Return
to Origin
A Shamanic Soul
Journey at Lake Atitlán
March 28 – April 4 2026
Bambu House Guatemala
March 28 – April 4 2026
Bambu House Guatemala
For the one who is being energetically upgraded…
You’ve been doing everything “right”… and yet your energy is changing.
The career.
The healing.
The responsibilities.
The inner work.
But then it happens, that quiet inner shift:
“I can’t keep living like this.”
Not from burnout.
Not from failure.
But because your frequency is upgrading.
Your body knows it before your mind does.
Your sleep becomes lighter.
You wake up tired even after a full night’s rest.
Your energy feels grounded one day…
and completely expanded or scattered the next.
You look in the mirror and feel a strange distance,
like you’re watching an old version of yourself fade.
You scroll late at night whispering,
“There has to be more.”
Because there is.
This isn’t you breaking down.
This is you breaking open.
Your nervous system is recalibrating.
Your identity is shedding.
Your soul is surfacing.
You’re not lost,
you’re being rewired.
Your system is preparing for something deeper,
and you can feel the pull,
in your chest,
in your bones,
in the places you can’t explain with words.
The world taught you to push, perform, and override your intuition…
until your soul went quiet.
Disconnected.
Like the plug was pulled.
But that connection is returning.
Return to Origin is a 7-Day Immersion in remembering who you really are
and a place to find the NEXT VERSION OF YOU
an IDENTITY-LEVEL activation
It is a sacred letting go of the stories, identities, and expectations that no longer fit you
a full-body activation to your unique original frequency blueprint deep in your DNA cells
Here, in the arms of nature and deep ceremony,
you’ll exhale the weight you’ve been carrying,
expand your power,
and reconnect with the quiet wisdom of Source energy
and then your energy starts humming again, you’ll feel it.
The stillness. The safety.
this isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about remembering who you were in your DNA,
BEFORE the world told you otherwise.
"THIS ISN'T JUST ANOTHER RETREAT"
You don’t need to keep searching for who you are — you just need a space where your cells can finally remember how to be YOU.
Each day, you’re held in safe, grounded circle.
The noise drops away.
The land, the lake, the mountain, and the fire begin to work with you — reflecting what your cells have forgotten and softening the parts that have stayed tight for too long.
This isn’t a retreat where you sit and talk about healing.
It’s one where you feel it — in your breath, your body, your cells.
Where wisdom meets frequency, and spirituality meets science.
Where modern understanding of the body merges with ancient earth medicine to bring you back to your original rhythm, who you came to here to be, before all the conditioning.
We don’t teach you who to be — we guide your cells back to remember who you truly are.
Most retreats focus on
mindset, coaching, or conversation.
Ours is about embodiment.
It’s experiential, cellular, and deeply restorative.
You’ll release, move, cry, laugh, breathe, and connect —
not through effort, but through energy, sound, and nature itself.
YOUR 7-DAY
JOURNEY INCLUDES:
Each day has a theme, creating a spiral of deepening self-discovery and integration
Release Inherited Blocks
Throughout our time together, you’ll reconnect with your ancestral wisdom through Shamanic Constellation.
This isn’t about revisiting stories or reliving pain — it’s about seeing what’s been carried for generations, and gently setting it down.
Through guided constellations and ceremony, you’ll release inherited blocks, reclaim your natural place in your lineage, and remember the strength that has always lived in your blood.
Dissolve Negative emotional Patterns
At the same time, we work with frequency and energy — using bio-energetic technology and intuitive guidance to communicate directly with your body’s wisdom.
You don’t have to understand it for it to work; your system knows what to do.
The frequencies help dissolve emotional patterns and energetic noise, restoring coherence on a cellular level so that harmony can arise naturally.
Truly Connect with
Earths Medicine
You’ll be held by the elements themselves — the Volcanic fire beneath that transforms, the lake that cleanses, the mountains that ground you, the pure air that clears your mind.
This Elemental Alchemy runs through every practice, every breath, every circle.
The land becomes your co-facilitator, guiding you into balance with the same quiet power it’s held for thousands of years.
Learn why you process life
the way you do
Our work with Human Design and the Gene Keys gives you the map of your energy — how you’re naturally designed to move through life, relate, and create.
You’ll see why you process life the way you do, how your energy interacts with others, and where your natural flow lives.
This isn’t about self-improvement — it’s about self-understanding.
