Our property is very large (about 14 acres), located on a steep mountainside overlooking the Panchoy Valley. You’ll find everything you need at our property to host the perfect all-inclusive retreat or teacher training. The views are so stunning and the energy of the place so peaceful that you may never want to leave! Our facilities include everything necessary to make your guests comfortable and to create an unforgettable experience.
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THE BASICS
• 13 Individual Cabins, Treehouses & Domes with Private Bathrooms & showers • 24 Beds Total • All-Inclusive Group Packages • Farm-To-Table Nourishing Meals • Onsite Bar & Cafe • 20 Miles From The Airport • Bilingual Staff
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studio & WELLNESS
• 1 Large Indoor Studio • 1 Outdoor Covered Platform • Outdoor Grassy Movement Space • Massage & Spa Facilities • Traditional Mayan Sauna • Outdoor Jungle Ice Baths • Ceremonial Fire Space • Meditation Garden
Our tropical mountain resort is the perfect option for wellness leaders seeking a special space to host a retreat or teacher training in Guatemala. Located high above the clouds on a mountain overlooking active volcanoes, Earth Lodge is ideal for your group if you want to feel like you’ve discovered a hidden gem surrounded by nature, yet also want touches of luxury like dreamy cabins, fluffy white towels, organic bath products, and chef-driven farm to table food.
The Location
Easy to access from the Guatemala City airport (GUA) and just 15 minutes up the mountain from the UNESCO World Heritage city of Antigua, you’ll feel remote and surrounded by lush tropical nature, yet close enough to the popular destination city of Antigua to organize day-trips and other excursions easily. Earth Lodge offers organizers a stunning location to host all-inclusive retreats and teacher trainings with 24 beds total and a minimum stay of 5 nights.
The Mission
Our mission is to provide a space where everyone can experience wellness and joy in their own way, and we prioritize bookings with wellness leaders who share this mission and ideology with us and who want to immerse into their practice while enjoying the beautiful offerings of Guatemala. We love hosting retreats & teacher trainings of all kinds: yoga, aerials, dance, pilates, hiking & adventure, martial arts, calisthenics, and more. Our mission is to help you create an unforgettable experience infused with wellness and joy!
Our restaurant is one of the highlights of our property! People come from near and far to enjoy our famous farm-to-table menu. Our restaurant remains open to the public when retreats are being hosted on our property, which means that in between your all-inclusive meals you and your guests can also enjoy snacks, exotic elixirs, artisanal barista beverages, cocktails, and more from our regular menu if desired. Our menu focuses on fresh, bright, tropical flavors, seasonal fruits and veggies, and plenty of avocados as we are a working organic avocado farm! You’ll also find many gluten-free, vegan, and conscientious carnivore options on our menu.
• Up to three family style meals or snacks per day included • Unlimited black coffee and tea service 24/7 included • Meals can be your choice of vegan or omnivore, or you can have a mix and allow your guests to choose their preference • Our all-inclusive meals are always gluten-free & dairy free by default • Deserts can be included in the evening meal if desired • Customized mealtimes based on your daily agenda between 8am-8pm • Bag lunches or breakfasts available for days when your group may have excursions off-property • We can accommodate most dietary requests
dreamy accomodations
As a retreat or teacher training facilitator you can choose which of our cabins, treehouses, or geo-domes you want to reserve for your group, or you can reserve them all! All of our accommodations are unique and all of them feature new luxury bedding and towels, our custom organic and eco-friendly bath products, electricity, private bathrooms with hot showers, daily towel service, and a private outdoor patio or balcony. All of our accommodations are nestled within the tropical forest and feature stunning views of Antigua’s three volcanoes.
24 BEDS
• Across all of our tree houses, cabins, and geo domes, we have 24 beds total • You can host more than 24 people if couples or friends share beds
STANDARD & PREMIUM ACCOMMODATIONS
• We have a mix of standard and premium accommodations to meet various price points for your guests • We do not have a bunk house or large shared bunk room, all accommodations have either one bed, or two.
5 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY REQUIRED
• 5 nights minimum is our requirement to qualify for our all-inclusive package • If you have 8 or more participants, we provide the retreat organizer with one free all-inclusive accommodation and meal package! • If you have 16 or more participants we provide you with 2 complimentary accommodation and meal packages!
antigua guatemala’s largest YOGA studio
Our studio, located high up in the treetops on a steep mountainside, has been touted as Guatemala’s most beautiful yoga studio! Our studio is an indoor studio with floor to ceiling windows (which can be opened completely) overlooking Antiguas 3 volcanoes. It’s a magical space for movement, music, wellness, growth, and community!
The studio has lots of equipment and goodies in order to accommodate a wide variety of activities including circus and aerials training, fitness retreats and workouts, ecstatic dance, and yoga of course! Our studio is large enough to accommodate 30 mats or 50 seated/standing and is equipped with the works.
