GuateFlow | Flow Arts Retreats ⌘ Explore, Grow, & Glow at Stunning Destinations ⌘

Q: When? January 29th - February 8th, 2026

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Q: When does it start and end?

Thursday, January 29th Arrive when you want! Check-ins from 3 PM — settle in, and chill. At 7 PM: We kick things off with a dinner + intro circle at Eagle’s Nest. Meet your fellow flow fam! Friday, January 30th to Saturday, February 7th Get ready for a full-on schedule of 70+ hours of workshops, sunset jams, spontaneous moments, chill time, and that kind of magic you can’t plan for — only feel. Sunday, February 8th We’ll share one last breakfast, soak up the good vibes, give big hugs, and say our see-you-laters (not goodbyes). Check-out is by 10am — but the memories stay way longer. OPTIONAL February 9-10 Acantanango volcano hike. It starts in the early morning of the 9th and lasts until the afternoon of the 10th. The cost will be around 175 euros, depending on the number of people in our group.

Q: For which levels?

All levels, for any prop or activity, are welcome to join! We’ll offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced options for most techniques. For the Poi workshops, we split the group into different levels. To benefit the most from this retreat, familiarise yourself with the basic poi moves, such as 3-beat weaves (forward and backwards), windmills, watermills, hip-reels, turns (butterflies, same-time, and split-time), and buzzsaws. If you can’t do some of the moves listed above, don’t worry! We will teach you that. However, if you want to be prepared, look up some tutorials; we recommend Poi Tutorials.com , which starts as a beginner for only $4.95 per month.

Q: room sharing: can I share a room if I don't know any of the other attendees?

You don’t need to know other attendees to share a room! If you want to share a room with other attendees, we’ll try to make a match. You can share your preferences with us; if you prefer to stay with people of the same gender, we’ll try to find matching roommates.

January 29th - February 8th, 2026

GUATEFLOW GATHERING

Teachers:

Lucero Ponce - Vojta Stolbenko - John Colins - Gustavo Ollitta, Luke O'Connell & more...

Learn:

Poi - Hoop - Buugeng - contact staff - staff spinning - Silk Fans - double staff - Belly Dance & more

GuateFlow Gathering is your dream escape — a tropical vortex of movement, art, and connection. Join an unforgettable experience in Guatemala’s flow paradise, high above the crystal waters of Lake Atitlán

Picture this: learning from global legends like Gustavo Ollitta, Lucero Ponce, John Collins, and Vojta Stolbenko, spinning your favorite prop in an open-air shala with volcano views, and jamming under the stars with your flow fam.

It’s 11 days of workshops, sunset jams, jaw-dropping performances, yoga, ecstatic dance, parties, fire , and nonstop inspiration — all set in one of the most beautiful places on Earth!

GuateFlow isn’t just a retreat — it’s a vibe. A playground. A creative reboot. You decide how you want it to be, spinning every waking hour, or being in chill mode.
Whether you’re deep in your poi journey, starting with hoop, or curious to try buugeng, you’ll find your rhythm here. All levels welcome, from total newbies to pros.

Catch the magic and escape the winter : live shows, cacao ceremonies , ecstatic dance, lakeside chill jams, DJs, and that golden Guate sunset. Come flow with us — this is where your movement journey gets a glow-up

Lucero Ponce

hoop, silk fans, belly dance

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Lucero Ponce is a Peruvian Flow Artist whose movement style is pure magic — blending hula hoop, belly dance, buugeng, and balancing into an expressive, hypnotic flow. Her vibe is a fusion of technical mastery and deep body awareness, turning every performance into an experience.

Lucero’s journey started in 2010 with modern, belly, and contemporary dance, along with yoga and meditation. Flow Arts entered her life in 2015, through hoop — and from there, everything expanded. She brings the grace of a dancer, the presence of a yogi, and the fire of a performer to every prop she touches.

As one half of Equilibra, her world-traveling duo with Gustavo Ollitta, Lucero has performed across 25+ countries, lighting up festival stages, retreats, and international shows. Whether she’s on stage or leading a workshop, she’s always innovating — blending circus, dance, and flow to inspire the next generation of movers.

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VOJTA Stolbenko

Poi, Staff spinning, Staff Juggling, Body Movement

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Meet Vojta, the Czech-born flow artist, acrobat, and an innovator in the Poi world today. Known for his next-level technique and high-energy performances, Vojta blends movement, fire, and creativity to push the boundaries of what’s possible with spinning.

