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Imagine welcoming in the New Year feeling clear instead of depleted.
Connected instead of scattered.
Inspired instead overwhelmed.
How you meet the New Year and how you step across that threshold, is shaped by the intentions you place.
Intention is not simply a resolution or goal.
It is the catalyst for who you’ll become in this next chapter.
This retreat creates space to consciously choose the kind of year you want to step into, and the kind of person you want to be within it.
Through yoga, meditation, yin practices, reflection, ceremony, and community , you’ll immerse in an intentional process of integration the past and envisioning the future you're dreaming of.
Join Ashlyn Bugbee for a deeply intentional week of yoga, ritual, reflection, community, and renewal on the shores of Lake Atitlán, a mystical volcanic lake long considered one of the spiritual hearts of Central America.
Enter 2027 with presence and purpose.
Rather than rushing into another year from exhaustion or autopilot, imagine entering 2027 with clarity, devotion, and presence.
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Reflecting on the lessons, growth, and transformation of the past year
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Releasing patterns, identities, and stories that no longer align
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Reconnecting with your body, intuition, and inner wisdom
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Clarifying the life you truly want to cultivate moving forward
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Creating intentions that feel embodied and integrated
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Entering the New Year feeling grounded, inspired, connected, and alive
This retreat is an opportunity to consciously choose how you want to show up in this next chapter of your life.
This retreat is for you if you are:
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Craving a meaningful and intentional way to enter the New Year
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Feeling burnt out, disconnected, overwhelmed, or in transition
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Longing to reconnect with yourself beyond productivity and routine
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Seeking depth, reflection, healing, and inspiration
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Ready to release old patterns and step into a new chapter
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Desiring authentic connection, and a sacred community that becomes family
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Curious about yoga as a path of transformation, not just movement
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Traveler, seeker, creative, leader, dreamer, or someone simply longing to feel deeply connected and more alive again
A Glimpse Into Your Week
Imagine...
Waking slowly to the sound of birds echoing across the lake.
Morning mist hovering over the volcanoes as the first light pours through your window.
You begin your day in silence.
Tea warming your hands.
Bare feet on cool stone paths.
The scent of copal incense drifting through the air as you move through meditation and an intentional morning yoga practice overlooking the water.
Nourishing meals shared in community.
Deep conversations and real connections.
Boat rides across sacred waters.
Sunsets that seem unreal.
Journaling under the stars.
Ceremony by candlelight.
Fireworks lighting up the lake.
A celebration of possibility, presence, and the kind of beginning you never forget.
This retreat is designed to create space - space to reflect, integrate, release, dream, and return to yourself.
"Surpassed my expectations. Honestly got more from this retreat than I ever imagined I would."
-Kristy
The Expereince
This retreat is a blend of intention, adventure, beauty, culture, and deep connection.
Immerse in the magic of the lake: exploring colorful villages by boat, connecting with local culture, watching the sunset and fireworks over the volcanoes, and embracing the spontaneity, joy, and aliveness that travel awakens within us.
Throughout the week, we will weave together:
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Daily yoga practices (vinyasa, yin, restorative)
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Guided meditation & yoga nidra
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New Year’s Eve ceremony & intention setting ritual
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Reflection and envisioning workshops
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Journaling practices
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Community connection & sharing circles
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Cultural immersion around Lake Atitlán
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Spacious time for rest, adventure, and integration
Every aspect of this retreat is intentionally curated to support transformation, nervous system restoration, and deep presence.
What's Included:
- 7 day stay at lake-front sanctuary in Santa Cruz la Laguna
- Daily yoga & meditation practices with Ashlyn overlooking Lake Atitlan. Mornings will focus on active vinyasa, evening will emphasize energetic based practices for restoration of body and mind.
- 3 nourishing meals a day with Latin American featured dishes and fresh produce from the garden
- New Years Eve Firework show over Lake Atitlan with intention setting ceremony
- Traditional Mayan Fire Ceremony
- Day hike to ultimate viewing point of Lake Atitlan and its surrounding volcanoes
- Kayak adventure to hidden cliff-jumping spot
- Sacred Cacao Ceremony
- Explore neighboring communities and local Mayan artisan markets
plus a few surprises in store!
Lake Atitlan
Surrounded by a vortex of volcanoes, Lake Atitlan is known for its healing and mystical properties that seekers and believers feel upon arrival. The lake lies in the heart of an ancient volcano's caldera, which filled with water after it's final eruption 85,000 years ago. The lake and it's three surrounding volcanoes still hold active tectonic power and people travel from around the world to feel the energy vortex created here at the intersection of Fuego de la Tierra and Paz del Lago.
