Escape to Nature-Inspired Luxury 🌿

Perched on the lush cliffs of the West Indies, Dominica is pure, untamed beauty — a place where nature speaks and your soul answers.

This is more than a retreat. It’s a Lost Art Yoga experience guided by Crystal Yee and Marianna Alfa.

✨ Refer a friend who books, and you both save an additional $200 — yes, it stacks!

✨ Reserve with just $555 — the sacred number of transformation and divine alignment.

✨ Break the rest into easy monthly payments.

Spots are limited, and this pricing vanishes after June.

📍Dominica, West Indies

📆 Feb 13-20, 2027

Your wild, aligned self is waiting. 

 🌿 Untamed & Aligned: The Island Awakening Retreat

Dominica, West Indies | Led by Crystal Yee & Marianna Alfa
A Lost Art Yoga experience | Feb 13-20, 2027

Welcome to Dominica — the Nature Island of the Caribbean. A place where your soul exhales and your wild edges are not just welcome — they’re needed.

This is not your typical yoga retreat.
This is a sacred jungle escape designed for the adventurous, the seekers, and the ones ready to let go of the noise and fall back into their hearts.

What Makes This Retreat Different?

Dominica is untouched, raw, and deeply alive — from mineral hot springs to volcanic beaches, rainforest trails to ocean cliffs. This retreat places you between two powerful energy vortexes — one divine feminine, one divine masculine — making this land fertile ground for true transformation.

You’ll be surrounded by edible, medicinal jungle paths, where guava, papaya, and soursop grow freely. You’ll wake to the sound of birdsong, stretch with morning yoga, and wander the trails with juice in hand and freedom in your chest.

✨ What’s Included:

• 7 nights in luxury eco-villas (ocean or garden view, single or double occupancy)
   

• All meals + fresh juices — order freely from the gourmet wellness menu
   

• Daily Workout Classes: energizing morning movement + restorative evening flows
   

• 30-minute Spa Treatment to support your nervous system
   

• Reiki Session for first 6 who book
   

• 5 full excursions such as:
   

  • Snorkeling in Champagne Reef and Waterfall Cave Swim ,

  • Free Dive Experience or Kayak  

  • Hiking to Boil Lake or Visit Hot Springs

  • MiddleHam Falls Hike
     

• Round-trip airport transfers to from DOM 

• Ice Bath Experience

• Leadership and alignment coaching with fabulous Marianna Alfa Marianna Alfa Executive & Positivity Life Coach,  to be part of our team, your sounding board, and your awareness raiser   She is here as a special guest to help you move through your unravelling on your retreat with Lost Art  Each retreat guest can have the pleasure to have a free introductory session with her and the ability to carry forward their relationship beyond our retreat.

  
  

  What if you could let this moment be a defining one? A moment where you can begin to receive the full extent of the potency of your light and your true gifts?
   

• All group experiences and closing circle activities

• Herbal Experience ~ Learn about the ancient herbal remedies of the island’s traditional people. It is no wonder Dominica has such a high number of centenarians when you realize they live off the organic plants grown in the island’s nutrient-rich soil. The fragrant herbs you will encounter during this presentation are grown right here in Jungle Bay’s garden. Make your own tea blends during this interactive ‘wellness experience for the senses’ where you get to see, touch, smell, and taste 

• Caribbean Cooking ~ Learn how to prepare local Caribbean cuisine and take "a taste" home with you! Items from the Herbal Tour will likely be included

🌿 Your stay — Garden or Ocean View

Whether you're traveling solo or sharing with a kindred spirit,  eco-luxury villas are designed to nurture rest, connection, and the soul of adventure.

Choose from Villa Rooms (400 sq. ft.) or Suites (800 sq. ft. highly recommend these rooms are gorgeous with a sitting area ), each available with either a Garden View or Partial Ocean View.

       Garden View Villas immerse you in the lush vibrancy of the rainforest — alive with tropical blooms, birdsong, and the rhythm of nature. 