With over a decade of experience, he’s not just a top-tier performer — he’s helped shape the global flow scene. He’s toured and trained with legendary troupes like Supercho, Cercle de Feu, Mandalights, and Phoenix Fire Dancers, lighting up stages from Europe to Asia and beyond. Whether it’s spinning fire, flipping through the air, or dropping precise tech combos, his flow is sharp, dynamic, and unforgettable.

Off stage, Vojta is just as impactful. He’s the creator of PoiTutorials.com, where he shares over 150 step-by-step tutorials and epic videos — including the viral hit The Future Is Now. He’s a passionate teacher, hosting workshops and retreats around the world, always down to share knowledge and hype up the next generation of spinners.

If you’re looking for inspo, innovation, and insane skill — Vojta delivers.

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Gustavo Ollitta

Buugeng, dragon kite, handstands

Meet Gustavo Ollitta.... ( + read more)

Meet Gustavo Ollitta — the Brazilian flow sorcerer who turned Buugeng into a legit art form. 🔥✨

He kicked off his journey in 2007 spinning Poi, but the game really changed in 2009 when he picked up Buugeng — and never looked back. In 2010, he dropped his now-iconic YouTube vid “Flow” — and boom 💥 — over 2.5 million views later, Gustavo became that guy in the Buugeng world.

By 2011, he was leveling up hard — training in contemporary circus at Scuola di Cirko Vertigo in Italy 🇮🇹. That’s where he added Slack Rope, handstands, and next-level performance skills to his already stacked toolkit.

Now, with his signature mix of smooth control and wild creativity, Gustavo’s not just a performer — he’s a movement magician.🌀💫

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John Colins

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John — aka Yonnic.... ( + read more)

John — aka Yonnic Collins — is a skilled and passionate flow artist based in Guanajuato, Mexico. With over a decade in the game, he’s built a name for himself as a multi-prop master, rocking everything from contact staff, dragon and double staff to poi, meteor, Thai staff, and chucks.

He’s all about spreading the joy of movement. For the past several years, he’s been travelling the world teaching workshops and connecting with the global flow fam. Most recently, John started hosting his own flow retreat in Guanajuato, and now he’s coming full circle — teaching at GuateFlow, where his journey first started nearly 12 years ago… on a bicycle adventure through Central America.

Catch him in action and feel the passion — John brings deep skill, heart, and hype to every class.

Luke O'Connell

double staff, yoga & conditioning

Luke fell in love with Flow Arts and Circus as....

Luke fell in love with Flow Arts and Circus as a teenager, and 17 years later, his passion for dance and movement has taken him on an incredible journey. He’s a pro with Single and Double Staff, Poi, Fire Fans, Dragon Staff, and even Fire Eating and Sword performances. In 2016, Luke took his skills global, touring Europe and the UK, wowing audiences. Now based in the Netherlands, he continues performing with his group Luminosity while collaborating with Lumino, Lights in Motion, and Super Cho.

Luke’s excited to share his expertise with a mix of Yoga, Meditation, and Double Staff mastery. Whether you’re a seasoned Flow Artist or just beginning, he offers a fun and rewarding experience. You’ll dive into dynamic and static stretching, flexibility tips, and strength training, all designed to enhance your Flow Arts journey. This retreat is one you won’t want to miss!

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– 70+ hours of Workshops total!
– Super amazing teachers
– Individual questions
– Try a new prop
– Borrowing props is possible

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FESTIVAL VIBES

– Many performances and DJs
– Estatic dance
– Aguilla Festival included at Eagle's Nest
- Boat party
- Fuel for fire spinning is included

ENJOY & RELAX

- Free sauna
- Cacao ceremony included
- Spin jams every day
- Enjoy tropical vibes
- Great food

GuateFlow- ROOM CHOICE

THE PRICES BELOW ALL INCLUDE:
– Your Accommodation of choice
– Delicious Lunch buffet every day with vegetarian or meat options
(or All-inclusive if you stay at Eagle’s Nest)
– All the Workshops and Activities
– All Shows and entrance to the Aguilla Festival
– Access to all the training spaces and common areas at Eagle’s Nest and Starry Mountain, no matter which resort you stay at
– Fuel for fire spinning
– Filtered drinking water

