A 6-day journey designed to reconnect you with your primal essence—awakening your natural strength, intuition, and authentic self through movement, nature immersion, and transformative experiences.
A Primal Awakening Retreat
Mehdi & Adriana Zoutal ⏐
24 - 31 August 2025
Created for those ready to awaken to their inner power, this experience goes far beyond the traditional retreat format. It will transform how you see yourself, your capabilities, and your place in this world.
Over six immersive days, you’ll move, laugh, hike, sweat, connect, and remember who you truly are — guided by movement, nature, and conversations.
To ensure the highest quality experience for each participant, we limit attendance to 12 people.
During this 6-day immersive adventure, you'll:
Learn to read the silent stories of the wild
Sharpen your intuition and confidence
Shed old harmful patterns
Learn to face your fears safely and deal with them
Feel your body and soul fully nourished
Awaken your most primal and authentic self
Connect deeply with total strangers
Have more fun than you thought possible
Through daily movement practice, time in nature, quality of interactions, and experiences, you'll rediscover your primal essence. This journey goes beyond traditional retreats — it's a complete reset of how you view yourself and your place in the natural world. You'll leave with practical tools, renewed energy, and a clear roadmap for maintaining your primal power long after the retreat ends.
This Retreat is For You If....
You crave authenticity, clarity in your boundaries, and unshakable confidence
You feel a wild and creative fire inside, ready to burn
You long to feel stronger and more capable in your body
You want to master your emotions and be in control of the way you express yourself
You want to move with more freedom, fluidity, and power
You’re seeking joy, lightness, and alignment in how you live
You feel the pull to reconnect with nature and your natural rhythm
You want to transform your relationship with food and nourish yourself with intention
You’re ready to embody both strength and sensitivity — sacred masculine and feminine
You sense there’s more within you — and you’re ready to meet it
The 5 Primal Pillars
Reawaken
Nature & Intuition
Replenish
Food & Nourishment
Rebuild
Physical Mastery & Adaptability
Thrive
Life Mastery & Authenticity
Belong
Tribe & Expression
These five pillars form the foundation of our philosophy and way of living, and will guide your journey throughout the retreat. This blueprint offers clarity whenever you need it, following a natural progression that embraces a holistic view of human nature.
Who We Are
We are Mehdi & Adriana Zoutal, the creators of Primal by Nature. Through our personal journeys of transformation, we were inspired to create this path, embodying in our daily lives everything we guide people through. Our evolving work is rooted in a deep love for Nature and human nature, as well as our belief in the necessity for humans to awaken to their own power. We are passionate about guiding others through firsthand experience, grounded in our conviction that life should be lived with strength, peace, harmony, awareness, and purpose.
Your Daily Experience
Sunday
Arrival, welcome dinner & opening circle
Monday
Foundational Primal movement, mindset exploration & evening bodywork
Tuesday
Budokon Yoga, Quest nature hike, optional mushroom journey & sauna reset
Wednesday
Strength & mobility. Integration primal talk. Feast
Thursday
Morning flow, waterfall adventure with tea & evening restoration
Friday
Lake immersion, body preparation, tribe time & grounding evening
Saturday
Volcano hike or rainy warrior trek, sauna & closing circle
Sunday
Farewells & departures
Accommodations
Each room thoughtfully combines primal simplicity with modern comfort, offering stunning views of Lake Atitlan and its surrounding volcanoes.
Private room includes: en-suite bathroom and lake-view balcony
Price:
$1600 (7 nights)
$2900 (7nights) - Couple
Food is Medicine
We eat like our ancestors—simple, seasonal, and soul-nourishing. No dogma, no seed oils, just high-vitality meals to nourish our bodies and souls.
All meals prepared at Loma de Atitlan feature local products, farm-to-table meat, and are crafted with high-quality kitchen utensils and love from our Mayan kitchen team. A week with us will make you feel 10 years younger and lighter.
FAQ
What’s included in the retreat price?
Everything you need for a life-shifting experience:
7 nights in a private lake-view room with en-suite bathroom
All meals, prepared with love by our Mayan kitchen team using local, seasonal, high-vitality ingredients
Daily movement practices, workshops, primal talks, and restoration sessions
Guided hikes, nature immersions, and optional mushroom experiences
Sauna sessions, integration circles, and tribal connection
Support and guidance from Mehdi & Adriana throughout the journey
Do I have to take mushrooms?
No. The mushroom experiences are optional. They're offered as a tool for deep connection — but the retreat is powerful with or without them. Each person will experience the nature adventures according to their own desires.
What level of fitness is required?
The only requirement is willingness. All movement, hikes, and practices are adaptable to your capacity. This retreat meets you where you are, while inviting you to show up fully — physically, mentally, and emotionally. You'll receive complete support as you embrace your inner warrior.
How do I get to Loma de Atitlán?
Fly into La Aurora International Airport (Guatemala City). From there, it’s a 3–4 hour journey to Lake Atitlán. We’ll provide a full travel guide and help coordinate shuttles, boats, or private transfers so you arrive smoothly and supported.
What should I pack?
Bring what helps you move, explore, and feel at home in nature:
Comfortable movement clothes
Shoes (90% of the week is barefoot friendly)
Warm layers for cool evenings
A Waterproof backpack, be prepared for rain
Water bottle, journal, flashlight
Any personal medication or essentials
Can you accommodate my dietary restrictions?
Our food is primarily high-quality, animal-based and forms a pillar of our philosophy. All participants are encouraged to embrace this path for the week and possibly break their habitual eating patterns.
Of course, let us know about your allergies beforehand so we can adapt if needed.
What’s the cancellation policy?
Please note that all bookings are final and non-refundable.
In the unlikely event that the retreat is canceled for any reason, we will fully support the facilitator in rescheduling. Your booking will be transferred to the new dates, and we will work closely with you to ensure a smooth transition.
Thank you for understanding and honoring the deep commitment and preparation that goes into creating this transformative experience.
