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The Island Awakening Private Experience
Sint Maarten
Jun 3 - 7, 2026
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The Traveling Island Girl
$4,500
Deposit: $750

About your trip

Where Desire Meets Decision, and Dreams Become Reality

Join me in Saint Martin, an island where the ocean clears your mind, the sun softens your edges, and something ancient reminds you who you are.

For four days, a small, intentionally curated group of women will gather beside turquoise waters not just to dream, but to decide. To slow down enough to hear what they truly want. To turn longing into clarity. And to leave with grounded, practical steps that move those dreams out of their heads and into real life.

This island holds a kind of magic you don’t rush. Here, distractions fall away. Conversations go deeper. And the space between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming finally closes.

This retreat is not about escaping your life. It’s about returning home with direction, confidence, and momentum.

This is where desire meets decision. This is where the shift begins.


THE EXPERIENCE

Wrap yourself in the luxury as you Dare to Dream

Over four days in Saint Martin, you’ll experience:

  • Dream activation sessions that blend intuition and strategy

  • Workshops designed to help you clarify what you truly want and understand what’s been holding you back, so your dreams feel possible, not overwhelming

  • Practical tools you can use long after the retreat, supporting you in making real moves once you return home

  • Guided meditations and visualizations to anchor clarity, strengthen self-trust, and support intentional action

  • Curated spaces for each day's activities

  • Time to integrate, rest, and enjoy the island, allowing everything to settle naturally

  • Tons of laughter and play along the turquoise waves and sun-kissed shores of St. Martin

Everything is designed for you, with intention. Nothing is rushed or random. Let yourself and your dreams be held as you breathe life into the unfolding.

WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR

This retreat is for you if:

✔ You feel called toward something bigger, but haven’t fully claimed it yet
✔ You’re done waiting for confidence to magically arrive
✔ You want real tools, not just inspiration
✔ You’re ready to stop circling your dream and step into it
✔ You want depth, honesty, embodiment and clarity

✔ You’re craving space away from the noise, in a setting that helps you slow down, breathe, and reset

Sometimes, a change of place creates the clarity you’ve been searching for.
You don’t need to arrive with all the answers, just a willingness to show up.


Are you ready to begin?

WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH

By the end of this retreat, you’ll have:

✔ A dream you’re no longer afraid to name
✔ The internal safety to take aligned action
✔ Clear next steps you feel grounded taking
✔ A deeper trust in yourself and your decisions
✔ Momentum that continues after you leave the island

And most importantly...

✔ New best friends holding you to your vision

WHAT MAKES ISLAND AWAKENING DIFFERENT

Island Awakening is where dreams meet execution.


We combine:

  • Nervous system regulation (so your body can safely hold growth instead of sabotaging it)

  • Honest conversations about desire, money, visibility, and self-trust (without sugarcoating or pressure)

  • Practical tools you can use immediately in real life (not just while you’re here)

  • Spacious integration inside an island environment (where clarity comes easier and decisions feel cleaner)

This isn’t about pushing harder or forcing change. It’s about slowing down enough to hear yourself and making aligned decisions. You don’t just leave inspired. You leave ready.

WHY NOW?

Because your dream isn’t going away. And neither is the quiet knowing that there’s more available to you than the life you’re currently living.

Island Awakening is where you stop postponing what matters and claim the life you know is meant for you.

SAINT MARTIN | June 3-7, 2026

This is a small, intimate retreat.
Spots are intentionally limited.

If you’re feeling the pull, trust it.

Dare to dream. Dare to act. Dare to begin.

Hear it from Our Attendees

"Take that big scary leap and go on an adventure of self discovery. Do all the scary things holding yourself back. Go live and have the best time of your life. You won't regret it." – Dedra S.

