Be Like Water: An invitation to flow and restore in Dominica

Soufriere, Dominica

LD
10 reviews
Feb 7 - 12, 2025
Group size: 15 - 25
Be Like Water: An invitation to flow and restore in Dominica
Soufriere, Dominica

10 reviews

Feb 7 - 12, 2025
Group size: 15 - 25

About this trip

At our cliffside resort in Soufriere, Dominica, Named a top ten luxury eco-resort by Forbes, the vibrant and sparkling Caribbean Sea is our muse and a source of insight, renewal, and inspiration for every sunrise and sunset practice.  Water brings us purification and renewal as we immerse in vibrant tropical nature, the food, history, and culture of this Caribbean island, the positive energy of our yoga community, and life affirming yoga practices.


Move like water on your mat: cleanse, renew, release what is stuck, refresh your senses, and allow new beauty and perspective into your life. Start a ripple effect from the layers and depths of your being out, when you slow down to honor your inherent wisdom. Have fun, immerse in nature on the "Garden Isle" of the Caribbean, meet new lifelong friends, challenge yourself on the mat, make a splash and set yourself free from what has held you back in body, mind, and spirit to embody your own flow state.


Journey down a misty rainforest trail to a thundering twin waterfall (one flows thermal spring water and one is cold water) and soak up the energy from the  jade pool below.  


Snorkel through the world famous Champagne Reef where underground volcanic activity creates a line of bubbles rising from the ocean floor and you will peep fan corals, turtles, and tropical fish in one of the Caribbean's most vibrant reefs. 


Enjoy a complimentary massage included in your retreat at our onsite Bamboo Spa.


In the midst of winter season, we unlock from the rigid grip of cold weather and habitual stress that makes us feel contracted and stuck in body and spirit to restore our sense of flow and vitality and open to creative possibility. Retreat for 6 days and 5 nights to a gorgeous 4-star, luxury eco resort with vast Caribbean Sea views to revive your senses amidst a lush and verdant tropical paradise. 


Offering a luxurious haven for wellness, pampering, and relaxation our cliffside retreat home is a is a nature-inspired luxury escape. Immerse yourself in breathtaking beauty and unmatched care from our warm, attentive staff. 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.


Nestled in the West Indies near Martinique 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 known as The Nature Isle because of its breathtaking landscapes is high on the lists of hikers and divers around the world and one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean. Here breathtaking nature is part of your immersive experience: from restorative hot springs, lush rainforests, and stunning waterfalls, to beautiful beaches, botanical gardens, and the volcanically heated, steam-covered Unesco site, Boiling Lake.


Join me for a week of deep flow and restoration. 

What’s included

  • 5 nights lodging
    Named a top ten luxury eco-resort by Forbes
  • Daily Housekeeping
    Enjoy a fresh clean room each day.
  • am energizing vinyasa
    A fluid, creative vinyasa flow orients your senses to delight for the beautiful day ahead
  • pm somatic and restore
    soft, slow, and low practices tenderize your capacity to release what is no longer yours to carry and pay close attention to the patterns that shape you
  • 3 meals a day
    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner & fresh island fruit juices (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options are provided upon request)
  • 2 group Excursions
    Embrace nature with a Waterfall Hike and Snorkeling Tour to remember
  • 30 minute massage
    Enjoy a complimentary 30 minute massage onsite at the onsite Bamboo Spa.
  • Medicinal Herbs & Teas
    Learn about the rich native history and uses of medicinal herbs and teas onsite before melting into restorative yoga bliss.
  • Retreat Photography
    Relax and set down the phone, knowing our gifted retreat photographer is creating an album of memories for you to cherish.
  • All Inclusive Transport
    Transfers upon arrival and departure to and from Douglas Charles Airport (DOM)

What’s not included

  • Flights
    starting mid Feb 2025 you can fly DIRECT Newark, NJ (NEW) to Dominica (DOM) every Saturday
  • Additional Excursions
    Choose if you want more naps by the pool or active travel play in paradise.
  • snacks, mini bar, etc
    For you to settle up if you order at checkout.
  • alcoholic beverages
    For you to settle up if you order at checkout.
  • travel insurance
    Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) Policy is highly recommended. There are no refunds so this is the best way to protect your investment in case of surprises in your life ahead of the retreat.
  • tips/gratuities
    At your discretion, add a tip to pool together for the resort staff at the end of your stay.
  • mini sessions
    Book a mini session with our photographer!

Available Packages

Double Occupancy Garden View Villa Room
Deposit:$1,000

EarlyBird:  Prices increase by $300 if deposit is not received by 2/28/25.


