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Enliven:
an eco luxury Yoga Retreat in Dominica
february 12-17, 2028
A garden everywhere you go.
Cliffside Luxury | Rainforest Blooms | Creole Culture | World Class Snorkeling | Thermal Hot Springs | Waterfalls | Herbalism | Magic
Start your day with yoga in paradise.
FROM $2,900 (early bird, rates increase after 3/1) All inclusive: twice daily yoga, 3 meals daily plus fresh island fruit juices, your daily itinerary, 2 offsite excursions (swimming through Titou Gorge - where Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest was filmed - and a waterfall trek to a twin falls), Caribbean Herbalism Lesson, and a 30 minute massage included at the onsite Sea View Bamboo Spa
COST:
February 12-17, 2028
WHEN:
DETAILS:
Jungle Bay | Dominica
WHERE:
Wake up in a luxury villa perched above the Caribbean Sea
Bliss out at the beach.
Allow yourself to rest and receive.
Your week in Paradise
Escape the winter grey and run away to the hypercolor jungle for a 6 day, 5 night yoga retreat to awaken your playful nature both on and off the mat. Embrace strong and liberating vinyasa practices and melt into somatic and restorative afternoons. Journey down a misty rainforest trail to a thundering twin waterfall and soak up the energy from the jade pool below. Swim through Titou Gorge, a breathtaking volcanic slot canyon famous for its crystal-clear emerald waters and towering mossy rock walls (and famously featured as the site where Captain Jack Sparrow and his crew escape cannibals in the Pirates of the Caribbean), Enjoy a complimentary massage included in your retreat at the onsite Bamboo Spa. Get in touch with the mystical healing traditions native to the island with a hands on lesson in indigenous Caribbean herbalism where you learn about all the healing herbs and flowers that grow in the jungle and have been used for generations, culminating in making your own locally sourced herbal tea.
Though our retreat week is in the warm clear and dry season, Dominica receives the grace of 250 inches of annual rainfall, feeding pounding waterfalls that lace through verdant volcanic crests, serene crystal streams and thermal hot spring pools, and thousands of acres of lush rainforest. Drenched and pulsating in life force, shades of glorious greens glow year round. Unfolding foliage and flowers charge the air with a palpable vibrancy and supernatural aliveness that awakens and refreshes your spirit. This is the prana, the vital life force energy the ancient yogis spoke of that resides within each of us and in all living things. Here in Dominica you feel a revitalizing forcefield of prana surrounding you from the moment you step off the plane that will support your retreat journey of healing, play, and restoration. Nature takes on magical and grand proportions, rugged, wild, and overflowing. So too, on retreat in Dominica, you are invited to let this wild energy vivify your relationship to body, mind, and spirit.
Nestled in the West Indies near St. Lucia and Guadalupe, Dominica (pronounced daa·muh·nee·kuh) is often confused with the Dominican Republic. However, it is its own island in the eastern Caribbean Sea and a part of the Lesser Antilles. This beautiful, mountainous island is known as The Nature Isle because of its breathtaking landscapes is high on the lists of hikers and divers around the world.
BBC News just named Dominica the #1 place to travel in 2025. And with direct flights from the US it is easier than ever to visit. Discover the Caribbean’s secret garden isle of hot springs, waterfalls, rainforest, and pristine beaches - before everyone else does!
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
- Anaïs nin
This Retreat is for You, If:
You want to deepen your practice with experienced guidance in an immersive yoga retreat with daily yoga, meditation, journaling, and pranayama.
You are eager to join my most accessible 2028 international retreat that minimizes travel costs, time zone differences, and time away from home.
Finding empowerment and kinship through adventure travel with likeminded folks calls to you, but prefer to enjoy nature’s grandeur from the comfort and indulgence of a luxurious hotel.
You want to learn more about Creole food, Caribbean culture, and traditional indigenous herbalism and healing arts.
You value natural conservation and prefer to support ecologically sustainable and locally owned resorts that support the local economy rather than mega resorts owned by foreign investors.
