How we guide your return to wholeness...
Each ceremony and experience offered has been
lovingly chosen to help you reconnect with yourself in the most gentle, grounded way. Rooted in Mayan tradition, nature, and heart-centered healing, these offerings will open new portals of insight, ease, and inspiration as you soften into yourself and the magic that surrounds you.
Cultural, Ceremonial, and Immersive Experiences
(included in your retreat)
Root yourself in the richness of Lake Atitlán. Through hands-on experiences with local artisans and shamans, you'll get a meaningful glimpse into the vibrant traditions of this land.
DAILY GUIDED INTEGRATIVE RESTORATION MEDITATION
Offer yourself presence, awareness, and the grace to simply be. Every morning we will set the tone of the day with a guided meditation. This deeply restorative practice helps you unwind, reconnect, and come home to your inner calm. Guided iRest gently leads you into a state of deep relaxation while building emotional resilience, easing stress, and supporting restful sleep. It’s not about doing - it’s about simply being. For the woman who does it all, iRest offers a sacred pause to replenish from within.
TRADITIONAL WEAVING WORKSHOP
Led by a local Mayan artisan through Amigos de Santa Cruz, you will be introduced to this beautiful organization that aims to improve the lives of the indigenous people of their village, Santa Cruz, and surrounding villages through support for education and sustainable economic empowerment. You will get to make something to take home.
90 MINUTE MASSAGE
Allow yourself to receive. Massage therapy isn’t just about relaxation; it’s a powerful act of self-care. It melts away tension, soothes tired muscles, and quiets a busy mind. For women who nurture, lead, and carry so much, massage offers a well-deserved pause - a moment to feel grounded, restored, and deeply cared for. You will get to choose from a Swedish neuro-lumbar massage, Thai, Ayurvedic, Shiatsu, or Deep tissue massage. Let us know if a massage is not helpful for you and we can replace this with a treatment with which you're comfortable.
OPTIONAL OFFERINGS
In addition to the experiences included, your journey is yours to shape. From spa treatments and astrology readings to paddleboarding and yoga, these optional experiences are here to support your expansion and self-care.
Mindful Movement & Exploration -
Yoga, Mayan cooking class, various Hikes, Breath work, Qi-gong, Tours to other villages around the lake, Bird watching, Spanish lessons, and Kayak & SUP paddle rentals are also available for additional costs.
Harmony Spa -
The on-site spa offers holistic services and a staff of dedicated and experienced professionals. Partake in healing modalities including energy work, tarot, acupuncture, Western and Mayan astrological readings, additional massages and wellness consultations. Treatments vary by season; please inquire about services available during your stay.
Apothecary -
The on-site apothecary offers a variety of useful home-made herbal remedies for common ailments, personal care items and custom crafted elixirs. They draw their inspiration and knowledge from Chinese Medicine as well as from traditional Mayan and European herbal lore.
Where You’ll Rest, Recharge & Rise
After days filled with deep connection, soulful ceremonies, and immersive experiences, your sanctuary awaits. Each room at Villa Sumaya is thoughtfully designed to support rest and restoration
- a space to reflect, unwind, and simply be. Whether nestled in the garden or perched with a view of the lake, your stay will be infused with comfort, beauty, and care.