OPTIONAL:
– Props rental
– Entrance fee to parties outside Eagle’s Nest and Starry Mountain (won’t be more than 20 euros total)
– Acatanango volcano hike after the retreat

Starry Mountain - Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION FEATURES:
– Accommodation with lunch included (at Eagle’s Nest – vegetarian or meat)
– We will have Starry Mountain private for us, there will only be GuateFlow attendees

COMMON FEATURES:
– Training Shalas for morning and afternoon workshops
– Shows and parties

Starry Mountain resort offers a tranquil retreat overlooking the majestic mountains and the serene Lake Atitlán. It provides a peaceful haven a 5-minute walk from Eagle’s Nest. With a focus on natural beauty and a laid-back vibe, Starry Mountain features comfortable rooms, some with mountain views, and aims to be a vibrant hub for connection and celebration, welcoming guests seeking rejuvenation and a unique experience in this picturesque part of Guatemala.

It’s not possible to use the kitchen, but a fridge is available if you’d like to use it. Breakfast can be ordered at the Starry Mountain restaurant, or you can purchase it yourself.

Uranus - Starry Mountain

– Shared dorm with three other people. Occupancy: 4 people in total
– Showers and eco toilets are available
– Mixed-gender dorm
– There are only single beds available, no double beds for couples
– Lunch is included every day

Uranus, price per person: 795 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount! Lazy Bird prices after the 29th of December are + 50 euros

URANUS FACILITIES
Occupancy 4 people
Lunch included
Shared Showers
Shared Eco Toilets
Bedding and Towels
Wifi

Neptune - Starry Mountain

– Shared dorm with one other person. Occupancy: 2 people in total
– Showers and eco toilets are available
– There is a single bed available, and a double bed for a couple
– Mixed-gender dorm
– Lunch is included every day

Neptune, price per person: 890 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount! Lazy Bird prices after the 29th of December are + 50 euros

URANUS FACILITIES
Occupancy 4 people
Lunch included
Shared Showers
Shared Eco Toilets
Bedding and Towels
Wifi

Sun - Starry Mountain

– Shared room with two other people. Occupancy: 3 people in total
– Showers and eco toilets are available
– Mixed-gender room
– There are single beds available
– Lunch is included every day

Sun, price per person: 975 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount! Lazy Bird prices after the 29th of December are + 50 euros

SUN FACILITIES
Occupancy 3 people
Lunch included
Shared Showers
Shared Eco Toilets
Bedding and Towels
Wifi

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Venus - Starry Mountain

-Women-only apartment
– Shared apartment with two other women. Occupancy: 3 women in total
– Private eco-toilet
– Private terrace
– Coffee machine and fridge
– Showers are available
– There are single beds available
– Lunch is included every day

Venus, price per person: 1025 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount! Lazy Bird prices after the 29th of December are + 50 euros

VENUS FACILITIES
Occupancy 3 women
Lunch included
Coffee Machine and Fridge
Private terrace
Private eco-toilet
Shared Showers
Bedding and Towels
Wifi

Pluto - Starry Mountain

– Double bed
– Private eco-toilet
– Private terrace
– Lunch is included every day

Pluto Private, price: 1125 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount! Lazy Bird prices after the 29th of December are + 50 euros

Mercury - Starry Mountain

– Double bed
– Right next to the showers
– Lunch is included every day

Mercury Private, price: 1275 euros
Couple, price per person: 950 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount! Lazy Bird prices after the 29th of December are + 50 euros

Moon - Starry Mountain

– Double bed
– Right next to the showers
– Lunch is included every day

Moon Private, price: 1275 euros
Couple, price per person: 950 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount! Lazy Bird prices after the 29th of December are + 50 euros

eagle's nest - Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION FEATURES:
– All-inclusive Accommodation with 3 meals per day and drinks (vegetarian or meat options for meals)
– There will probably be some other guests staying at Eagle’s Nest who won’t be part of GuateFlow

COMMON FEATURES:
– Training Shalas for morning and afternoon workshops
– We’ll have the Lunch Buffet all together at Eagle’s Nest
– Sunset Jams
– Ecstatic Dance
– The Aguilla Festival with Cacao Ceremony

Perched high above the sparkling waters of Lake Atitlán, Eagle’s Nest Atitlán is a breathtaking eco-retreat and movement sanctuary in the Guatemalan highlands. With 180° views of the lake and surrounding volcanoes, it’s a dream spot for flow artists. This off-grid haven offers epic shalas, delicious buffets, cosy accommodations, and a vibe that blends adventure, community, and transformation — all powered by the sun and fueled by the lake’s magic.

