Have you ever gone on a trip to recharge your batteries, only to come back exhausted? Like me, if you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), an introvert, or both. If you yearn for the adventure and relaxation that travel provides, you may be struggling to find an experience that meets your energy needs.
Perhaps, like me, you’re intrigued by the idea of a retreat, but you’re worried that your schedule will be packed and you’ll feel overwhelmed by the pressure to always attend. Even many wellness retreats miss the mark, leaving little room for personal time or different ways to participate.
Imagine a retreat where you can connect with like-minded people and experience new places while respecting your needs and respecting diversity.
Melissa Renzi, contributor and sponsor of Tiny Buddha, creates a supportive environment where HSPs and introverts can embrace their strengths, build authentic relationships, and make meaningful connections with the communities they visit. We offer thoughtfully designed retreats to create.
With a relaxed schedule that includes time for rest and a group arrangement that explicitly respects each person’s needs, Melissa’s retreats invite you to slow down and be yourself. All activities are completely optional and we encourage you to take the time to listen to your needs.
There is a special peace of mind when you connect with people who can help you. You feel seen and acknowledged. It’s an opportunity to recognize your own strengths as reflected in those around you.
Melissa’s retreats blend gentle yoga, nature-based expressive arts, and cultural learning to foster deeper connections with yourself, others, and the natural world. She works with partners who are dedicated to the well-being of local ecosystems and communities. Her goal is to leave a light footprint and create a culture of caring and reciprocity where participants engage as caring visitors, not just tourists.
If you respect yourself, value authentic connections, and are ready for a retreat that offers travel at a gentle pace in a beautiful setting, Melissa’s upcoming trip to Guatemala is the perfect option .
As a “thank you” to Tiny Buddha readers, she is offering this unforgettable experience at a rare discount of $150.00 with code TINYB150 (until October 31st).
Join us for Melissa’s 6th Guatemalan HSP & Introvert Retreat from February 1st to 8th, 2025.
This 7-night, 8-day retreat is designed to connect you with Guatemala’s land, heart, and culture through immersive learning about traditional foods, agricultural practices, and weaving techniques.
You can also nourish your body and mind with daily yoga, while having plenty of alone time to relax and choose your own adventures against the beautiful volcanic backdrop.
Your trip begins with two nights in the small city of Antigua, giving you time to explore its colorful streets and Baroque architecture. Take a gentle hike through a coffee farm on the outskirts of Antigua, where growers share the entire production process from seed to brew. After the tour, listen to their stories over a traditional home-cooked lunch.
After Antigua, spend 5 nights at an eco-retreat center overlooking Lake Atitlan. Visit a small village, learn about natural dyes and textile weaving at a women’s cooperative, and join Melissa’s friend Anita on an interactive culinary journey through Mayan cuisine. This experience will leave a lasting impact on everyone who meets her.
Guatemala is a special place for Melissa. This is where she held her first retreat in 2016. It’s also where she began her solo travel journey, learned Spanish, and expanded her perspective on herself and the world around her. She designed this retreat so that you too can connect with the heart of Guatemala.
If I wasn’t knee-deep in the responsibility of raising young children, I would be booking a flight right now. But, alas, I have to live through you, dear reader, who decided to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
You can join Melissa’s 6th Guatemala HSP & Introvert Retreat, scheduled for February 1-8, 2025, here. Don’t forget to enter code TINYB150 to win $150 (offer valid until 10/31).
Interested in learning about Melissa’s other retreat opportunities? Check out her other international and US retreats here.
About Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. After suffering from depression, bulimia, c-PTSD, and toxic shame, she created this site to recycle her former pain into something useful and inspire others to do the same. I launched it. She recently created the Breaking Down Barriers to Self-Care e-course to help people overcome their internal blocks to meet their own needs. By doing so, we help people feel their best, be their best, and live their best lives possible. If you’re ready to start growing instead of just surviving, learn more and get instant access here.
