Ground · Connect · Uplift

Come Home to Yourself:
A Women’s Retreat in Guatemala

November 7-14, 2026
Lake Atitlán

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Step away from the noise —and return to yourself.

This all-women’s retreat is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and come back to the part of you that often gets lost in the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of everyday life.

We’ll begin our journey in the charming city of Antigua, where you’ll arrive on November 7 and be welcomed into our first gathering together—a space to ground, set intentions, and begin building connection within the group.

The following day, we’ll explore Antigua through a lighthearted city scavenger hunt before traveling to our home for the week: an eco-friendly bamboo guest house nestled into the hillside of Lake Atitlán.

Surrounded by lush nature, breathtaking lake views, and rich Mayan culture, this space offers the perfect backdrop to unplug, reflect, and reconnect.

Throughout the week, you’ll experience a blend of rest, adventure, and meaningful connection, including:

  • Daily breath work and gentle asana practice to ground and reset

  • Waterfall hikes and refreshing lake swims

  • Traditional cacao ceremony

  • Daily Yoga Classes with Andrea

  • Sweat lodge experience

  • Fire ceremony under the stars

  • Visits to local markets and Mayan weavers

  • Optional kayaking on the lake

  • Group sessions centered on self-discovery, inner alignment, and spiritual connection

  • Spacious time to rest, journal, and simply be

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This retreat is rooted in the theme Coming Home to Yourself—exploring what it means to move from pressure into presence, from external validation into inner fulfillment, and from doing more… into being more fully.

Our sessions draw from timeless spiritual wisdom (inspired by the Bhagavad Gita), while remaining deeply practical, relatable, and accessible—whether you’re just beginning your journey or have been walking this path for years.

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Retreat Flow

After our first night together in Antigua, we’ll travel as a group to Lake Atitlán on Sunday. It’s about a 3-hour drive, and we’ll arrange private group shuttles (included in your retreat cost) for everyone.

Lake Atitlán is incredibly beautiful and sacred—surrounded by volcanoes and small villages. It’s deeply peaceful and carries such a powerful spiritual energy. This is where we’ll spend the majority of our retreat. On Friday, we’ll return together to Antigua for one final night before everyone flies home the next day.

Meet Your Retreat Guides

  • A smiling woman with short blonde hair sitting on a wooden chair outdoors, with a scenic landscape of green hills and a blue sky in the background.

    Radha Manaois

    SPIRITUAL GUIDE I PODCASTER I FOUNDER, CONSCIOUS COLLECTIVE

    Radha Manaois is the founder of Conscious Collective. With degrees in Nuclear and Mechanical Engineering, she spent years working in high-performance technical environments before a deeper search for balance led her to the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and the path of bhakti-yoga — where she found not just answers, but a way of living that felt steady and real. In the same way she once engineered external systems, she now helps people work with their inner world — work with the mind, reconnect with the heart, and live with greater clarity. She is a 1,000+ hour certified yoga instructor and host of the Gita in Action podcast. Radha lives in Pittsburgh with her husband, their toddler, and two dogs.

  • Andrea Kirkham

    OWNER | SANGHA YOGA CENTER

    Andrea Kirkham is a respected yoga instructor and entrepreneur based in Beaver, Pennsylvania. She is the founder of Sangha Center for Yoga and Wellness, where she has been teaching since 2008 and creating a steady home for yoga, wellness, and meaningful practice.

  • A woman with curly short hair, wearing a black shirt, jewelry, and tattoos, sits on a couch indoors holding a large, wrapped, fish-shaped object made of wooden slats.

    Vrinde Popelarova

    MUSICIAN

    Vrinde is a multi-disciplinary artist and kirtan facilitator whose life has been shaped by music, movement, and spiritual practice. She first discovered sacred music as a teenager growing up in communist Czechoslovakia.

    Today, she weaves together khol, karatalas, harmonium, ukulele, and voice to create participatory sound experiences in homes, studios, festivals, and retreats. Through kirtan and Vedic philosophy, Vrinde invites people to slow down, sing together, and experience the power of collective rhythm.

  • Andi Falcone

    Andi Falcone

    HOLISTIC + KUNDALINI PRACTITIONER

    Andrea “Andi” Falcone is a New York native happily rooted in Lost River, West Virginia. Her work brings together physiotherapy, end-of-life doula care, interfaith ministry, addiction recovery support, Kundalini yoga, aqua therapy, Reiki, sound healing, body work, and holistic wellness practices. She is also the mother of three boys and lives in her “Sugarshack” with two dogs, four cats, four birds, and what she lovingly calls one big, juicy heart.

