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Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Finding your people can be life changing. Finding them in a flower filled villa in Guatemala with volcanoes, excellent coffee and absolutely no pressure to explain who you are is even better. This retreat is for LGBTQ+ adults living without alcohol or drugs, as well as supportive allies who respect the purpose and atmosphere of the experience. Come alone if you like many guests do.
You’ll soon have people to share breakfast with, wander Antigua’s markets with and laugh with while everyone tries to remember what ingredients went into the pepián. Mornings bring gentle movement and honest, uplifting conversations about identity, belonging, relationships and creating a life that feels genuinely your own. Afternoons might find you exploring ancient Maya ruins, taking part in a traditional ceremony, visiting Lake Atitlán or discovering that macadamia pancakes are a perfectly reasonable reason to get out of bed. By the end of the week, you may have gained new friends, fresh confidence, a deeper sense of belonging and several brightly colored purchases that definitely did not fit in your suitcase. You’ll return home reminded that living without alcohol or drugs can be joyful, adventurous and wonderfully connected.
Your Retreat Leaders
Al Updike, MA, LADC Originally from Sonora, Mexico, Al moved to the United States at ten and understands the search for belonging across cultures and LGBTQ+ identity. He earned his master’s degree from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School and has spent more than 14 years developing addiction services, including LGBTQ+-inclusive and Spanish-language programs. Al brings lived experience, professional expertise, warmth and plenty of humor. “I want everyone to feel seen, included and free to be fully themselves.”
Philippa Myers, MA, LADC, LPCC Philippa is an addiction counselor, psychotherapist and founder of Sober Travel Retreats. She has lived without alcohol and drugs since 2006 and has called Antigua home for decades. With master’s degrees in Addiction Counseling and Adlerian Psychology, Philippa specializes in addiction, trauma and family relationships. She created these retreats to combine personal growth with her love of Guatemala, authentic travel and meaningful connection.
“Everyone deserves to feel that they belong and to discover how much joy and adventure an alcohol-free life can hold.”
Trip Length
Full Immersion (6-8 days)
Travelers
32 spots available
Trip Type
Yoga & Movement, Meditation & Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Cultural Immersion, Group Tour, City Experience
Dates
31 Oct 2026 – 7 Nov 2026
This trip is provided by
Philippa Myers2 trips listed
Fully Dry
The villa is fully dry, but the week is full of life. There is no alcohol or use of non prescribed drugs, and all workshops, meals and organized gatherings are alcohol free. Instead, expect Guatemalan coffee, fresh juices, hibiscus tea, tropical coolers and evenings you will actually remember the next morning. Connection develops through shared adventures, meals, small group conversations and relaxed evening check-ins. A pre trip call helps guests meet before arriving. Many people travel alone, so we make sure everyone feels welcomed and included while respecting privacy, personal boundaries and the occasional need to retreat to your room and recharge. The retreat is designed for LGBTQ+ people living without alcohol or drugs and for supportive allies. Some familiar 12-Step ideas are included, but no special vocabulary or previous program experience is required. Public venues may serve alcohol to others, but it is never part of our experience.
Wake to Guatemalan coffee, tropical fruit and optional yoga, stretching or meditation. After breakfast, join an engaging conversation about identity, belonging, relationships, emotional well being and building a life in which you can be fully yourself.
Share a freshly prepared lunch and relaxed conversation with the group. By this point, someone will probably have suggested an afternoon coffee, market visit or shared mission to find the perfect Guatemalan textile.
Explore Antigua’s cobbled streets, visit an ancient Maya site, discover a colorful market or travel toward Lake Atitlán. On quieter days, choose the pool, hot tub, massage, shopping, journaling or a nap with no explanation required.
This retreat is for LGBTQ+ adults committed to living without alcohol and non prescribed drugs. Supportive allies are also welcome when they understand that LGBTQ+ belonging and affirmation are central to the experience. Guests must remain alcohol and drug free throughout the retreat, respect the villa’s fully dry policy and protect the privacy and emotional safety of others. Discrimination, harassment or disrespect based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression is not accepted. This is a supportive travel and personal growth experience. It is not a detoxification or residential treatment program and is not suitable for anyone who needs medical supervision to stop using alcohol or drugs.
Private Villa
Casa Quince is a peaceful private villa in a secure gated community within walking distance of central Antigua. Its flower filled courtyards, bougainvillea, traditional fountain and spacious shared areas create a welcoming place where guests can relax and be themselves. Comfortable rooms feature Guatemalan textiles, local artwork and private ensuite bathrooms. There is Wi-Fi for staying connected, a pool and hot tub for unwinding, and quiet corners for journaling, reading or taking a break from the group. The villa offers the best of both worlds: plenty of communal space for new friendships to grow and the privacy of your own room when your social battery needs recharging.
Accommodation is included in this trip.
All Meals
Dining style
Dietary options
Airfare is not included; however, we're happy to assist you with booking your flights. Optional experiences, including massages, the Pacaya Volcano hike, and one on one coaching sessions, are available for an additional fee. Personal purchases, such as souvenirs, as well as gratuities for our staff and local guides, are also not included in the retreat price.
| Timing | Refund Policy |
|---|---|
| 48 hours after booking | 100% refund including deposit |
| After 48 hours | deposit non-refundable |
| 61+ days before departure | remaining payments refunded 100% |
| 31–60 days | remaining payments refunded 50% |
| 30 days or less | no refund |
Philippa Myers
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Your journey doesn't end when the retreat does. You'll be invited to a private WhatsApp group where you can celebrate milestones, ask questions, share challenges, and stay connected with the community. We also host a monthly Zoom check-in for a year to reflect on our experiences, celebrate personal growth, and learn from one another in a supportive, judgment free space.