ESSENCE Retreat in Guatemala

A 7-Days Retreat To Embody Your Feminine Power

The ESSENCE Retreat is a deep calling for the women who desire to come home to the profound Feminine Power that lives in their body.

It’s rememberance, a path inwards to the creative force that is in you, and the invitation to allow it to open fully.

Join us on November 15-21 2026 for a 7 days, 6 nights immersion into the gorgeous volcanic mountains of Lake Atitlàn, Guatemala.

Listen to the frequency of the retreat

EXPERIENCE SOMATIC HEALING

ESSENCE is an immersion into healing anything that is not truly you.

Supporting you to let go of past wounds, experiences and limitations that no longer serve you.

As we slow down, and quiet the mind, we allow ourselves to feel much more deeply.

We become more attuned to the parts of us that need our attention, our healing, our love.

During the retreat, we will meet in daily circles to support your profound transformation through Somatic Guided Journeys, Inner Child Work, Shamanic Breathwork and Energy Work.

EMBODY YOUR ESSENCE

Each woman carries a unique energy, a frequency that is the blueprint of who she is and the gift she brings into the world.

Located in our womb, this essence is the seat of a woman’s power. We become incredible creators in our life when we align to that truth.

To embody it fully is an initiation into our womanhood, owning and being responsible for the power that we hold.

During this retreat, we will gather in daily circles to support the deepest embodiment of your ESSENCE through Womb Journey, Voice Activation, Emotional Release and Embodiment Practices.

ESSENCE FEMININE EMBODIMENT PHOTOSHOOT

The Feminine Embodiment Photoshoot is a highlight of the Retreat.

During this experience, you will be guided to embody your ESSENCE fully.

Allowing that energy to be captured through photography.

This is a no makeup, no hairdo kind of experience.

It’s not about performing anything or how you look.

It’s all about allowing yourself to be seen while embodying the depth of embodiment of your unique feminine energy.

ENJOYING THE DEPTH & BEAUTY OF GUATEMALA TRADITIONS

We have prepared beautiful experiences to support your journey

  • Gentle hike in the volcano mountains, to a beautiful hidden waterfall.

  • Enjoying a swim in Lake Atitlàn, just 5 minutes walk from our Retreat Center.

  • A Traditional Sacred Fire Ceremony held at our Retreat Center

  • The cleansing experience of Temazcal, a Traditional Sweat Lodge.

SAASIL RETREAT CENTER

Nestled in the mountains, Saasil is a gorgeous and quiet Retreat Center offering an incredible view over the lake Atitlàn. In this space you will feel held to heal, and also incredibly inspired by the beauty all around you to expand into who you are.

What is included?

  • A quaint shared room for 2 or 3 women in your choice of a traditional cabana or a modern house.

  • Three daily nourishing meals with options for vegan and gluten-free diets.

  • Gorgeous private Shala where our daily circles will be held.

  • Access to the lake Atitlàn with a 5 minutes from the Retreat Center.

  • All travels during the trip including a shuttle to and from the Airport.

A TYPICAL DAY AT THE RETREAT

7:30am - Cacao Ceremony & Guided Meditation

8:30am - Breakfast

9am - Circle where each woman is guided to move deeper into her journey

11am - Embodiment Practice such as Womb Meditation, Voice Activation, Guided Somatic Journey

12:30 - Lunch

1pm - Free time that is perfect for a swim in the lake, a gentle walk in the mountains, jounaling, napping.

2pm - A Traditional Guatemala Experience such as Temazcal (Sweat lodge), Cacao Ceremony with Ruxle’lew Collective, a gentle hike to a nearby waterfall.

4pm - Integration Circle

6pm - Dinner

MEET YOUR ESSENCE GUIDES

Laurie-Ève Lussier

I am Laurie-Ève Lussier, an herbalist, photographer, womb practitioner, and teacher of holistic women’s health, in service of the memory of the body and the uterus.

Rooted on the land of Costa Rica, I walk alongside plant medicine, cycles, and the living world, guiding women back into connection with their essence through their Womb as a space of healing, creation, and sovereignty.

Through womb care, sacred rituals, embodied ceremonies, grounded teachings, I invite women to feel, listen, and embody their bodies as living temples.

Conscious and ceremonial photography is also part of my offerings: a way to capture essence, honor thresholds, and anchor into matter what opens from our creative, intuitive, and fertile center, the Womb.

This retreat is an invitation to slow down, return to the body and the womb, and allow what the living world wishes to reveal within you to gently unfold.

Emilie Guimond-Bélanger

I am Emilie Guimond-Bélanger, a deeply intuitive guide. The strength of my work is to be able to work with the invisible, the felt senses, the emotions stored in the body - all that lives hidden in the dark, and yet longs to be seen.

My approach is gentle Somatic Work, inviting you to meet the parts of you that are wounded, hold pain from past experiences or patterns that are not conducive of your fulfillment.

When we work with these parts, they are brought to the light, allowing healing in the deepest way possible - through your body.

While working with me, you are held by a woman who sees your power, who invites it to shine and to expand to its fullest potential.

There is a profound purpose to be found in embodying the feminine energy that lives in you, and I’m honored to support you to walk this journey.

TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS

‘‘Attending the ESSENCE retreat was a truly transformative experience. Emilie's effortless use of her intuition to read our energies was nothing short of magical. She seamlessly identified the underlying issues that needed to be addressed and approached them with incredible patience, compassion, and support.

One of the highlights was the photoshoot, which beautifully captured the essence of our power and our souls, especially after our one-on-one sessions. These sessions helped us get in touch with our inner strength and authenticity, which was then reflected in the stunning photographs.