• Foam roller and yoga wheel • Dumbbells, kettlebells, weighted balls, and resistance bands
CIRCUS & AERIALS
• Aerial silks (3 on-site and more upon request) • Aerial hoop (1 onsite and more upon request) • Aerial yoga rigs upon request
EXTRAS
• Bose bluetooth sound system • Blankets and pillows upon request
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Activities & Adventures For Every Occasion
Movement & Adventure
Hike the Famous Volcano Acatenango: • Full day excursion • 11 miles total • 2 hour drive each direction
Hike Volcano Pacaya: • Half day excursion • 6 miles total • 1.5 hour drive each direction
Hike the Beautiful Cloud Forest of Cerro Cucurucho: • Full day excursion • 10 miles total • ½ hour drive each direction • Option to swim in the pure mountain spring fed pools on-site
ATV Fincas Tour: Take an ATV adventure and enjoy guided tours of a local coffee farm, lavender farm, and macadamia farm • Half day excursion
ATV Villages Tour: Take an ATV adventure to see several small artisan villages featuring cacao, seasonal fruits, and various artisan communities • Half day excursion
Volcano Pacaya Horse Adventure: Enjoy the volcano via horseback on private ranch trails, ending with a picnic on the lava beds complete with magma roasted pizzas, chips and salsa, and s’mores roasted over volcanic heat vents. Optional wine package available! • Half day excursion, morning ride or sunset ride
Guided El Hato Mountain Hikes: • 2 or 4 hour guided hikes through the lush tropical mountains of El Hato • No transportation needed
Cerro De La Cruz Trek: • 4 hour excursion • 6 miles total • No transportation needed • Trek to the famous historical landmark and park for beautiful photos
Workshops with Local Specialists at Earth Lodge: • Aerial Yoga • Acro Yoga • Aerials (silks, hammock, or hoop) • Salsa Dance • Sound Ceremony • Jade Jewelry Workshop • Mayan Natal Chart Readings
Culture & Art
Tour Ancient Mayan Ruins of Iximche: • Half day excursion • 1.5 hour drive each direction •Option to host your yoga class or Mayan Ceremony on-site
Tour Ancient Mayan Ruins of Mixco Viejo: • Half day excursion • 2 hour drive each direction •Option to host your yoga class or Mayan Ceremony on-site
Live Music, Sound Ceremonies, or Ecstatic Dance: • Select a local artist for an extra special evening of live music at Earth Lodge • Ceremonial or traditional musicians available in various styles • Sound Ceremony facilitators available • Ecstatic dance facilitators available
Jade & Crystal Jewelry Making Workshop: • Work with a local Guatemalan artist to create beautiful bracelets • Pre-select jade and crystals based on your retreat theme or preferences • Set intentions as the artist guides your group on both technique, and on the unique qualities of each stone and crystal you’ve selected to work with
Pop-up Tattoo Event: • Hand select a local tattoo artist • Traditional hand-poke artists available • Co-create a flash tattoo selection for your group • Hosted at Earth Lodge
Walking Tour of Antigua: • See the open air market, various ruins, parks, monuments, architecture, historic points of interest , and local crafts such as jade and cacao. • 2 hour tour, Custom tours also available • 20 minute drive each direction
Maize Journey: • A hands-on workshop teaching you about the journey of maize from seed, to mill, to tortilla. Lead by women from our local village. A great way to support families in need from our local village while learning about local life, culture, and heritage. • 2 hour excursion, No transportation needed, 20 minute walk from Earth Lodge
MAYAN Spirituality
Traditional Shaman Led Mayan Ceremonies at Earth Lodge • Cacao Ceremony • Fire Ceremony • Temazcal Ceremony
Ceremonies usually last 2-3 hours and are hosted in our ceremonial space looking out over the volcanoes. This is a beautiful way of experiencing authentic Mayan culture, tradition, and spirituality and can be a transformational experience for many.
Meet Our Shaman, Tz’ules Born and raised locally in the Antigua area, Tz’ules comes from a long lineage of Mayan Shamans (Nanas) and leads authentic ceremonies following the ancient ways of her ancestors. Earth Lodge is blessed to work with Tz’ules, who’s ceremonies are both powerful and beautiful, and are delivered in mix of Spanish & English. Tz’ules loves to speak with group leaders ahead of time to customize the ceremonies to fit the theme of your retreat or teacher training and meet the needs of your group.
Availability & Booking
If you feel that our space, amenities, and philosophy align with you and your community, the next step is to get in touch with a real human here at Earth Lodge! Fill out the form below or email us! Please be as specific as you can including the exact dates or month/year you are interested in. We will send our all-inclusive pricing, check availability for the dates you have in mind, and most importantly, schedule a video call to talk more about your vision and meet each other!