Breathe deeply and leave your worries behind in the barefoot luxury of our Dominica villas—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, one another, and nature.


400 sq. ft. | Up to 2 guests


The Garden View Villa Rooms are great for two - in one King or 2 Extra Long Single Beds. The decor features island inspiration including bamboo furnishings and touches from local artisans. Feel like you’ve truly escaped, while still keeping a strong connection to comfort with air conditioning, WiFi, and a mini-fridge.


Rates

Our retreat includes:

– 5 nights’ accommodations in a tropical villa
All meals and fresh tropical juices
– 2 daily yoga classes
– 2 offsite adventure excursions
– on-site activities including a Medicinal Herbs and Teas Experience
– 30-min spa treatment
– Car transportation from the airport in Dominica to/from Jungle Bay

$2,895
Deposit:$1,000
Single Occupancy Garden View Villa Room
Deposit:$1,000
5 left

EarlyBird:  Prices increase by $300 if deposit is not received by 2/28/25.


Breathe deeply and leave your worries behind in the barefoot luxury of our Dominica villas—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, one another, and nature.


400 sq. ft.


Spread out in your own private Garden View Villa Room. The decor features island inspiration including bamboo furnishings and touches from local artisans. Feel like you’ve truly escaped, while still keeping a strong connection to comfort with air conditioning, WiFi, and a mini-fridge.


Rates

Our retreat includes:

– 5 nights’ accommodations in a tropical villa 

All meals and fresh tropical juices

– 2 daily yoga classes 

– 2 offsite adventure excursions 

– on-site activities including a Medicinal Herbs and Teas Experience 

– 30-min spa treatment 

– Car transportation from the airport in Dominica to/from Jungle Bay

$3,795
Deposit:$1,000

Available options

Partial Ocean View Upgrade
$225
5 left

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 $225 per room.  


Ocean View at Jungle Bay is considered as “partial ocean view” due to the distance to the ocean and growing vegetation so none of the rooms/suites have full ocean view/oceanfront.


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.

Upgrade from a Room to a Suite
$1,000
Only 3 left

Upgrade from a Garden View Room to a Garden View Villa - 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.


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.



Itinerary

Day 1
Touch down in Paradise.

Saturday, February 7

3 pm on Check in begins

5 pm Welcome Circle and Hip Opening Flow to unwind from traveling

7 pm Dinner

Your Organizer


LD
Lily Dwyer Begg Yoga LLC
10 reviews
Lily is a world-class yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching in various locations. She has led yoga retreats across the world and worked with students ranging from an NBA Basketball Team to professional dancers to expecting mothers and private clients around the world and yoga teachers in training. Lily runs a thriving virtual yoga studio, allowing students to experience her classes before signing up for a retreat.

Reviews

This retreat was impeccable! From the beautiful fall foliage at River Mountain, to the cedar spring hot tubs to soak in, to the twice daily yoga classes, Lily created an experience and getaway that was truly restful and allowed me to come back home to myself. Lily is not just a skilled yoga instructor, but a skilled retreat leader, and her two decades of leading retreats really shows! Lily has a calm yet commanding presence, and works to ensure all details are thought through and taken care of. She's able to troubleshoot and problem-solve on the fly with the retreat center for those last minute changes, and the way she curated this experience allowed me to truly simplify. Thanks, Lily, for a great retreat and reset!
By Emily F for The Simplify Retreat 2024 on Nov 05, 2024
I loved the Simplify Retreat with Lily. The accommodations were spacious and cozy, the food was delicious, the practices were transformational and the rest came so easy. Highly recommend booking a retreat with Lily
By Alexandra D for The Simplify Retreat 2024 on Nov 05, 2024
I had a wonderful experience. Had the opportunity to meet some beautiful welcoming people. The food and accommodations exceeded my expectations.
By Lisa B for The Simplify Retreat 2024 on Oct 29, 2024
I had a truly blissful time on retreat with Lily at River Mountain. The fall foliage, yoga immersion and connection through community filled my cup and heart. A bonus, the food was AMAZING and I looked forward to each an every meal! I can't wait to return next year.
By Lisa S for The Simplify Retreat 2024 on Oct 29, 2024
Retreats with Lily are extraordinary! The yoga is awesome, as yoga with Lily always is. For retreats, she crafts an interlinked sequence of practices that's challenging and refreshing, and that opens up space for every student to deepen their yoga practice in lasting ways. Plus, Lily chooses great retreat sits and draws fun, open-hearted groups of people to them. So you'll get to laugh, relax, and enjoy your week/weekend of yoga off the mat, too.
By Claire S for The Simplify Retreat on Oct 13, 2023
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