
Welcome to Guatemala ~ Your SoulFull Adventure Awaits
If your soul has been whispering for a rest, a reset, retreat to revive, and a little wild adventure ~ this is your invitation.Join me, Jennifer Maki,
author of Just One Soulful Thing,
for 8 days of soulful exploration in Guatemala:
From colonial Antigua to the wild waterways of Rio Dulce, this journey weaves time for solo reflection, silence, kindred connection, writing, meditation, wandering and cultural immersion.Just one soulful thing at a time.


🪷Why A SoulFull Retreat
🌿 Reclaim your wild wisdom.
🍃 Slow down, write, reflect, connect.
🌴 Experience ancient cities, winding rivers, lush jungles - and your own wondrous voice whispering in it all.
This isn’t just a trip.
It’s a soul-connecting, heart-igniting, body-refreshing journey.You’ll return with renewed clarity, lingering inspiration, friendships, and simple, soulful practices to carry into everyday life ~ in all its seasons.Whether you are:
✨in a time of transition seeking inspiration and tools to take life to new levels,
✨a soulpreneur looking to breathe creativity and balance into how you serve,
✨or simply longing for an adventure to reclaim your wisdom within and follow where it leads ... in present-moment living and playing out the adventure of your precious days ...You are the reason for this SoulFull Retreat and your journey within and in Guatemala will give you the space to make soulful way for your visions to be made real.
🧭What Awaits You
📍 8 Days / 7 Nights • Boutique Hotels + Jungle Eco-Lodge + City Suite to close your journey in comfort • All breakfasts • All Ground Transport • Pre-Retreat Connection Calls • SoulFull Treasure Bag
From cobbled streets in UNESCO-protected Antigua to jungle rivers in Rio Dulce, this immersive SoulFull Retreat is a guided adventure inward and outward.
🌿 Immersive Guatemala Adventures:
Antigua, Rio Dulce, jungle rivers, picturesque lakes, engaging with the beautiful Guatemalan people - thoughtfully curated.🌿 Solo Time + Kindred Circles:
Stillness, meditation, journaling, creative expression and wild wanders.🌿Stays Surrounded by Beauty:
Ecolodges, heritage inns chosen for comfort and character.🌿 Emerge Renewed - Just One Soulful Thing at a Time:
With author Jennifer Maki as your guide, rekindle connection to your inner Voice, weave your story from where It leads, learn rituals and practices to bring the gems of retreat to your daily life.



🌻Meet Your Guide: Jennifer Maki
Author. Facilitator. Soulful Seeker.For over 20 years, Jennifer M. Maki has guided leaders, creatives, and kindred humans in reclaiming their innate, wild wisdom - through workshops, programs, retreats, coaching, and her writing.With an educational foundation in psychology and communications, Jennifer brings both grounded understanding and intuitive presence to her work. Her career bridges soulful living with real-world experience:💫From PR agency executive to camp director, hospice caregiver, and values-alignment facilitator for healthcare teams and non-profits. From running communications programs for educators and entrepreneurs to leading international retreats ... and raising two remarkable sons along the way.Her truest credentials come from a life lived soulfully and in alignment with what she aims to ignite in others ...☀️Living and embracing life in Grand Cayman, San Diego, and a tiny Austrian village; walking El Camino de Santiago; diving deep into meditation, wellness, movement, and creative expression. Her lifelong personal study of holistic nutrition, along with her background as a dancer and certified fitness instructor, adds a whole-self element to every program she offers.Now based by the Salish Sea in British Columbia, Canada, with her treasured husband and two boys, Jennifer (or ✨Jenni to her kindreds) is the founder of Project Yes! Life and The Mad Hero Project, and the author of
The Mad Hero’s Manifesto
and
Just One Soulful Thing: A Simple Adventure in Reclaiming Your Wild Wisdom.For more, visit www.jennifermaki.com
🌻Thoughts From Experience with Jennifer
Praise for Just One Soulful Thing: A Simple Adventure in Reclaiming Your Wild Wisdom
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐~ 5.0 out of 5 stars ~ A Lifelong Compass
"This is not a one-time read. This is a guidebook for those times in your life when you lose sight of your why, when your creative spark no longer ignites, or when you're deep in the trenches of working to live. In this book, Jennifer shares some of the most pivotal moments of her life, and how they shaped her into the seeker she is today. From blissful visualizations of connections to nature, to guided meditations, a near-death experience, and her humble travels, you will see the world in a new light by the time you reach the final page." ~ Logan T.
