Melanin Meets Mindfulness in Barbados

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Melanin Meets Mindfulness in Barbados
Lancaster, Saint James Barbados
Sep 17 - 24, 2026
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$4,468
Deposit: $1,000

About your trip

Join Melanin Meets Mindfulness for an unforgettable 7-day retreat designed exclusively for Black women seeking rest, renewal, and reconnection. Set against the stunning backdrop of Barbados’ serene west coast, this immersive experience will take place at a luxurious Black-owned boutique villa that blends modern comfort with breathtaking ocean views. Every inch of this space was built with love, intentionality, and care.

This retreat offers a sacred pause, a chance to step away from the noise of everyday life and return to yourself through mindfulness, meditation, and restorative practices designed to help you come home to your heart and your inner wisdom. A thoughtfully curated itinerary will center emotional wellness, self-compassion, and awakening to your life as it is now. Evenings invite you to unwind with nourishing meals, time for reflection, and quiet moments under beautiful Caribbean skies.

Whether your plan is to disconnect from it all and spend time in quiet reflection, or connect with other Black women on their own paths to wellness and wholeness, this retreat is designed to offer you the space you need while also doing so within loving community.

Exploring Bajan culture

Guests will also enjoy curated cultural excursions, from beachside mindfulness walks at a nearby beach, to local artisan markets and enriching island experiences that celebrate the beauty and rhythm of life in Barbados.

The Gift of Rest

Whether you are seeking clarity, connection, or simply the gift of rest, this retreat is a space to breathe deeply, restore your heart, and return home to yourself. Surrounded by a supportive community of other Black women, my hope is that you will leave this retreat feeling grounded, connected, and renewed on your healing journey.

What's included

7th Night Complimentary

Pay for 6 nights and get the 7th day and night free of charge

All-inclusive Meals

Private Executive Chef on site to provide freshly prepared meals throughout your stay

Beach Club Access

The beach is a 7-minute drive from the villa. Guests will enjoy complimentary chairs and umbrellas on site

Wellness Activities

Rooftop Yoga Sessions and Poolside Soundbath Sessions

Island Tour

3-4 hour tour of Barbados with private driver

Oistin's Fish Fry

Off-site Friday Night Dinner-- a must for all visitors to the island

Mindfulness Day Trip

Excursion to Nature Preserve and Farm-to-Fork Dining, followed by a visit to a local flower forest for meditation and reflection

Luxury Catamaran Cruise

5-hour Seaside Sunset Dinner Excursion

Airport Transfers

for Retreat arrival and departure dates

Local transportation

Local transportation to the beach and other attractions provided

What's not included

Airfare

Travel Insurance

Wellness Services

On-site Stress Relief Spa Treatment. Services can be added separately 30-45 days before after arrival. Various spa packages are available.

Location

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1. Lancaster, Saint James Barbados

Lancaster, Saint James Barbados

About your organizer

My name is Dr. Shacunda Rodgers, and I am the founder of Melanin Meets Mindfulness. For the 20 years that I have been a psychologist, I have been practicing mindfulness for the last 19 of them. I received my certification from Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach's Mindfulness and Meditation Teaching Certification Program. My passion is creating safe emotional spaces for Black women to get still, listen to their hearts, and return home to themselves.

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