There aren't enough words to describe how transformative this experience was! Storyteller Within expanded my worldview and improved my writing skills, while giving me friends for life. Aimee is a master workshop leader, facilitating the gathered women with ease. I advise anyone looking to improve their writing skills or get more in touch with themselves to look into Storyteller Within. Plus, nothing beats beautiful Lake Atitlan. My group was diverse in terms of ethnicity, age, and sexuality, and the accommodations gave a very authentic introduction to the practice of yoga.

I was scared to come to this retreat, I had so many questions in my head, would the girls like me? Would I feel excluded? Would this help me at all? Would they think I’m broken? Would I be terrible at yoga practise? Would I be judged?.... I knew I had to do something for myself, I needed a pause in my life and take a big deep breath before I could continue. The first night, after our first ceremony I felt the sisterhood with 5 women that I never met in my life. The support, tears, love, smile, hugs, wisdom.... . that I received from this women was so powerful. Beautiful Aimee, she was one of us, she opened up about herself, she helped me to unfold the blind that wouldn’t let me see, she taught me so much in the most wonderful way, she gave me the tools to see life from a different perspective and I’m so grateful for every ceremony she organised, it was so wonderful having other people sharing their life experiences. The Yoga Forest was the perfect place, day by day I could see the beauty in nature and my fear for insects would fade away, the food was delicious, the views were breath taking and the people were so loving and supportive. This is just my first retreat of many more to come with Aimee, much Love x Gemma (woman of the high heart)

"Once in a blue moon" proved to be just that for me in many forms as an engaged member of the Storyteller Within Sacred Expression Women's Writing retreat during Jan-Feb. 2018 along Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. We were fortunate to celebrate nature's real Blue Moon and experience pure joy, peace, passion, dancing, love, humor, caring and purposed guidance by our fabulous facilitator Aimee. In addition to our circle times, morning aerobics and self-work, I gained life advancing insight from the Mayan birth chart reading, "inside and outside" massage, external excursion to the women's knitting cooperative and more. I am forever grateful for the rich learning and doing. I have an earned road map for the fulfillment of my exciting journey. Thank you Aimee and my new sisters, especially my Mayan birth twin. Signed 'Wild Red Mother' Ann!

This retreat changed my life in beautiful, natural way. Aimee led us to reclaim our inner voice by challenging the narratives we have been telling, and by encouraging us to question our limiting beliefs. We learned the power of a women's circle, and with Aimee's guidance and inspiration, we became a family who felt comfortable sharing and releasing in a safe environment. Aimee is a profound speaker, writer and leader who has been put on this planet to stir lives and guide souls towards their true path. I have so much love and respect for this retreat, and for the powerful woman leading it. My life has been blessed by this experience.

This retreat was overall one of the best and most rewarding experiences of my life. I did not know what to expect but this was even more than I could have ever imagined. The variety of activities, from meditation and yoga to movement/dance, sound healing, traditional Mayan fire ceremony and Chichimeca sweat lodge, kayaking, hiking and cultural excursions, I was continuously in awe of what I learned from each experience. Since this was a writer's retreat, I was most surprised at how many different types of prompts that Aimee would use to facilitate our writing. I did not come as a writer and was apprehensive about sharing my writing, but by the end of the retreat, I know that it was so healing for me. The Writing Circle became my favorite part. Writing and journaling is a practice I will now carry with me always. I loved listening to other women share their stories and it inspires and empowers me. The writing circles created such a deep sense of connection that I believe would not had been possible if we did not have that as part of the retreat. Together, our group of 10 women and our retreat leader Aimee were nothing short of magic. We all held space for one another and I care for each one individually. With our collective experiences, we now share a sisterhood where we feel safe, loved and supported. I can not recommend this retreat enough to others. In addition, the venue of Villa Sumaya and the location at Lake Atitlan create the most stunning backdrop to create a sense of peace. The staff were incredibly helpful, each meal was delicious, healthy and lovingly prepared and the accomodations were beyond my wildest dreams. Truly I was surrounded by beauty in all directions. I am forever grateful for this experience and it has transformed me and the direction of my life. I hope that anyone considering this retreat says YES. The rewards from this one week will last a lifetime.

Amazing you won’t regret it :) thanx aimee and all the participants soul sisters

The Storyteller Within Retreat with Aimee was a unique and totally-worth-it-experience! The conceptualization of the retreat is sophisticated and considerately. It´s like going on an adventurous journey through your feminine self and accompanied by a intuitive and smart mentor and poet. Aimee unites effortlessly unknown women from different worlds in a respect- and trustful way, the sacred circle arises. She creates a space for self-reflection, exchange and for silence and integration as well, another circle completes. In Guatemala there is even some time for seeing some of the beautiful surroundings and dip in the magical and by volcanoes surrounded lake Atitlan. This was a great experience that helped me see and grow. Thank you so much, Aimee!