"Jennifer Maki has gifted us a treasure - a manual for designing and claiming our most soulful, joyful, and fully-alive life. Filled with deep wisdom and immense heart, Just One Soulful Thing is a practical, powerful guide to transforming every moment into pure magic." ~ Shari Alyse ~ Host of "Good Morning Joy" | 2x Tedx Speaker | Bestselling Author.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐~ 5.0 out of 5 stars ~A must read.****
"A very engaging read. It opened my eyes to what is out there. It helped me see what I didn't notice. I think everyone who reads it will get something different from it. Thank you Jennifer." ~ Brian Broughton.
Insights on Jennifer's Programs
“Jennifer's Soulful Hero Training workshop was valuable time spent for both team building and as a way to recognize and celebrate our collective efforts. Spending the afternoon together left our staff feeling recognized, appreciated and energized to continue to do the good work we do in our community.” ~ Amanda McNally - Executive Director, Peace Arch Hospice Society
““Jennifer provided our team with “Have It All Hero Training”. I was so impressed with the effort she put forth in preparation for our session, learning about our department and customizing the material to our values and needs. She is truly an inspiring, uplifting and elegant speaker with a passion that motivates the listeners to formulate and proceed with their own goals.” ~ Lynn Gray, Manager Central Zone, Alberta Health Service Volunteer Resources/Pastoral Care
“““Unleashing the Guru Within was the perfect kick-off to our Women’s Retreat. Jennifer’s presentation was thought provoking and entertaining, and produced comments such as: “empowering and motivating", "inspiring", "wish we had more time with the ‘guru lady’. I highly recommend Jennifer Maki." ~ Maureen Paracy-Jesseau, Lakehead Elementary School Teachers Association
“““Jennifer Maki is the Queen of Possibility and Personal Growth and Development. Her passion, compassion, understanding, brilliance and kind heart shine so brightly. She is a breath of fresh air. and her soulful approach is unique and empowering. I now have a new perspective and a plan. If you are looking to take your life to the next level and have a breakthrough, I highly recommend Jennifer.” ~ Ellie Savoy – Holistic Health Coach, Author of “Stop Dieting, Start Living”
🗝️SoulFull Investment +
What’s Included
The most essential investment we will ever make is the one we make in ourselves. A SoulFull Retreat experience is a conscious commitment to your own soulful growth, rest, and renewal.We’ve kept costs reasonable and offer payment plans to help make this journey accessible to kindred spirits across a range of budgets.
Investment:
💸$3,333 USD
✨ Early Bird Price:
💸$2,995 USD — Available Until August 15, 2025
🪙To reserve your spot - a $500 non-refundable deposit is required upon acceptance.
Included in Your Retreat:
🛏️ 7 nights boutique accommodation
🚐 Private ground transportation
🚤 SoulFull excursions + cultural tours
🥗 Daily breakfasts + select meals
✍️ SoulFull Retreat Circles, Writing Workshops, Movement Practices
🎁 SoulFull Treasure Bag + Just One Soulful Thing Guided Journal
💻 Pre-Retreat Connection Calls via Google Meet
What's Not in Your Retreat:
- Flights to/from Guatemala City
- Some lunches + most dinners
- Gratuities for local guides and service teams
- Personal souvenirs
Pre-Retreat Connect and Soul Prep:
Before we meet in Guatemala, we’ll gather online to connect as a kindred crew through warm, supportive Google Keep circles.📖 You’ll be asked to read Just One Soulful Thing before we travel.
