The Gardens of El Remate

Visit the beautiful village of El Remate where we will work with local women to build and maintain vegetable gardens for the care and feeding of their families. Empowering ourselves while empowering others.

Journey to Tikal, the ancient Mayan pyramids, on summer solstice (June 21) for a daykeeper fire ceremony on this very powerful day in the Mayan Calendar, 13/Transformer.

Experience Lake Peten-Itza where we will swim, relax, and meditate on the unique gifts we each bring to this world and the greatness we have to offer.

Learn, love, and laugh in the spiritual heart of the hemisphere.

Travel Itinerary

Saturday, June 19 Fly to Guatemala City, GUA and to Flores, Peten, Guatemala (FRS), ground transfer to Hotel Gringo Perdido, El Remate

June 20:  Travel to Tikal, overnight at the Tikal Inn

June 21:  Sunrise and Fire ceremony for Summer Solstice in Tikal, return to Gringo Perdido for the next 5 nights

June 22-29:  service in El Remate

June 30: Travel back to Guatemala City for return flight

Activities Include:Gardening, gardening, gardening (morning and late afternoon)Yoga and meditation Swims in the lake, sunbathing on the dockGuided tour of Tikal with visits at sunrise and sunset Authentic Mayan teachings, ceremony and cultural anthropology Workshops and coaching to identify your soul’s purpose, unique gifts and talents to be given to the world

Transportation: LAX to FRS on TACA Airlines, approximately $850 USD

If arriving in Guatemala City on another airline, book on TACA from GUA to FRS on June 19 at 1800 (6pm). Transportation to/from airports, Tikal, and El Remate from Gringo Perdido.

Beautiful Hotel Gringo Perdido:  quiet, on the lake, great food

Lodging:  Double occupancy at El Gringo Perdido eco-lodge on Lake Peten-Itza.  http://hotelgringoperdido.com/ - 7 nights.  1 night Tikal Inn, http://www.tikalinn.com/ Solo travelers will be paired.   If special needs require single occupancy, an additional $250 fee will be required.

Food and Drink:Large breakfast and dinner provided – 3^rd meal and alcohol are available at travelers expense.  Bottled drinking water is readily available.

Costs - $1200 per person including accommodations at Gringo Perdido, in and out bound ground transfers, NOT INCLUDING AIRFARES

Deposit:  50% required upon registration by Monday, May 3, 2010

Balance Due:  50% required by Monday, May 31, 2010

Fee does not include airfare, gratuities, or other discretionary expenditures.

REFUNDS WILL ONLY BE MADE IF YOUR SPACE IS FILLED

Other information:

• No visas required

• No shots required

• Tetanus shot suggested since we will be working in the gardens

• Bottled water readily available

• Translators or Spanish speakers available during tours and activities

Hosted by Allison Haynes 714.271-5103 – Allison_Haynes@hotmail.com

Barbara (BJ) Sadtler 630.334.7826 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              630.334.7826      end_of_the_skype_highlighting -  bjsadtler@breatheinc.com