Rediscover Peace & Purpose in Antigua

Overview

Highlights

• Hands-on-Bean-to-Bar Cacao Making Workshop
• Macadamia Plantation Tours & Breakfast
• Guatemalan Cooking Classes
• Cultural visits supporting Mayan communities
• Orphanage and Bunkbed Projects
• Visit to Maximon, Peddle Power (a non-profit turning old bikes into ways of powering a host of useful applications)

The alcohol-free positioning

The villa is fully dry, but the experience is anything but. There is no alcohol or use of non-prescribed drugs, and all workshops, meals and organized gatherings are alcohol-free. Instead, expect excellent Guatemalan coffee, fresh juices, hibiscus tea, tropical coolers and plenty of reasons to raise a glass without wondering what happened the night before. Connection happens naturally through adventures, shared meals, small group conversations and relaxed evening check-ins. A pre-trip call means you’ll recognize a few faces before you arrive. Many guests travel alone, so we make sure everyone is included while also respecting your right to enjoy a quiet afternoon, close your bedroom door or decline a group singalong. The retreat is for people living without alcohol or drugs. Some familiar 12-Step ideas are included, but no special vocabulary or previous program experience is required. Public venues may serve alcohol to other visitors, but it is never part of our experience.

A typical day

1. Morning

   Wake to Guatemalan coffee, tropical fruit and optional yoga, stretching or meditation. After breakfast, join an engaging workshop about relationships, emotional well-being, purpose and creating a life you genuinely enjoy.

2. Midday

   Share a freshly prepared lunch and make plans with your new companions. There is usually plenty of conversation, laughter and at least one person ordering more coffee.

3. Afternoon

   You might wander Antigua’s cobbled streets, visit an ancient Maya site, explore a colorful market or head toward Lake Atitlán. On a quieter day, choose the pool, hot tub, massage, shopping, journaling or an entirely respectable nap.

Is this trip right for you?

This retreat is for adults committed to living without alcohol and non-prescribed drugs. You may have stopped recently or may have lived this way for decades. What matters is that you are comfortable traveling in a group and want to enjoy personal growth, cultural discovery and genuine connection. 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. 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.

Support & Environment

Accommodation

Private Villa

Casa Quince is a peaceful private villa in a secure gated community within walking distance of central Antigua. Behind its doors are flower-filled courtyards, colorful bougainvillea, a traditional fountain and welcoming spaces where guests can gather without feeling crowded. Comfortable rooms feature Guatemalan textiles, local artwork and private ensuite bathrooms. There is Wi-Fi for staying connected, a pool and hot tub for switching off, and quiet corners for journaling, reading or simply taking a break from everyone.

What’s Included

Not Included

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.

Refund Policy

About the Host

Sober Travel Retreats creates feel good, alcohol-free adventures in Antigua, Guatemala, blending culture, connection, personal growth and plenty of fun. Expect volcano views, colorful markets, great food, meaningful conversations and experiences that go well beyond the usual retreat routine. We offer trips for people in recovery, families affected by addiction, and anyone looking for a more intentional way to travel with zero pressure to drink and absolutely no shortage of good times.