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August 15-18, 2024

Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Explore identity, creativity, and worship AT A RETREAT WEEKEND IN GUATEMALA

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I AM ART RETREAT '24

I AM ART RETREAT '24

Space is limited. Register today and embark on a life-changing journey of artistic exploration and missional empowerment!

Join Athentikos for an unforgettable I AM ART Retreat in the vibrant heart of Chichicastenango, Guatemala.

This immersive experience is designed for missional-minded believers like you, who desire to use art as a powerful tool for transformation.

Do you yearn to deepen your faith and amplify your impact?

Do you yearn to deepen your faith and amplify your impact?

Space is limited.

Register today and embark on a life-changing journey of artistic exploration and missional empowerment!

For over a decade, our transformative curriculum has empowered Guatemalan youth.
Now, it's your turn to discover the hidden artist within.

  • Fuel your creativity through expressive arts workshops, exploring painting, music, movement, and more.
  • Connect with your purpose as you explore themes of faith, identity, and worship through artistic expression.
  • Be equipped with practical skills and a renewed perspective to ignite your mission, wherever God calls you.
For over a decade, our transformative curriculum has empowered Guatemalan youth.
  • Discover the powerful intersection of faith and art.
  • Develop your artistic voice in a supportive environment.
  • Become a force for positive change in your community.

This is more than a retreat; it's a catalyst for change.

Imagine being surrounded by the rich culture of Guatemala, learning alongside a passionate community of faith, and creating art that speaks to your soul. Return home with renewed purpose and a heart overflowing with inspiration.


This is more than a retreat; it's a catalyst for change.

 - Regina, Participant in Honduras

“The retreat training left me with a lot to process. I am eager to put into practice all that we learned.” 

Kathlyn Chan has served with Athentikos for ten years. Kathlyn and her husband Noe lead mission teams, teach art, and serve the Chichicastenango, Guatemala community where they live. She initially volunteered as an I AM ART camp translator in 2014 and quickly took on leadership roles. Over the last decade, she has led camps, inspiring participants to build self-confidence, learn new skills, and discover God‘s purpose in their lives. In 2023 she equipped over 30 social workers in Honduras to use the I AM ART curriculum in detention homes with at-risk youth. She now leads a retreat program focused on supporting missionaries. 

Kathlyn CHAN

 - Maynor, Participant in Honduras

“This workshop helped me to accept that we can flourish in hardships. It may take a long time, but we will bloom. Thank you for helping us discover that we each have something to offer the world.”

DATES
August 14-18, 2024

LOCATION
Retreat Center at Manos de Jesus, Chichicastenango, Guatemala

REGISTRATION
April 1 - May 31

COST
$300

DATES
August 15-18, 2024

LOCATION
Retreat Center at Manos de Jesus, Chichicastenango, Guatemala

REGISTRATION
April 1 - May 31

COST
$300

COST INCLUDES:

  • Lodging
  • Meals & Snacks
  • Art Materials
  • Administrative Fees 
  • Expressive Arts Training
  • I AM ART Curriculum Guide

  • Lodging
  • Meals & Snacks
  • Art Materials
  • Sponsorship for Guatemalan Volunteers
  • Administrative Fees 
  • Expressive Arts Training
  • I AM ART Curriculum Guide

Retreat Details

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SCHEDULE

Thursday - August 15th
4pm-5pm - Arrival 
6pm - Dinner
7pm - Welcome, introductions & worship
9pm - Free time/Bed

Friday - August 16th

7:30am - Casual Worship & Devotion Time
8am - Breakfast 
9am - 1st session - I AM ART
10:30am - Break
11am - Resume session 1 
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - 3:30pm Break 
3:30pm - 2nd session - I AM connected
5:30pm - Break
6pm - Dinner
7pm - Circle sharing, fellowship & worship
8:30pm - Free time/Bed

Saturday - August 17th

8am - Breakfast 
9am - 3rd session - I AM BROKEN
10:30am - Break (Coffee Art & Hospitality element)
11am - Resume session 3 
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - 3:30pm Break 
3:30pm - 4th session - I AM RESTORED
5:30pm - Break
6pm - Dinner
7pm - Circle sharing, Fellowship & worship
8:30pm - Free time/Bed

Sunday - August 18th
8am - Breakfast 
9am - 5th session - I AM loved
11am - Pack up/ clean spaces
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Departure 


Sunday - August 18th
8am - Breakfast 
9am - 5th session - I AM loved
11am - Pack up/ clean spaces
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Departure 

Saturday - August 17th
8am - Breakfast 
9am - 3rd session - I AM BROKEN
10:30am - Break (Coffee Art & Hospitality element)
11am - Resume session 3 
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - 3:30pm Break 
3:30pm - 4th session - I AM RESTORED
5:30pm - Break
6pm - Dinner
7pm - Circle sharing, Fellowship & worship
8:30pm - Free time/Bed

Friday - August 16th
7:30am - Casual Worship & Devotion Time
8am - Breakfast 
9am - 1st session - I AM ART
10:30am - Break
11am - Resume session 1 
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - 3:30pm Break 
3:30pm - 2nd session - I AM CONNECTED
5:30pm - Break
6pm - Dinner
7pm - Circle sharing, fellowship & worship
8:30pm - Free time/Bed 

Thursday - August 15th
4pm-5pm - Arrival 
6pm - Dinner
7pm - Welcome, introductions & worship
9pm - Free time/Bed