HELLO YOGIS, BRIGHT SOULS & WORLD ADVENTURERS!
This Caribbean fairy tale experience is designed to completely remove you from the day to day hustle, and let you decompress into a private tropical paradise. The Dominican Republic offers a safe, unique, relaxing and extraordinary experience for our participants, and we would be honored if you decide to join us! Below is everything you need to know about this amazing gathering.... we hope you will join us!
Accommodations
Lazy Heart Villa is spread out over a stunning 10-acre beachfront property atop its own private beach. You will also have access to Orchid Bay Beach, which is a quick 5 minute walk within the gated community.
CHECK OUT A DRONE VIDEO OF THE VILLA HERE
The villa itself features nine private suites, each with its own private bathroom. While only our group will be at the villa, there are multiple common areas for participants to enjoy including a great room will vaulted ceilings (also will serve as the indoor yoga studio), game room, & indoor/outdoor dining areas. There are also multiple outdoor spaces including extensive gardens, a private beach, a large swimming pool with jacuzzi and horse riding fields (horse back riding included!!). This private villa has a unique set up that allows individual guests to enjoy privacy in any one of a dozen exquisite locations, while still maintaining the togetherness feel of a group retreat setting. Check below for room descriptions, pricing and current availability.
Lazy Heart Villa is spread out over a stunning 10-acre beachfront property atop its own private beach. You will also have access to Orchid Bay Beach, which is a quick 5 minute walk within the gated community.
CHECK OUT A DRONE VIDEO OF THE VILLA HERE
The villa itself features nine private suites, each with its own private bathroom. While only our group will be at the villa, there are multiple common areas for participants to enjoy including a great room will vaulted ceilings (also will serve as the indoor yoga studio), game room, & indoor/outdoor dining areas. There are also multiple outdoor spaces including extensive gardens, a private beach, a large swimming pool with jacuzzi and horse riding fields (horse back riding included!!). This private villa has a unique set up that allows individual guests to enjoy privacy in any one of a dozen exquisite locations, while still maintaining the togetherness feel of a group retreat setting. Check below for room descriptions, pricing and current availability.
What's Included in the Rate?
- Think of it as your own private boutique resort! There is a full staff including on site English speaking host, servers, cleaning staff and 24/7 security.
- Gourmet chef preparing 3 meals a day and a variety of snacks featuring a generous assortment of healthy and delicious international and local dishes. Check out a sample menu of what a day of meals might look like HERE! Each day is different depending on what is fresh and dietary restrictions are accommodated.
- Daily yoga & meditation in addition to activities and excursions ranging from outdoor adventures, to letting your creative juices flow through a paintbrush, to just simply breathing and being.
- Beach bonfire evening
- Horseback riding, tennis, and painting on site if it suits your interest
- We will be taking a day trip to the Samana Peninsula where we will board a private boat and go check out the humpback whales up close and personal in their natural habitat. It is an extraordinary experience not to be missed!
About Your Yoga Retreat Leader, Tara!
We are thrilled to welcome back out magical retreat leader, Tara! Check out the leader's BIO here to learn more about your very experienced teacher who will lead us into yoga & meditation bliss.
About Cabrera, Dominican Republic
The North Coast of the Dominican Republic, also known as the 'Enchanted Coastline', is truly a one-of-a-kind vacation destination. Cabrera is a sanctuary of extraordinary natural beauty and is home to many beautiful beaches, rivers, waterfalls and other natural attractions. Not yet overtaken by tourism infrastructure, Cabrera is a relaxed, clean and safe pueblo where you will be surrounded by the local Dominican culture, as well as experience the beauty of the lifestyle, food, people and terrain of the Dominican Republic. Check out more information on the North Coast HERE, and more on all of Cabrera’s beaches HERE!
Things to do
There will be plenty of down time during the retreat to relax around the villa, pool and beach… but if you want to adventure then there are a few different local activities to explore! The villa is located a quick 10-15 minute walk to town where you can explore the local life (it is very safe in our pueblo!), or you can choose to sign up for excursions such as ATVing, snorkeling, boating, hiking and more!!
Travel, Flights, Airports, FAQs
Ryann Doyle is our DR expert, and has lived locally in Cabrera for 5 years. She specializes in logistical coordination for large groups and retreats so she will make this process stress-free and seamless for you! Once you put down your retreat deposit to reserve your room, Ryann will personally reach out to each participant and help you search for flights as well as coordinate all ground transportation. If anyone has any questions about traveling, Cabrera, the villa or the Dominican Republic in general, please feel free to reach out to her directly at UnderTheSunDR@gmail.com
Payment
If for ANY REASON we need to reschedule or cancel the retreat, all funds are 100% REFUNDABLE!
We can accept payment for the retreat via Paypal, wire transfer, or counter deposit at a US Wells Fargo bank location.
Please let us know your preferred method of payment and we will provide the necessary details.
We understand that an international retreat is a big investment, and we do have an option to set up a payment plan to help manage the cost of the trip. If you are interested in this, please contact Ryann directly and you can arrange details with her.
