A WOMENS RETREAT IN LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA

AWAKE IN THE DREAM

DECEMBER 3RD - 8TH 2026

Join us for 5 nights at the Ix Balam Retreat Center. Located in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala.

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There is a lake in the highlands of Guatemala said to be the umbilical cord of the Earth.

A place where the veil between worlds is thin, where the water holds visions and the volcanoes guard ancient sleep.

The Mayan ancestors knew that the dream world is not separate from the waking one. That what moves through us in the night is as real and as sacred as anything we touch by day.

Now it is time to honor that knowing.

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In ancient Egypt, initiates prepared to enter the sleeping chambers through sacred ritual, meditation, prayer, oils, and herbs.In this holy rest, they received divine guidance, clarity, and inspiration.

At Ix Balam, cradled between volcano and starlight, we will do the same.

Over five days and five nights, you will create your own Dream Temple. A living practice of ritual, rest, and revelation. 

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Through breathwork and hypnosis, you may activate lucid dreaming. Through journaling and dream alchemy, you will decode the imagery and light codes your subconscious and your angels are sending you.

Through ceremony and stillness, you will bridge the two worlds and become truly Awake in the Dream.

  • A young woman with long wavy hair and blue eyes sitting on a woven platform next to a body of water, with green mountainous terrain in the background on a sunny day.

  • People sitting cross-legged on mats inside a dark, thatched-roof structure, with lush greenery visible through the open front.

  • People sitting and talking around a large wooden table in an indoor space with tropical plants and a thatched roof, illuminated warmly.

  • A person inside a bamboo structure, seen from below, with a woven hat on their head.

  • Person relaxing on a wooden dock by a mountain lake, with their feet up and a view of mountains and sky in the background.

  • A person sitting by a campfire on a grassy area surrounded by lush green bushes and trees during daytime, with a large striped fabric covering an object or shelter nearby.

  • A person standing on a stone-paved path next to a stone building, with lush green plants and trees in the background. The scene is outdoor, likely in a garden or patio area.

  • A woman in a floral dress sitting on a dock near water, with art supplies and a drink, overlooking a person sitting on the dock by the water.

  • A tropical outdoor setting with a thatched-roof hut, tall palm trees, lush greenery, and a woman standing on a wooden balcony.

  • Person sitting on a dock overlooking a lake with mountains in the background, cloudy sky, and personal belongings on the dock.

  • People sitting at a yellow table in a lush, tropical outdoor setting with large green palm leaves and other plants, with a hillside and several small buildings in the background.

  • View of a woman with dark hair sitting at a table outdoors, with lush green trees and a thatched roof in the background, illuminated by sunlight.

  • Two women sitting and leaning close together on a small stone bridge, with a small child sitting on one woman's lap, near a wooden table set outdoors with decorative flowers, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

  • A person relaxing in a hammock on a wooden deck under a thatched roof, overlooking a body of water with hills in the background.

  • View from a thatched roof hut overlooking a river, with trees and houses in the background.

  • A group of people sitting in a circle inside a thatched-roof structure, with lush greenery and trees visible outside.

  • People practicing yoga or meditation on mats inside a thatched hut with open sides, surrounded by green trees and plants.

  • People participating in a meditation or yoga session underneath a large thatched roof structure surrounded by lush greenery.

When + Where.

WHEN // DECEMBER 3RD - 8TH 2026

WHERE // Lake Atitlan, Guatemala on a secluded bay 5 minutes walk from the holistic town of San Marcos La Laguna, part of Cerro Tzan Kujil’s protected natural reservation.

What you can expect.

Yin and restorative yoga


Meditation


Yoga Nidra

Breathwork


A traditional Mayan fire ceremony


Temazcal ceremony


Kayaking on the sacred lake


Evening dream rituals


Morning dream shares


A private chef

Optional Cliff Diving

And generous unhurried space to rest. 

The Intention.

Here, sleep is not a luxury. It is the practice.

Come to make your nights as sacred as your days. Come to wake up inside the dream.

FIND YOUR ROOM

please email nandiexhale@gmail.com with any questions

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MAIN HOUSE QUEEN BEDROOM

A cozy queen bed with shared bathroom access and views of the main house terrace. Ideal for a solo guest or a pair of friends seeking a gentle, grounded space to retreat.

Price options:

$4,000 solo / $2,650 per person shared

To share this room, both guests must sign up together at the same time.

PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

If you are paying in full and do not require a payment plan, Zelle is preferred. If possible, please send payment to 310-866-8770 and include your selected room name in the memo section.

SOLD***

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Price options:

$4,400 solo / $2,800 per person shared

To share this room, both guests must sign up together at the same time.

