Posted: 2 September 2022 - Updated: 15 July 2025

Sale by: Owner

What is being sold: Eco Lodge Retreat Center, land, buildings, systems, and legally registered business functioning -- a turn-key operation. The Eco Retreat has rooms, houses, a kitchen, vast gardens, a river, stunning nature, and the most amazing meeting hall/temple with a high roof and stunning views.

The center is running well and has all operations in place. It has staff, an equipped kitchen, furnished rooms and all you need to have you running. We have photos and videos ready, as well as listings on important online platforms. Future bookings will be passed on, and we can guide you on basic operations, suppliers, and offer manuals. We will transfer the Google business with hundreds of 5-star reviews as well as the TripAdvisor.

Company Name: Doron Yoga / Saasil Retreat

Property Location: Tzununa, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Property Websites:
https://doronyoga.com/eco-retreat-center-for-sale/ and https://www.saasilretreat.com/ 

Sale Price and Currency: USD 1,100,000

Crypto: Up to 30% in bitcoin

Flexible payment plans may be considered, with an initial minimum down payment of USD 500,000, and full payment within a maximum of 4 years. Interest rates apply.

Annual Revenue: USD 300,000 to 500,000

Property Name: Saasil Retreat

Fully licensed as an accommodation facility? Yes

Currently in operation as an accommodation facility? Yes

Number of Rooms: 2 full houses, 14 guest rooms, 2 workers room, 1 care taker house. Optional extra villa with land.

Number of Bathrooms: 16 + 3 private houses

Number of Showers: 12

Common Area Facilities: Restaurant/cafe, gardens, river, quiet zone with hammocks, rooftop meeting space, internet, parking. Washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer, yoga supplies, fire ceremony place, natural sauna, fruit-bearing trees, and more.

Total Land Area: ~11,000 square metres. 

Is it allowed to add more buildings to the property? Yes, only half of the property has construction. Plenty of extra usable land is ready for more structures, gardens, or farming.

Year of Construction: 2017

Key Materials of Construction: Wood, bamboo, concrete. We used as many local materials as possible in our rooms and decorations. Artists from around the world painted stunning murals.

Eco-Architectural Features: Accommodations are built with ecological and permaculture practices in mind. From comfortable garden-enclosed shared rooms to airy lake view suites, the accommodation here is eco-friendly and designed for relaxation and an artsy feel.

The retreat center offers three types of rooms: private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, private rooms with shared bathrooms, and dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms. Bathrooms have solar systems. We created massive septic tanks with food forests to allow clients to have flush toilets while keeping eco and sustainability in mind.

Energy Sources & Energy-Saving Features: The place is built on permaculture principles, prioritizing blending in nature. Natural materials are combined with new technology, with vegetation and gardens surrounding every corner, a vibrant river, and dramatic views. We grow coffee, along avocado and other fruit trees. Solar system and 4 septic systems to support a growing business.

Water Sources & Water-Saving Features: Municipality water comes from a spring up the hill, and garden water comes from the river that runs through the property. All water systems are sustainable. We process all our black water in our eco septic tanks that convert them to grey water. We then run this water through natural gravel filters and finally through an intricate system of underwater drip system, it is spread through our food forest, where it supports the growth of our trees.

We have a mini farm with many trees, and over 35 varieties of herbs and vegetables that rotate in our gardens. Our gardens are close to the kitchen and all around the property making it easy to access, maintain and harvest. We serve herbal tea, always from our garden, and the coffee we grow and process 100% by hand on our land. 


Waste-Management Facilities: 
We run on almost zero-waste system. It's a permaculture based center, we do create our own compost.

Awards and Guidebook mentions: Tripadvisor Award 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Description of Location: The retreat is nestled in the lush scenery of mountains, volcanos, and majestic Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. It’s an ideal location to unplug and enjoy the beauty of nature and the mysticism of ancient Mayan culture. The land is in a valley along a small river, which adds charm to the property.

Guatemala is easily accessible from Europe, the US, and Canada. Many inexpensive flights arrive directly from many US cities. We have road access and parking and are a 10-minute walk from the lake and the public dock.

Lake Atitlan is known as a center for healing, health, spirituality, and permaculture. It is one of the most beautiful lakes worldwide and is considered to have unique energy fields.

The most important is that it is spring weather year-round. The sun shines all year. It is called t he land of eternal spring. Comfortable weather with nights being cooler. 

Distance in Km from nearest Beach, type of Beach: We are 10 minutes walk from Lake Atitlan, and the river runs through the property. El Paredon - one of the trendiest beach spots on the Pacific coast in Guatemala, is 170 km away. Unique beach with black, shiny sand.

Nearby Attractions (within 50 km): Colorful Maya Villages around Lake Atitlan; Hiking volcano San Pedro; hike up the Indian Nose for sunrise, Tzununa waterfall hike, Lake activities;  Antigua - designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Active Volcano Acatenango with Fuego views.

Nearest Airport: La Aurora, Guatemala City (2.5 hours from Lake Atitlan).