GUATEMALA Retreat 2025
Lake Atitlan

Come with us on a journey that will
open your heart

In this unique retreat - Your body, mind and soul will find its way back to harmony.

So that you are trusting to open up your heart and listen to what it is whispering to you.
Experience silence, your inner strength, ease and inner peace.

With Nele & Linda

A journey to your heart and soul!

Guatemala is a highly spiritual land with its vortex at Lake Atitlan. The lake is surrounded by many volcanoes - imagine its power!

The Mayan people are aware of the sacredness of their home country.

They are very much connected to nature and all the elements.
The cook over open fire, slow and steady. They pray and believe in god. Mayan Fire ceremonies with Cacao are a beautiful way they connect with holy spirit.

Reconnect with your true self and like-minded people in a sacred place.

This retreat is for you, if you wish to:

• Meet your beautiful heart and soul

• Visit this unique and magical place at lake Atitlan in Guatemala

• Deepen your relation with one of the most powerful plant medicines on planet Earth: Mama Cacao

• Get in touch with your sensitive, feminine side

• Experience the origins of Cacao during a trip to
  a Cacao farm

• Reconnect with Mother Earth and God

Highlights of this journey:

• Daily morning movement practice with Yoga & Meditation

• Cacao Ceremonies

• Circles of songs & prayer

• Earth ritual @casakula with Coby & Ananda

• Traditional Mayan fire ceremony at the cave of Kawoq Forest

• Sunrise hike to the Mayan Nose

• Two delicious vegetarian meals a day and snacks

• The most beautiful accommodations at Kawoq forest and an amazing view at lake Atitlan

• And soooo much more…

Kawoq Forest, Lake Atitlan San Marcos

Our breath-taking accommodation

Nestled in the lush Guatemalan lands and overlooking the holy waters of Lake Atitlán, the Kawoq Forest is a place of magnificent natural beauty.

This will be our sanctuary for this Retreat.

7.30-8.00am Meditation

8.00-9.30am Yoga/Movement Class

10.00-11.00am BRUNCH

2.00-4.30pm Hike/Free time at the lake/Maya Cacao Ceremony

5.00-6.00pm DINNER

7.00-8.30pm Transformative Circle/song & prayer/sound healing

A Day in the Retreat

Investment

• Includes:
  - 10 days heart-full Retreat Program & Activities with Linda & Nele
  - Accommodation for 7 nights at Kawoq Forest
  - 2 delicious vegetarian meals a day & a delicious snack for all retreat days
  - Adventurous trip to a Cacao Farm
  - 500g Cacao Paste of Guatemala
  
  The first 2 days (November, 9-11, 2025) we will settle gently together in Antigua, a charming city close to the airport, perfect for unwinding and arriving. We will send you a few recommendations for accommodations there, so we are starting off the retreat close together.

  From November 11–18, 2025, our journey continues to the breathtaking Kawoq Forest at Lake Atitlán, where the heart of our retreat will unfold.

• What is NOT included:
  - Flight ticket and transportation
  - Airport transfer
  - Accommodation fee for the first 2 days of arrival in Antigua (we will send you a few suggestions)
  - Other treatments e.g. massages

Become a part of this unique journey.

Room Options @Kawoq Forest

Dorm

1 Dorm (4 beds)

Twin Share

Semi-private Twin share

Private

Bungalow 1 and 2
(2 queen beds in each) Bungalow 3
(1 queen+twin)

Sunrise Suite 1 & 2 (queenbed in each)
Ideal for two people sharing one bed

Forest Cabins x 2
(queen+twin)

To secure your reservation for our upcoming retreat, kindly submit a $500 deposit. The deposit will be reduced from the total amount of the retreat price (depending on the accommodation you choose).
PLEASE READ THE CANCELLATION POLICY BEFORE BOOKING

Choose Your Sanctuary
We offer 4 unique accommodation options to suit your comfort and budget — from cozy shared dorms to private forest cabins.
All rooms are nestled in nature. Each option includes 7 nights of accommodation, all meals, full retreat program.

Spots are limited to 16 guests total — feel into what’s right for you.

About Linda

Linda is so happy to return back to Guatemala and its magical Lake Atitlan. The Kawoq Forest is the place where Linda did her YTT and got her clear mission for life:
“To spread and inspire love.” Simple as that ;)
She loves singing, massaging, and laughing.

Linda joined her first cacao ceremony some years ago held by the one and only Nele. It was her who brought Linda in closer contact with this soft and feminine plant medicine.
Ever since, Linda was deeply touched by the reconnection to Mother Earth and its generous gifts, such as the cacao bean.

About Nele

Nele found her way to Cacao in Guatemala. That is why it's so special to her to hold this retreat here. At the Kawoq Forest she volunteered for 4 months and in that time she learnt all about Cacao & the art of holding Cacao Ceremonies. A deep transformation happened inside of her and Cacao never left her side since then.

She has been holding Cacao Ceremonies since 2018 in all its various forms and is now teaching students all over the world inside World of Cacao to do the same. Nele is a holistic yoga teacher, mantra singer (Pachamantra) and Cacao ceremony facilitator. She loves to remind you of your beauty, JOY and love with all that she does.

The Facilitators

Let's go to Guatemala

We can’t wait to take you with us on this powerful and soul-nourishing journey to Guatemala.

Let’s dive into the beauty of Mayan culture, connect with the spirit of Cacao, and experience the magic of Lake Atitlán together.

Do you have questions or feel unsure?
Let’s connect — book a free discovery call with us anytime here.

With love,
Linda & Nele

A little video impression of one of our retreats in Portugal

"All the singing, the sharing circles, cacao ceremonies, simply the whole program was perfect. It really was. And our group was simply magical. So many tears flowed, it was pure heart magic. Indescribable. And of course the beautiful nature. Andandandand.

I completely went from my head to my heart. It was so magical. I was able to experience what it means to give and receive love without expectation. I felt seen, loved and heard and was able to make very deep connections. So healing. So much healing took place."

- Zoe R.

"Nele and Linda organized these days so incredibly lovingly and took care of us. We had enough time for ourselves and just as much time for yoga, mantra chanting and sharing. Nothing had to be done and everything was allowed. Never before have I felt so much love, tenderness, acceptance and warmth as here in this circle of people who have now also become friends.

I was also able to gain even more inner clarity for myself and my beautiful life. New rituals for ME have moved into my everyday life, as well as a new instrument. I came home as a new version of myself. Refueled down to the last cell, filled with gratitude and joy, shining and radiant with happiness.

I can recommend every course by Nele and Linda, because these two bring in so much love, femininity, intuition and authenticity that it is possible to just let yourself fall into it, to heal and to grow. Thank you two. Thank you from the bottom of my heart"

- Daniela A.

"The most precious thing about this trip was the warmth and love that was felt in our group and in every moment. The exchange of thoughts, feelings and ideas was so deep and meaningful that words are barely enough to describe it. It was as if we were one big family that had magically found each other.

This experience not only opened my heart, but also caressed my soul. Dear Linda, dear Nele, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this unforgettable journey. Your love and dedication made our retreat something unique."

- Anja S.

"This week, Nele and Linda have created a unique space that makes hearts beat faster. To feel so much connection and love with people I have only just met is a true blessing.

I came to Portugal and my heart felt very small and firm. Every day I was able to open my heart more and more because I was surrounded by such wonderful people. Nele and Linda are very special people. They harmonize and complement each other very well. The mantra singing accompanied by a harmonium is simple, it's just magic : )"

- Ina N.

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