Teena Patel's
Street Dog Retreat
Guatemala
We are planning new dates for 2022 in late July or early August.
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Why Guatemala?
Dear Doglando Member,
For years I have been traveling the world going to developing countries to learn from the domesticated dog itself... street dogs, free-roaming dogs, and village dogs.
I recently got back from a trip to Guatemala. I knew that place was going to be incredibly special...
I didn’t have any particular reason that I wanted to visit Guatemala. When I was saying aloud the names of the countries I was interested in going to, something about Guatemala vibrated my soul.
My family and I spent 7 days in Panajachel, a town in the southwestern Guatemalan Highlands, 90 miles from Guatemala City, in Sololá.
There were so many great things about this trip, that I don’t ordinarily get to experience as part of my travel when I am there solely for the purpose of following dogs for long hours each day.
Of course, that’s super fun too!
This region has so many villages all around Lake Atitlán, in the Sierra Madre mountain range.
The best part is the ease of travel!
The local villagers are super friendly, food is delicious, and you can even drink the tap water... although there is filtered water available everywhere.
The street dog population is prolific. It’s a great place to pick a spot and sit down for the day and watch all sorts of dog-to-dog interactions and dog-to-human interactions.
Of course, following them is so much fun and you get to really feel and experience firsthand, the number one need of a dog: movement!
Why a Street Dog Retreat?
I have been documenting street dogs, village dogs, and free-roaming dogs for almost two decades now. Those who have followed my work for any length of time, know its influence on our work at Doglando.
In order for us to cumulatively transform in dog care:
We must turn to the true domestic dog.
I want to share this wonderful once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with you.
I believe that you will leave with a new perspective on what it means to be caring for a dog.
You will redefine so many terms you use in your everyday language, like...
and the list goes on...
We know you will appreciate this rich learning experience so much!
To make an impact in the world of dogs it’s going to take all of us.
Maybe not all at once... but the influence of a small group of like-minded, passionate, open-minded, curious, and accepting people can powerfully shift even those who are highly resistant.
I know you will appreciate this rich learning experience so much!
To make an impact in the world of dogs it’s going to take all of us.
Maybe not all at once... but the influence of a small group of like-minded, passionate, open-minded, curious, and accepting people can powerfully shift even those who are highly resistant.
What this retreat entails...
A lot of walking, exploring, adventuring, eating, drinking and laughing, this retreat is about opening our minds and having deep conversations.
Here is a brief itinerary for the week of the retreat:
DAY 1: Fly into Guatemala City Airport = La Aurora International (GUA)
Arrive before 2pm local time, so we can take a group shuttle (3-hour drive) to Panajachel.
We'll stop along the way for lunch, and have dinner in Panajachel.
DAY 2
Orientation & Explore Panajachel all day
DAY 3
8:30am - Breakfast on your own
9:00am - Morning Huddle
10:00am - Boat to San Juan
10:30am - Brunch in San Juan
11:30am - Explore San Juan
2:30pm - Boat to Panajachel
3:00pm - Afternoon break (on your own)
5:00pm - Meet for drinks
Explore Panajachel as group
7:00pm - Dinner (Street food)
8:30pm - On your own
DAY 4
8:30am - Breakfast on your own
9:00am - Morning Huddle
10:00am - Boat to Santiago
10:30am - Brunch in Santiago
11:30am - Explore Santiago
2:30pm - Boat back to Panajachel
3:00pm - Afternoon break (on your own)
5:00pm - Meet for drinks
Explore Panajachel as group
7:00pm Dinner (Street food)
8:30pm On your own
DAY 5
8:30am - Breakfast on your own
9:00am - Morning Huddle
10:00am - Boat to San Marcos
10:30am - Brunch in San Marcos
11:30am - Explore San Marcos
2:30pm - Boat back to Panajachel
3:00pm - Afternoon break (on your own)
5:00pm - Meet for drinks
7:00pm - Dinner
8:30pm - On your own
DAY 6
8:00am - Breakfast with group
11:00am - Checkout & Drive to Guatemala City
3:00pm - Arrive in Guatemala City
Check-in to hotel
DAY 7
Fly Home - at any time
Teena Patel's
Street Dog Retreat
2022 Dates TBA - late July or early August
Your Investment: $4,000 per person
Package includes:
NOTE: We will fly into La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
We will have a 3.5 hour shuttle ride to Panajachel, where we are spending the week, so try to schedule your flight to arrive in the morning or before 2pm local time, if possible.
We can't wait to see you there!