Earth Spirit Rising

A Ritual and Cultural retreat

January 9 - 15, 2027

In the Mountains Above

Antigua, Guatemala

Begin your year in reconnection

Join us for 7 days immersed in lush mountains and volcanic views just outside of Antigua, Guatemala

This retreat is born out of a desire for us, as humans, to return to our origins. We come from the earth, and we return to the earth at the end of our life cycle… yet how much time do we spend truly communing with it in our modern age?

Throughout human history, we lived by the cycles of the seasons, the gifts of the land, and the wisdom of our connection with nature. We lived in community, coming together to eat, sing, dance, move our bodies, and celebrate the earth through ritual and ceremony.

Earth Spirit Rising is an invitation to return to this ancient home, while still honoring the realities of modern life. We’ll explore a balance between old and new, earth and fire, stillness and movement, depth and play.

Held in the mountains above Antigua Guatemala, this journey combines cultural exploration, connection to the land, and earth-based practices that include time with a local shaman and guided experiences through the historic city.

What’s Included in the Experience

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  • Daily yoga including Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Nidra, Restorative, Tantra

  • Ecstatic Dance

  • Cacao Meditation Circle with locally sourced cacao

  • Sound Healing

  • Shamanic Journey with Live Drumming

  • Mayan Fire Ceremony with Local Shaman

  • Day trip and cultural tour into the Colonial City of Antigua

  • Guided Jungle Hike

  • Nightly Sauna

  • Fireside Singalongs

  • Journaling prompts to deepen self-reflection

  • Meditations and Breathwork Practices

  • Massage and Spa Services (optional / additional fee)

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The Food

Three incredible meals daily

From craft coffee beverages to buzzy mocktails, and organic wines, Earth Lodge’s farm-to-table menu focuses on quality local ingredients and the tropical flavors of Guatemala.

A variety of small bowls with different colorful appetizers and toppings, including shredded vegetables, salsa, mini meatballs, and guacamole, arranged on a clay serving dish.
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DISCOVER GUATEMALA

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MAYAN FIRE CEREMONY

In this traditional Mayan ceremony the Shaman works with a very specially crafted ceremonial fire of flowers, herbs, tobacco, incense, and other traditional offerings to the ancestors. Participants are encouraged to bring a personal offering for the fire as well such as cacao, a flower, or a written prayer. The ceremony calls upon the cardinal directions and sacred elements, and the Shaman will call upon all 20 of the Mayan Nahuales, educating you on each. The ceremony will also invite opportunities for intention setting, release, story telling, song, and prayer.

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VISIT THE COLONIAL CITY - ANTIGUA

Explore the vibrant heart of this historic colonial city, guided by local insight and rich cultural storytelling.

We’ll wander through the colorful market, visit iconic landmarks like the Santa Catalina Arch, and stroll the cobblestone streets while learning about the region’s history. Our day includes a stop at the Jade Museum, time to enjoy local coffee or a refreshing drink, and a visit to the historic Tanque La Unión.

An opportunity to experience the colors, flavors, and spirit of Guatemala.

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GUIDED JUNGLE HIKE

We’ll enjoy a 2-hour guided hike to explore the local area including beautiful tropical mountain forests, old growth trees, and local fincas. On this hike we’ll encounter many beautiful vistas perfect for taking photos, and we are very likely to see many rare tropical birds!

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celebrate your connection to the earth

Benefits of the journey

We’ll deepen our connection with ourselves and our physical bodies through yoga, dance, breathwork, singing, and the healing vibrations of sound. Evenings in the sauna offer space to release, restore, and unwind.

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We’ll foster connection with each other through shared meals, laughter, and playful exploration of the land, remembering what it feels like to be in community.

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Four women practicing partner yoga or acro yoga inside a wooden pavilion with green walls and multiple windows, holding hands and balancing on one leg.
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We’ll honor the sacredness of the Earth through walking meditations, shamanic journeys with live drumming, and simple, meaningful practices in nature. You may hug a tree or three… and feel a renewed sense of connection and symbiosis with all living things.

You’ll also be invited to reflect on your relationship with the earth, not as something separate, but as a living relationship, and gain tools to continue nurturing that connection beyond the retreat.

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The Location:

Earth Lodge Retreat Center

In the mountains above

Antigua, Guatemala

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connect to mountain and volcano energy

A space to slow down & reconnect

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Our Yoga Shala with views of two volcanos

Your journey Guides

Phoenix Hunter (Ashley)

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Lead Facilitator

Phoenix is an international retreat leader, yoga teacher, musician, and somatic embodiment guide whose work is rooted in tantra, shamanic practices, authentic expression, and connection to the natural world. Through movement, breathwork, ritual, cacao, song, ecstatic dance, and earth-based practices, she creates experiences that support presence, healing, creativity, and deeper connection to self, community and our Mother Earth.

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Our Team

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bEC kOOP

Bec is an earth-based lightworker devoted to helping beautiful souls expand their minds, heal their hearts, and free their spirits. Her offerings include Reiki, healing touch, sound therapy, breathwork, intuitive movement, sacred dance guidance, and plant medicine facilitation. She offers one-on-one sessions in person and virtually, plus community healing events, creating safe, supportive spaces for healing, balance, transformation, and transcendence.

