We offer our signature ceremonies to serve as a ground for healing, learning, illumination and transformation.
We have hosted and guided these rituals for several years and served thousands of glasses of sacrament to people from all walks of life. With this type of work, it is important for everyone involved to always seek to uphold a high standard of integrity, safety and awareness with regards to the individual and the community at large.
We take care in all areas we see fit and encourage those looking for an experience to look a little deeper as it is not always enough to seek peak experiences or quick fixes. Ours is a humble path of the Forest and of the heart. Our temple is one of deep prayer, communion and contemplation. People who work with us come to study and learn the path or simply to receive the work that is done. We encourage individuals to be well informed, in good health and equipped with some basic meditation and awareness practices before navigating these spaces with us.
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
We warmly invite you to join us for a unique immersion into the living Afro-Brazilian tradition of Umbanda, hosted at the sacred lands of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, in collaboration with Forest Path Family, Bandeira de Oxalá, and Earth Medicine Alliance.
Set within one of the most spiritually significant regions of Central America, this gathering creates a bridge between Afro-Brazilian ancestral traditions and the sacred wisdom of the Maya territories. Together, we will explore the teachings of Umbanda and our Sacred Orixás and Caboclos while honoring the ancestral presence of the Maya peoples and the many visible and invisible beings connected to this sacred land.
Umbanda is a living spiritual tradition rooted in ancestral wisdom, the forces of nature, and the sacred relationship between the visible and invisible worlds. Through connection with the Orixás — divine manifestations of nature’s strength — and the ancestral spirits who guide and assist humanity, Umbanda offers pathways for healing, spiritual development, balance, and service.
Throughout these days, participants will study and experience this tradition through sacred drumming, ritual songs, dance, herbal baths, sacred defumação with herbs and resins, mediumship work, healing passes, prayers, offerings, and ceremonial practices.
Getting Here
Forest Path, Casa Floresta, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Accommodation
Sleeping in the temple.
No accommodation - OPTION ONLY SUITABLE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
Shared accommodation
Private accommodation
Venue & Amenities
The recently built Casa Floresta is directly on Lake Atitlan in Pasajcap, between San Marcos la Laguna and Tzununa. This is the home of the Forest Path Temple where Sound Ceremony courses and Forest Path ceremonies are held exclusively in Guatemala. With lake access in a clean and quiet private bay for swimming, Casa Floresta is a beautiful space conducive for the transformational work.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
Ceremonies and meals
What's Not Included
Airport transfer, airfare etc.
Customer Reviews
4.90 out of 5.0 average rating
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Forest Path MI
Forest Path in MI delivered an incredibly profound and beautiful experience. The love, devotion, compassion, care, and gentleness provided created such a safe sacred space to be held in. I am eternally grateful to have found community in this shared spiritual path. Although this divine work is deeply personal, the opportunity to heal in community is like nothing else. The attention to detail in the land and ceremony space was truly awing. The mastery in sacred music and harmonies was absolutely unbelievable. I’m still in awe of that mastery and the beautiful connecting element it brings to ceremony. The food. The visually stunning, delicious, nutritious food was such a gift and the women preparing it. The support in preparation and integration is very thorough and appreciated. And for all of the teachings and guidance, THANK YOU. I deeply cherish this entire experience and I’m looking forward to sitting in ceremony again and participating in other FP offerings as well. Love to all🙏🦋💖
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A beautiful experience in every way
Finding my way to Casa Floresta and this Voice Medicine Retreat was truly divinely guided. I have been on my path of deep healing and reached the layer of my voice; its blocks, fears and deep desire to be heard and expressed. I was waiting for the most beautiful and supportive next step for me to explore this part of myself and this was it. The lake took me in with open arms and Casa Floresta is a dream. It is so gorgeous here and I felt taken care of in every way by our beautiful facilitators Hayley, Leti and Shahaf. They are each so special, unique and brought their own light & power ~ and together the three of them created a seamless flow facilitating with such grace and mastery. I loved the healthy, fresh food they fed us with each day, the incredible environment (so clean and comfortable, the views are spectacular, the location is gorgeous), the inspiring teachings, learning so much as we practiced harmonizing, being introduced to so many techniques and music, singing songs, and connecting with the wonderful people that came to also explore their voices. This time helped me to touch the most tender parts of myself. Weeks later that experience continues to bloom in me and my life. Unforgettable experience and I would come again and again.
Thank you so much Hayley, Leti, Shahaf and the entire staff at Casa Floresta.
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Transformative Voice Medicine Retreat
This Voice Medicine Retreat was incredible! The accommodation was fabulous! I had a stunning view of San Pedro volcano. The food was delicious! I am beyond grateful for these beautiful woman – Hayley, Leticia & Shahaf. They all led this retreat with incredible knowledge of music, instruments, songs & voice. You could feel their passion for their work and their devotion in supporting women to explore & discover their own voice. This retreat helped me push my edges on so many levels regarding my voice, my own blocks and challenges and realized that when you truly let all those go – you can find that inner nudge, inner voice, calmness, creativity and confidence to sing, write and create. The activities and exercises of tuning, toning, chanting, and deep listening were extremely helpful, although at times challenging, you came out on the other side with such love, happiness & celebration. If you are looking to gift yourself this medicine (your own voice) – I highly recommend it. It transformed my view on how I look at my own voice, myself and the potential that is awaiting me on my journey. Thank you everyone who made this happen!
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Forest Path ceremonies are the best!
Hayley & Jaya hold an impeccable ceremony for light transmissions of the soul. They are pure love, wisdom, beauty & care. Their music and voices uplift and inspire Christ consciousness & Divine Mother & Father. Jaya’s & Hayley’s transmissions speak to the heart & soul to illuminate the path. I am forever in love & gratitude for them & their offerings.
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Available Dates
December 5 - 10, 2026
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