Overall, the retreat was a powerful journey of self-discovery and healing, made unforgettable by Emilie's intuitive guidance and the incredible women who shared the experience. The combination of the beautiful natural setting, heartfelt camaraderie, and deeply nourishing activities created a truly unforgettable experience.’’

- Stephanie

‘‘The ESSENCE Retreat was both rejuvenating and profound. A balanced mix of flow and structure. I loved our moments of free time exploring the places, taking the time to integrate the different ceremonies and rituals, being nourished by good food and doing it all amongst a group of women. The ceremonies were intentional, with moments tailored to each woman.

ESSENCE is a retreat that is both individual and collective. Emilie knew how to follow the energy of the moment very well, responding to the needs that arose in service to the group. I recommend this retreat for any woman who follows her inner voice guiding her towards the sacred in herself. ’’

-Serena

‘‘The work I did during the sessions with Emilie has allowed me to connect with my inner child, to reconnect with my body and to blossom internally. During the ESSENCE Retreat, the group work sessions were strong moments of inner work for me.

Emilie’s intuition, energy and experience allows us to journey as a group through our experiences and those of others. I thank you for your beautiful intuitive energy, your non-judgment and your caring guidance.’’

-Anne

DETAILS ABOUT THE ACCOMODATION

The ESSENCE Retreat will be held on November 15th-21st 2026 at Saasil Retreat Center in Tzuzuma by Lake Atitlàn in Guatemala.

For this retreat, you will need to book your accomodation directly with Saasil Retreat Center in a single payment.

The investment of $680 USD includes your accomodation, food, transportation to local activities and shuttle to the airport, including all taxes and fees.

You have two different options for your room.

  • A quaint shared room for 2 people in a more traditional cabana with private

  • A beautiful shared room for 3 people in a modern house with a view

To book your accomodation, or if you have any question, please contact Saasil Retreat Center at manager@saasilretreat.com

DETAILS ABOUT THE ESSENCE RETREAT EXPERIENCE

Your ESSENCE Retreat includes all activities and experiences such as the daily circles, practices, feminine embodiment photoshoot and guidance with Emilie and Laurie-Ève for 7 days.

The investment for your ESSENCE Retreat Experience is $2444 CAD, including taxes and fees.

  • You may pay in full with a single payment of $2444 CAD.

  • To enjoy a payment plan, a deposit of $444 CAD is due at registration and 6 equal payments of $333 are due on the 1st day of the month. All payments must be completed by August 1st 2026.

When you join the Retreat, you will also have access to the following experiences :

  • Three 90 minutes Group Calls to prepare yourself for the retreat. We will begin the journey on embodiment practices you can implement to support you to have the deepest experience during the retreat.

  • One 60 minutes Group Call for the Grand Photo Reveal after the Retreat.

  • Three Edited Photos from your Feminine Embodiment Photoshoot - you may purchase more as desired.

Early Bird - For the women who complete their payment for the retreat’s experience by June 1st 2026, you will also have access to :

  • One 90 minutes Integration Group call with Emilie after the Retreat.

  • Three additional edited photos from your Feminine Embodiment Photoshoot.

  • A 20% for an Energy Clearing with Sally Horrobin - Emilie’s very own mentor in Energetic Mastery.

To learn more about the Essence Retreat Experience, book a Retreat Experience Consult with Emilie below.

Join the Experience

Book an ESSENCE Retreat Experience Consult with Emilie Guimond-Bélanger to sign up for the Retreat and answer any questions you might have or reach out at info@emiliegb.com

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Questions & Answers

  • The Travail Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has mandory regulations when it comes to accomodations and travels during a retreat.

    In abiding by these regulations, only a Certified Travel Agency or a Retreat Center can receive the payment for accomodation and travels.

  • You will have the choice of being picked up and dropped off in Guatemala City, close to the airport or in Antigua. We offer this opportunity for anyone who wishes to extend their stay in Guatemala and enjoy the beautiful colonial town of Antigua.

    Pick up will be on November 15th at 10am in Guatemala City and 11am in Antigua.

    Drop off will be at 4pm in Antigua and 5pm in Guatemala City on Sunday November 21st.

  • It is optional, but recommended.

    Each participant remains responsible for organizing her own travel arrangements (excluding the shuttles organized by the retreat), obtaining her personal insurance, and complying with the entry requirements of the host country.

    No liability may be held against Emilie Guimond-Bélanger and/or the retreat organizers for any incident, accident, unforeseen event, delay, or loss not covered by the participant’s personal insurance.

  • The $680 USD Accomodation & Travel fee paid to Saasil Retreat Center is non-refundable.

    The $2444 CAD ESSENCE Retreat fee is non-refundable, unless your spot is filled by another woman from the waitlist.

    If we need to cancel the retreat for force majeure, you will be fully refunded.

    It is important to choose a flexible option when purchasing your plane ticket. Life being what it is, if the retreat were to be cancelled due to force majeure, your retreat registration would be refunded, but your plane ticket would remain your responsibility.

  • The $680 USD fee includes six nights/7 days accomodation at gorgeous Saasil Retreat Center by Lake Atitlàn in Guatemala as well as all meals, shuttles to and from the airport, and local travels during the retreat.

    The $2444 CAD fee includes all activities, and all Spiritual Experiences during the retreat.

  • The price does not include your plane tickets, travel insurance, any activities not mentioned above, or your personal expenses during the trip.

  • Great! Send me an email at info@emiliegb.com or book a free 15 minutes consult so you can chat with Emilie directly.