About Dominica
Arriving by air through a steep valley blanketed in trees and cascading waterfalls, landing on Dominica provides a Jurassic Park-like thrill, and first-hand glimpse of why the eastern Caribbean country is called Nature Island and the Caribbean’s Best Kept Secret. Wildlife-rich rainforests, bubbling natural hot springs, varied hiking trails, and an ocean teeming with fluorescent-colored sea life make it one of the most coveted diving regions in the world. Tourists don’t crowd its city center or quiet mountainside villages like other neighboring countries, giving visitors plenty of opportunity to explore at their own pace.
From the commercial capital of Roseau—filled with the buzz of market vendors, bouyon soca and bélé folk music—to lulling fishing villages like Scotts Head that offer up bay views and the fresh catch of the day, there's no shortage of things to do in Dominica whether you want to get active—or slow way down.
(Source: Kristin Braswell Condé Nast)
Sample Itinerary
As with all my retreats, please know everything is optional.
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Saturday, February 12
3 pm on Check in begins
6-7:30 pm Hip Opening and Grounding Half Vinyasa, Half Restorative Yoga Practice for those on the earlier flight
7:45 pm Dinner
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Sunday, February 13
7 am Energizing Morning Vinyasa and Opening Circle
9:30 am Nourishing Tropical Breakfast
Spacious mid day to sunbathe, read, rest, explore, or get a massage or spa treatment
1 pm Lunch
Free time to play, rest and digest, and reflect
4:30 pm Afternoon Calming yoga
6:30 pm Dinner
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Monday, February 14
7 am Energizing Morning Vinyasa
9:15 am Nourishing Tropical Breakfast
10 am Depart for Trafalgar Falls and Hot Springs ~ Discover the famous twin waterfalls of Trafalgar, located in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s an easy 10- to 15-minute walk along a well-maintained footpath from the visitor centre to the viewing platform, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the “Father” and “Mother” falls. Afterward, continue on a short drive to Wotten Waven and visit the Ti Kwen Glo Cho Hot Springs. Relax in the natural sulphur and iron-rich waters, featuring two large hot pools and two cold showers, all set within a lush tropical garden, a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy Dominica’s natural beauty.
A packed lunch will be organized so that we can take as much time as possible at the sites.
1 pm Lunch
Free time to play, rest and digest, and reflect
6:30 pm Dinner
8 - 9 pm Sweet Dreams Restorative and Yoga Nidra
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Tuesday, February 15
7 am Energizing Morning Vinyasa
9:15 am Nourishing Tropical Breakfast
Spacious mid day to sunbathe, read, rest, explore, or get a massage or spa treatment
1 pm Lunch
Free time to play, rest and digest, and reflect
2 pm Medicinal Herbs & Teas Experience
4:30 pm Afternoon Calming yoga session
6:30 pm Dinner
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Wednesday, February 16
7 am Energizing Morning Vinyasa
9:15 am Nourishing Tropical Breakfast
10 am Depart for Titou Gorge, a breathtaking volcanic slot canyon famous for its crystal-clear emerald waters and towering mossy rock walls (and famously featured as the site where Captain Jack Sparrow and his crew escape cannibals in the Pirates of the Caribbean)
12 pm Depart for Ti Kwen Glo Cho, a natural sulphur spa carved into a vibrant tropical garden. Experience the healing properties of Ti Kwen’s Glo Cho (Creole for "little corner of hot water"). Submerge in therapeutic sulphur water from steaming hot to refreshingly cold, amidst green forest cover, exotic flowers and mountain breeze.
A packed lunch will be organized so that we can take as much time as possible at the sites.
Free time to play, rest and digest, and reflect
6:30 pm Dinner
8 - 9 pm Sweet Dreams Restorative and Yoga Nidra
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Thursday, February 17
7 am Heart Opening Flow and Closing Circle
9:15 am Nourishing Tropical Breakfast
11 am Checkout and airport shuttle departures
In harmony with nature: your luxury Dominica Villas
The Caribbean’s premier yoga retreat center
I'm delighted to partner with Jungle Bay Dominica. Perched on cliffs with sparkling sea views below, Jungle Bay is a Black-owned, locally-founded, luxury eco-resort. It features all the amenities you’d expect, including beautiful villas, world-class massages, two impressive yoga studios, snorkeling, and diving adventures. Here, you can immerse yourself in nature, nourish your body and mind, and experience the ultimate yoga retreat.
