Experience · Venue Rental
Host Your Own Retreat Venue
Bring your vision to one of the most complete retreat venues on Lake Atitlan. Two yoga shalas, full accommodation, a communal kitchen, and a support team that understands what deep work actually requires.
What this is
You bring the program.
We hold the space.
A hosted retreat rental at Alma Atitlan means exclusive use of the venue for your group. Two yoga shalas, private and shared accommodation for up to 30 guests, a fully equipped kitchen, the river gardens, the temazcal, and the fire circle, all yours for the duration of your retreat.
"Noise, tears, and laughter are all welcome here. You won't need to explain the importance of safe space, we understand the work."
We do not run your retreat. We make sure the environment is exactly what it needs to be for you to run it well. That means clean rooms, nourishing food, reliable logistics, and a team that has been in enough transformational spaces to know when to be present and when to stay out of the way.
Inquire about dates →Yoga Teachers
Run your own 5 to 14-day yoga retreat with full shala access, props, and a community that already understands the practice.
Wellness Facilitators
Breathwork, somatic work, plant medicine integration, sound healing, the space is designed to hold all of it.
Coaches & Therapists
Small group intensives, mastermind retreats, leadership programs. The lake and the land create the conditions for real change.
Corporate Groups
Offsites, team retreats, leadership programs. Coming here resets something. Teams leave different.
Teacher Trainings
200hr and 300hr TTCs welcome. The venue has hosted multiple trainings and the shala is purpose-built for it.
"The Dharma Hall is one of the most extraordinary practice spaces I have ever taught in. Floor-to-ceiling windows, the lake, the volcanoes, the sound of the river beneath you. Your students will never forget it."Retreat facilitator · Alma Atitlan
What's included
Everything you need to run a great retreat
All venue rentals include exclusive use of the property for your group. Pricing is confirmed on inquiry based on group size, duration, and season.
Practice Spaces
- Dharma Hall: 180sqm cypress floor, up to 30 mats, floor-to-ceiling windows, sound system, sliding glass doors
- Ananda Rooftop, open-air shala, 15 mats, 360° volcano panorama
- Both shalas fully equipped with props
- Dedicated ceremony space available
Accommodation
- Casa Ananda: 6 private en suite rooms (up to 3 guests each)
- Casa Amor: 3 private en suite rooms (2 guests each)
- Feliz & Lotus, private rooms with shared bathrooms
- Two dormitories. Feliz (6 beds) and Lotus (5 beds)
- Up to 35 guests total on-site
Food & Facilities
- Buddha Cafe: 75sqm outdoor deck, projector and screen for presentations and movie nights
- Full kitchen with local kitchen staff available
- Vegetarian meals, locally sourced, freshly prepared
- Temazcal, holds 14 people, cold water shower for contrast therapy, $15/person with guided ceremony
- Stone fire circle for evening gatherings
- Tzununa river access through the grounds
- Massage therapy, $57/hour, therapists from around the lake, scheduled around your program WiFi throughout the property
The Spaces
Every space designed for the work
Accommodation breakdown
Room by room
| Building / Room | Type | Bathroom | Max Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Ananda (6 rooms) | Private room | En suite | Up to 3 per room / 18 total |
| Casa Amor (3 rooms) | Private room | En suite | 2 per room / 6 total |
| Feliz & Lotus rooms | Private room | Shared | 2 per room |
| Feliz Dormitory | Shared dorm | Shared | 6 beds |
| Lotus Dormitory | Shared dorm | Shared | 5 beds |
| Total venue capacity | Up to 35 guests + 3 facilitators |
Enhance your retreat
Add-ons & adventures
Every retreat is different. We can arrange the following additions around your program, just let us know what your group needs when you inquire.
Massage Therapy
On-site therapists from around the lake, scheduled around your group's activities. $57 USD per hour. Book in advance.
Temazcal Ceremony
Traditional Mayan sweat lodge, stone and clay, holds 14 people. Cold water shower for contrast therapy. $15 USD per person, guided ceremony available.
SUP Yoga
Stand-up paddleboard yoga on the lake. One of the most popular add-ons. High-end wooden paddles, 4-hour session. $85 per person, 5 board minimum.
Transportation
Airport pickup and shuttle coordination from Guatemala City, Antigua, or La Aurora Airport. ~$30 per person. 3 to 5 hours travel time. Must be booked in advance.
Local Excursions
Private boat tours of the lake villages, paragliding, zip-lining, horseback riding, kayak and paddleboard rentals, volcano hikes. We help plan the itinerary.
Seasonal Discounts
Special packages available May through October. Inquire for low-season rates, this is actually one of the best times to be at the lake.
How it works
Simple to book
Write to us with your vision
Tell us your dates, group size, the kind of retreat you run, and what you need from the venue. The more context you give us, the better we can assess fit and prepare an accurate quote.
We have a conversation
We arrange a short call to understand your program and answer your questions about the space, logistics, food, and support. We want to make sure this is genuinely the right venue for your retreat, and that your retreat is the right fit for this space.
We send a proposal
A clear, itemized proposal covering venue rental, accommodation, catering, and any additional services. No hidden costs. You review, ask questions, and we adjust until it is right.
Secure your dates
A 25% non-refundable deposit secures your dates. 50% of the remaining balance is due 60 days before arrival. Full payment is due 30 days before arrival. Final headcount and dietary requirements due two weeks prior. We then work together on all logistics, meal planning, room allocation, arrivals, and anything your retreat requires.
Why Alma Atitlan
What makes this venue different
Most retreat venues rent you a beautiful space and step back. We understand transformation, because this center was built by practitioners, for practitioners. That changes how we hold the space, how we feed your group, and how we support you as a facilitator.
Boat-access only
Tzununa is accessible by boat from Panajachel (15 min) or by road around the top of the lake. Your group arrives and the outside world genuinely disappears. No drive-bys, no noise, no distractions.
Purpose-built shalas
Not a converted barn or a hotel conference room. The Dharma Hall was built for yoga, the proportions, the light, the floor, the views. Your students will feel the difference.
Full catering available
Our kitchen team can handle everything from simple communal meals to elaborate ceremonial feasts. Vegetarian, locally sourced, freshly prepared. Dietary needs accommodated.
Temazcal on-site
Traditional Maya sweat lodge for ceremony and purification. A powerful addition to any healing or wellness retreat. Available for groups.
One of the most powerful lakes on earth
Lake Atitlan at 1,560m elevation, surrounded by three volcanoes, held by indigenous Maya culture. The setting is not incidental, it is part of the retreat. And 90% of our staff are from the local Maya community of Tzununa. When you book here, you are giving back to the place that makes this possible.
Tell us about your retreat
Share your dates, group size, and what you are planning. We will respond within 24 hours.
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