Olivia Anelise

Make room for rest and connection

Guatemala Tzununa donation

At Lake Atitlán, the emphasis is on a well-balanced retreat rather than a single demanding practice: yoga, nourishing food, time in nature, local culture and genuine connection sit alongside room for rest and adventure. Olivia Anelise, founder of ANILA Collective, hosts gatherings at The Seed Habitat in Tzununa, where a yoga studio, pool and sauna support both movement and downtime. The kitchen accommodates vegan, vegetarian, organic, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free preferences, a welcome detail for guests planning around food needs. Free Wi-Fi, towels, housekeeping and kitchen access are among the amenities. Participation runs by donation. Travel is part of the arrival: the retreat’s instructions describe a group shuttle from Guatemala City followed by a short boat ride to the venue, with timing shared after booking. Ask Olivia for the dates, daily plan and arrival timing before making travel plans.

Highlights

A yoga studio alongside a pool and sauna
Meal preferences include vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free options
Kitchen access, towels, housekeeping and free Wi-Fi
Arrival combines a group shuttle with a short boat ride

Good for

Yoga practitionersBeginnersNature loversTravelers who enjoy communityGuests with dietary requirements

Setting

The retreat venue is in Tzununa, in the Lake Atitlán highlands. Arrival involves a short boat ride after the road journey, giving the trip a distinct land-to-water transition. The retreat’s approach brings nature, local culture and shared experiences into the setting.

A typical day

Daily structure varies by retreat. Yoga, shared meals, time outdoors, local cultural experiences and space for rest reflect the retreat’s approach, but exact session times and evening plans should be confirmed with Olivia before booking.

Accommodation

Lodging details are not outlined. Ask Olivia about room types, occupancy and what is included in a stay.

What to bring

Pack comfortable clothes for yoga and light layers for the highland climate, where the annual average temperature is about 18°C. A light rain jacket is useful, especially in the wetter months of June, September and October.

Address The Seed Habitat Xejuyu 23, santa cruz, Tzununa 07014, Guatemala

How to get there

The retreat’s arrival instructions direct guests to fly into La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, then take the arranged group shuttle to Lake Atitlán and a short boat ride to the venue. Arrival timing is shared after booking.

Nearest airport: Retalhuleu Airport (RER) (54 km)

Retalhuleu Airport (RER) is approximately 54 km from the center; confirm onward travel options with Olivia. For retreat arrivals, a group shuttle from Guatemala City followed by a short boat ride is described.

Nearest city: Retalhuleu

Languages

English

Pricing

The retreat runs by donation, with no fixed price listed. Ask Olivia how contributions are handled for your dates.

Climate

Climate Zone: Temperate

Best Months: Jan, Mar, Nov

Avoid: Jun, Sep, Oct

The annual average temperature is around 18°C, with warmer conditions in May, July and August and cooler weather in December, February and January. June, September and October are the wettest months, while January, March and November are among the driest.