Assistant Facilitator
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Aja Harber

Aja is a yoga teacher and spiritual guide passionate about chakra centered healing and self discovery. Her offerings include Vinyasa, Somatics, Yin, Breathwork, Bhakti and Yoga Nidra to create grounding, intuitive experiences. Deeply inspired by spirituality, astrology and divination. Aja brings cosmic insight and soulful connection into every practice, encouraging students to reconnect with their bodies, energies and inner wisdom.

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Your Investment

  • 7 Days of transformational programming with lasting impact on your life

  • 6 nights accommodation

  • 3 full meals each day, crafted with locally sourced ingredients for all dietary needs

  • Full use of the retreat facilities

  • Rates are all inclusive for 7 days, 6 nights, 3 meals a day

Where you’ll stay

  • Shared Room

    All Inclusive Price

    Early Bird $2,150
    (Register before August 15, 2026)

    Regular: $2,450

    Guests will stay in a mix of spacious cabins, treehouses, and geodomes nestled throughout the property. Most rooms include double beds, with a few twin bed options available.

    Cabins and treehouses share bathrooms with 2–3 nearby rooms, while geodomes have private bathrooms.

    Each space is thoughtfully designed to feel grounded, cozy, and connected to the surrounding nature.

    Price is all inclusive, excluding transportation.

    Arrival shuttle from Guatemala City Airport is the only transportation that is included in price.

  • Private Room

    All Inclusive Price

    Early Bird: $2,500
    (Register before August 15, 2026)
    3 Remaining

    Regular: $2,800

    Enjoy your own private space to rest and recharge in one of Earth Lodge’s unique nature-inspired cabins.

    Private bathroom and private outdoor lounge space included.

    Each space is thoughtfully designed to feel grounded, cozy, and connected to the surrounding nature.

    Price is all inclusive, excluding transportation.

    Arrival shuttle from Guatemala City Airport is the only transportation that is included in price.

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Earth Lodge Accommodations

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What People are Saying about Far Out of the box retreats

“If you are seeking a life changing transformational retreat, then look no further! Phoenix curates sacred ceremonies, workshops and yoga flows with such love, intention and attention. She really knows how to create a safe container for authentic shares, emotional breakthroughs and deep relationships to be formed and deeply nurtured. These retreats have been pivotal to my healing and growth in so many ways. You deserve this type of reflection, amazing memories and transformational experiences! Wishing you the best, because you truly deserve it!.”

— 2026 Retreat Participant

“I can’t recommend attending a retreat with Phoenix enough, anywhere in the world! She thoughtfully planned every detail of the week, creating the perfect balance of fun, adventure, movement, meditation, reflection, and intention. Each activity felt purposeful and helped us connect more deeply with ourselves and with each other.

Phoenix has such a natural gift for bringing people together and making everyone feel genuinely seen and heard. I experienced a week filled with so much love, laughter, and healing alongside an incredible group of women, memories I’ll cherish forever. And on top of it all, she’s a total badass musician, so expect amazing tunes throughout the week! Thank you, Phoenix.”

— 2026 Retreat Participant

“I had a perspective shifting experience that I will take with me for the rest of my life! Loved the food, cultural activities and the beautiful accommodations and views.
A very healing journey in a safe and welcoming environment.”

— 2024 Retreat Participant

This retreat gave me confidence, passion and excitement for what is to come. I can't imagine anyone coming here and not having a transformative experience. Phoenix mindfully created such a wonderful experience from the location, yoga and meditations, workshops and other activities. I'm so glad that I listened to the universe when it gave me the opportunity to attend this retreat.— 2025 Retreat Participant

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FAQs

  • Available airport: Guatemala City (GUA)

    Guatemala City is about a 45 minute drive from Earth Lodge. If you arrive on the 9th we will coordinate shuttles. Arrival shuttle from the airport to the retreat center is covered in your all inclusive fee.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to wear your walking shoes upon arrival. To access Earth Lodge you will need to walk down a STEEP 300M dirt and stone hiking path to get to our little slice of paradise! Your retreat hosts have provided a porterage service for your convenience, so your bags will be taken care of, and delivered to your room. You can walk hands free!

  • A valid passport. - US citizens do not need a visa to enter.

  • The retreat center has high speed STARLINK wifi at The Lodge and on the patio outside the lodge. Wifi is not available in cabins.

  • Transportation is not included but the retreat center has a team of drivers that run regular shuttles to and from the airports.

  • We recommend bringing the following:

    Natural sunscreen or sun protection

    Natural bug repellent for the evenings

    Refillable water bottle

    Hiking shoes

    Camera or smartphone

    Swimwear for the temezcal/sauna

    Small flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries

    You can bring your own Yoga Mat if you like, but they do provide high-quality mats, straps, blocks, and other props.

    A journal or notebook.

    A hat.

    Personal pharmaceuticals: Any allergy or anti-itch cream if you wish and any prescription medication that you need

    Health care items and/or feminine products (the retreat is off the beaten path, bring these even if you don’t think you’ll need them).

    Eyemask & earplugs (if you are in a shared room)

    Passport (you need a valid passport for at least 6 months before the expiration date to enter Guatemala. No special visa is required.)

  • It will be good to have quetzales for our day in Antigua. But we will be able to stop at an ATM that day, if you don’t acquire some beforehand.

  • Yes, the cafe on site has a bar that offers local libations.

    These will be available throughout our stay, but we will have certain days / workshops where alcohol is not permitted due to the transformative work we’ll be doing.

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