Retreats and Hubs
​Welcome to Culture Chalk's worldschooling hub and family retreat list. Here, you can explore a wide range of retreats designed for families, teens, and individuals seeking unique cultural experiences and educational adventures.
Family Cultural immersion retreat
Nov 4-14, 2024
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Families of all sizes welcome
A midsized event open to just 26 guests. Join us as we pack in 10 days of cultural exploration and discovery with the entire family. In this retreat we will be learning Spanish, going on guided tours to the market, boating, dancing, visiting towns around the Lake and learning about Guatemalan history from indigenous elders and members of our local community. Join with us for other exciting activities such as hikes, being hosted for coffee by local families *translator present, and giving back a little by participating in a day of community service.
The morning after death
Oct 30-Nov 3, 2024
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A special invite for those who have lost someone special and have "procrastinated" a healthy grieving process. OR, do yo know someone that has recently lost a loved one? Get together with yor community and help them get here for this!
The depth to which one is able to open themselves to grief will provide foundational strength for future growth. We invite you to join us, to explore your process of grief through connection vs isolation, conversations vs silence, expression vs suppression. Nightly community bonfires will be held with an opportunity for each participant to honour their departed through storytelling. It is what they deserve! This retreat provides a renovation to the spaces our lost hold in our hearts.
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All meals, accommodations and scheduled activities are taken care off by us. You just get here.
Suggested donation: $750
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Ladies Hiking Retreat
November 30 - Dec 5, 2024
Join us for an action packed 6 days of physical training and incredible satisfaction as we hike Guatemala's most famous volcanoes, trails and viewpoints!
Itinerary includes:
Airport Shuttle to Antigua - Overnight hike up the notorious Acatenango Volcano with night-time views of active neighbouring Volcano Fuego -Shuttle to Lake Atitlan - Sunrise hike up Rostro Maya for a campfire pancake breakfast overlooking Lake Atitlan - San Pedro Volcano hike - All meals and accommodations - Solar pools soak - Shuttle back to airport!
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A great goal to get in shape for!​
Best of Lake Atitlan
Jan 20-26
A trip for all ages!
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This retreat focuses on the finer things in life that Lake Atitlan has to offer.
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Coffee tours
Coffee pouring and roasting demonstrations
Boating
Sauna Huts
Light Hikes and walks exploring fauna and colour
Great food and LOTS of it
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Itinerary includes:
All meals - Shuttles - Accommodations - Boat tours to towns around Lake Atitlan - Tortilla making/Cooking class - Guided Hikes
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Family Retreat
February 17-28, 2025
Create unforgettable memories with your loved ones at our family retreats. Families will have the opportunity to volunteer with local community projects for a day, try out community living, learn Spanish taught by our native teachers and much more. Jump in head first and learn new things about yourself by getting out of your comfort zone. In this retreat you will engage in interactive learning, strengthening family bonds amidst breathtaking views of the surrounding volcanoes on the lake. Accomodations located in the quaint and traditional town of San Juan La Laguna, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
Family Retreat
March 8-18, 2025
Our February retreat sold out so fast we are repeating the program in March! Click below on the link for the detailed itinerary.
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Here's a sneak peek though!
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Morning Spanish lessons, breakfast buffets, guided market visits, community service, Mayan history and stories around the fire, "Toy share" coffee and sweetbread hosted by Mayan families in their homes, art, boat tours of the lake and horseback tours. An incredible program!
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Price includes Shuttle from and to the airport, accomodations, breakfasts and lunches and all activities.
$2300 per family of 4 (+150 per extra child).
$1300 per single parent and child
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ONLY 6 SPACES LEFT!
Widows in the Wild Family Trip March 2025
March 23-29, 2025
Hosted by Tiffany from Rebuilding Joy, this retreat is for women that have gone through the loss of a spouse. Connect through adventure, times around the fire and have your stories heard by our community.
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Trip is capped at 13 participating families!
Ladies' hiking retreat April, 2025
April 1-7, 2025
Join us for an action packed 6 days of physical training and incredible satisfaction as we hike Guatemala's most famous volcanoes, trails and viewpoints!
Itinerary includes:
Airport Shuttle to Antigua - Overnight hike up the notorious Acatenango Volcano with night-time views of active neighboring Volcano Fuego -Shuttle to Lake Atitlan - Sunrise hike up Rostro Maya for a campfire pancake breakfast overlooking Lake Atitlan - - Meals and accommodations - Solar pools soak - Shuttle back to airport!
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GROUP MAX - 12 PARTICIPANTS! Reserve your spot today.
Camina con Natalia, Mayo 2025
3-8 de Mayo, 2025
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Caminata grupo mixto, en Español!
Natalia Mena de Costa Rica, viene con su grupo de amigos a subir los volcanes emblemáticos de Guatemala.
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Compartan la experiencia y acompáñenla en su viaje!
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Actividades incluyen:
Traslado del aeropuerto a Antigua - Caminata nocturna por el famoso Volcán Acatenango con vistas nocturnas del activo vecino Volcán Fuego - Traslado al Lago Atitlán - Caminata al amanecer por el Rostro Maya para un desayuno de panqueques junto a una fogata con vista al Lago Atitlán - Caminata al Volcán San Pedro - Todas las comidas y Alojamiento - Baño en piscinas solares - ¡Transporte de regreso al aeropuerto!
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Families with teens - Summer Program, 2025
July 1-9
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Families with Teens/tweens (Ages 11-17)
An amazing 9 day program focusing on interactive Spanish lessons and adventure around Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
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Scheduled activities include:
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Sunrise hike - Lake Atitilan boat tours - Evening bonfires - Spanish classes - Market tours - Kayaking - Cooking classes - Rock Jumping - Swimming - Volcano Hike - Massages for parents -Much more!
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Starting Price $2600/family (includes 2 adults + 2 children) Accommodations, meals, activities, tours and shuttles included!
Additional child $400.
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For remote working parents - Starlink Wifi is Available!
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Cultural Immersion Retreats