If you’re a soul-guided leader, creative, or visionary, called to live and lead from a deeper place—
and you feel the pull toward something more within you—this is your invitation to step out of autopilot
and into your highest path as your truest, most authentic self. You’ll walk away feeling clear, grounded,
and deeply connected—to yourself, your soul's purpose, and all of life—supported by practices that
help you move forward with greater presence, intention, and fulfillment. You won't just slow down.
You'll remember who you've always been—beneath the noise.
“Kaela creates such a peaceful, grounding experience and her calming voice gently
guides us through every time.”
—Jeanette
“Kaela's angelic energy and soothing voice transport you and leave you feeling as light as a feather in body, mind, and soul—”
—Susanna
“I love Kaela’s soothing, calming voice and the expressive, relaxing way she guides us.”
—Barbara


The moment your private boat carries you across the open water of Lake Atitlán, your entire being exhales. Vast blue waters stretch wide in every direction, held by the divine wisdom of ancient volcanoes.
Sunlight shimmers on gentle ripples as the warm, soft air wraps around you, alive with the scent of wildflowers carried from the shore. In the distance, the vibrant hillside of Villa Sumaya rises to meet you, cradled between the mountains and the sky.
A soft breeze brushes against your skin, carrying the rhythmic lap of waves along the boat. It’s as if the lake itself is whispering: Slow down. You’re home.




This is a place where sacred spaces are tucked into vibrant gardens, where morning birdsong dances across the shimmering lake, and soft mist drapes itself between the volcanoes. The earth beneath your feet feels steady, warm, and alive.
As the outside world fades away, time slows, breath deepens, and something inside you begins to soften and open. You step into a space where beauty and stillness invite you to remember who you are.
Here, you’re not just resting—you’re remembering. This is where you soften out of the noise, reconnect with your truth, and begin stepping into the version of you that's ready to be fully lived. This is where your innate radiance awakens from within.
This isn’t just a week of rest. It’s a journey inward. Through our sacred sessions, you're guided into your inner wisdom, where the body settles, awareness opens, and release unfolds naturally.
As presence deepens and truth begins to surface, rest becomes effortless, connection feels easy, and you're guided back to your radiant essence—without needing to do anything but receive.
These journeys are more than meditation—they’re doorways that gently carry you inward, softening the noise and blurring the edges of the outside world until only your breath and presence remain.
As the soothing rhythm of Kaela’s voice weaves through the silence, you drift into a deep peace where your soul remembers what it means to simply be.








Tucked high in the volcanic highlands of Guatemala, Santa Cruz La Laguna is a hidden village cradled by the sacred waters of Lake Atitlán. Accessible only by boat, this secluded sanctuary invites you to step into a slower rhythm shaped by nature, spirit, and ancient tradition.
Here, you’ll be held by the mystical beauty of three majestic volcanoes, jungle canopies alive with birdsong and the whispering waters of a lake long revered by the Maya as the belly of the Earth—a portal between worlds.
This is a place of remembrance, where the veil feels thinner and the land carries the heartbeat of the ancestors. Their reverence for nature, ceremony, and cosmic cycles still echoes across the hillsides, inviting you to slow down, listen inwardly, and reconnect with the sacred in all things—including yourself.
As you arrive, you’ll feel it: a quiet knowing, a sense of being guided. You are not just visiting—you're being welcomed into something ancient, something wise. Something your soul remembers.


In Sanskrit, Sumaya means a long-awaited dream come true. In Arabic—a little piece of paradise. Villa Sumaya is both—a sacred hillside sanctuary where beauty, spirit, and conscious intention meet.
Cradled in the heart of the Guatemalan Highlands, Villa Sumaya is a sacred space to unwind, reflect, and reconnect.
Tucked between the lake and the sky, Villa Sumaya is more than a retreat center—it’s a reverent temple space. A haven where ancient stone staircases and winding pathways weave past lush gardens and peaceful alcoves.
As you explore, each turn reveals another quiet place to pause, reflect, or simply soak in the beauty.
Whether your sanctuary is nestled lakefront, perched among the treetops, or just steps from the heart of the village, every path invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and feel the magic held in every stone and leaf.
You’ll finally have the space to reconnect with your breath, your body, and your being.
The Tiger Temple sits in reverence to the expansive lake and sky, and it’s here that your breath deepens and your soul is invited inward. This is where you’ll land—to move, to meditate, to journey. Held by breezes, birdsong, and morning light reflected from the glistening lake, the Tiger Temple becomes a sanctuary not just of stillness and connection—but of transformation. It’s not just where we gather— it’s where we remember.
Steps from the water’s edge, the Diamond Dojo glows with the energy of possibility. Wide and open, with no walls—sunlight warms the space and the lake soothes as movement, music, and emotion rise freely within. Up the hill, and you’ll find the Sky Zendo—perched along the hillside, this tranquil nest overlooks the entire valley. The hush here is holy.
Just being in its presence is a kind of meditation.
When your body calls for softness, you’ll follow it—to soak in stone hot tubs dusted with rose petals or float weightless beneath the sky in the solar-heated pool. Linger in the apothecary filled with herbal remedies—or just chill, sipping handcrafted beverages in the Jungle Lounge. Every space, every moment here, is an invitation to slow down, feel held, and return to who you are.
Everything at Villa Sumaya invites you to be fully, freely, beautifully yourself. You’ll feel it in the land. You’ll feel it in the air. And most of all, you’ll feel it in your body as it whispers...Yes. This is what I’ve been waiting for.