All accommodation includes all-inclusive meals and drinks. But if you want to prepare a snack, there’s a communal kitchen available with a fridge.

Tent - EAGLE'S NEST

– 3 meals per day are included, and drinks
– A private tent will be provided with a foam mattress, bedding and towels
– There’s electricity at the tent
– There’s a small lock box to secure your stuff
– There’s a construction to provide shade
– Hot showers and eco toilets are available
– There are only single tents available, not for couples

Private Tent, price: 1150 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount! Lazy Bird prices after the 29th of December are + 50 euros

TENT FACILITIES
3 Meals per day included
Drinks included
Shared Hot Showers
Shared Eco Toilets
Bedding and Towels
Lock Box
Electricity Plug
Wifi
Sauna
Home-grown Coffee

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CUBICLE DORM - EAGLE'S NEST

– Shared room with one other person. Occupancy: 2 people in total
– 3 meals per day are included, and drinks
– Hot showers and eco toilets are available
– There are only single beds available, no double beds for couples
– We’ll try to put you with other retreat attendees. However, there’s a chance that it won’t be possible, so you’ll be paired with a random guest.

Cubicle Dorm, price per person: 1300 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount! Lazy Bird prices after the 29th of December are + 50 euros

CUBICLE DORM FACILITIES
Occupancy 2 people
3 Meals per day included
Drinks included
Shared Hot Showers
Shared Eco Toilets
Bedding and Towels
Wifi
Sauna
Home-grown Coffee

QUEEN ROOM - EAGLE'S NEST

– 3 meals per day are included, and drinks
– Large room with a Queen-size bed
– Wash-basin in the room
– Private terrace or balcony
– Hot showers and eco toilets are available

Queen Room Private, price: 1575 euros
Couple, price per person: 1350 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount! Lazy Bird prices after the 29th of December are + 50 euro

QUEEN ROOM FACILITIES
3 Meals per day included
Drinks included
Shared Hot Showers
Shared Eco Toilets
Bedding and Towels
Private Terrace or Balcony
Wash-basin
Wifi
Sauna
Home-grown Coffee

KING ROOM - EAGLE'S NEST

– 3 meals per day are included, and drinks
– Large room with a King-size bed
– Wash-basin in the room
– Private terrace or balcony
– Hot showers and eco toilets are available

King Room Private, price: 1750 euros
Couple, price per person: 1550 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount! Lazy Bird prices after the 29th of December are + 50 euros

KING ROOM FACILITIES
3 Meals per day included
Drinks included
Shared Hot Showers
Shared Eco Toilets
Bedding and Towels
Private Terrace or Balcony
Wash-basin
Wifi
Sauna
Home-grown Coffee

QUEEN SUITE - EAGLE'S NEST

– 3 meals per day are included, and drinks
– Large suite with a Queen-size bed
– Desk or table
– Kitchenette with fridge and water filter
– Private water filter
– Private bathroom with flushing toilet and shower
– Private terrace or balcony

Queen Suite Private, price: 1950 euros
Couple, price per person: 1800 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount! Lazy Bird prices after the 29th of December are + 50 euros

QUEEN SUITE FACILITIES
3 Meals per day included
Drinks included
Private Hot Shower
Private Flushing Toilet
Private Terrace or Balcony
Kitchenette
Bedding and Towels
Wifi
Sauna
Home-grown Coffee

KING SUITE - EAGLE'S NEST

– 3 meals per day are included, and drinks
– Large suite with a King-size bed
– Desk or table
– Kitchenette with fridge and water filter
– Private bathroom with flushing toilet and shower
– Private large terrace or balcony

King Suite Private, price: 2150 euros
Couple, price per person: 1950 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount! Lazy Bird prices after the 29th of December are + 50 euros

KING SUITE FACILITIES
3 Meals per day included
Drinks included
Private Hot Shower
Private Flushing Toilet
Private Terrace or Balcony
Kitchenette
Bedding and Towels
Wifi
Sauna
Home-grown Coffee

Workshop Ticket

THE WORKSHOP TICKET INCLUDES:
– All the Workshops and Activities
– All Shows and entrance to the Aguilla Festival
– Access to all the training spaces and common areas at Eagle’s Nest and Starry Mountain
– Fuel for fire spinning
– Filtered drinking water

OPTIONAL:
– Lunch Buffet at Eagle’s Nest
– Borrowing Props

NOT INCLUDED:
– Accommodation

We offer a Workshop-Only Ticket for those who already have their accommodation nearby. However, we don’t recommend walking alone after dark due to the many street dogs. To stay safe, consider taking a tuk-tuk (they’re quick and affordable, costing 10 Q per ride, which is less than 1.5 euros) or walking with a group if you’re heading out at night!

