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Travel Dates December 9th-15th
This is the first retreat of its kind that combines indigenous herbalism & culture with a luxury wellness experience. Learn about ancient indigenous Caribbean herbs practiced by native Caribs & Africans, while indulging in a life-changing self-care experience. Journey through the rainforest & forage for medicinal herbs, learn how to make native medicinal herbal recipes, immerse your senses during an ancestral herbal tea tasting, and experience local Caribbean culture through the eyes of local islanders.
Your life-changing experience does not stop there. Journey through the island and soak in natural volcanic hot springs, explore hidden waterfalls & refreshing mineral pools. Unwind & reset with daily tea meditations, spa treatments & massages, and sunset yoga. Book your herbal retreat today and experience a one-of-a-kind wellness adventure in Dominica.
ONLY 15 SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE
What's included
Luxury Eco-Villas
Find your luxury sanctuary in Jungle Bay Dominica villas. These are the perfect villas to sleep, rest, and reset as you look over your balcony at the tropical edible forest and breathtaking Caribbean sea. This is a perfect place to spend your day or end your day.
Chef-Prepared Healthy-Gourmet Cuisine
Your stay includes 3 meals per day, snacks for herbal hikes, and an abundance of fresh-made tropical juices. Enjoy your three meals in Jungle Bay’s Calabash restaurant overlooking the Caribbean sea. The gourmet culinary experience includes organic, vegan, vegetarian dishes, gluten-free options, seafood, and specialty meat-based plates using fresh-picked local ingredients.
Herbal Hikes
Participate in two herbal hikes through the Caribbean rainforest and forage for local indigenous herbs guided by local knowledgeable herbalists. Collect herbs from the hike in handmade medicine bags and bring them back to the resort and prepare herbal medicine.
Yoga + Meditation Classes
Start your mornings refreshed and at peace with a daily tea mediation. Experience tea like our ancestors did as you set positive intentions for the day while you recharge your soul and prepare for a day filled with adventure & nature. Your stay also includes a 60-minute yoga session led by a knowledgeable yoga expert.
Workshops
This indigenous herbal experience Includes a variety of workshops and ceremonies led by our wellness experts:
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Morning Tea Mediations
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Relaxing sound bathing
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Ancestral Herbal Tea Experience
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Tea blending workshop
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Indigenous coconut oil making
Spa Treatments
Your stay includes a 1-hour spa treatment service that you can schedule at your own convenience during your stay (can be broken into two 30-minute treatments). Choose from signature massages, aromatherapy, foot detoxes, manicure & pedicure services, and more.
Hidden Waterfalls, Caves & Volcano Hot Springs
Your stay includes several adventure activities through the nature island. Take a dip in a natural volcano hot spring & mineral pools. Explore hidden caves where The Pirate of the Caribbean was filmed, and go for a swim in the island's most breathtaking waterfalls.
Herbal Retreat Itinerary
Day 1: Friday
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Arrive at Jungle Bay
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Welcome Ceremonial Dinner
Day 2: Saturday
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Morning tea meditation
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Breakfast
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Ancestral Herbal Tea Experience
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Lunch
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Native coconut oil-making workshop
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Jungle Bay edible Garden of Eden tour w/ Resort owner
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Dinner
Day 3: Sunday
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Morning tea meditation
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Breakfast
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Herbal Hike to Pump’s place (includes vegetarian lunch on the farm)
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Herbal tea blending class taught By Abril
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Dinner
Day 4: Monday
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Morning tea meditation
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Breakfast
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Roseau market, Titou Gorge & Trafalgar Falls (lunch at a local restaurant - included)
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Volcano Hot Springs
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Dinner
Day 5: Tuesday
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Morning tea meditation
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Breakfast
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Middleham falls herbal hike to waterfall
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Lunch
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Yoga
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Dinner
Day 6: Wednesday
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Breakfast
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Free day
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Spa treatments
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(Lunch & Dinner)
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Optional: Bush Rum Tasting Experience
Day 7: Thursday
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Breakfast
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Checkout
Package includes:
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Accommodations for 6 night 7 day stay (Villa Rooms or Suites)
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1 hour Spa Treatment is included per stay (schedule at your own convenience, the Spa is open daily from 10am until 8pm)
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All freshly prepared meals & fresh fruit juices, herbal teas, local coffee, etc. (full board)
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All activities mentioned in the above itinerary
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Airport pick up and return transfer (round trip transfers airport – Jungle Bay – airport)
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Government VAT: 10% on accommodation and 15% on all other package charges
Not included in this package
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Airfare
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Staff gratuity
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Additional spa services
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COVID test to return to the country
*****Bonus******
All PAID IN FULL attendees will receive a custom herbal retreat gift box from me!*
Gift box includes: 1 custom handmade indigenous medicine bag,1 custom tropical herbal tea blend, 1 tea infuser, 1 sage smudge & 1 incense pack. (valued at $85)
All attendees will receive an indigenous Dominica herb eBook!*
*eBooks, full travel itineraries, and gift boxes will be sent out 1 month prior to travel
Herbal Retreat Price:
Villa Room
$2,960 double occupancy
$3,605 single occupancy
Villa Suites
$3,500 double occupancy private villa suite (must have roommate chosen)
$4,695 single occupancy private villa suite
***please email the host at beautyherbsandtea@gmail.com for oceanview room upgrades
~ Payment Plan Options~
Total price split into 4 payments paid biweekly: Choose After Pay or Shop Pay at checkout
Total price split into monthly payments: Choose " Reserve My Spot- Deposit Only" when adding the retreat to your cart. A $500 deposit is required to set this payment plan up. You will pay on the retreat monthly until it is paid off. The final payment is due on November 11th. Please put in the note section at checkout which room you would prefer.
*For Reserve my spot deposits, all early-bird discounts will be taken off of the total package price after deposits are made.
Cancellations:
All payments are fully refundable until August 10th, 2022. If you wish to cancel after August 10th, there will be a non-refundable $500 security deposit deducted from your refund. The deposit is taken by the resort when your first payment is submitted to secure your rooms and is not refundable. There will be no refunds given if the trip is canceled 4 weeks prior to travel. All Payments & retreat spots are transferable. If you wish to replace your spot with another person, please email the retreat organizer at beautyherbsandtea@gmail.com. Travel insurance is highly encouraged.
COVID Travel Restrictions
Unvaccinated travelers~ A Negative PCR Test result from a nasopharyngeal swab taken within 72 hours prior to arrival, or a Rapid Antigen Test result from a nasopharyngeal swab taken within 48 hours prior to the expected arrival time into Dominica.
Vaccinated Travelers~ Vaccinated travelers must present Proof of vaccination to airlines or other travel carriers prior to boarding and upon disembarkation in Dominica.
All travelers are required to take a COVID test prior to leaving Dominica and returning to the US. Transportation to the testing center is provided by the resort.
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