Refuge & Restore
Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Boca de Chavon, Dominican Republic
with Shawna Emerick & Amy Soucy
April 12-19, 2025
Step out of the grind, spend a week in wonder, and
immerse in the healing power of nature.
Unplug, reconnect to what’s essential, and open your heart with daily yoga, qigong, meditation,
restorative sound baths, fire ceremonies, and lots of loving, lively community.
Nap in a hammock, lounge by the sea, swim in the salt water pool,
or walk the beautiful, windswept Caribbean coastline.
There will be plenty of opportunities to relax and realign, in solitude or with others.
Take it all in at your own pace, and let the healing energy of this amazing island restore you - body, mind and spirit.
Take a sacred pause, let yourself be nourished, supported, and nurtured.
What’s Included
8 days and 7 nights at a tranquil, 5-star holistic retreat center
Twice-daily yoga and movement sessions led by experienced instructors Amy and Shawna
Daily sunrise meditation
3 daily vegetarian meals prepared with love and fresh, local, and organic ingredients
One relaxing 65-minute massage (your choice of Ayurvedic detox or Swedish)
Breathtaking beachfront access and swimming in the turquoise Caribbean sea.
Excursions include:
A full-day sailing excursion to tropical Saona Island (where Pirates of the Caribbean & Blue Lagoon were filmed) – includes lunch, swimming & stunning, white-sand beaches.
An invigorating and healing mud bath ceremony
Additional excursions to Catalina Island, subterranean caves, Altos de Chavon village, tour a chocolate & tobacco factory may be booked onsite for an additional fee
Evening bonfire ceremonies on the beach
RT airport transfers (from/to Punta Cana or Santo Domingo)
Time and connection in heart-centered community
WiFi is available in the communal areas.
Picture This…
Clean, fresh, local and organic meals 3X a day!
Ayurvedic vegetarian food, sourced locally and prepared with love by the retreat center’s amazing in-house chef.
Twice-daily yoga & movement sessions in a thatched-roof Yoga shala with open-air walls to let in birdsong and warm breezes from the ocean. Yoga mats and all props provided.
Afternoons are wide open, leaving you time to walk the shore, read or nap in a hammock, visit nearby beaches, swim in the salt-water pool, cloud watch, or simply BE.
Indulge in a relaxing massage at the Ayurvedic spa (included in your package), and treat yourself to additional healing services, including facials, reflexology, an herbal colon cleanse, and more!
Kick back and relax on a sailboat excursion to the pristine tropical Isla Saona! We’ve planned a fun, full-day group outing that includes sailing, lunch, swimming, and sunbathing.
Slather yourself in healing mud
stretch out and feel your body, mind and spirit expand!
“Ki-Ra” means “Home of the Earth Spirit” in Taino. The indigenous Taíno people were expert healers and herbalists and the last to inhabit this site. Displaced in the 1400s by the invading Spanish, their spirit is honored and lives on here…
Overlooking the shimmering turquoise Caribbean Sea, Ki-Ra, is a bio-diverse haven for birds, wildlife and people.
Also a butterfly oasis, the property is home to hundreds of butterfly larvae and nectar plants.
The lush tropical greenery promotes healing and reflection. A salt-water pool and intimate seating areas promote relaxation and community.
The decor is Mexican & Taíno-inspired, with palm thatched roofs, soft lines and pastels. Colorful hammocks line the property and lanterns glow with soft light.
This is your perfect opportunity to recharge!
Things to keep in mind:
Single occupancy is very limited. We have 4 private rooms. Otherwise, all rooms are multi-occupancy, holding 2-4 people. We're giving preference for single occupancy to folks with specific needs. Please decide whether you’re comfortable sharing a space with 1-3 other people. Inquire with Shawna or Amy for more info.
There is no sand beach, but you can access the ocean by climbing down steps carved into the rocks.
Encounters with wildlife can be a possibility. We’ll educate everyone prior to the retreat on how to handle situations with critters.
What’s not included:
International airfare (please book your flights to Punta Cana or Santo Domingo)
Optional excursions and boat tours
Additional spa treatments
Gratuities for the staff (tipping is at your discretion, anonymous, and done at the end of retreat)
Investment
$500
Non-refundable deposit
Applied toward your balance
$2379
*Early Bird
Shared room with AC
$2229
*Early Bird
Shared room without AC
$2629 / $2779
*Early Bird
Single no AC / with AC
Refund / Cancellation Policy
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required, and will be applied to your first payment. (A cancellation for any reason will result in a loss of the deposit.)
Your remaining balance is due by February 15th.
We can refund 50% of the retreat fee (minus the $500 deposit) for any cancellation received in writing before February 15, 2025.
Unfortunately we can’t offer any retreat refunds after February 15, 2025. Our contract with the retreat center does not honor refunds 45 days prior to the start date of the retreat.
We highly recommend purchasing CFAR (cancel for any reason) travel insurance, which is generally recommended for international travel. It should cover flights and such, not the retreat costs.
LOVE FROM PAST RETREATERS
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I cannot express how grateful I am to have experienced my first retreat with you. In addition, the sense of tranquility and peace I gained from the experience remained with me for months! Well worth it.
JANET C.
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There was a beautiful coherence to the whole experience, with everything choreographed seamlessly and building progressively from start to finish. Amy's meditations were perfect, and the multiple yoga sessions worked together perfectly.
ANDREA C.
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This was my first time really “alone” in about 5 years, so the whole thing was great. I was most surprised by all the openness and sharing, and all the connections that were made. It was very moving to just connect with strangers.This was much more than a yoga retreat!
STEPHANIE S.
