Abaton Belize and SoulPlay invite you to participate in a holistic voyage of body, dreams, mind and spirit…

Together, we will embark on a journey of SoulPlay to align with the currents of ancient meditative arts, including body cleanse, sacred theater, drumming, plant walks, active journaling, group ceremony and dream incubation.

We will also navigate messages from dreams of the day, and of the night, connecting with the scared spirits of this special land, discovering the powers of its medicinal plants and enriching our imagination and depth.

We look forward to the journey on this path together…

Some Specifics:

Abaton Belize is located near Mile 30 on the Coastal Highway in Belize, Central America. Guests are expected to arrange their own transportation to Belize City, Belize by 4 PM on Sunday November 8th where they will be met by our professional driver and delivered to the Abaton Belize Wellness Center for check-in.

The retreat is 5 days and six nights. Guests are invited to arrive Sunday evening where we will enjoy a welcome dinner, spend the evening getting to know one another and settling into our accommodations. All therapeutic retreat activities are scheduled Monday morning through Friday evening when we will host the farewell dinner and present Certificates of Completion. Guests will depart by 10:00 AM Saturday morning.

All meals and therapy related herbs are included.

Two local cultural tours are included with your retreat package. Guests will visit the Maya Center Chocolate Factory and experience a jungle river float trip. All tour related fees and ground transportation are included.

Accommodations:

All rooms located in our newly constructed Mayan Village are private, with AC and modern bathing facilities. Most rooms are for single occupancy but there are a few meant for double occupancy so please let our staff know if you will be traveling with a partner and their name (both guests will need to pay the retreat fee). All rooms include private bath, AC and custom hardwood furnishings made by local craftsmen. Each room is it’s own cultural experience.

Meals are provided in our modern, on-site dining room. There is a natural pool for swimming, a yoga center, a pond and several walking trails.

Our modern meeting space houses the yoga studio, fuller modern kitchen and community dining room.

Whether you are looking for an outdoor space to gather with friends or quietly reflect on the day, there are multiple gardens and outdoor seating areas throughout the Mayan Village.

Beautiful gardens, pathways and natural trails abound throughout our 81-acre property. Guests are invited to explore.

Meet Our Team Of Holistic Health Practitioners

Barbara E. Johnson

MA Expressive Arts Therapy, Intermodal, 1984
Active Massachusetts Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 1991
Registered Drama Therapist, Transpersonal Drama Therapy, Alternate Track, 2023

Emphasis on cross-cultural studies and healing traditions using fairy tales, dreams, mythology, archetypal psychology, and the Ancient Greek Healing Tradition of Asclepius.

Grace Akra, M.D.

American board of psychiatry and neurology certification since 2010.
Active California medical license since 2004.
Currently living in Belize and completing the construction of Abaton Belize, a holistic healing centre.

Janice Bain, Herbalist

Locally known as the “Old herb lady of Belize” Janice offers 39 years of herbal service in Belize and beyond; connecting with locals and visitors from around the globe. Her extensive experience includes: tinctures, medicinal herbs, wines, ointments and remedies.

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Abaton Belize and SoulPlay Retreat Nov 9-13, 2026