Every meal at Villa Sumaya is a celebration of flavor, freshness, and care. Dishes are thoughtfully prepared to support deep rest, clarity, and overall well-being, using organic, locally sourced ingredients—many grown right on the land itself.
Meals are primarily plant-based, with the option to add clean, simply prepared proteins, designed to nourish deeply while still feeling light and energizing.
You’ll begin your days with vibrant tropical fruits, warm grains, and grounding breakfasts enjoyed as the lake comes alive with morning light. Lunches are abundant yet simple—crisp salads tossed with fresh herbs, hearty vegetable dishes, handmade dressings, and warm breads that invite you to slow down and savor.
Evening meals are warm, satisfying, and deeply comforting, with beautifully prepared dishes that encourage presence and ease. The air carries the scent of herbs and gentle spices, and each bite offers rich textures and layered flavors that are both nourishing and quietly indulgent.








Herbal teas, freshly brewed coffee, and purified drinking water are available throughout the day, offering steady hydration and gentle ritual whenever you need it.
To complement each meal, indulge in a specialty beverage of your choice—fresh pressed juices bursting with tropical sweetness, artfully crafted lattes & cappuccinos, nutrient-packed smoothies blended to creamy perfection, sparkling, probiotic-rich kombucha, or another thoughtfully prepared drink—add an extra layer of enjoyment to your experience.
In addition to nourishing plant-based dinners, each evening meal offers an optional protein, such as savory chicken or fresh fish, allowing you to choose what feels most supportive for your body. Special dietary needs—vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and more—are happily accommodated, ensuring every guest feels both cared for and delighted.
Because every bite is crafted with intention and love, each meal becomes a sacred pause—a moment to reconnect, replenish, and remember the joy of simply being.




As you step onto the sacred grounds of Villa Sumaya, the pace of life begins to slow. The lake speeads wide before you and you realize this is exactly where you’re meant to be.
We’ll root into Bliss Life together through an opening circle that invites presence, intention, and connection. This is a gentle homecoming—a chance to land and remember that you belong here. From the very beginning, trust is established: in the space, in the journey ahead, and in your own inner knowing.
As evening falls, restorative yoga will carry you into deep rest. Supported by stillness and soothing sounds, you’ll unwind from the outside world and anchor into a sense of safety and grounding, allowing your body and spirit to fully arrive before the journey continues.

The day invites you back into yourself as the lake comes alive in the morning light, reminding you of the truth that’s always been there. Creative expression and exploration Awaken Authenticity, revealing inner truth—unfiltered and alive through art therapy.
The afternoon sparks your inner wisdom through intuitive movement. With Freedom to Flow, you’ll reconnect with nature and move with ease, curiosity, and presence, rather than effort or constraint. Led by a world-renowned movement guide, this experience emphasizes safety, freedom, and self-trust over form or technique.
As evening settles in, the day closes with a chakra balancing ceremony. This invitation to Harmonize and Heal restores energetic alignment and balance allowing the body and nervous system to fully reset. By nightfall, renewal feels tangible—steady, settled, and deeply embodied.

This day invites you to let go—gently, steadily, and without force. The pace softens as you’re guided inward through a meditative journey, where you'll Nurture the Child Within, creating space for old stories, emotions, and patterns finally release.
As the afternoon unfolds, freedom is felt through movement rather than thinking. Through rhythmic expression and embodied release, Rhythms of Release offers space to move what words can’t reach through ecstatic dance. Led by an internationally trained movement expert with extensive dance and choreography experience, this workshop prioritizes presence over performance.
The evening holds a powerful invitation to surrender what remains. With the Blue Lotus ceremony, you'll connect with the ageless spirit of this mystical flower of the Nile, deepening into heightened awareness and euphoria, offering space to release what no longer serves so you can step forward with clarity.