"It was a truly remarkable experience! We were able to connect like old friends, share some powerful moments and insights with one another, relax and rejuvenate all under the gorgeous Caribbean skies 🥰 If you need a reason to go, look to your goddess within. This retreat will let her shine ✨" - Elizabeth G

"The Island Awakening Luxury Retreat exceeded my expectations. I had never participated in a women's retreat and the island villa, variety of dining, coordination and trip flow were all top-notch. It was the bomb!" - Jeffi N

"We had a wonderful time! Great experiences beautiful islands and great people!" - Lisa C

"This retreat was nothing short of extraordinary. From start to finish, every detail was thoughtfully planned and lovingly executed. Our hosts, Riselle and Jennifer, were warm, knowledgeable, and deeply compassionate—they held space for each of us with such grace and intention. The food was absolutely delicious, transportation was seamless and safe, and the hotel was beautiful and comfortable. I felt supported, seen, and uplifted throughout the entire experience. I am truly filled with gratitude for this unforgettable journey and the soulful care that went into making it so special. Thank you, Riselle and Jennifer, from the bottom of my heart." - Christine M

MEET YOUR HOST

Riselle Celestina is a Caribbean-based mentor, storyteller, and retreat host who helps women move through fear and into the life they want to live. Known for her grounded presence and honest approach, she creates intentional experiences where women reconnect with themselves, and turn long-held dreams into clear, courageous action.

She is the host of the Paradise Perspectives podcast, where she shares real conversations about growth, fear, and life transitions. Rooted in island life and real connection, Riselle’s retreats and signature events are spaces where clarity replaces hesitation, confidence is rebuilt, and women leave feeling supported, empowered, and ready to choose themselves.

What's included

Airport Transfer

Airport Pick up and Drop off

On-island transportation

Transportation to and from all activities

All meals

3 dinners, 3 lunches, daily breakfast

Gourmet experiences

Dine in style at the island's top restaurants

Transformative Workshops

Set the course for your biggest dreams to become a reality

Lots of Play

Enjoy the turquoise waves, shopping, and sunkissed shores of St. Martin

Meditation & Breathwork

Start manifesting your vision while on the island with us

Island Activities

Memorable island activities & experiences

Gift bag

A luxury gift bag to commemorate your decision to say yes to your dreams!

Travel Assistance

Complimentary concierge travel assistance

Accommodation

Private luxurious accommodation

What's not included

Flight

Day 1 - Arrival

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Welcome Party

We begin with a Sip & Play Pajama Party - cute, cozy PJs encouraged.
Laughter, connection, and a few unexpected delights as we get to know one another and set the tone for the days ahead.

Day 2

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Dare to Dream

This is the day your dream steps into the light. Through guided meditation and powerful workshops with the background of lush tropical vibes to relax and inspire, you’ll become crystal clear on what you want.

Day 3

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Dream Activation

This is where your dream shifts from idea to reality. Through a workshop, breathwork and embodied practices, you'll release the fears, doubts, and old beliefs that have been quietly holding you back. In the afternoon, enjoy relaxing time soaking up the magic of your dreams on the beach.

Day 4

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Reclaim Your Dream

This day is all about stepping into the embodiment and aligned actions that will quantum leap your dreams. We close with a luxury dinner under the stars, celebrating the woman you’ve become over the week. A final, powerful ceremony to reclaim your dream.

Day 5 - Departure

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Sunkissed Goodbyes

Enjoy a slow, sun-kissed morning with final hugs, quiet integration, and goodbyes - knowing you’re leaving with something real. Not just memories, but momentum.

You return home changed.

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1. Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten

About your organizer

Hi, I’m Riselle.

I’m an island girl from St. Maarten, a podcast host, writer, and mentor who helps women reconnect with their courage, their confidence, and the life they truly want.

After years of guiding visitors around the island and going through my own life reset, I realized many women are walking around carrying fear, doubt, and stories about why their dreams have to wait.

That’s why I create solo and small group retreat experiences in the Caribbean where women can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. Through conversations, exercises, and meaningful activities, we create space to rediscover the strength that has been inside you all along.

If you’re ready to stop holding yourself back and start creating a life that actually excites you, I’d be honored to walk part of that journey with you.

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