You’ll leave knowing your rhythms, your gifts, and how to make aligned decisions that actually feel like you.
Truly find
stillness
And woven throughout everything is movement and release through OSHO Active Meditations.
These aren’t about sitting still or forcing silence.
They’re dynamic, embodied experiences — shaking, breathing, moving energy through your system until the weight of old emotion and stress finally falls away.
Only then does stillness arrive — not something you chase, but something that finds you, like the calm surface of the lake at dusk.
This retreat is for you if you’re:
Not who you were,
not yet who you’re becoming.
You’re upgraded on the inside,
but your outer world hasn’t caught up.
You keep whispering “I just want to feel like myself again,”
but the old “self” no longer fits the version of you you’re becoming.You’ve healed, grown, shifted —
yet a quiet emptiness lingers beneath all the progress.You walk through life feeling slightly disconnected,
like your spirit is here but not fully in your body.You overthink choices you used to make effortlessly,
because your intuition is recalibrating to a higher frequency.You feel unseen or misunderstood,
even though you’ve outgrown the version of you people are still relating to.Your work, relationships, or environment feel heavy,
not because they’re wrong — but because you’ve evolved.You say yes when your soul says no,
and then lie awake replaying the moment you abandoned your own truth.You give so much to others
that you barely remember what you need.You’ve tried the healing — the therapy, courses, rituals —
yet the clarity never stays.
It slips. It fades.
Because you’re no longer healing — you’re upgrading.You’re in the liminal space:
the old life is too small,
the new one hasn’t arrived,
and your nervous system doesn’t know where to breathe.
Before you arrive:
You wake up heavy, mind racing before your feet touch the ground.
You pour coffee to feel something 'like' energy.
Your body feels foreign, like it’s carrying stuff that isn’t yours.
You smile, but inside there’s a dull ache, a quiet hum of something missing.
You’ve done tons of work, read 100 self help books, held it all together each day… and still, you feel scattered, like pieces of your light have slipped away.
After you leave:
Your body feels soft and light again, open, alive.
You move slower but somehow everything flows faster.
Your eyes catch the light differently... softer, fuller, certain.
Your energy field hums with pure balance, no stickiness, no forcing.
You laugh from your belly. You trust yourself again.
You don’t need to chase the next step, it comes to you.
You’ve returned.
Whole.
Radiant and
Remembered.
ABOUT LAKE
ATITLÁN
There are places in the world where the veil is thin where the land itself hums with memory and ancient knowing. Lake Atitlán is one of those sacred places. The Mayan elders call the lake “the navel of the world”, a portal where transformation happens with ease because the land itself is alive, breathing, and generous. The volcanoes stand like guardians, the water pulses with her own song, and the ancestors here meet you in ways words can’t capture This is where your body feels safe enough to soften, where your mind clears, and where your soul feels remembered.
WHY BAMBU HOUSE IS SPECIAL:
Eco-Retreat in Paradise: Designed by Atitlan Organics around permaculture, sustainability, and regenerative living.
Natural & Handcrafted Design: Built from local bamboo, wood, and stone,blending organically with the mountains and lake.
Comfort in Simplicity: Six bright rooms (for up to 24 guests) each with private bath, balcony,WiFi, and hot water.
Farm-to-Table Nourishment: Three daily meals made with fresh produce from the on-site farm and local growers.
LAKE ATITLAN
This is where your body feels safe enough to soften, where your mind clears, and where your soul feels remembered.
Beautiful
spaces
Detox with Daily Temezcal (sauna) Lake Swims , River and Waterfall Close By
“There are places in the world where the veil is thin where the land itself hums with memory and ancient knowing.
Lake Atitlán is one of those sacred places”
TRAVEL TO GUATEMALA
Getting here is simpler than you think — and we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Airport: Fly into La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City.
Recommended Arrival: Arrive in Antigua on March 26 or 27, 2026 to acclimate and rest.
Group Transfer: On March 28, we’ll travel together by private shuttle (approx. 3 hours) to Bambu House.
Departure: Return shuttles will be arranged for April 7 back to Antigua or for onward travel.
If you are coming from an unusual and far way destination, use chat GPT to help you find the best route. (i can assist if needed)
ABOUT ANTIGUA
Antigua is a UNESCO World Heritage city with cobblestone streets, colorful colonial architecture, and a calm, welcoming vibe.
