Voice Activation; exercises to open your voice and establish a personal vocal practice
Voice exploration through emotion
Getting started in Harmony; how to find harmonies to accompany the main melody
Improvised Song & Sound techniques
Vocal Toning & Tuning
Song writing & composition
Circle singing workshops
Song sharing; learn over 20 new medicine songs & chants
Forest Path Chanting Concert
4 nights/ 5 days shared accommodation at the lakefront Casa Colibri
Casa Floresta Lake Temple
Optional Add-on; Ayahuasca Ceremony Jan 17th and 18th With Letizia Xiuh and Shahaf Schvarzman
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
Join a transformative 5 night/ 6 day retreat led by Hayley Saraswati, Keenan Kinnear & Ayana, presenting the unparalleled power of your voice as medicine. Dive into a deep blend of voice work, ritual, and ceremony, all to unearth authenticity, expression, and connection. In the protective embrace of our retreat community, you'll traverse self-care, intimacy, vulnerability, and the profound depths of music and singing. This is more than just a retreat – it's a journey to unchartered territories of consciousness, rich with inspiration and connection.
This unique retreat is not just about self-discovery. It's about transformation and healing. We provide a nurturing environment that fosters change, helps in shedding old beliefs, and paves the way for new insights. Whether you're bathed in bliss or navigating inner purification, we will support and guide you. As you return to your Self, you will carry away unforgettable memories, soulful music, and integrative exercises to elevate your everyday life and connection to your own voice as a healing tool.
The retreat welcomes both women and men, regardless of their musical background. Whether you're eager to unveil the beauty of your voice, see vocal exercises as healing rituals, or are a therapist looking to broaden your horizons, this retreat has something for you. Activities range from Vocal Discovery and Sound Baths to Song Circles, all set amidst the serenity of a private cove on the shores of Lake Atitlán. What sets this retreat apart is its unique blend of music, self-discovery, and connection to the earth. It's about liberating your voice, and in turn, your power, all while forging deep connections with your heart and soul. Embrace a journey that will transform fears, ignite love, compassion, and joy, and introduce you to the awe-inspiring beauty of Lake Atitlán. Come, be a part of this magical expedition that promises inspiration and a renewed direction for your life.
Highlights of the Retreat;
Voice Activation; exercises to open your voice and establish a personal vocal practice
Voice exploration through emotion
Getting started in Harmony; how to find harmonies to accompany the main melody
Improvised Song & Sound techniques
Vocal Toning & Tuning
Song writing & composition
Circle singing workshops
Song sharing; learn over 20 new medicine songs & chants
Forest Path Chanting Concert
5 nights/ 6 days accommodation at the lakefront
Casa Floresta Lake Temple
Forest Path, Casa Floresta, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Directions
To arrive, take the boat from San Marcos in the direction of Panajachel and be sure to tell the driver Casa Floresta Pasajcap (if they do not know it, say next to Casa Colibri Pasajcap) before you get on the boat, as it will be the first stop. You will need to pay Q5 to the driver.
Accommodation
Shared rooms and offsite accommodation options are available.
Voice Medicine 5 Night Retreat - Private Accommodation
Voice Medicine 5 Night Retreat - Shared Accommodation
Voice Medicine 5 Night Retreat - OFFSITE
Venue & Amenities
Casa Floresta, Pasajcap, Guatemala
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
Vegetarian meals.
What's Included
Accommodations, meals and tuition
What's Not Included
Airfare, airport transfer, health insurance 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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perfect
thank you for the wonderful book
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Medicine in Every Moment
During my time in Guatemala, I was welcomed into the home of the shaman and his wife. From very first day, I felt the balance created by their partnership. Together, they held the space with a combination of strength and warmth that seemed to flow naturally between them. It felt like an expression of the divine feminine and divine masculine in harmony, which set the tone for the entire retreat.
The shaman carried a deep well of wisdom and presence. He responded to questions with patience and clarity, offering guidance that felt both gentle and precise. There were times when just a few words from him brought a sense of calm or understanding that stayed with me long after.
His wife contributed an equally powerful energy; quiet, grounding, and compassionate. The way they moved around each other and the group created an atmosphere that felt deeply respectful and held. I often noticed how attuned they were to what was happening in the space and in each person.
The ceremonies were held in the temple, surrounded by volcanic mountains and waters that seemed alive in their own way. The energy of the land itself felt like an essential part of the medicine, something that reached into every aspect of the experience. There were moments I could feel the volcanic earth under my feet and a sense that the place itself was working with us.
Each detail... the songs of the musicians, the attentiveness of the facilitators, the meals prepared and shared together, felt connected to this same living field. For me, the medicine was not only in the ceremony but in every interaction, every quiet moment, every step taken on the land.
Throughout the retreat, everything felt integrated as one whole experience. Nothing stood apart or felt separate. I left with a sense of having been welcomed into something complete, alive, and profoundly healing. By the end, I felt almost as if all the participants were good friends. There was a natural closeness and trust between us that arose from sharing an experience shaped with so much wisdom and care.
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Available Dates
Apr 19 - 24, 2027
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$1,895.00
Voice Medicine 5 Night Retreat - Private Accommodation
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