Cost of hospitalization, emergency transportation, or evacuation
Items of a personal nature
Gratuities for guides and staff
TRAVEL DATES
ARRIVE: April 2023 - TBA — November 9, 2024 - Waitlist NOW Available!
DEPART: April 2023 - TBA — November 16, 2024
PASSPORT & VISA
Citizens of the United States must have a passport valid for six months beyond your travel dates and a minimum of two blank facing pages. If you do not already have a valid passport, please apply now!
Citizens of the USA, Canada, EU countries, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Japan are among those who do not need a visa for tourist visits to Guatemala.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate. There will be daily activity, including walking and hiking on uneven terrain. Some optional activities may be more strenuous.
HEALTH
If there is a travelers clinic in your area we recommend visiting well before your departure date in order to insure time for any necessary vaccines based on your specific health history.For additional travel related health information we recommend you go to https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ and navigate to the page for travelers in Guatemala.
MONEY
Guatemala's currency, the quetzal (ket-sahl, abbreviated to Q), has been fairly stable at around Q7.5 = US$1 for years. The quetzal is divided into 100 centavos.
Banks change cash but casas de cambio (currency-exchange offices) are usually quicker and may offer better rates. ATMs widely available. Credit cards accepted in many hostels and most midrange and above hotels and restaurants.
If you bring US Dollars, bring clean, new bills with no marks or tears issued in the last ten years.
For more detailed information you can visit Lonely Planet.
TRIP INSURANCE
We HIGHLY recommend travel insurance and suggest World Nomads. More information, as well as a link to purchase can be found on the Lotus Sojourns FAQ page.
Click below to submit your application for this Sojourn!
Once your application is reviewed and you have booked your Sojourn you will need to fill out and return the following information:
Personal Information Form
Booking Conditions Form
Copy of Your Flight Information
Copy of Issuing Page of Your Passport (This is the photo page.)
Deposit Payment is due to Lotus Sojourns within 24 hours of booking.
Final Payment is due to Lotus Sojourns 120 days prior to travel.
Note: Please be sure to check out our FAQ’s before signing up for our Guatemala Spiritual Retreat.
