‘ WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS WHAT IS LOOKING’
– St Francis of Assisi
There is now more than ever a deep need to come back to ourselves. Being grounded in this inner sense of connection. Being grounded in this inner sense of connection is essential to our ability to thrive in life.
The Hermitage provides a safe place to retreat from your daily life to raise the volume of your inner world so that you can align with you you are truly are, without the constant stimulation of the outer world.
This is where you discover your being. Only from this place, you are able to bring that unique and authentic version back into the world - to live your soul's path.
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THE HERMITAGE IS A
INITIATION & DARK RETREAT CENTER
Set on the shores of Lake Atitlan in the highlands of Guatemala.
This is a place where you can befriend your fears, return to clarity and cultivate the inner connection you have been longing for.
what happens
DURING A RETREAT
During a retreat with us you will go through a three phase process which guides you from inner turmoil to inner connection.
ARRIVAL PHASE
Here you will begin a process of letting go, slowing down and disconnecting from the outside world in order to become more intimate with yourself.
INNER TRANSFORMATION PHASE
Connect, embrace, and turn towards what is alive, comfortable or uncomfortable. You will cultivate a daily practice of anchoring in awareness.
INTEGRATION PHASE
Here you will evaluate what tools you take with after your time with us. Establish a new found sense of trust and inner connection in how you move forward and take aligned action.

choose
YOUR EXPERIENCE
We have several beautiful, peaceful cabins and rooms and two DARK RETREATS for meditators who are looking to DIVE DEEPER into their own practice in a beautiful and natural environment.
what we
OFFER YOU
CREATE YOUR OWN RETREAT WITH US AT THE HERMITAGE
You can select the number of days, weeks or months, your accommodation, and how many delicious home cooked meals you would like delivered to you each day.
solitary & dark
RETREATS INCLUDE:
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Private cabin, private room or dormitory bed
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Morning Practice of around 1.5 hours from Monday to Saturday
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Mediation Hall available for personal practice
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Two wholesome Vegetarian meals per day (Vegan or Gluten Free is optional)
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Water on the entire property is filtered
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24hr security on the property
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Temazcal once a week (Central American Sauna)
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Access to extensive gardens and lake access
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Paddle boards

the hermitage
ACCOMODATION
All cabins and rooms have a stunning view of the surrounding volcanoes and lake, access to our extensive gardens full of fruit trees and flowers and a private beach front for swimming.
Our two purpose-built Dark Retreats offer those with a steady meditation practice the opportunity to retreat alone in complete darkness and sensory deprevation.
GUIDED MEDITATION
IMMERSED IN
NATURE
HEALING PRACTICES
100% SUSTAINABLE
RETREATS
FILTERED
WATER
ORGANIC
FOOD
SUNDAY
TEMAZCAL/
SWEATLODGE
ACCEPTING BITCOIN

what visitors say
ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE

‘ SOLITUDE ISN'T LONELINESS.
– Victoria Erickson
Solitude is when the entire universe seems to surround and hold you quietly.’