Perfect to rest and ease into Guatemala before your journey
Explore artisan markets, cozy cafés, and rooftop views of volcanoes
Optional add-ons: massage, private walking tour, or a guided volcano hike
MEET YOUR
RETREAT
LEADERS
🌿 Emma Jacques-Willis
Shamanic Healer | Shamanic Teacher | Shamanic Constellation Practitioner |Shamanic Story Practitioner | Artist | Guide Emma carries the quiet wisdom of one who has walked between worlds her whole life. Rooted in the rhythms of the land and guided by Spirit, she weaves ritual, healing, ceremony, nature, in deep presence into a sacred space where transformation unfolds naturally, a return to the self beneath the noise, true essence.
🔥 Abbey Smith
Active Meditation & Breathwork Facilitator | Frequency & Energy Guide Abbey is a catalyst for profound release and renewal. Through active meditation, breathwork, frequency work, and medicine journeys, she creates a sanctuary of love and non-judgment , a space where you can let go, reclaim your power, and remember the freedom that’s always been within you.
INVESTMENT:
We’ve designed flexible payment options to make this journey accessible while keeping the intimate, high-touch experience. Plus an amazing opportunity to grab your place for $1965 by 21st December.
Please note: we can accept bank transfers with no fees - please contact for more info a@abbey-smith.com
Option 3: Deposit + Installments
Full amount $2500
Deposit: $650 x 4
spread over up to 4 months, to secure your spot with final payment due 28th March 2026
£500 GBP
or
$650 USD
What’s Included
7 nights at Bambu House.
3 nourishing meals daily, made with fresh, locally inspired ingredients.
Daily shamanic practices, Shamanic Constellation Circle and Ceremony, frequency healing, Human Design guidance, active meditations, and elemental practices and more...
Circle facilitation each day with Abbey & Emma.
Group transfer from Antigua → Lake Atitlán → Antigua
Sacred group altar + space for personal offerings.
Time for rest, stillness, and integration in a safe,
supportive environment.Post Retreat integration support.
Not Included
Flights to/from Guatemala.
Travel insurance (required) (we can assist).
Optional excursions or personal purchases.
Additional 1:1s and extension of stay in private accommodation (affordable options - we can assist)
GO EVEN DEEPER WITH 1:1
For those called to go deeper, you can stay on for extra days in beautiful, affordable accommodations and book private:
1:1 frequency sessions and Human Design
1:1 Shamanic healing sessions, personal Ceremony, rituals and Constellation healing. Integrations for powerful, personal healing.
Please inquire by email or phone to book - this will be possibe to book spontaneously if desired after the retreat (subject to availability)
WHY THIS RETREAT
This is more than a trip. It’s a sacred container for transformation, held by nature, ritual, and community.
If you’ve been feeling the quiet ache for something deeper , a portal, a reset, a chance to meet yourself again, this is your invitation. Spaces are limited to keep the group intimate and deeply supported.
Testimonials
I felt safe and energetically secure with Emma
throughout my session. Her calm presence and
wisdom enabled me to go deeply and safely
enabling a profound healing. Emma’s grounded
presence together with her powerful intuition
helped beyond measure. I’ve worked with many
practitioners over the years and I can
wholeheartedly say that Emma is the ‘real thing’ - I
can’t recommend her highly enough.
Cath Hollywell
I want to share my experience with my dear friend and incredible shaman, Emma. I was going through a period of emotional low, and I had never worked with a shaman before. From the very first session, Emma tapped into a deep, transformative healing. The work she did was profound I slept for days afterward, and when I woke, I felt renewed, with a clarity and lightness I hadn’t felt in a long time. She made me feel safe and reassured, like “everything will be okay”and it truly has been. I am so grateful for her guidance and healing
Lazarus douvos
Emma is my spiritual therapist and mentor. She has
helped me numerous times to acknowledge aspects of myself and given me the belief to follow my instincts. She has also helped me to improve a very stressful and traumatic experience which I have been dealing with for many years. Just when I thought there was nobody in the world who understood what I was going through, Emma appeared on my path, which I am truly blessed
and grateful for.
Kyron Michael Windsor, Berkshire
I came to Abbey feeling completely shut down after a painful breakup. I’d tried everything , therapy,
journaling, talking it out , but nothing touched the
heaviness in my chest. One emotional release meditation with her shifted
everything. I could actually feel the pain moving
through and out of my body.
It’s the first time in months I’ve felt like myself again.