📝 The JOST Guided Journal - a keepsake of your unfolding and expanding - will be gifted you upon arrival.
Payment Options Available:
✨Option #1 ~ Pay in Full:
In lieu of deposit, pay in full $2,995 USD by August 15 or $3,333 USD after August 15.
All payments must be complete by September 1.✨Option #2 ~ 2-Payment Plan:
Deposit due upon acceptance + Split remaining balance into 2 payments, the last due no later than September 1 .*Amount and payment dates depend on Early Bird or Regular Price.








🌿Your SoulFull Itinerary
A thoughtfully curated blend of wild adventure, soulful stillness, and kindred connection.
October 3–10, 2025 | 8 Days / 7 Nights
✈️ Days 1–2: Welcome to Antigua- Arrive in Guatemala City and travel together to charming Antigua.
- Settle into our boutique heritage hotel surrounded by garden pathways.
- SoulFull Kick-Off Circle, silent morning walks, journaling.
- Explore Antigua’s vibrant culture:
🏛️ Central Park, Colonial Churches, Artisan Markets.
- Evenings filled with kindred connection and candlelit dinners.
🛶 Days 3–6: Wild Waters & Soul Stillness: in Rio Dulce
- Private tour bus that takes us cross country to Rio Dulce, with a boat transfer to a peaceful jungle ecolodge surrounded by mangroves.
- Morning meditations and flow atop a stone tower with vista view.
- Guided hikes, river explorations, and boat journeys through:
🌿 Río Dulce Canyon, Playa Blanca’s hidden beach, Ak’Tenamit Community.
- SoulFull Workshops & Kindred Circles: Writing, Reflection, Creative Flow.
- Poolside pauses, hammock naps, and lakeside picnics.
🗿Day 7: Mayan Ruins & City Lights
- Visit and take a silent wander through Quiriguá Archaeological Park: though smaller than Copan, this site is home to the tallest known Mayan stelae and is rich with historical significance.
- Return to Guatemala City for modern comforts and celebration:
🏙️ Zona Viva stroll, artisan cafés, final SoulFull Dinner & Celebration.
✈️Day 8: SoulFull Send-Off
- One last soul-filled breakfast together.
- Airport shuttles coordinated to ensure a safe and smooth trip home.
✨A SoulFull Note:
While we thoughtfully curate each moment, this itinerary may gently shift — guided by the rhythm of the group, weather, or local flow. We invite you to surrender with us into the adventure, trusting it will all unfold perfectly for your highest experience.
🌺 Your Next SoulFull Step
Thank you for feeling the call to wander this way.If your heart is nudging you toward this journey, here’s what happens next:1️⃣ Complete the SoulFull Retreat Fit Questionnaire → Click Below
Take a few quiet moments to reflect and share honestly. This helps us ensure the retreat is a fabulous fit for you and the crew of kindreds.2️⃣ Personal Connection Call
Once your form is received, Jennifer will personally review your responses and reach out to schedule a call. This is a warm, free, no-pressure chat - to answer your questions, share more details, and confirm whether this SoulFull Retreat truly aligns with where you are and what you seek right now.✨ Whether you decide to join us or not, trust that honoring your soul’s whisper is always the next aligned thing.
✨Stay Connected
Even if joining us in Guatemala isn’t for now, there are still soulful adventures ahead.Jennifer offers online retreats, workshops, and in-person gatherings in Canada - all guided by the same heart and rhythm as SoulFull Guatemala.Subscribe to The SoulFull Way on Substack to stay connected to upcoming retreats, reflections, and soulful tools to weave into your everyday life.🌿 Writing. Wandering. Wild Wisdom. Just one soulful thing at a time.
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