Located in Santa Cruz la Laguna, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, the retreat center is dedicated to rejuvenating holistic practices and healing modalities as well as preserving Mayan traditions and facilitating outdoor adventure in the heart of the Altiplano.
Majestically located on the shores of Lake Atitlan, this retreat oasis has a dock for sitting along the shore as well as a pool overlooking the waters. Many Mayan hands have contributed to the creation of this paradise and our ongoing connection with indigenous neighbors has been mutually respectful, rich and gratifying. Everything you find here – every brick, every paving stone, every piece of window glass and decorative tile — has been lovingly transported to Sumaya by boat and then carried by hand and strong back to its respective location.
Nick V.
This is the most powerful transformation I've experienced. Ive learned how to live life more fully. I'm leaving feel empowered and free after this retreat.
Lizzy H.
Ashlyn's retreats allow you to fully immerse yourself not just into the practice of yoga, but the full essence of what yoga is truly about. These retreats are the most impactful journey of self transformation I have experienced.
June D.
I came for the yoga, what a wonderful surprise to learn that Ashlyn's retreats involve so much more. The insights and practices she shared are leaving us better people and a more solid couple, with a new community. The bonds made here and knowledge gained with stay with me forever.
DECEMBER 27th
Saturday:
10am - Shuttle Departs from Guatemala City
3pm - Arrive, Settle & Ground
5pm - Opening Ceremony
6:30 pm - Dinner
8:00 pm - Evening Yoga Program
DECEMBER 28th
Sunday:
7am - Meditation
7:30am - Vinyasa Practice
9am - Breakfast
10am - Orientation
1pm - Lunch
6:30pm - Dinner
8:00pm - Evening Yoga Program
DECEMBER 29th
Monday:
7am - Meditation
7:30am - Vinyasa Practice
9am - Breakfast
11am - Kayak & Cliff Jumping
2pm - Lunch
7pm - Dinner
8:30pm - Evening Yoga Program
DECEMBER 30th
Tuesday:
7am - Vista Hike
1pm - Lunch
7pm - Dinner
8:30pm - Evening Yoga Program
DECEMBER 31ST
Wednesday:
7am - Meditation
7:30am - Vinyasa Practice
9am - Breakfast
1pm- Lunch
3pm - Fire Ceremony
6:30pm - Dinner
8:30pm - Intention Setting
11:30pm - Firework Show
JANUARY 1st
Friday:
7am - Meditation
7:30am - Vinyasa Practice
9am - Breakfast
11am - Cocoa Ceremony
1pm - Lunch
7pm - Dinner
8:30pm - Closing Ceremony
JANUARY 2nd
Saturday:
9am - Brunch
10am - Check Out
11am - Departure
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Meet Ashlyn
I’m Ashlyn Bugbee, a devoted student of yoga, lover of ritual, and creator of intentional spaces rooted in connection and transformation. After years of spending New Year’s Eve in loud parties and environments that left me feeling disconnected, I began craving something more meaningful… a way to enter the new year with presence, clarity, community, and intention.
This retreat was born from that longing. Returning to Lake Atitlán for the third time to guide this experience feels deeply sacred. This is one of the most powerful places to enter the new year. Surrounded by volcanoes, ceremony, practice, adventure, and authentic connection, we gather not just to celebrate a new year, but to consciously step into a new chapter together.
Whether through yoga, meditation, ritual, or shared moments of awe, my intention is always the same: to create spaces where people feel seen, supported, inspired, and reconnected to themselves. Because I believe the way we enter a new year matters… and that transformation happens most powerfully in community.
FAQ
Getting to Guatemala
Which airport should I fly into?
Guatemala City, Guatemala - La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
When should I arrive/depart?
Please book your flight to arrive before 10am on 12/27 and to depart after 4pm on 1/2.
*I'd strongly suggest flying into Guatemala City on 12/26 and departing 1/3 to give you time to ensure a seamless shuttle experience.
If you have the luxury of time and choose to extend your trip (before or after), the city of Antigua is a culturally rich part of Guatemala to explore.
Ground Transportation
The group shuttle will be departing Guatemala City at 11am on 12/27.
The shuttle will be about $35 USD per person each way. We can also arrange private transportation if your flights are outside of the suggested timeframe.
Lake Atitlan is approximately a 4+ hr drive from Guatemala City.
Whats Not Included
- Flights & Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Airport Shuttles
- Spa Services
- Additional Activies
- Offsite Excursions & Dining
- Extra Snacks & Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities for retreat center staff