Sarah Cary
Abbey's story of healing with Emma
When I first found Emma, I was in a relationship that had
drained every bit of me. I’d given all my power away and , I
didn’t even recognize myself anymore. I felt stuck, Like no
matter what I did, I couldn’t see a way out. That first in-person session with Emma shifted everything. It was like she handed me my strength back. I walked away feeling lighter, clearer… like I could finally breathe again and then, life started to change Very quickly after my break up, I met my true soulmate in Guatemala, everything that had felt so heavy and hopeless started to feel full of possibility again and not long after, we had our beautiful baby, but after my baby was born, and after a very complicated birth, I went to a really dark place. I was crying every day, I didn’t feel like myself at all. It was like I’d fallen into this deep, black hole and couldn’t climb out, people would say,'' just be happy' or 'you’ll be fine' but it was not so easy.
This time Emma reached out to me, I hadn't even thought
about her this time, she offered me a remote session...
she helped me release the heaviness I’d been carrying and
find the part of me I thought I’d lost forever, the fog lifted, that deep, heavy depression… it just disappeared and for the first time in months, I felt like myself again , grounded, strong, and present.
That’s why this retreat means so much to me I know what it’s like to feel lost, to carry things you can’t name, to put on a brave face while you’re falling apart, I also know how powerful it is when you finally get to let that go, This isn’t about escaping your life. It’s about finding your strength again and feeling lighter, clearer, and more like you I am excited to share very special opportunity to show you how you can transform your darkness into light or your pain into freedom and joy.
With love
Abbey
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. Just reach out and I will support you every step of the way. Most international guests fly into La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. From there, we’ll help coordinate safe, comfortable transportation directly to Lake Atitlán, where the retreat is held.
You can arrive a day or two early if you wish — we’ll provide travel recommendations and trusted local drivers. Once you book, you’ll receive a detailed travel guide with everything you need to know about routes, timing, and local customs.
Yes — especially in the area where we’ll be staying. Lake Atitlán is known for its peaceful energy, spiritual community, and breathtaking beauty.
Our retreat center is located in a quiet, secure part of the lake, accessible only by boat. We work closely with trusted local staff and guides to ensure everyone feels safe, supported, and at ease.
That said, as with any travel, we always recommend basic awareness — keeping valuables secure and following local guidance (which we’ll provide).
If you’re traveling from the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, Australia, or New Zealand, you do not need a visa for stays under 90 days.
If you’re coming from another country, check your local entry requirements — we can help you confirm this easily before booking.
You’ll stay in beautiful, rustic-luxury lakeside rooms designed for rest and reflection. Each space has everything you need — comfortable bedding, hot showers, and the sounds of nature just outside your window.
We offer a variety of shared options depending on availability and your preference.
Every day includes a blend of guided sessions, movement, frequency healing, meditation, integration time, and nourishing meals.
We follow the rhythm of the land and the group — some days are more active, others more spacious.
You’ll have plenty of time for rest, reflection, and connection.
Our onsite chefs prepare fresh, plant-based meals using local ingredients — vibrant, grounding, and full of life-force energy.
We can accommodate most dietary needs (vegan, gluten-free, allergies). Just let us know when booking.
Your retreat package includes:
7 days / 6 nights accommodation
All meals, teas, and snacks
All workshops, ceremonies, and healing sessions
Guided meditations, movement, and frequency work
Roundtrip transfers to the retreat center
Flights and airport transfers to/from the lake are not included, but we’ll help you organize them easily.
Think comfortable and intentional.
Light clothing for the day, cozy layers for evenings, a swimsuit, walking shoes, journal, and anything that makes you feel connected — crystals, oils, or your favourite book.
Once you book, we’ll send you a full packing and preparation guide.
That’s completely normal — most people arrive feeling exactly that way.
You don’t need any prior experience with healing, Human Design, or frequency work.
All you need is an open heart and a willingness to let go of what’s heavy.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be supported, seen, and gently guided every step of the way.
Yes — many guests come solo.
By the first night, you’ll feel like family.
This retreat attracts open-hearted, soulful people from around the world who are walking a similar path of remembrance and reconnection.
Not sure yet? Want to talk it through?
You can book a free discovery call with Emma and me, ask your questions, feel into the energy, and see if this retreat is right for you.
Contact us:
Tel: +44 7740 844 000
or feel free to message me with any other questions - we want to make it easy for you (i am a logistics expert) 🙂
Love Abbey and Emma ❤️
“everything is possible”
reach out if you feel this is your calling
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