Awaken your heart and soul on a 7-night immersive retreat into the healing waters of well-being and community.

May 24-31, 2025

Restore, rejuvenate, and reconnect with soul tribe on a transformational wellness adventure of a lifetime!

Connect in heart-centered community and immerse yourself in an array of spiritual practices and expansive cultural experiences.

 
 

Facilitators

 

Catalina De León

Catalina is a practitioner of Ancestral Medicine, Reiki Master, Sound Healing Artist, Certified Yoga Therapist, and devoted mother of three beautiful girls. She is passionate about empowering women and curates women’s circles and trainings around the world. She has been leading international wellness retreats for over a decade. Her mission is to inspire people to access their own divine wisdom by holding a space of unconditional love.

Pat Sperry

Pat Sperry is the founder of Flourish. He is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Professional Executive Wellbeing Coach, Men’s Work Facilitator, and world traveler. With over fifteen years of teaching experience including four years in India, China, and Southeast Asia, his commitment to practice paired with his playful and impassioned spirit makes him an approachable and impactful teacher. His mission is to serve by showing up as an example of embodied, integrated, and whole-hearted living.

 

Workshops

 

5 Immortals Qi Gong

Center yourself, free the flow of inner energies, and become aware of the relationship between your consciousness and life force through 5 Immortals Qi Gong with Taoist initiate, Pat Sperry.

Vipassana Meditation

Slow your pace and arrive in the here and now through the mindful practice of Thai Vipassana Sitting + Walking Meditation.

Iyengar Yoga + Pranayama

Align your body, mind, and spirit in daily Iyengar Yoga + Pranayama practice with flourish founder, Pat Sperry.

 

Vinyasa Yoga

Connect your breath, body, mind, and heart in a graceful yoga flow class sequenced to expand your consciousness and ignite your inner energies.

Breathwork + Sound Healing Journey

Amplify your life energy through the elevating practice of Breathwork and receive high vibrational sound (such as gongs, crystal bowls, and voice) as a catalyst for healing on all levels of your being.

Labyrinth Activation

Activate the indigenous technology of Labyrinth and shine light into the depths of your subconscious mind in a supportive and encouraging group process.

 

Traditional Temazcal  

Traditional purification ceremony offers ritualized practices and connection with Great Spirit. Songs to open the heart and specially prepared herbal teas help clear and lift the emotional body.

Mayan Fire Ceremony

Beautiful offerings are created and consumed by the fire, invoking awareness and connection with all that is. The Maya remind us to dwell in the innocent heart of the child, and leave behind our busy minds and conditioned concept of self.

Cacao Ceremony + Prayer Circle

Connect with Mexico’s sacred land through cacao, known by the Mayans as “the water that runs through the heart.” Center, ground, and grow your roots to the heart of the Earth in a ritual and mouth-watering experience.

 

Welcome to Villa Sumaya

a healing retreat center where pristine volcanic waters merge to create a portal for your soul to flourish.

 

panoramic lakefront beauty rooted in tradition, community, and love.

Return to the heart of who you are and enjoy an all inclusive experience at a picturesque and pristine sanctuary.

 

yoga shala with a view, lakeside pool, hot tub, sauna, Mayan ceremonies, boutique, juice bar, restaurant, and more!

Within the vast, majestic horizons, you’ll find a deeper connection with your heart’s song and a rejuvenated sense of wellbeing.

 

Accommodation options to serve your needs

Prices include full Flourish program, 7 nights of accommodation and 3 vegetation meals per day

(Flights + shuttle to boat docks not included)

 

Maya Rose Rooms

Single $2,850 
Double $2,400 per person

These cozy rooms are perfect for single travelers, friends, or budget-savvy couples. They feature either two single beds or one king size bed with a patio, and spacious bathroom. Did we mention a lakefront view?

 

Ginger Suites

Single $$2,950
Double $2,450 per person
Triple $2,150 per person

These deluxe, glamorous suites are a favorite of many who visit Villa Sumaya. Ideal for romantic getaways or extra-special personal retreats.

 

Bungalows

Single $2,850
Double $2,500 per person
Triple $2,350 per person

These beautiful bungalows are perched on the hillside and dawn incredible views of Lake Atitlan. If you’re craving a secluded sanctuary and immersion into the natural landscape, this is a great option.

