
Roots of Liberation: Ancestral Wisdom Retreat
Since colonialism and industrialization, we have become more and more disconnected from Mother Earth, the Elements and our Plant and Animal companions. This has led to both ecological destruction and great human suffering. Each of us, no matter our racial identity, has a lineage of intergenerational trauma of some kind that relates to today’s systems of oppression. Reconnecting with our roots - with ancestral earth-based wisdom - can play a part in healing that trauma and grounding us as we strive to be of benefit in the world. This retreat will support you in deepening your relationship with the Elements and Mother Nature as you reconnect with your ancestors’ sacred cultural wisdom.


March 23 - 29, 2025
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
7 days
What to Expect
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Teachings on reconnecting with Earth and ancestral roots to heal at the inner, community and ecological levels.
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Plant Meditations: Cultivate relationship with Cacao, Pericon, Blue Lotus, and other sacred plants.
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Element Ritual Practices: Work with Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space to heal conditioning from dominant culture.
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Ceremonial song/prayer for Earth healing.
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Small and large group discussions and reflections on cultural wounds of disconnection and collective liberation.

Location & Cost
Accommodations:
The retreat will be held at a private property on the sacred Lake Atitlán. Three healthy meals a day will be provided. The property has a sauna, fire circle, pool, hot tub, and private lake access.
Cost:
A majority of the retreat funds are donated as reparations for the facilitators' ancestors' participation in systems of oppression and to contribute to justice initiatives today.
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$2,300 for a private room (king or queen bed)
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$1,600 for a queen bed in a room shared with one other person
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$1,200 for a twin bed in a shared room (2-4 people).
Installment payment options and need-based scholarships available. A deposit of $500 is due February 15, 2025.
To apply/register, click here.

Facilitator Bios
Questions we'll explore
What are we carrying in our lineage due to our ancestors’ experience of or participation in colonization? Enslavement? Famine? War? Witch burnings? Assimilation? Land theft? Lynching? Genocide?
How does that trauma show up in us now and impact our ability to work for collective liberation?
How can we heal through reconnection with Nature, her Elements, and Plant and Animal companions?
A typical day
Cacao Meditation
Breakfast
Teachings on Healing Ancestral Wounds & Cultural Conditioning
Embodiment Practice
Lunch & Rest
Plant, Animal, Element & Ancestral Reconnection Exercises
Fire Ceremony/Sauna/Swim/Altar Practice
Dinner
Ceremonial Song/Prayer