This portion of the journey invites deep restoration through gentle clearing and conscious reset. We board our private boat to the nearby village of Panajechal, where we'll explore a beautiful nature reserve, cross hanging bridges to a breathtaking waterfall, and Grow with the Flow, restoring our being through sacred ritual.
Midday opens into connection, exploration, and integration. We'll travel to San Juan La Laguna—a neighboring Mayan village known for its vibrant arts, local craftsmanship, and cultural traditions. This time offers space to wander, shop, and experience everyday life along the lake, grounding the retreat’s inner work in lived, tangible experience.
The evening offers space to soften and integrate. Surrender to Bliss through gentle restorative practice, as your entire being is lulled into quiet rest—clearing space for joy to emerge naturally from within.

The day is intentionally spacious, allowing for rest, integration, and personal reflection. You'll integrate the week's journey and step forward lighter, clearer, and rooted in a deeper sense of presence and inner truth.
As afternoon unfolds, you'll step fully into your Divine Radiance through a cosmic oneness movement workshop that brings confidence, connection, and authentic expression into embodied movement.
As night falls, bliss becomes something you live, not just feel. The Inner Radiance Ceremony offers a sacred moment of honoring—your journey, your transformation, and your return to the woman you’ve remembered yourself to be. The journey culminates in the Infinite Bliss Celebration—where music, movement, and dance carry you into freedom, shared connection, and bliss—an embodied celebration of your divine radiance.

This final morning is a sacred return—to yourself, to your inner light and truth. Our closing gathering offers space to integrate and ground all you've experienced into lived awareness and embodied wisdom—mind, body, and soul.
Through mindful movement, meditation, and a final sharing circle, the journey comes to completion. This is a space to feel seen, celebrated, and supported—allowing the radiance you’ve cultivated to settle deeply within. You’ll return home fully present, grounded in clarity, and aligned in deep inner peace, as you carry your true inner radiance back into everyday life.

“Kaela’s consciousness journeys are a true spiritual experience that reset your entire being!”
—Katia
“One of the longest deepest drop in's I’ve ever been able to attain.”
—Steph
“Through Kaela’s guided journeys and breath work, I left my body and went to what seemed
like the Astral Plane.”
—Jennifer
“Kaela has a unique ability to transport you with her voice to beautiful, healing places within and to what I had to assume was the Quantum Field.”
—J.H.


A Warm Welcome Home: The moment you register, you’ll be invited into a one-on-one welcome call with Kaela. This is a gentle, personal space to connect, set intentions, and feel fully supported as you step into the retreat. It’s a moment to land, be seen, and arrive with clarity and calm.
Meet Your Soul Circle: Join a pre-retreat group Zoom gathering to connect with those you’ll be sharing this experience with. This call creates familiarity, trust, and energetic alignment—so when you arrive at the lake, you already feel held by the circle.
Tune Into the Calling: The moment you say yes, the journey begins. You’ll receive a pre-retreat guided meditation designed to help you slow down, quiet the noise of daily life, and attune to the ancient rhythm of the land. This practice invites you to open to the shifts already unfolding—before you even arrive.
Carry the Radiance Forward: After the retreat, we’ll come back together for a post-retreat group integration call—a space to reflect, share, and gently anchor what moved within you. This gathering supports you in carrying the clarity, presence, and radiance you cultivated into everyday life.
Expansion Beyond the Lake: You’ll receive complimentary access to the Inner Bliss Circle Collective for a limited time following the retreat, offering continued connection through virtual restorative practices, meditations, and community support as your transformation settles and deepens.
Thoughtful Touches Along the Way: You’ll be treated to an array of gifts, goodies, and surprises—intentional touches woven in to make the experience extra special.