Workshop Ticket

– All the Workshops and Activities
– All Shows and entrance to the Aguilla Festival
– Access to all the training spaces and common areas at Eagle’s Nest and Starry Mountain
– Fuel for fire spinning
– Filtered drinking water

OPTIONAL:
– Lunch Buffet at Eagle’s Nest. Vegetarian is 8 euros per meal, and meat is 15 euros per meal

Workshop Ticket, price per person: 500 euros
Early Bird price: Book before August 8th and receive a 25 euro discount!

what's all included?

ALWAYS INCLUDED!
All workshops and activities
All Shows and Aguilla Festival
Access to all the training spaces and common areas
Fuel for fire spinning
Filtered drinking water

what's not included?

Buy your ticket

The Tickets are exclusively available on the Flow Arts Shop website

We have a Pre-Sale now, only for our past attendees…

The Tickets will become available on the 1st of august, at 2 pm

How to reserve my ticket?

Buy the deposit ticket at Flow Arts Shop for your room of choice. You will receive your order confirmation message and a second email containing the Info PDF with all the info about the retreat.
The remaining fee is due at the start of the retreat.

Didn’t get your order confirmation message? Check your spam for

Come toghether!

If you would like to bring your partner, friend, parent, or child who will not be participating in the workshops, the retreat fee will be 15% discounted.
The person will not participate in the Flow Arts workshops, but all other aspects will be included: accommodation, meals, and participation in the yoga classes. After purchasing your deposit tickets, please note that your partner, friend, parent, or child doesn’t participate in the workshops, and the remaining fee will be adjusted accordingly.

WEEKLY FLOW

Thursday, January 29th Arrive when you want! Check-ins from 3 PM — settle in, and chill.
At 7 PM: We kick things off with a dinner + intro circle at Eagle’s Nest. Meet your fellow flow fam!

Friday, January 30th to Saturday, February 7th Get ready for a full-on schedule of 70+ hours of workshops, sunset jams, spontaneous moments, chill time, and that kind of magic you can’t plan for — only feel.

Sunday, February 8th We’ll share one last breakfast, soak up the good vibes, give big hugs, and say our see-you-laters (not goodbyes). Check-out is by 10 am — but the memories stay way longer.

OPTIONAL February 9-10 Acantanango volcano hike. It starts in the early morning of the 9th and lasts until the afternoon of the 10th. The cost will be around 175 euros, depending on the number of people in our group.

a day at the retreat

Start Your Day with Yoga
Wake up with the jungle and ground yourself in our beautiful open-air shala at Starry Mountain. Surrounded by insane views, you’ll flow through a morning session led by Luke. It’s the perfect way to wake up your body, centre your mind, and set the tone for an epic day ahead.

Morning Flow Workshops
Right after breakfast, we dive into daily workshops in Poi, Buugeng, and other flow arts. Classes happen at Eagle’s Nest, Starry Mountain, and a nearby 3rd deck — all a 5-minute walk from each other. Whether you’re levelling up your tech or trying something new, the mornings are all about movement, connection, and unlocking new skills.

Lunch Buffet with a View
Midday = fuel up! We’ll gather at Eagle’s Nest for a daily buffet packed with fresh veggies and local flavours. Whether you’re into vegan, vegetarian, or meat options, we’ve got you. Eat well, soak in the views, and chill with your new flow fam before the next round of adventures.

Afternoon Jams & Special Events
Afternoons bring even more workshops and sunset jams with volcano views that will blow your mind. Some days we’ll mix it up — think flow festivals, lake adventures, and even a boat trip to a party on the other side of Lake Atitlán. It’s a vibe.