As the Caribbean’s premiere yoga retreat venue, their serene atmosphere, eco-friendly practices, nourishing organic meals, and commitment to sustainability and wellness align beautifully with the principles of yoga. Enjoy practice in one of the resort’s two spacious and well equipped yoga studios. Leave your mat and props at home, every detail is prepared for your practice.
Walk along a lush jungle trail to your private villa with a raindrop shower and private patio.
Enjoy fresh & healthy island food with a view of the sea. Many vegetarian & vegan dishes as well as fish and chicken and some meat option are available for whatever nourishes you.
During your free time, enjoy pampering massages and treatments at the resort’s spa or lounged by one of the swimming pools or a hot tub overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
Jungle Bay’s 19-acre property is one of the first of its kind “edible resorts” with over 100 varieties of tropical fruits growing right outside your door that you are welcome to pick and enjoy from your retreat home: passion fruit, mango, starfruit, banana, pineapple, and beyond…
yOur retreat home has been awarded:
Luxury Living International Best Yoga Retreats
Yoga Journal Best Yoga Retreats
Travelers’s Choice Trip Advisor winner
top ten luxury eco resorts by Forbes
National Geographic Traveler’s Great Winter Escapes Stay List Award
and Travel and Leisure’s Favorite 20 Green Hotels.
Enjoy a 30 minute massage included in your rate from an ocean view treatment suite at the onsite Bamboo Spa.
Get juicy: Sip tropical juices and lounge with your toes in the pool. The space around us is a garden of Eden teeming with diverse fruits for you to pick, eat, and enjoy from bananas to soursop to mangos starfruit and passion fruit.
Dining with a view Three meals a day are included in your retreat rate and vegans, vegetarians, and gluten free folks can all be accommodated.
A gorgeous and well appointed yoga studio: Your enclosed yoga studio has all the props, fans, and windows you need for a transformational practice in paradise, while keeping bugs away from your mat!
The Villas
Breathe deeply and leave your worries behind in the barefoot luxury of your Dominica villa—your private hideaway set in a tropical forest overlooking the marine sanctuary of Scotts Head and Soufriere. It’s the perfect spot to unplug from everything, as you reconnect to yourself, your yoga practice and community, and nature.
garden villa room
$2,900 before 3/1 | $3,200 after - per person double occupancy
$3,900 before 3/1 | $4,200 after - single occupancy
Room AMENITIES
400 square feet
Rooms can be arranged with 1 King or 2 Extra Long Single Beds
Hand-Painted Bedding By Artisans
Palm Tree-Inspired Lamps Handmade In Dominica
Bamboo Furnishings
Spacious Patios
Coffee & Tea Maker
Desk Or Table Depending On Room Type
Mini Refrigerator
Air Conditioning
Luxurious Natural & Biodegradable Body Products
Daily Housekeeping
Upgrade to a suite!
$1,200 additional per room
Please note if you are sharing a double occupancy room only one of the roommates needs to pay for the upgrade for your room as it is for the room not each person.
upgraded suite AMENITIES:
Upgrade from a Garden View Room to a Garden View Suite - from 400 sq ft to 800 in Jungle Bay Resort & Spa’s most spacious suite. The rooms are villas that are divided by a wall into two separate units, the suites you get a free standing villa to yourself. You can view the difference between suites and room here: https://www.junglebaydominica.com/dominica-villas
You can also add on the Partial Ocean View upgrade with this upgrade or separately.
800 square feet - twice the size of the Rooms
Suites can be arranged with 1 King or 2 Twin Beds
Hand-Painted Bedding By Artisans
Palm Tree-Inspired Lamps Handmade In Dominica
Bamboo Furnishings
Spacious Patios
Coffee & Tea Maker
Desk Or Table Depending On Room Type
Mini Refrigerator
Air Conditioning
Luxurious Natural & Biodegradable Body Products
Daily Housekeeping
Upgrade to a partial ocean view
$350 additional per room or suite
Please note if you are sharing a double occupancy room only one of the roommates needs to pay for the upgrade for your room as it is for the room not each person.
partial ocean view upgrade
If you would like to upgrade to a partial Ocean View for your selected Room or upgraded Suite, you can do so for an additional cost of $350 per room.