Summary: Hands down, this is the greatest thing I've ever done for myself and was easily one of the best weeks of my life. If you're on a path of self-discovery; have a desire to heal; feel stuck in your every-day life; have tried lots of things, but are at a plateau; wanting a change, but not knowing where to begin; needing your life to be different; wanting to feel alive; if any of these topics resonated with you, then run to sign up for this. There's something for everyone. It was thoughtfully designed, expertly delivered, and located in the most beautiful and spiritual place (Villa Sumayya at Lake Atitlan, in Guatemala). I believe so strongly in what we achieved together during the retreat I wish everyone could experience the magic of the 8 days that I spent with 10 incredible women and Aimee, the retreat facilitator. Description of the retreat: Before you even arrive, Aimee's communication with each participant is rooted in a gentle provocation. You realize you are not signing up for something easy, but you are signing up for something that will fundamentally change you. The schedule is intense, but there is free time built in at different parts each day and there is always room to step back and do what's needed for you (whether that's an afternoon nap, a massage, a swim, or reading). We began each day with some sort of movement, usually yoga and sometimes dance. The yoga and meditation was beautiful, both in practice and in the setting (imagine a temple with clear glass windows overlooking the lake and volcanoes). The dance part was terrifying for many of us, but ended up being one of the best parts. We were able to practice being present in our bodies, freedom of expression without judgment, and exploring different sides of ourselves. Aimee brings in expert guest facilitators, each with their own specialty. After that we typically had a writing session which was the heart of the retreat (for me). This is where Aimee's brilliance as a facilitator really stands out. Everything has been crafted very intentionally in hopes of creating a space where you can work through what you've been struggling with, seek what you need, and examine the narrative you've been carrying around about yourself. It's not always comfortable, but it is always incredibly powerful. One level of discovery happens when you are forced to admit your truths to yourself, to write them down in your journal, and another occurs when you are asked to share them with the group. The decision of course, is always up to you, but most women opted to share, finding strength in themselves and one another. The absolute best part is that you have guidance throughout. You are truly not navigating this alone, but with the guidance of a teacher, and alongside a sisterhood. Even if you didn't think you needed one, you will be so so grateful to have found one. From there, you have lunch and the afternoon off, before meeting again for another session--it could be writing, yoga or dance, or a few times throughout the week a spiritual session. These sessions included: a sound bath, Mayan fire ceremony, and a sweat lodge ceremony. Each one felt vital and this is one of the moments where the location of the retreat felt really significant because we were able to tap into local customs and knowledge. Evenings consisted of candle-lit writing sessions or nights off with optional social activities (e.g. discussing astrology under the full moon while soaking in a hot tub). All these experiences just added to my spirituality, my deeper sense of self and self-acceptance, and after leaving this retreat, I feel more expansive than ever before. My only wish was that we had additional time together. There was more I wanted to explore, to learn, to access in this setting…but the journey you take is one for life and will continue long after you've left the shores of Lake Atitlan.

I arrived at our retreat in the Yoga Forest filled with fear of the unknown. After meeting the other 4 women who would accompany me on this journey I was intrigued. We were all so different and yet I felt as though I wanted to know everything about them. They all were feeling the same way and after a delicious meal, we went to our lovely, cozy cabins and prepared for our first writing circle. No time to waste, we went deep and real right from the very first words written and spoken. Aimee led us through our journey with style, grace, grit and wisdom. She is indeed an old soul, a fun loving and flexible person with the right amount of "agenda" to keep us and herself honest and on track. Our ceremonies are indelibly printed on my heart and our morning Yoga practice with Robin put me on the right track to self care. It turns out I had lost my way and was not feeling very fit. Once I returned home I joined the Y and walk everyday. Aimee is a fierce and intuitive woman who held and challenged me as I discovered what does not serve me, examined what I could lovingly discard and then start to heal from the baggage I've been carrying around with me for over 40 years. I was supported in trusting myself and to direct my energy only to what sparks and nourishes my heart. She intuitively made space for all of us, and we had so much fun, singing, dancing, and just being with each other. I would pay twice as much for this powerful and life changing experience. I now have the Women of the High Heart to hold in my circle anytime I need them-even with the many miles between us. Thank you Aimee and many blessings to you!

I had the remarkable fortune to have stumbled upon Storyteller within while searching for a place to heal my deeply wounded heart after losing my beautiful son. While I was nervous about traveling to an unfamiliar place, in both the geographical sense and in the sense of traveling into my own heart, Guatemala & Aimee assuaged any fear by spreading wide, welcoming arms that wrapped around me and didn't let go once. And, in fact, the love & compassion, empathy & sympathy, encouragement & inspiration, provocation & enthusiasm that Aimee's well thought out & phenomenal retreat format was more healing, cathartic, & necessary than I could have ever imagined. In Aimee, and in all the women of our retreat, I have made loving & supportive friendships that will undoubtedly last a lifetime and continue to fuel the creative fire within my soul. Five stars is the highest rating possible, but a more accurate rating of The Storyteller Within would include an entire Milky Way of stars!

I had high hopes for this retreat, and it surpassed every expectation. By the end, I felt whole, healed, and very loved. It has now been 5 months since the retreat and I use the tools I learned there daily, reflect on our shared stories and lessons often, and still keep in touch with the amazing 11 women from our group. I highly recommend this retreat.

This trip was an amazing experience before it even began. Aimee did an excellent job prior to the retreat start with planning, organizing and keeping all of us informed. We had flexibility beforehand both in choosing excursions and our best-fit transportation. The retreat itself was beyond what I could’ve hoped for. The yoga and meditation practice were daily and they were excellent. Our instructor spent so much time with us and learning about us - a true delight. The other planned events, excursions, traditional ceremonies, singing and dancing, all were thoughtfully planned and executed. The team of healers Aimee has pulled together are sincere and wonderful people. And then, there’s Aimee and her writing circles -wow, just wow. She is a beautiful person in and out, a healer and a giver and a true friend. She’s poured her heart into her writings and readings and will surely capture your heart too. This retreat is an amazing value and once in a lifetime experience. I am grateful and fortunate now and forever.

My experience was life changing in so many ways. So much has expanded within me because of this journey. Aimee is an incredible space holder. I felt loved and nurtured while also being inspired and motivated on many levels in this amazing container that she has created and mastered. What I have taken from this experience will last a life time.