Full Spectrum Doula Training - Guatemala
Full Spectrum Doula Training - Guatemala
Villa Sumaya, Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala
Up to 20 in group
January 24 - 31, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- JANUARY 24-31, 2026
- Villa Sumaya, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
- Birth & Postpartum Full Spectrum Doula Training
- Begin your journey toward a fulfilling career as a Full Spectrum Doula
- Immersive, in-person learning of both birth and postpartum doula roles during a week-long retreat
- Gain access to our Fertility Doula and Infant and Pregnancy Loss courses, available as self-paced content to complete at your convenience
- Together, we’ll explore how traditional knowledge enhances contemporary doula practice, creating well-rounded professionals prepared for diverse birthing environments.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Stefanie Antunes has been a Lamaze® Educator and doula since 2002, after the birth of her second son showed her just how valuable it is to be prepared for birth and to have good support around you.
Stefanie is a visionary in the childbirth field. Her commitment to the profession has been exemplary. She founded Ontario’s first doula agency, helping to obtain insurance for the doula industry, creating the Birth Doula Program, Ontario’s first and only hospital doula program, and more! Stefanie is the director of public relations for the Association of Ontario Doulas, former Public Relations Director and Treasurer for DONA International and sits on many local boards and coalitions to improve our communities. She spent 13 years as a DONA-approved Doula Trainer before coming on board to lead Doula School.
Stefanie is a contributing author in the best selling Power of Women United and the book Bearing Witness: Childbirth Stories Told by Doulas. She is a regular contributing writer and blogger, and has done many interviews online and for TV/radio.
She was voted Canadian SME Business Woman of the Year 2022 for her contribution as a leader in Canada. She believes that the world can be a better place if parents can have more positive childbirth experiences, allowing them to bond properly with their babies. She works tirelessly to change the world in this aspect…one family at a time.
Details of this retreat
Birth & Postpartum Full Spectrum Doula Training at Lake Atitlán.
January 24-31, 2026
Embark on your doula training in Guatemala and experience world-class education in a breathtaking paradise. Begin your journey toward a fulfilling career as a Full Spectrum Doula through immersive, in-person learning of both birth and postpartum doula roles during a week-long retreat. In addition, you’ll gain access to our Fertility Doula and Infant and Pregnancy Loss courses, available as live virtual sessions and self-paced content to complete at your convenience.
Combine your passion for birth work with the adventure of a lifetime at Doula School International‘s exclusive Guatemala retreat. Our comprehensive birth doula training and postpartum doula certification program lead by Stefanie Antunes and our team unfolds against the backdrop of Lake Atitlán, one of the world’s most spiritually significant destinations for wellness and healing arts.
This intensive doula course goes beyond traditional classroom learning, offering hands-on birth support training while you’re immersed in a culture that has revered midwifery and birthing wisdom for thousands of years.
January 24-31, 2026
Embark on your doula training in Guatemala and experience world-class education in a breathtaking paradise. Begin your journey toward a fulfilling career as a Full Spectrum Doula through immersive, in-person learning of both birth and postpartum doula roles during a week-long retreat. In addition, you’ll gain access to our Fertility Doula and Infant and Pregnancy Loss courses, available as live virtual sessions and self-paced content to complete at your convenience.
Combine your passion for birth work with the adventure of a lifetime at Doula School International‘s exclusive Guatemala retreat. Our comprehensive birth doula training and postpartum doula certification program lead by Stefanie Antunes and our team unfolds against the backdrop of Lake Atitlán, one of the world’s most spiritually significant destinations for wellness and healing arts.
This intensive doula course goes beyond traditional classroom learning, offering hands-on birth support training while you’re immersed in a culture that has revered midwifery and birthing wisdom for thousands of years.
Schedule
6:30am - optional Yoga & Movement practice
8:30 am - Breakfast
9am - Class time
1pm - Lunch
2:30pm - Class time
6.30pm - Dinner
8pm - Evening activity; meditation, circle, movie or reflection. (3 times per week)
8:30 am - Breakfast
9am - Class time
1pm - Lunch
2:30pm - Class time
6.30pm - Dinner
8pm - Evening activity; meditation, circle, movie or reflection. (3 times per week)
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Doula School, Villa Sumaya, Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala
Directions
La Aurora International airport is a 4-4.5 hour drive from Lake Atitlán. Some people plan to go directly from the airport to training, which starts at 4pm on the first day, while others choose to stay in Antigua for a night to decompress, and then go to the lake the next day. We will help coordinate shuttles from the airport and Antigua.
Accommodation
Your shared or private accommodation includes everything needed for a successful learning retreat: ensuite bathrooms with reliable hot water, comfortable sleeping arrangements, high-speed internet for accessing course materials, and spectacular lake vistas. Direct access to Lake Atitlán’s shores provides opportunities for reflection and integration of your doula training.
Full Spectrum Doula Training - Lake Atitlán. January 24-31, 2026
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Villa Sumaya
Your doula training in Guatemala certification experience takes place at the renowned Villa Sumaya Retreat Center, where eco-conscious luxury meets educational excellence. Each morning begins with optional yoga practice as you watch the sun illuminate the volcanic peaks across the water, preparing your mind and body for intensive doula workshops and hands-on training sessions.
Your doula training in Guatemala certification experience takes place at the renowned Villa Sumaya Retreat Center, where eco-conscious luxury meets educational excellence. Each morning begins with optional yoga practice as you watch the sun illuminate the volcanic peaks across the water, preparing your mind and body for intensive doula workshops and hands-on training sessions.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Homemade buffets are abundant and freshly prepared daily. Each meal is a balanced blend of local and international vegetarian cuisine, with fish/chicken add-on options.
What's Included
- 7-day Doula training including all classes, workshops, and training manual.
- Birth and Postpartum Full-Spectrum Doula Training (includes cost of certification).
- You will leave the training as a doula, and can begin working as a doula immediately.
- Access to our Fertility Doula and Infant and Pregnancy Loss courses as an optional add-on (includes live virtual and self-directed components).
- Guidance on additional education.
- BONUS: free lactation training (required for certification but not usually included in cost)
- Includes accommodations and all meals
- Includes select activities
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Airport transfers
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