Spirit, Courage & Resilience in Guatemala: March 2025

$1,599 – $2,699

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March 9-15, 2025

is excited to announce our first partnership with

The Point Retreats!

Christa Rymal, The Point Retreats Founder and her colleagues will join us to lead sessions on managing stress and nutrition by applying heart math to regulate emotions and offering continuous glucose monitors to observe blood sugar trends.

Be amazed at the history, beauty, and sense of connection that surrounds you during this meaningful retreat to one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Nestled among three volcanoes, the colonial town of Antigua, Guatemala is a great place to see smoking volcanoes, ruins of the once-great Mayan civilization, and well-preserved Spanish architecture giving the city its enchanting and romantic atmosphere. On this retreat, you will reawaken your own sense of courage, connection, and adventure as you deeply experience all that Guatemala has to offer. Being in a land you aren’t familiar with gives you the profound opportunity to open your heart and mind to new perspectives and realities …especially as we approach our time there with humility, respect and curiosity for another culture. While in Guatemala you will experience the spirit, courage and resilience of its people and their culture. At first glance, this culture may seem so different than our own but during our time there, it will become obvious that we all share similar hopes and dreams for our families and communities. During the retreat, expert facilitators provide sessions inspired by the Center for Courage & Renewal and Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead™ programs, as well as research from thought leaders in purposeful and resilient living. Coming together in large and small group sessions, you will have the opportunity to work with classic teachings, poetry, and personal stories to reflect on your own experiences as leaders, healers, and teachers. Each day you have opportunity to broaden your perspective by deeply understanding important ways to rejuvenate yourself and support the growth and development of others. We facilitate a trusted community where you find the safe space needed to examine important questions about relationship habits, mindset, and generosity in all aspects of your life. Surrounded by the beauty of Guatemala, you will work hard, be challenged, and leave feeling ready to take on new challenges.

Following this in-person Guatemala retreat, we will offer additional virtual sessions. The cost is $500 (for 6 months virtual sessions) or $750 (for 12 months virtual sessions). The virtual sessions will happen every 2nd Sunday of the month from 6:00 PM – 7:30PM CST. It will be 1 CME per session. For more information, you can go here.

If have additional questions about this trip, please contact Corey Martin at Corey@BounceTravels.com

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ROOM = $1,599 per person

Double Occupancy: At checkout, please let us know if you already have a roommate & the name of that roommate in the Additional Information section. OR if you don’t have a roommate, we would be happy to assign one for you. (Please be aware that in the unlikely circumstance that we are unable to pair you with a roommate, you will be responsible for a single occupancy rate).

SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM= $2,199

Single Occupancy: One person in a single occupancy room

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TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE

7:00- 7:30: Breakfast at the Hotel

7:30 – 11:00: Daily inspirational sessions drawn from the work of Brené Brown, Parker Palmer and other thought leaders in burnout prevention and resilience

11:00 – 4:00: Daily Hiking, Sightseeing and Service Learning Trips

4:00 – 6:00: Free time to practice your own personal resilience by journaling, meditating, swimming, reading, getting a massage or exploring the beautiful surroundings

6:00 – 8:00: Group Dinner

8:00 – 9:00: Social hour, Hot tub, Fire Pit, Pool

GENERAL ITINERARY

Day 1: Travel to Guatemala

You can arrive in Guatemala City anytime prior to 2 p.m. We leave from the Guatemala City Airport at 2pm and travel via comfortable van to arrive at our lodging – an eco-friendly lodge, restaurant, avocado farm and yoga destination in the mountains above Antigua, Guatemala. The volcano views, delicious home cooked meals, comfortable and private treehouse accommodations and friendly staff will make our first night in Guatemala extra special! Our retreat will start at 5pm with our first educational session and the day will end with a dinner and drinks together. Dinner included.

Day 2: Antigua Guatemala

You get an insider’s view of the former capital of all of Central America. Antigua, founded in 1543, is a UNESCO Heritage Site and built on a grid pattern inspired by the Italian Renaissance. You will see Spanish inspired architecture, cobblestone streets, preserved monasteries, convents, and cathedrals from the 16th-18th centuries, while you explore the many museums, markets and outdoor activities that Antigua has to offer. Today we also move to our main hotel in Antigua. We end the day off with a visit to an amazing outdoor museum and restaurant overlooking the city.

Day 3: Educational Opportunities : Common Hope and Wakami

Experience first hand how nonprofits are helping to provide opportunities and resources to rural Guatemalans to support them in their growth and development. The families who walk through Common Hope’s doors often live in one-room houses made of cornstalks and scrap metal, with little or no access to education, medical care, clean water, or jobs with livable wages. The mission of Common Hope is based on the belief that education is the key to unwinding the cycle of poverty. They provide the necessary resources for thousands of impoverished children to attend school each year. We will have the opportunity to view the work that this organization does in a variety of classrooms in the school. There will be the opportunity to participate in social work visits and meet with families of children who have been sponsored by members of our community to hear their stories of success.

Wakami is a social system that seeks to transform the communities in which they work by providing opportunities to generate income and create prosperity for indigenous women. Experience first hand how this non-profit is helping to provide opportunities and resources to women to support them and their families in their growth and development. Wakami believes in transforming cycles of poverty into “cycles of prosperity.” through designing and selling fashion accessories in over 20 countries on 4 continents. Wakami and is based on the concept that all women share similar hopes and dreams for their families. We will participate with the women of Wakami in an activity they facilitate to help us all realize that deep down inside, our wants, dreams and desires are all very similar.