Ocean View at Jungle Bay is considered as “partial ocean view” due to the distance to the ocean from the cliffs and the growing jungle vegetation so none of the rooms/suites have full ocean view/oceanfront.
Caribbean Flavors
Awaken your senses. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in your retreat rate. One reason I chose Jungle Bay was the amazing things I heard about their food!
Dining on retreat hits different. Float out of practice to a gorgeous sea view dining room, fragrant Caribbean cooking wafting into the air. On retreat you can really savor and slow down. The dining table becomes a social space to gather and open into heartfelt conversation, savor incredible stories, and make new friends that will last a lifetime. Leading retreats over the past 18 years, I have witnessed firsthand how after the inward journey on the mat, the capacity for connection and heart centered conversations around the table expands - joyful meals together after practice are truly a cornerstone of your retreat experience and community.
Jungle Bay’s Calabash Restaurant & Bar offers an al fresco venue where everyone comes together to enjoy exquisite menu selections and a stunning view of the sea. The gourmet culinary experience features all organic, fresh local ingredients with an emphasis on Vegan and Vegetarian dishes, in addition to fish, other seafood, and local meat-based recipes. Chef Joanne has been with Jungle Bay for two decades bringing together the freshest farm-to-table and boat-to-plate ingredients for a most memorable Caribbean dining experience.
Fresh seafood dishes
Vegetarian Tropical Farm to Table Salad
Farm to table banana pancakes
Green Juices
Vegan burgers and fried plantains
Mahi Mahi Catch of the Day
Feel Don’t Force.
about your yoga practices
Playful Morning Flow: Start your day with an athletic Vinyasa Flow to help you feel your most strong, flexible, charged, and fluid. Drop into a moving meditation under the metronome of your Ujjayi Breathing in a gorgeous enclosed studio with windows to jungle and sea. Expect to sweat, connect to core, and experience a well rounded yoga flow that awakens every sinew and cell.
Afternoon Somatic and Restorative Yoga Practice is an invitation to all levels of your Being to slow down. Your afternoon sessions are designed to deepen compassion and awareness, nourish your nervous system, and re-awaken neural pathways. These practices are all experienced low to the ground on a mat covered in a yoga blanket, gently and fluidly. Somatic Movement practice feels akin to vinyasa in the linking of breath and movement, yin yoga in the the deliberate slowing down and attuning to deeper held sensations, Yoga Nidra in the dive under the radar of habit and forcing, and myofascial release in the integrated opening of large swaths of fascia that run head to toe.
Don’t wait! Grab your travel friends and start planning!
(And as always, if you want to book a double but don’t have a yoga buddy to join you, I am known for pairing roommates that fast become lifelong friends.)
"Lily provides an invigorating, transformative yoga practice and a holistic approach that invites retreaters to uncover, work through, and renew their life energy. To me, this is what a yoga retreat is all about."
- Liz Lord, Maryland
A Note From Your Guide:
With 19 years experience leading yoga retreats all over the world - from Maui, Hawaii to Positano, Italy to NorCal Wine Country to the Greek Cycladic Islands - one thing I love about retreats is how different settings inspire our yoga practice, tenderize our hearts, and open our minds. Both travel and yoga are catalysts to shift perspective, open our life force where we feel blocked or stagnant, and realign with meaning and direction in our lives.
On retreat, I love seeing students faces relax and years of tension and deeply embedded stress melt off folks’ shoulders as they deepen into the magic of retreat and let the magic of yoga wash over them like a healing salve.
Choosing to come on retreat means we must consciously choose to close down some of the pulls on our attention back home - and this allows us to open the door to a deeper relationship to embodiment and spirit through yoga immersion, self inquiry, meditation, compassion, humor, and open-ended time and space in nature to feel it all. The version of self that returns home is inevitably rearranged, awakened, and transformed by the experience of retreating. A retreat is unlike any other form of travel. Retreats are my favorite way to share yoga practice so that it touches all layers of Being most profoundly. Celebrate a newfound connection to the vibrancy within your body, mind, and soul by joining us on a sacred journey inward.
"Lily has an almost prescient way to meet her students 'where they are' with respect to language, modifications and assists. I came away from the retreat feeling stronger in my practice, yet content with where I am and with a clear path to how I might get there."
-Karen McKenna, Maryland
let’s go on an adventure!
