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About this trip
B/SPOKE OUT OF STUDIO RETREAT
Escape with B/SPOKE Studios to Lake Atitlan, a magical crater lake located in the heart of Guatemala. This retreat is the perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, and explore a remote part of the world alongside a like-minded group of people! B/SPOKE is taking its unique studio experience outside the 4 walls of 101 Federal Street, 12 Joy Street & 50 Central Street, and creating an unforgettable travel, adventure & fitness experience in Central America. Please know that ALL individuals are welcome to attend & you do NOT need to be a current member of B/SPOKE! Friends, friends of friends, family members, spouses, significant others etc. etc. - ALL are welcome!
SOLSEED RETREATS
B/SPOKE Studios is excited to partner with SolSeed Retreats, a Boston-based company that specializes in Yoga, Wellness & Adventure Planning Services in select locations around the world. The co-founders of SolSeed Retreats, Ian & Kristin, are true experts on the Guatemala destination, and will be supporting the group from start to finish. SolSeed has helped B/SPOKE vet this location after almost a decade of hosting retreats in this area, making them extremely qualified to curate logistics including – but not limited to – guest accommodations, transportation, and food. This will allow B/SPOKE to focus on the OUT OF STUDIO experience: R/DE / TRAIN / YOGA / WELLNESS / COMMUNITY / ADVENTURE
THE OVERVIEW
- FEB 23: Travel to Guatemala & stay overnight in the beautiful, colonial city of Antigua, where the group will meet, and enjoy a taste of life in Guatemala.
- FEB 24 - MARCH 2: Transfer to Isla Verde for the remainder of the trip & enjoy a unique and beautiful lakefront eco-resort with just as many opportunities to sweat as there are to explore local sights & activities.
- MARCH 2: Transfer to Guatemala City for flights back to the U.S. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK FLIGHTS THAT DEPART BEFORE 12PM ON THIS DAY.
DAILY SCHEDULE
- Attend daily R/DE, TRAIN & yoga classes taught by B/SPOKE instructors (overlooking the lake pictured above!). Up to 3 chances to sweat every day! Shoes, towels & all equipment provided.
- Enjoy locally sourced & healthy meals (allergen friendly) every day, including breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Participate in included excursion to San Marcos (hiking, swimming & optional cliff jumping).
- Plan additional active or relaxing activities during scheduled Free Time.
LOCAL EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES - FREE TIME
- Explore Santa Cruz, San Juan, San Pedro & Santiago - all a short walk or boat ride from Isla Verde. Boats are readily available to explore neighboring villages. Take in amazing people watching, local foods, markets, and some of the best textile and arts shopping in Central America.
- Hike to San Pedro Volcano
- Rent on-site kayaks or SUP (~$7/hour)
- Book on-site body work sessions (~$60/hour for massages)
- Plan a Horseback Riding, Zip Lining or Coffee Farm Tour Excursion (additional costs)
INCLUDED
- Lodging during Antigua overnight & meals (Night 1)
- Lodging at Isla Verde on Lake Atitlan & meals (6 nights, 7 days)
- Daily R/DE, TRAIN & yoga classes taught by B/SPOKE instructors
- B/SPOKE & SolSeed staff support & participation from beginning to end
- 3 locally sourced meals daily plus unlimited tea, coffee and filtered water
- 1 guided hike to San Marcos and entrance to Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve
- One group sauna and hot tub experience
- Round-trip bus transfers to and from Guatemala City (GUA)
- Information, communication & support in the weeks leading up to the retreat, including a Group R/DE and Orientation at B/SPOKE in Boston (101 Federal Street)
NOT INCLUDED
- Roundtrip airfare to GUA (PLEASE DO NOT BOOK FLIGHTS UNTIL YOU HEAR FROM US! We will send you flight parameters upon registration)
- Alcoholic beverages and extra restaurant tabs
- Gratuities for Isla Verde Staff
- Massages & extra activities
TRAVEL
- A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a space on this retreat. Balance is due 45 days prior to trip departure. That said, flexible payment plans are available. Please don't hesitate to inquire!
- A valid passport
- A visa is NOT required for U.S. Citizens visiting Guatemala
REFUND POLICY
All SolSeed Retreats deposits and payments are non-refundable. The purchase of travel insurance is highly recommended for this trip, which will protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. We recommend checking out www.insuremytrip.com for more info. Questions? Email [email protected].
Available Packages
This spacious suite is your most budget friendly option, and sleeps up to 5 people very comfortably. All guests will have their own bed - some on the first level, some on the second "loft" level of the suite. This suite has a shared bath, as well as an outdoor deck with stunning lake views.
If you have any people you would like to room with, please indicate their names upon sign up.
*Hot water is solar based, and quantities are limited. It is not always available on demand. If this is a deal breaker for you, book the Garden Suites.
These spacious suites each feature 2 floors and 2 bathrooms and sleep up to 4 people very comfortably. They also include a large, outdoor deck area.
These suites have gas hot water tanks, and get the most reliable hot water for showers out of all of the rooming options.
If you have any people you would like to room with, please indicate their names upon sign up.
Perfect for two friends or a couple, these beautiful cabins all have private, open air showers & baths, and a stunning view of Lake Atitlan.
Can be set up with two twin beds, or one queen bed. Please let us know your preference upon booking & your roommate's name.
*These cabins are a 5-10 min walk uphill from the lake, so please let us know if you have physical limitations and require a room that is a shorter walk and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
**Hot water is solar based, and quantities are limited. It is not always available on demand. If this is a deal breaker for you, book the Garden Suites.
These beautiful cabins all have private, open air showers & baths, and a stunning view of Lake Atitlan. Each cabin features a double bed, and is perfect for the solo traveler seeking a bit more privacy.
*These cabins are a 5-10 min walk uphill from the lake, so please let us know if you have physical limitations and require a room that is a shorter walk and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
**Hot water is solar based, and quantities are limited. It is not always available on demand. If this is a deal breaker for you, book the Garden Suites.