 
 

Culture, Cuisine, Spa, + Adventure

A Conscious Culinary Experience

Your Flourish in Paradise pass includes 3 delicious vegetarian meals each day (add protein for a small additional charge). The ethos at Villa Sumaya is that eating is an act of celebration: every meal is an opportunity to nourish both body and soul. After all, food is the vital life energy that fuels our wellbeing.

Spa Treatments to Heal

Villa Sumaya's on-site Harmony Spa offers individual, customized sessions and readings with skilled practitioners of the healing arts including Swedish, Thai, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, and Ayurvedic massage, as well as Reiki, Reflexology, Energy therapy, Acupuncture, Facial treatments, Mayan astrology readings and more!

Volcán San Pedro Hike

A good choice for beginners or those looking for a shorter, easier hike. The 3-5 hour trail is lined with coffee and avocado farms, and the summit offers views that stretch beyond the lake. The volcano has been dormant for 40,000 years. Embark on an (optional) unforgettable sunrise trek and forge deeper connections with nature and each other.

Mayan Ceremonies

Xinalani beaches are perfect for surfing, stand up paddle board, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayak and more. Enjoy fun and inspiring activities where the invitation is to step outside your comfort zone and explore new ways of play.

Local Markets

What would a Flourish experience be like without an afternoon of exquisite shopping? Enjoy the colorful local markets and explore the textures and textiles of traditional artesian crafts and goods in an rich cultural exchange that will open your mind and heart to the beauty of Guatemalan traditions.

 
 

Villa Sumaya SCHEDULE

MAY 24-31, 2025

Villa Sumaya SCHEDULE MAY 24-31, 2025

(all times Central Standard Time)

Saturday — DAY 1

Arrival

Opening Circle Cacao Ceremony + Sacred Songs
w/ Pat + Cat

Sunday — DAY 2

Thai Vipassana Walking Meditation + Iyengar Yoga
w/ Pat

Labyrinth Activation
w/ Catalina

Elevate the Way You Relate Workshop
w/ Pat + Cat

Sound Healing + Guided Relaxation
w/ Pat + Cat

Monday — DAY 3

Laughter Practice
w/ Pat

Joyful Vinyasa Yoga Flow
w/ Catalina

Sensorial Activation
w/ Pat + Cat

Breathwork Ecstatic Dance DJ Set
w/ Pat + Cat

Tuesday — DAY 4

Volcano Hike
w/ Pat + Cat

Gratitude Workshop
w/ Pat + Cat

Restorative Yoga
w/ Catalina

Traditional Mayan Fire Ceremony
w/ Pat + Cat

Friday — DAY 7

Core / Balance Flow
w/ Cat

5 Pillars of Well Being
w/ Pat

Foregivness Meditation
w/ Pat + Cat

Face of God / Community Circle
w/ Pat + Cat

Wednesday — DAY 5

Qi Gong + Tai Chi
w/ Pat

Grief + Praise Ritual
w/ Pat + Cat

Traditional Temazcal
w/ Pat + Cat

Hot Tub Mantra Meditation
w/ Pat

Thursday — DAY 6

Iyengar Yoga
w/ Pat

Day Trip to Local Markets
w/ Pat + Cat

Stand Up Paddle + Kyaking
w/ Pat + Cat

White Wardrobe Party: Lakeside Dinner + Celebration
w/ Team Flourish

Saturday — DAY 8

Pranayama, Yoga, Love Letter to Self + Sharing Circle
w/ Pat + Cat

Departure

 FAQs

  • Your Flourish in Paradise ticket includes accommodation, 3 vegetarian meals per day, and all workshops and programming. Your ticket does not include flights, travel insurance, spa treatments, additional protein for meal plan, or transportation to and from the airport. However, we are here to support you all along the way.

  • GETTING TO VILLA SUMAYA

    The drive from the airport (code: GUA) in Guatemala City to Lake Atitlan, takes about 3.5 hours. A swift boat ride will bring you from Panajachel to the Villa Sumaya dock. Ask the boat driver to drop you off at the Villa Sumaya dock, otherwise you will have a 20-minute walk from the main Santa Cruz dock.

    Villa Sumaya works exclusively with trusted transportation company, Kan Tours. Contact them to arrange private shuttles or boats for your convenience, 24 hours a day. Private boat and shuttle fees can be added to your hotel bill.

  • 50% refund for cancellation 90-60 days before retreat start date.

    25% deposit refund for cancellation 30-59 days before retreat start date.

    0% deposit refund for cancellation 0-29 days before retreat start date.