(an accommodation for 3 people in this room would be 2,700 per person in the shared king bed and 2,200 for one on the sofa - please email nandiexhale@gmail.com if interested)

PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

THE DREAM SUITE

Our most luxurious offering. A spacious, lakefront suite with a king bed, semi-outdoor private bathroom, serene terrace, and the most private, expansive view on the property.

If you are paying in full and do not require a payment plan, Zelle is preferred. If possible, please send payment to 310-866-8770 and include your selected room name in the memo section.

SOLD***

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Price options:

$4,200 solo / $2,700 per person shared

To share this room, both guests must sign up together at the same time.

(an accommodation for 3 people in this room would be 2,600 per person in the shared queen bed and 2,200 for one on the sofa - please email nandiexhale@gmail.com if interested)

PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

THE SOL ROOM

A light-filled, lakefront room with a queen bed, private bathroom, and additional sofa. Perfect for solo rest or shared sacred space with a friend. Bright, open, and deeply restorative.

If you are paying in full and do not require a payment plan, Zelle is preferred. If possible, please send payment to 310-866-8770 and include your selected room name in the memo section.

SOLD***

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THE CARTUCHO ROOM

A flexible lakefront room with two queen beds, private outdoor seating, and a shared bathroom.

Price options:

$3,000 per person shared (you each get your own queen bed)

both guests must sign up together at the same time.

(an accommodation for 3 people (2 queen beds) in this room is possible for 2,800 per person for 3 people - please email nandiexhale@gmail.com if interested)

PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

If you are paying in full and do not require a payment plan, Zelle is preferred. If possible, please send payment to 310-866-8770 and include your selected room name in the memo section.

SOLD***

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CASITA ROOM

CASITA ROOM

THE CASITA ROOM

A flexible lakefront room with a queen bed, private outdoor seating, and a shared bathroom.

Price options:

$4,300 solo / $2,800 per person shared

To share this room, both guests must sign up together at the same time.

(an accommodation for 3 people in this room is available for 2,650 per person in the shared queen bed and 2,200 for one on the sofa - please email nandiexhale@gmail.com if interested)

PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

If you are paying in full and do not require a payment plan, Zelle is preferred. If possible, please send payment to 310-866-8770 and include your selected room name in the memo section.

SOLD***

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LAKEFRONT ROOM

LAKEFRONT ROOM

LAKEFRONT ROOM

A compact loft-style room with a single bed, private half-bath, and shared outdoor spiral shower. Includes a writing desk and tranquil lakefront view. Best suited for a minimalist, reflective guest.

Price options:

$3,000 solo

PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

If you are paying in full and do not require a payment plan, Zelle is preferred. If possible, please send payment to 310-866-8770 and include your selected room name in the memo section.

SOLD***

CABIN ONE

CABIN ONE

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CABIN ONE

A private A-frame cabin overlooking the lake, with a double bed, private bathroom, and small terrace. Simple and serene, this space offers quiet solitude in a sacred natural setting..

Price options:

$3,300 solo

PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

If you are paying in full and do not require a payment plan, Zelle is preferred. If possible, please send payment to 310-866-8770 and include your selected room name in the memo section.

SOLD***

CABIN TWO

CABIN TWO

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CABIN TWO

A private A-frame cabin overlooking the lake, with a double bed, private bathroom, and small terrace. Simple and serene, this space offers quiet solitude in a sacred natural setting.

Price options:

$3,300 solo

PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

If you are paying in full and do not require a payment plan, Zelle is preferred. If possible, please send payment to 310-866-8770 and include your selected room name in the memo section.

SOLD***

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Shared living space

Shared living space

THE GODDESS

Private Queen bed in a shared house. House includes kitchen and shared bathroom.

Price options:

$4,000 solo

PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

SOLD***

If you are paying in full and do not require a payment plan, Zelle is preferred. If possible, please send payment to 310-866-8770 and include your selected room name in the memo section.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment.
The retreat center, Ix Balam, holds a strict no-refund policy, and our team is unable to make exceptions.
Travel insurance can support you in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as illness, emergencies, travel delays, or cancellations. We suggest looking into options with trip cancellation, medical coverage, and “cancel for any reason” protection.
Websites like https://www.squaremouth.com or https://www.insuremytrip.com are excellent tools for comparing plans

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ASSIGNED A ROOMMATE PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM

If you’re attending solo but open to sharing a bed or space to reduce your cost, you may request to be matched with another guest.
Please note: Roommate matching is not guaranteed, and room options for matched guests will be based on what remains available at the time of registration.

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