70+ Hours of Workshops!
Yep, you read that right — 70+ hours of workshops to dive into. Expect full tracks for Buugeng, Hoop, and Silk Fans again this year. Want a sneak peek? You can check out our last edition’s schedule to get the feel. The new one drops a few weeks before kickoff.

IS GUATEFLOW FOR ME?

All levels. All love. All in.
Whether you’ve been spinning poi for 10 years or just found out what Buugeng is yesterday — you belong at GuateFlow. Most workshops offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced options, so wherever you’re at in your flow journey, there’s a space for you to grow.

For poi especially, we split groups by level to keep it fun, focused, and frustration-free.
👉 Total beginner? We got your back (and a prop to borrow).
👉 Experienced spinner? Get ready to upgrade your flow.

GuateFlow is about exploring, laughing, dropping stuff, and doing weird tricks on a volcano-view dance floor with people who totally get the obsession 💚

Eagle's Nest Resort

Eagle’s Nest Atitlán isn’t just a retreat centre — it’s an experience. Perched high above Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, this place gives you insane views of volcanoes, jungle, and sky. You’ll wake up to epic sunrises, move your body in a mountaintop shala, and vibe with a global crew of artists, spinners, dancers, and seekers.

This space was made for creativity and connection. Think: open-air movement decks, sunset jams, fire circles, cacao ceremonies, and deep convos over the best food ever. Whether you’re flowing, dancing, relaxing, or just finding your centre — Eagle’s Nest is where the magic hits differently.

Eagle’s Nest has the best accommodations, many of which include private terraces and outdoor showers, and are designed with sustainable materials, including compost toilets, solar hot-water showers, and bio-construction. 🌿

Nourishing Meals
We’ll all have lunch together at Eagle’s Nest! Three home-cooked, wholesome meals per day (vegetarian and meat options), prepared fresh by the local café kitchen team using locally sourced ingredients.

Temazcal Sauna & Plunge Pool
Enjoy a traditional Mayan temazcal sauna multiple times per week (typically Monday, Wednesday, Friday – free for outsiders on Friday!), followed by a cold plunge pool—pure bliss and wellness in one experience

What about food?

Depending on your accommodation, lunch is included or, if you’re staying at Eagle’s Nest, three meals per day are included. For workshop tickets, no food is included.

For breakfast, you can order it from the Starry Mountain restaurant (even if you’re not staying there), or pick something up from the local shops. Also, the Eagle’s Nest restaurant has a delicious breakfast menu.

Lunch is a daily highlight — we’ll all eat together at Eagle’s Nest. It’s a delicious buffet with lots of fresh vegetables, salads, carbs, and your choice of protein. You can choose between vegetarian and meat options. If you’re vegan or have food intolerances, please note this in the form so the kitchen team can accommodate your needs.

For dinner, it depends on the night. Sometimes we’ll stay up the mountain for sunset jams and communal meals (the kitchen staff at Starry can cook something tasty for a fair price), or we stay at Eagle’s Nest, and you can always order at their restaurant.

Other times, we’ll head down to the village for fire jams, parties, beach time, or just to explore. Downtown offers a variety of restaurant options. If you’re staying somewhere with a kitchen, you can always cook your own meals too.
It’s all super flexible — just go with the flow.

Acatanango Hike

The Acatenango hike is a bucket-list adventure — but make no mistake, it’s physically demanding. The hike is optional, following GuateFlow, on February 9-10.
It starts in the early morning of the 9th and lasts until the afternoon of the 10th. The cost will be around 175 euros, depending on the number of people in our group.

The trek takes about 5–7 hours uphill on day one, gaining over 1,500 meters in elevation, so be ready for steep inclines, high altitude (base camp sits at 3,600 meters), and cooler temps as you climb. That said, you don’t need to be an elite athlete — just reasonably fit, mentally prepared, and willing to go slow and steady.

The trail winds through farmland, misty cloud forests, and volcanic gravel paths. It’s tough, but the views are absolutely next level, especially once you reach base camp and see Volcán de Fuego erupting in real time, just across the valley. We’ll have our private GuateFlow group, complete with multiple guides, hot meals, and essential gear like warm sleeping bags and tents — which is key because it gets really cold at night, often close to freezing.

The next morning, you can optionally summit Acatenango’s peak for sunrise — a final 90-minute push that’s steep but insanely rewarding. Hiking with a private group makes the whole experience more chill and connected: you can move at your own pace, support one another, and soak in one of Guatemala’s most unforgettable experiences — together.

