“LOVED IT. The storytelling theory is like a toolkit — there’s so much to draw from. I’d love to have the theory as a physical reference; it’s so universally valuable. 10/10 useful.”
High on the slopes above Lake Atitlán, where volcanoes cradle the water, where cloud and sun trade places across the day, where the land hums with ancient stories, we invite you to join us for a retreat that blends mythic immersion, creative awakening, and regenerative land connection.
An immersive retreat that sits at the meeting point of myth and craft, breath and story, body and land.
The stories of Guatemala run deep. Maya creation cycles, volcanic birth-myths, animal spirits, underworld journeys, and the ecology of ritual all live here. This is a place where storytelling flourishes on the skin of the land itself.
We come not to imitate those stories, but to learn through them, to sit beside them, and let the land remind us what it means to be part of a mythic ecology.
You are warmly invited.
Lake Atitlán is a cradle of creativity. Artists, musicians, herbalists, yogis, permaculturists, and storytellers rise with the sun here. The land itself encourages it: the dramatic ridges, bird calls at dawn, the scent of coffee blossoms, the bright altars of the villages, and the pulse of volcanoes beneath your feet.
Neal’s farm is a regenerative project rooted in:
His facilitation blends:
Each morning, Aron will guide you through yoga. Each day, he’ll lead embodied storytelling sessions that awaken the creative power of the body.
Focuses on:
Arrival: January 28th
Retreat: January 29th, 30th and 31st 2026.
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
On Neal’s regenerative permaculture farm, with easy access to local villages and artistic communities.
Nearest airport: Guatemala City
Shuttles and boat transfers available — we’ll provide full travel guidance
Comfortable clothing
Notebook
Water bottle
Swimsuit
Light layers
Curiosity
A willingness to play
“LOVED IT. The storytelling theory is like a toolkit — there’s so much to draw from. I’d love to have the theory as a physical reference; it’s so universally valuable. 10/10 useful.”
“Fusing together the (personal) facts, Irish story-telling and some well-inserted humour, the performance made the event very special, very Irish and very memorial!”
“Their understanding of the requirements of the group and their ability to motivate and encourage My Streets trainees has been important.”
“Once I attended Shadows of the Tain and that experience has changed my perception of theatre and storytelling completely. It was deep, intense and impossible to forget.”
“Oh, how they tell their tales… The first time I ever heard them, they had me catching my breath in suspense, laughing and crying. So, naturally, I keep coming back for more.
