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**Recommended by Lonely Planet Wellness Escapes**

Women's Retreat
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"I can't begin to express what this experience meant for me. It was one of the most heartfelt, eye-opening, soul-soothing rewarding experiences I've ever had." 
(Maria)

Writing Retreat
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"The power of this circle still gives me tingles. It is the power of togetherness, of shared adversity and joy. Of reaching deep and sharing our own heart song. Of looking in each woman's face and knowing we belong."
(Maggie)

Women's Retreat
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"This retreat will make you laugh, cry, dig, unearth, grow in more ways than you can possibly imagine. You will see first-hand the magic you have within."
(Marie) 

yoga retreat
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"I left the retreat with a feeling of pure wonder... I feel empowered, uplifted, revived, safe, connected, inspired and really,

really grateful."

(Tori)

Lake Atitlan Guatemala
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"While this is a retreat from the world, it is not a retreat from self. It is a 'reveal'."
(Michelann)

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"I spoke truths that I'd never dared. I danced, stomped, howled at the moon, cried, felt alive in ways I didn't know were possible and profoundly connected to myself and other beautiful women."
(Ellen) 

meditation circle
women's circle
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"I am already wondering how anything else will ever compare to such a magical week spent with powerful women on a stunning lake. I miss everything already."
(Avani)

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"I've learned that we are all deep oceans of intricate stories. I learned to connect with myself, to hear my inner voice - to trust it, to honor it - and to share it."

(Holly)

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women's retreat
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"The amount of vulnerability and connection that happens here is something I didn't foresee happening but am eternally grateful for. Get ready for one of the most transformational experiences of your life."
(Chante)

Created for all women who want to reveal their own truths, connect to their intuition, reclaim their soul voice, feel empowered in their unique self-expression (whatever form it takes), and be inspired as the courageous storyteller of their own lives... 
 
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Lonely Planet Wellness Escapes Storytell
The Storyteller Within retreat events are recommended by Lonely Planet in the latest edition of the highly curated Wellness Escapes travel
guidebook. The Journey Into Sacred Expression Women’s Retreat is one of only 17 “Inspired” global offerings featured - experiences combining creativity, personal growth and culture.

"The workshops have been described as nothing short of transformative, nurturing feelings of genuine sisterhood among guests," says Bailey Freeman, Lonely Planet's destination editor for South America and Antarctica.
Incredible Writing Retreats 2019
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Recommended Writing Retreats 2018
Recommended writing retreat
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The Journey Into Sacred Expression Women's Retreat has been listed among top recommendations for ‘Incredible Writing Retreats to Attend’ around the world for six years in a row (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016) by The Write Life, as well as listed #2 among '10 Empowering Writers' Retreats for Women'.

"I love the sound and attitude of Aimee Hansen’s women-only writing retreats in Guatemala — and from her glimmering reviews, they live up to their promise," writes Susan Shain.   
Women's Retreats Newsletter

Featured In:

Lonely Planet Wellness Escape
My Domaine Feature
Featured in CreativINDIE
Lonely Planet Recommended
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CNN Travel Feature
Crixeo Recommended
The Write Life Recommended
DeSoto recommended
Featured in Writers Boon
Featured in BuzzFeed
Spirit & Destiny feature
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