You can reserve the hike around one month before the retreat (no worries, there will be enough space, we’ll just get more guides)
The Acatenango hike is available only in good weather conditions, as safety is the top priority. That said, during this time of year, the weather is usually favourable — with clear skies, dry trails, and breathtaking views of the erupting Fuego Volcano

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When? January 29th - February 8th, 2026

Thursday, January 29th Arrive when you want! Check-ins from 3 PM — settle in, and chill.
At 7 PM: We kick things off with a dinner + intro circle at Eagle’s Nest. Meet your fellow flow fam!
Friday, January 30th to Saturday, February 7th Get ready for a full-on schedule of 70+ hours of workshops, sunset jams, spontaneous moments, chill time, and that kind of magic you can’t plan for — only feel.
Sunday, February 8th We’ll share one last breakfast, soak up the good vibes, give big hugs, and say our see-you-laters (not goodbyes). Check-out is by 10 am — but the memories stay way longer.
OPTIONAL February 9-10 Acantanango volcano hike. It starts in the early morning of the 9th and lasts until the afternoon of the 10th. The cost will be around 175 euros, depending on the number of people in our group.

When does it start and end?

Thursday, January 29th
Arrive when you want! Check-ins from 3 PM — settle in, and chill. At 7 PM: We kick things off with a dinner + intro circle at Eagle’s Nest. Meet your fellow flow fam!

Friday, January 30th to Saturday, February 7th
Get ready for a full-on schedule of 70+ hours of workshops, sunset jams, spontaneous moments, chill time, and that kind of magic you can’t plan for — only feel.

Sunday, February 8th
We’ll share one last breakfast, soak up the good vibes, give big hugs, and say our see-you-laters (not goodbyes). Check-out is by 10am — but the memories stay way longer.

OPTIONAL February 9-10
Acantanango volcano hike. It starts in the early morning of the 9th and lasts until the afternoon of the 10th. The cost will be around 175 euros, depending on the number of people in our group.

Where? San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala

The location of Starry Mountain is; Barrio 2 San Marcos la Laguna, 07010, Guatemala

Most of the attendees will stay here, or at the neighbours’. It’s about a 5-minute walk to Eagles Nest, where part of the workshops will be given.

HERE you can find in detail how to get to San Marcos la Laguna

How to get to San Marcos La Laguna?

HERE you can find in detail how to get to San Marcos la Laguna

Visa Regulations

US, British, and most EU citizens do not need a visa to visit Guatemala for up to 90 days.
Please ensure you have a valid passport (valid for at least six months) and at least one blank page.

You can check if you need a Visa here: https://www.visahq.hk/guatemala/
Get a visa online: https://www.evisas.online/guatemala-visa/

For which levels?

All levels, for any prop or activity, are welcome to join! We’ll offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced options for most techniques. For the Poi workshops, we split the group into different levels.

To benefit the most from this retreat, familiarise yourself with the basic poi moves, such as 3-beat weaves (forward and backwards), windmills, watermills, hip-reels, turns (butterflies, same-time, and split-time), and buzzsaws.

If you can’t do some of the moves listed above, don’t worry! We will teach you that. However, if you want to be prepared, look up some tutorials; we recommend Poi Tutorials.com, which starts as a beginner for only $4.95 per month.

room sharing: can I share a room if I don't know any of the other attendees?

You don’t need to know other attendees to share a room!

If you want to share a room with other attendees, we’ll try to make a match. You can share your preferences with us; if you prefer to stay with people of the same gender, we’ll try to find matching roommates.

How to reserve a room with a friend?

If you want to share a room with friend(s) or a partner, you don’t have to buy all the tickets at the same time.

You can reserve separately, and everyone buys only their own deposit ticket. When purchasing the ticket, please leave a note that you want to share the room with friend(s) or a partner! Or send me a message at +336 3456 0233 to confirm you want to share.

What about food?

– Eagle’s Nest: 3 meals per day are included – there’s a shared kitchen with fridge

– Stary Mountain: lunch is included – the kitchen is not available to prepare food. But you can use tableware for your breakfast, and there’s a shared fridge

– Starry Mountain Neighbours: lunch is included – there are shared kitchens with a fridge

– Workshop Ticket: no food is included

BREAKFAST:
-You can order breakfast in the Starry Mountain restaurant (also if you stay at the neighbours)

– You can buy breakfast in the local shops, and prepare it yourself. A shared fridge is available at Starry Mountain. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to use the kitchen to prepare food. But you can get a bowl for your musli, etc.