Day 4: Mental and Physical Resilience : Volcano Hike

If hiking an active volcano is on your bucket list, look no further. Today we hike Volcano Pacaya – one of the most impressive active volcanic landscapes you will find anywhere in Central America. Throughout the hike, you will notice a continuous plume of smoke drifting from its peak and volcanic rumbles under your feet. If hiking up a volcano seems a bit too strenuous, consider renting a horse to ride to the summit. On this journey, you have the opportunity to roast marshmallows on the hot lava and from the summit you see a spectacular panorama of three volcanoes surrounding Antigua and Guatemala City. If want a unique souvenir stop by the “Lava Store” located at the end of the hike where you can purchase jewelry and crafts made from molten lava rocks

Day 5: Semana Santa Experience

The Spanish tradition of Semana Santa (Holy Week) arrived with the Spaniards to Guatemala in the 1500’s, and 500 years later, the tradition is still alive and well. Every Sunday during lent, Guatemala holds elaborate grand processions. Guatemalans sign up a year in advance to carry one of these lavish floats by hand- some so massive that 80 grown men must carry them through the streets. Throughout the day you will notice intricately designed carpets made of flowers and sawdust in front of peoples businesses and residences. Antigua, Guatemala hosts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year who yearn to be a part of the religious and cultural festivities–a mix of Spanish tradition and indigenous cultural beliefs. Today we will also have a Nutrition Education Course taught by lifestyle and functional medical expert, Christa, RN MSN.

Day 6: Lake Atitlan

Lake Atitlan, was once described by Lonely Planet as “the closest thing to Eden on Earth”. Lake Atitlan is a magical place, with volcanic peaks towering over a crater lake. You have the opportunity to experience many of the towns surrounding the lake, all of which have a different vibe. Hike a mountain viewpoints, take a yoga class, kayak, cliff jump, participate in a cacao ceremony and enjoy delicious bars and restaurants. Whatever you do here, it’s the place to go to reconnect with yourself and nature. Today as a special treat we will have a Heartmath + Cacao Ceremony taught by Christa, Certified HeartMath Trainer and Coach.

Day 7: Guatemala City

We leave Lake Atitlan in the afternoon to settle into our hotel in Guatemala City. We will have time this evening for an optional trip to visit Cayala for a relaxed shopping experience or meal in one of its many restaurants. This community, which looks like a European city, houses a cinema, baseball park, tennis courts, many international and Guatemalan retailers and even a surf park. A canopy tour on site boasts fantastic views of the city and allows you to glide through the air among the treetops.

Day 8: Leave Guatemala

You can plan to fly out anytime today.

Please Note: This itinerary may change slightly due to accommodation availability, rain, festivals and spontaneous side trips. This is not an endurance race, nor a competition. Please be respectful of all the different paces and walks of life that come together on this group trip.

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FACILITATORS

Corey Martin is a Yale-trained family physician driven to change the delivery of healthcare and improve the mental and physical health of our communities. He is a founder of Innovations in Resilience and the Bounce Back Project, practicing private group physician, Bush Fellow, and former CMO and lead physician in his organization’s response to clinician burnout. Driven to do this work by the loss of two colleagues and friends, Corey strives to create an environment of opportunity in which all of us can do the deep, heartfelt work of changing the way we show up and interact in each other’s lives. One of the ways he does this is by facilitating resilience retreats across the United States and throughout the world. He is both a Certified Daring Way Facilitator and Center for Courage and Renewal Facilitator and facilitates workshops based on the work of Brené Brown and Parker Palmer. In his free time, he enjoys working on his farm that he has recently turned into an event center. He lives in Buffalo, MN with his wife and three daughters. He is a recovering perfectionist and an aspiring “good enoughist”

Additional information

WHAT'S INCLUDED	• Transportation from hotel by comfy, relaxing passenger van • 6 nights lodging in Guatemala • 6 breakfasts, 1 dinner • Snacks and water for the daily drive • Daily park and trail entrance fees • Facilitation of resilience topics • 19 CME/CEUs for healthcare professionals
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED	• Round-trip airfare • Meals or drinks • The book for the book discussion: "Rising Strong" by Bréne Brown • Additional excursions or tours you choose • Travel insurance – Click here, https://tinyurl.com/AN5r2Ps to get a quote
CANCELLATION DETAILS	• Cancellations prior to November 9, 2024 are subject to a $500 cancellation fee • Nonrefundable on or after November 9, 2024 • If Bounce Travels cancels the trip due to any reason, you have your choice of a refund (minus credit card fees) OR using your entire balance towards another Bounce Travels trip through the following calendar year.
PLEASE NOTE	This itinerary may change slightly due to accommodation availability, rain, festivals and spontaneous side trips. This is not an endurance race, nor a competition. Please be respectful of all the different paces and walks of life that come together on this group trip.

Spirit, Courage & Resilience in Guatemala: March 2025

Spirit, Courage & Resilience in Guatemala: March 2025

March 9-15, 2025

is excited to announce our first partnership with

The Point Retreats!

Be amazed at the history, beauty, and sense of connection that surrounds you during this meaningful retreat to one of the most beautiful places on earth.