  • Anuradha Imseng

    Anuradha Imseng

    RETREAT EXPERIENCE CURATOR

    Anuradha Imseng combines a background in international trade, environmental economics, and Waldorf education with over three decades of Bhakti practice. Within Conscious Collective, she curates the hospitality, meals, and activities that create meaningful retreat experiences, while teaching cooking classes that transform simple ingredients into nourishing meals. She also supports parents through her Waldorf training and has a gift for creating spaces that foster connection and belonging. Anuradha is the author of Goodnight New Vrindaban and Where Is Krishna and lives with her husband in an intentional community in West Virginia.

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Daily Rhythm - A glimpse

While we’ll keep things spacious and intuitive, we’ll begin each morning with optional meditation and yoga, creating a gentle and grounding start to the day.

From there, our time will be a blend of:

  • Exploring the beauty of the area (waterfalls, lake time, local experiences)

  • Connection sessions, reflection, and group discussions

  • Kirtan and mantra experiences woven throughout the retreat

  • Time to rest, integrate, and simply be

The intention is to create a balance between movement and stillness, connection and personal space—so you can fully reset, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.

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Retreat Details

What’s Included:

  • 7 days / 7 nights accommodation

  • 3 nourishing vegetarian meals per day

  • All ceremonies, excursions, and group sessions

  • Transportation between Antigua and Lake Atitlán

Not Included:

  • International Flight

  • Airport transportation (Antigua is located very close to the airport, making this easy to arrange)

Please Note:

  • You’ll fly into La Aurora International Airport (GUA) on November 7 and depart on November 14. From the airport, you’ll take a shuttle to our hotel in Antigua Guatemala, where we’ll all meet. Please arrange to be there before 5 pm on November 7th; if you want to arrive a day early, we can also help arrange the hotel for you.

  • Travel insurance is required for all guests, and we recommend securing coverage after booking. You may compare options through Squaremouth or InsureMyTrip, or explore providers such as Allianz Travel, AIG Travel Guard, Seven Corners, World Nomads, IMG, or Nationwide. We recommend purchasing your policy soon after reserving your spot.

  • Our accommodations are designed to foster connection and community, with cozy shared rooms featuring multiple beds per room. Private room options may be available upon request for an additional cost —please reach out to us to discuss availability.

Investment: $1,200 USD

Reserve your spot by paying in full or placing a $300 deposit today.
Remaining balances are due by September 1.
Zelle and Venmo payments are available upon request.

Please note: Our itinerary is tentative. We intentionally allow space for flexibility, rest, and moving with the natural rhythm of the group and environment.

This is more than a retreat—it’s a chance to reconnect with yourself, build meaningful connections with other women, and return home feeling grounded, clear, and deeply nourished.

Ready to invest in yourself? Email consciouscollective.life@gmail.com

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Come Home to Yourself: A Women’s Retreat in Guatemala

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Come Home to Yourself: A Women’s Retreat in Guatemala November 7–14, 2026 | Lake Atitlán
from $1,200.00

This week, you'll practice yoga, hike to waterfalls, swim in a crater lake, and sit around a fire under a sky full of stars. You'll move through breathwork and gentle yoga each morning, gather in ceremony around cacao and a sweat lodge, and spend an afternoon wandering local markets and meeting Mayan weavers. Woven between all of it is real space to rest, journal, and let things settle. This is not a packed itinerary. It is a week designed to bring you home to yourself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. When you register, please include your roommate request in the notes or message field. You’ll likely have an opportunity to meet other retreat participants because some of our dorm-style rooms may have up to 6-8 guests.

    You can also email us at consciouscollective.life@gmail.com or reach out through the contact form on the website with specific requests.

  • November in Guatemala is one of the most beautiful times to be there.

    You can expect:

    • Warm days (70s–80s°F)

    • Cooler mornings and evenings (light layers are key)

    • Minimal rain, though it’s always good to be prepared

  • We will send a more detailed list soon, but for now:

    • Comfortable yoga or movement clothes

    • Light layers (sweater or jacket for evenings)

    • Comfortable walking shoes or sandals

    • Swimsuit (for the lake and possible waterfall swims)

    • Journal + pen

    • Reusable water bottle

    • Sunscreen + bug spray

    • Any personal items you may need

  • As we come together for this experience, our intention is to create an environment that feels supportive, uplifting, and rooted in a higher state of consciousness.

    To help cultivate that space, we ask that participants honor the following throughout the retreat:

    • No drugs or alcohol

    • Please respect the vegetarian diet

    This isn’t about restriction, but about creating a shared container where everyone can feel clear, present, and deeply connected—to themselves and to each other.

    Thank you for helping co-create this space together 💛

  • Our meals are vegetarian. If you have a serious dietary restriction or allergy, please email us at consciouscollective.life@gmail.com after registering so we can understand your needs and do our best to plan accordingly.

  • Travel insurance is required for this retreat.

    We recommend looking into providers such as World Nomads or InsureandGo, but you are welcome to choose any provider that works best for you.

    Once you’ve booked your insurance, please send over your policy details for our records.