The Shala
A covered, open-air practice space where movement, breath, lake views, and mountain air meet.
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Arco IsisSanctuary
A mountain sanctuary for retreats that change people. Every journey here begins as a seed.
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The story of Arco Isis
Plant a seed.
A seed of love, liberation, independence, community, brother- & sisterhood, the innocence of thyself. A seed, planted, grows roots, and becomes a great old tree of abundance.
For facilitators & guides
Bring your retreat to the mountain.
A partner who wants your retreat full, not just a venue to rent: the land, the food, the rooms, and real marketing behind you to help people find your journey.
- Large covered open-air shala with Lake Atitlán views
- Capacity for up to 50 people · 10 private cabins
- Tea Temple as premium accommodation
- From-scratch whole-food kitchen
- Reforested mountain property, cared for over 8 years
- Marketing and lead generation that helps fill your retreat
A living world
The sanctuary that grew from the seed.
Space, food, land, and rest. The places that hold every retreat on the mountain.
Upcoming journeys
Come to the sanctuary.
You do not need to host a retreat to be part of what is happening here. Explore upcoming retreats, ceremonies, trainings, and immersions on the lake.
Open
Retreat
October 1–10, 2026
Creator Residency
with Arco Isis Sanctuary
A 10-day creative residency on Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Leave with months of content for your niche — and the systems to keep producing without the overwhelm
Open
Yoga Teacher Training
November 2–24, 2026
Breath Body Earth, 200hr Yoga Teacher Training
with Melissa, Rachael & Emilie · Breath Body Earth
A Yoga Alliance certified 200hr Vinyasa & Hatha training over three weeks on Lake Atitlán, yoga as a complete healing system.
Open
Yoga Teacher Training
December 1–22, 2026
Sacred Paths Yoga — 200hr Yoga Teacher Training
with Sacred Paths Yoga Faculty · Sacred Paths Yoga
A 21-day, Yoga Alliance registered 200hr training blending yogic wisdom with earth medicine in the volcanoes of San Marcos.
Two ways to arrive
How do you feel called to arrive?
Path One
Host a Retreat
For facilitators, teachers, schools, and guides ready to bring their group to Lake Atitlán.
Request Retreat Dates
Path Two
Join a Journey
For guests and students ready to experience one of the retreats, ceremonies, trainings, or workshops happening at the sanctuary.
See Upcoming DatesNot sure where to begin? Let us find the retreat for you →
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