Runner's Retreat to Guatemala!

November 8-16, 2025

Casa Valdres, Bario Xepoj, Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala

You don't have to be a super-athlete to have a blast on an international running adventure! The Guatemala Running Retreat caters to beginner to intermediate-friendly runners and intermediate hikers. You'll find this trip both exciting AND well within your capability, with beautiful sights to visit in the company of awesome women!

In the cool of the mornings, we'll be running/hiking 2-6 miles on trails with a no-drop policy! You'll always have fabulous company as you take in the sights of Lake Atitlan and her 3 flanking volcanoes, run past Mayan ruins, and among astonishing birds.

In the afternoons, we'll have the option to explore Guatemalan culture - visiting lakeside Mayan villages, tasting Guatemalan chocolate and coffee, making tortillas with Guatemalan neighbors, taking a weaving lesson at a Women's Weaving Co-op - or to just hang out at gorgeous Casa Valdres, enjoying the lake on SUPs, or dozing by the infinity pool.

Casa Valdres is an amazing guest house on the shores of Lake Atitlan, owned by Bend couple Stewart and PJ Fritchman of Bellatazza Coffee and Namaspa fame. Their hospitality is legendary, as are their meals! (Read about Casa Valdres here!)

Give into your wild desire to run with wonderful women in Guatemala - and get on the interest list! Go here to sign up!

WHAT: A 9-day, 8-night all-inclusive runner's retreat focused on enjoyable movement, community, Guatemalan culture, and rejuvenation!

WHERE: Casa Valdres, a guest house on the shores of Lake Atitlan! CV is the passion project of Bend locals and has a reputation for immersive hospitality, amazing food, and deep relaxation. This will be our home base for our hikes and cultural explorations.

WHY:  Because casual athletes deserve adventure travel too! Because us girls really need a retreat these days! Because all the work you're doing to gain fitness this year deserves a reward! Because traveling with friends is the best! Because the world is waiting and life is short!

WHO:  A minimum of 8 and maximum of 12 awesome women, of beginner to intermediate running capability or intermediate hiking ability. All paces are welcome; all run/hikes will be 2-6 miles long, are no-drop, and will be lead by guides dispersed from front to back in our group!

WHEN:  November 8 - November 16, 2025. Escape to a warm climate just as it's starting to get pervasively cold here in Bend!

HOW MUCH:  $38oo, inclusive of lodging, catered meals, cultural explorations, movement activities, and all transportation within Guatemala. You are responsible for airfare, alcohol, and any extras. Double occupancy.

HOW:  Reserve your spot with a $500 deposit, due by May 5, 2025. Optionally, hike with me each month leading up to our trip! Pack your bags and fly to Guatemala on November 8th!

Have questions? Contact me directly - michelle@ceilingunlimitedhealthcoaching.com