3 Bonus adventures:
adventure 1
Trafalgar Falls An easy 10-15 minute stroll along the misty mountain trail with lush rainforest vegetation takes you to a viewing platform and twin waterfalls. Jaco parrots are occasionally heard or spotted. You can climb over the boulders at the base to soak in the natural hot springs right next to the cold river water.
Did you know that being around waterfalls exposes you to negative ions which are a purification to help counteract stress and strengthen your immune system?
After the hike shop the artisan markets for souvenirs to bring home to your loved ones. A packed lunch, with your dietary sensitivities in mind, is provided.
adventures 2 and 3
Titou Gorge is a breathtaking volcanic slot canyon with crystal-clear emerald waters and towering mossy rock walls (and famously featured in the Pirates of the Caribbean).
A packed lunch, with your dietary sensitivities in mind, will be organized so that we can take as much time as possible at the sites.
Ti Kwen Glo Cho, is a natural sulphur spa carved into a vibrant tropical garden. Experience the healing properties of Ti Kwen’s Glo Cho (Creole for "little corner of hot water"). Submerge in therapeutic sulphur water, from steaming hot to refreshingly cold, amidst green forest cover, exotic flowers and mountain breeze.
adventure 4
Caribbean Herbalism Lesson Learn about the ancient herbal remedies of the island’s indigenous peoples. It is no wonder Dominica has such a high number of centenarians when you realize they live off the organic plants grown in the island’s nutrient-rich soil. The fragrant herbs you will encounter during this presentation are grown right here in Jungle Bay’s garden. Make your own tea blends during this interactive ‘wellness experience for the senses’ where you get to see, touch, smell, and taste.
Caribbean herbalism, also known as bush medicine, is a traditional plant-based medicine practice that combines indigenous practices with influences from Africa, Europe, and Asia. Common remedies include ginger for colds and spice (also called Cinnamon) for menstrual pains.
Flow and Delight in:
your fully EQUIPPED YOGA studio
eco luxe accommodations
3 delicous meals a day
Twice Daily Yoga Practice
professional retreat photography
cliffside beach beauty
Caribbean herbalism lesson
swimming titou gorge
guided waterfall Hike
Don’t wait! Spots are limited.
GIVE ME ALL THE DETAILS!
All you need to book with confidence and clarity.
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All prices listed are per person, USD.
A non refundable deposit of $1,000 pays towards the full rate and secures your space.
EarlyBird Rate/Regular Rate
To qualify for the $300 EarlyBird savings, your deposit must be received by 3/1.
Prices increase by $300 if deposit is not received by 3/1.
Balance Due
All balances are due by 10/1.
Feel free to inquire about payment plans.
Rooms
See the section above that details the room prices and options.
$2,900 per person Double Occupancy Garden View Villa Room
$3,900 Single Occupancy Garden View Villa Room
+$1,200 per room Upgrade to a Suite with twice the space as the Room.
+$350 per room Upgrade to a Partial Sea View Room.
What is Included in your rate
6 days, 5 nights Accommodation in your eco luxe room at a cliffside resort
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Daily
2 Yoga Practices Daily (except for one afternoon off and one morning off)
Airport transfer to and fro retreat center from the airport (DOM) 2/12 and 2/17
Caribbean Herbalism Class
Titou Gorge Adventure
Waterfall Hike and Adventure
30 minute massage
Professional Retreat Photography
Taxes included
What is not included in your rate
Airfare
Travel insurance to protect your retreat investment and cover health insurance while abroad, we strongly suggest a Cancel for Any Reason policy
Alcoholic beverages
Extra Spa Treatments (available onsite)
Additional optional activities or excursions should you choose
Gratuities for staff to be left at your discretion when you check out (We recommend $10/day)
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As one of the most lush escapes in the Windward Islands, Dominica is truly an untouched escape where adventurous explorers and wellness enthusiasts alike can discover a deeper connection.
Arriving by air through a steep valley blanketed in trees and cascading waterfalls, landing on Dominica provides a Jurassic Park-like thrill, and first-hand glimpse of why the eastern Caribbean country is called Nature Island. Wildlife-rich rainforests, bubbling natural hot springs, varied hiking trails, and an ocean teeming with fluorescent-colored sea life make it one of the most coveted diving regions in the world. Tourists don’t crowd its city center or quiet mountainside villages like other neighboring countries, giving visitors plenty of opportunity to explore at their own pace.