LUNCH:
We’ll have lunch all together at Eagle’s Nest. It’s a delicious buffet featuring a variety of fresh and tasty vegetables, salads, different carbohydrates, and your choice of protein.

There are vegetarian and meat options available. As well as vegan, but please note that in the form. Additionally, if you have food intolerances, please indicate them in the form.

DINNER:
Every day, there will be a different evening program. Sometimes we’ll stay at Starry Mountain or Eagle’s Nest, but other times we’ll go down to the village for fire jams or parties. When there’s a program at Starry Mountain, a communal meal will be prepared by the kitchen staff for a reasonable price.

This means that, depending on the program, you will have one or multiple restaurants or options to choose from every evening.

If you’re staying somewhere with a kitchen, you can also choose to cook for yourself.

Are there shops nearby?

There are many supermarkets, shops and restaurants in the village. It’s about a 650-meter walk to the beginning of the “Hippie Highway,” which features many shops.

It will take you around 10 minutes to walk the 600 meters down. Up, though, is another story! It’s very steep, and unless you live in high mountains or are training for a marathon, it probably will take around double the time to go up again…

Which props can I borrow?

Please bring all the necessary props to attend the workshops you are interested in. If you don’t have some props, you can rent many from us. However, we also have to fly them in, so there will be a rental fee because of this. Please note on the form if you would like to rent any props. There, you will also see the exact rental fee.

PROPS/ DISCIPLINES
– Poi: rental available
– Hoop: rental available
– Buugeng: rental available
– Silk Fans: rental available
– Long Staff: rental available
– Double Staff: rental available
– Yoga Mats: freely available for use
– Dragon Kite: freely available during the workshop
– Contact Staff: no rentals available
– Dragon Staff: no rentals available – Any other prop: no rentals available

These are all practice props/ daytime props. We don’t have any fire props to borrow. However, you can also ask other attendees if you’d like to borrow a fire prop.

What Fuel for Fire spinning will be used?

The fuel we use to spin in Guatemala is Kerosene. It’s not the most fantastic option, but it’s the only affordable spinning fuel available over there…

Kerosene burns hotter than Lamp Oil (for EU people), but the burning temperature is comparable to white gas (US usage). It also smells stronger than Lamp Oil, so it’s recommended to wear a mask.

There is lamp oil available, but it costs around 10 euros per litre, so it’s really expensive! If you’d like, you can purchase it for yourself for a better experience.

Is it safe to travel to Guatemala?

We think if you use common sense, you won’t have trouble. It’s a beautiful country to visit, and you’ll meet many friendly and wonderful people. Guatemala for sure faces its own set of challenges, including poverty and significant levels of gang violence. However, these issues typically don’t affect tourists, and as stated in the UK Foreign Office advice, “Despite the elevated crime rates, most visits to Guatemala are trouble-free.”

We’re arranging a shuttle from the airport so that everyone can come together with a trusted guide. Rodrigo, our local friend is very trustworthy, we’ve been working with him for 4 years now, and he will make sure everyone will arrive safely at San Marcos la Laguna. San Marcos is a small village, and relatively safe; there haven’t been any major problems with tourists.

We advise you to use Uber only, as their rating system is trustworthy, and avoid using unknown taxis. The same applies to hotels; find a place with a lot of reviews on platforms like Booking or Agoda if you want to stay close to the airport for a night.

These are our GuateFlow Guidelines to keep everyone safe during the retreat;
– Never walk alone after dark from the village up. This is mainly due to the presence of street dogs and possibly intoxicated individuals. But walking together is more fun anyway! Or take a tuk-tuk up, it’s very cheap, less than 1,5 euros.
– Only use trusted tuk-tuk drivers; other tuk-tuk drivers are not allowed to get into the resort gates. If you want help with carrying your luggage, only the trusted tuk-tuk drivers are allowed to do so (the list will be provided)

We recommend having good travel insurance that covers you for medical treatment and personal possessions.
We can’t guarantee anything, but there haven’t been any problems in the last three years, and we think if you use common sense you won’t have trouble, it’s a beautiful country to visit and you’ll meet many friendly and wonderful people.

Here is a good article with a lot of tips

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