A Sanctuary That Holds You: Enjoy six days and five nights at Villa Sumaya, an intimate sanctuary on the shores of Lake Atitlán. Your single-occupancy accommodation offers privacy, comfort, and space to truly rest, surrounded by nature and intentional design.
Feasts That Nourish & Restore: Savor six nourishing breakfasts, five vibrant lunches, and five satisfying dinners prepared fresh each day. Unlimited tea, coffee, and filtered water are always available.
Elevated Enhancements: Dinners include an optional protein, such as chicken or fish, and each meal is paired with a handcrafted specialty beverage, such as fresh juices, smoothies, or barista-style lattes and cappucinos.
Guided Inner Exploration: Meditative journeys invite you to explore consciousness and reconnect with deeper inner wisdom. These deep meditative experiences support clarity, insight, awareness, and meaningful inner shifts.
Movement as Medicine: Intuitive movement and ecstatic dance support natural rhythm and self-expression. Led by an internationally-trained movement expert, these practices are accessible and guided with care, inviting ease, freedom, and embodied presence.
Inner Stillness & Creative Flow: Daily yoga, meditation, and breathwork, create space to listen inward, express truth, and integrate experience in a calming, grounded way.
Rituals of Release & Renewal: Intentional ceremonies include a Blue Lotus ceremony, in which you'll connect with the ageless spirit of this mystical flower of the Nile, deepening into heightened awareness and euphoria, offering space to release what no longer serves so you can step forward with clarity.
Journey Across the Lake: A private boat trip invites exploration of neighboring Mayan villages, with time to wander, shop, and experience local culture at an unhurried pace.
Sacred Spaces That Support Each Moment: Multiple beautiful temple spaces support movement, meditation, ceremony, and rest. All props are provided, including mats, bolsters, straps, blankets, and cushions.
Time to Simply Be: Each day includes generous personal time to rest and follow your own rhythm. Enjoy solar hot tubs, sauna, lakefront pool, kayaking, or quiet nooks throughout the grounds for reflection and relaxation.
Circles of Connection: Daily group gatherings offer space for sharing, support, and deepening connection with yourself and the collective.
Stress-Free Travel: Group airport transfers, private boat transportation to Villa Sumaya, and all on-site experiences are included. Arrive May 17 and depart May 22, with every detail thoughtfully arranged.


A Retreat That Gives Back
While we gather for this experience of connection, reflection, and renewal, we also honor the community that calls this sacred place home.
A portion of each guest’s retreat tuition is contributed to the Mayan Mothers Fund, a local initiative created by Villa Sumaya that supports Mayan women in nearby villages.
The program provides food distribution, essential home
care items, medical and vision access, and mobility support for at-risk mothers and elders within the community. Your presence at this retreat becomes part of something larger—supporting the wellbeing of the women who live on the land that holds our experience.


Airfare to and from Guatemala
Personal, medical, or trip cancellation insurance (highly recommended)
Meals, snacks, or beverages outside of Villa Sumaya
Additional specialty beverages beyond the daily inclusion, and all alcoholic beverages
Items of a personal nature, such as gifts, souvenirs, spa services, or private sessions
Additional tips and gratuities
Any transportation, entrance fees, or activities outside of the planned group itinerary
Return to Radience is Uniquely Meant For You If...
You know something needs to shift, even if you can’t quite name it.
You’re craving real rest—not just time off, but space where your mind and body can actually exhale.
Life feels full, busy, or loud, and you want distance from constant stimulation, screens, news, and demands.
You’re curious about meditation, consciousness, or inner exploration—even if you’ve never gone very deep before.
You’re open to movement, stillness, creativity, and ceremony as ways to unwind and reset.
You’re drawn to the idea of being held in a beautiful, intentional environment where everything is taken care of, so you can simply arrive and receive.
Something inside you craves a space where you can be held and seen, within a nurturing circle of women walking a similar path.
You want to return home feeling clearer, steadier, and more like yourself—without having to force change.
This Experience is Probably Not For You If...
You’re looking for a fast-paced itinerary or nightlife.
You prefer constant activity over rest and reflection.
You want a vacation focused on sightseeing or partying, rather than inner exploration.
You’re not open to slowing down or unplugging.
You’re uncomfortable with climbing stairs, walking paths, or navigating natural terrain.
You’re seeking information more than embodied experience.
You're uncomfortable with taking a short boat ride across the lake.
Return to Radiance is so much more than just a retreat—it’s an opportunity to step away from the noise of everyday life and
into a space of deep rest, reflection, and reconnection.
Join your soul circle, and allow the sacred beauty of Villa Sumaya and the ancient wisdom of Lake Atitlán to guide you back to yourself, and the Infinite Bliss Life you were always meant for.


“I find myself using Kaela's breathing techniques and tools from her Consciousness Journeys without even realizing…
It’s improved my daily lifestyle.”
—S.H.
“I deeply appreciate the impact Kaela’s teachings have had on my life—learning to value and embrace my rest time as sacred, personal space has been a gift.”
—J.T