From the commercial capital of Roseau—filled with the buzz of market vendors, bouyon soca and bélé folk music—to lulling fishing villages like Scotts Head that offer up bay views and the fresh catch of the day, there's no shortage of things to do in Dominica whether you want to get active—or slow way down.
(Source: Kristin Braswell Condé Nast)
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From Runway to Rainforest:
Plan to fly into Douglas Charles Airport (DOM). Rest easy, your Ground transportation airport to hotel is included on the first and last days of retreat.
AIRLINES WITH SERVICE TO DOMINICA
From USA
United Airlines
We're thrilled to share that beginning February 15, 2025, United Airlines will launch weekly non-stop flights from Newark, New Jersey directly to Dominica. This game-changing service not only cuts travel time dramatically, but also opens up a world of adventure for East Coast travelers and beyond.
Contact: +1 -800-864-8331
Website: https://www.united.com/en/us
American Airlines
American Airlines now offers nonstop daily flights from Miami (MIA) DIRECT to Dominica (DOM)
Contact: +1-800 433 7300
Website: www.AA.comOther USA Airlines
Travel via Delta, JetBlue, United Airlines depart from the USA to various hubs the Caribbean usually to:San Juan (SJU)
Antigua (ANU)
Bridgetown (BGI)
St. Maarten (SXM)
St. Thomas (STT)Then purchase flights with a Caribbean airline for the remainder of your journey.
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What Language do they speak on Dominica?
English and Dominican Creole.
How big will this retreat be?
15-30
Safety
Dominica is incredibly safe. The US State Department gives Dominica advisory Level 1 (Safest level of travel and lowest advisory issued for any country.)
Meals
3 meals daily and tropical juices are included in your rate. (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options are provided upon request)
Accommodations:
Choose a Garden View Room or upgrade to a Suite for twice the space!
All double occupancy rooms can be arranged with one King or two Extra Long Single beds.
You may also upgrade to a Partial Ocean View for a small extra fee.
Register with a friend or I am happy to pair you if you register for a double room alone.
Who is this for
You will get the most out of the yoga sessions if you have been practicing yoga for a few years and have some familiarity with Vinyasa yoga. That being said, on retreats in particular, I give lots of private coaching and hands on adjustments to meet you right where you are. Spouses and friends new to yoga are welcome to join us and take the “Somatic Only Track” if vinyasa yoga is intimidating by joining us for the evening restorative and somatic sessions.
As with all my retreats, please know that everything is optional. That being said, since the retreat is sold as a package, there are no refunds for missed sessions, meals, or excursions.
Weather
Dominica’s dry season falls between January and May, with trade winds capping the temperatures at this time. Highs of upper 80’s and lows in the 70’s. This is generally considered to be the best time to visit Dominica. Heat and humidity begin to increase from mid-May, with June seeing the beginning of the rainy season.
With its tropical climate, February is a dry and beautifully warm month in the Dominican Republic. With very few showers and clear blue skies, February is the perfect month to visit this idyllic Caribbean island, but don't forget to pack plenty of sun cream and seek shade between 11am and 3pm.
Pack a bathing suit and cover up, yoga clothes, sunblock and a big hat, lightweight hiking shoes or sports sandals, bug spray, and quick dry light clothes for the tropics.
Check in and Check out Times
Check-in: from 15:00 until 22:00. Check-out: from 06:00 until 11:00
The Sea
Our Jungle Bay infinity swimming pools allow for swimming and relaxation. The resort offers several tours with opportunities to swim in the Caribbean Sea and visit beaches such as in Scott’s Head (8 min. drive) and Champagne Beach (15 min. drive) or local waterfalls. Most beaches in Dominica are stone or natural black sand beaches.
Two of our days we will be heading out on tours to go snorkeling and hike to breathtaking waterfalls.
The Retreat Center
Jungle Bay Dominica is an award-winning, adventure, ecotourism, and wellness boutique retreat resort located on the nature isle of the Caribbean. Freestanding villas are sprinkled throughout the property comprising 30 rooms in total. We will be sharing the resort with other guests alongside our retreat but due to the quiet and secluded nature of the venue, it will still feel intimate for our group.
Wifi
By design Jungle Bay is a retreat from technology so there are no TV's in our rooms and wireless Internet is free, however it is confined to the main lodge. Jungle Bay is intended to enable visitors to escape to pristine nature, rejuvenate their minds and to reconnect with their fellow travelers.
Yoga Mats and Props
Jungle Bay boasts two yoga studios (2,500 sq ft each) & props (yoga mats, blocks, blankets & straps) so there is no need to pack your mat.
What type of hiking shoes should I pack?
I recommend wearing light, breathable shoes for our tropical climate such as trekking, running shoes, comfortable “amphibian” water shoes or hiking sandals with straps (e.g. Keen, Teva). Your shoes may get wet on some of the hikes. Also note that shoes need to have good grip as paths and rocks can be slippery.
Tips and Gratuities
Jungle Bay pools tips which is divided evenly among all staff to encourage team spirit. There is a secure tip box is located at the front desk if you pay cash. Alternatively, you may put an amount on your credit card at the time of checkout.
If you wish to tip an exceptional tour guide/staff/spa attendant, you may do so in cash directly to the individual.
USD or EC is suitable and the amount you choose is at your discretion.
COVID-19
We will provide no refund or other reimbursement to you if you are unable to participate in the Yoga Retreat due to illness such as COVID 19 prior to trip departure or during the Yoga Retreat but reimbursement can typically be sought from most travel insurance policies. (We strongly suggest you purchase Trade Insurance) If you test positive for Covid while on Yoga Retreat, you agree to obtain your own private room to quarantine. For these reasons, you should inquire as to your coverage regarding Covid with your travel and health insurance carriers.
Passports, Visas, Documents
It is your responsibility to obtain all required travel documents including but not limited to Passports, Driver's Licenses, and Immunization Records associated with any destination. For many countries, passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the duration of the trip.
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I love that you care to ask!
A big part of my decision to partner with our retreat center is the integrity, local ownership, and eco-tourism approach to running their resort.
Jungle Bay is the vision of local Dominican entrepreneur and sustainable development expert Samuel “Sam” Raphael, who shares a life philosophy of environmental conservation and community development through his work.
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Be sure to review all our Terms and Conditions outlined in our Yoga Retreat Contract.
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Cancellation Policy
Your Deposit is Non Refundable and Non Transferrable. Please be sure to read your Retreat Contract for our full Cancellation Policy. Since third party vendors and resorts are paid in advance, we must adhere strictly to this policy to maintain the exceptional standards of our retreats.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and strongly recommended. If you decline coverage, you knowingly do so at your own risk. It is your responsibility to organize suitable travel and health insurance coverage abroad. Although we strongly encourage you to do so, we are not in the business of providing insurance products. You are solely responsible for purchasing your own travel insurance policy for the retreat, all corresponding travel expenses, and medical care abroad. If you cancel due to unforeseen illness or personal or family emergency before or during the retreat (including COVID 19, pregnancy, surgery or injury), miss part of the retreat due to travel delays, lose luggage or have a delayed luggage, or require medical care abroad, we cannot reimburse you, however your personal travel insurance policy typically can.
Force Majeure
If a force majeure event (e.g. pandemic, natural disasters, fires, hurricane, earth quake, flood, travel restrictions, strikes, trade disputes, fire, breakdowns, government or political action, acts of war or terrorism, acts of omissions of a third party or for any other reason whatsoever outside of our reasonable control) causes a Yoga Retreat to be canceled, we will at our option, by written notice to you, either cancel or postpone the Yoga Retreat. In this case, we will not refund payments when they are due to causes beyond our control but may offer a rescheduled Yoga Retreat date in some instances. If the rescheduled Yoga Retreat date does not work for you, then you must seek reimbursement through your own travel insurance policy. For this reason, Travel Insurance to protect your Yoga Retreat investment is strongly encouraged.
Please note many travel insurance companies require you to purchase a policy within 14-21 days of any initial deposit for the trip.
Is this right for you?
If you are reading this, it is probably meant to be. But if you’ve got a specific question, or you’re just curious if this is the right fit for you, drop us a note and Lily would be happy to answer any questions!