     Ocean View Villas offer a tranquil, elevated setting with partial sea views, where the horizon peeks through the jungle canopy.

Each villa includes:

Handcrafted bamboo furnishings & island-inspired décor
A private veranda to relax, reflect, and breathe
Air conditioning, WiFi, and a mini-fridge
Thoughtfully designed to balance comfort and sustainability
 

Whats the difference ? Well.......Villa Rooms (400 sq. ft.) are cozy and perfect for restful nights, while Suites (800 sq. ft.) include a spacious lounge area — ideal for journaling, stretching, or quiet tea with a view.

Available in single or double occupancy, these villas are your personal sanctuary — designed to ground, inspire, and restore.

Great for singles, friends, or interconnecting groups.

🍽 Food Is Medicine

At the open-air Calabash Restaurant & Bar, every meal is handcrafted with local, organic ingredients. The culinary offerings honor vegan and vegetarian lifestyles, with fresh fish, local meats, and nutrient-rich Caribbean flavors woven in. Gather with your tribe over meals that nourish deeply.

🌊 Want More Adventure?

Dominica is home to nearly 20 dive sites just 15 minutes from shore. Add a scuba dive experience (for certified divers or first-timers) and explore the untouched underwater world just beyond our jungle hideaway or grab a permit to dive with the Sperm Whales 

💸 Investment in You & Offers:

• Bring a Friend: Save an additional $200 when someone you refer books — stackable!
   

• Reserve Your Spot: $555 down — the number of transformation & divine alignment the rest we  split into interest free monthly payments 

📣 This Is Your Sign

No matter where you are from near or far or just physically exhausted of the mundane and spiritually ready to say yes, this is your moment to drop the mask, shed the stress, and come home to your body, nature, and joy.

🌀 We can’t wait to hold this experience with you. No rules — just soul, softness, sweat, and humanhood.

When searching airfare , please plan to arrive in Dominica (DOM) before 8pm on 2/13 and depart anytime after 12pm on 2/20 2027  Domestic airport transfers are included :

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Obtaining Travel Insurance with a "Cancel For ANY Reason clause",  is a fantastic idea when planning trips several months away to protect your investment and because flights are infrequent to Dominica . Here's who we partner with that has been amazing for our retreat guests. 

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We recommend using dates Feb 13-20, 2027

Retreat in Non Refundable and fully due one month prior to retreat date.

There is an onsite clinic and a doctor that can make room visits for a small fee

The two excursions that are included are :

1) 

Boiling Lake Hike ~ Explore Dominica’s famous "World Wonder" and UNESCO

World Heritage Site. Trek this world-class trail as it traverses several climatic zones with giant fern

trees and a cloud forest. Stops along the route include the mysterious Valley of Desolation, a soak

in hot water pools, and a sulphur mud facial. The hike is approximately 3 hours each way, up and

down fairly steep hills (proceed with caution if afraid of heights). A packed lunch is provided ◊ The hike is VERY CHALLENGING ◊ 50 min. driving each way / 6 hours hiking round trip. 7:30am-5:00pm

2) 

World Famous Champagne Snorkel ~ Champagne reef is part of the protected

Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve. Underground volcanic activity seeps through the ocean floor, then is cooled by sea waves and rises in a line of bubbles creating a memorable snorkelling

experience. Fan coral, turtles and a variety of tropical fish are often sighted ◊ EASY ◊ 15 min. driving each way ◊ order your lunch during breakfast for 12:00pm to leave at 1:00pm for the tour)1:00pm-3:00pm 

3)

Titou Gorge. A short swim through a series of natural "rooms and ponds"

formed by high cliff walls canopied by interlaced trees leading to a hidden waterfall. Part of the

second “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie was filmed here, when captain Jack and his crew were

trying to escape from the tribe and fell into this gorge

AMENITIES OVERLOOKING THE CARIBBEAN SEA

• Reception & Outdoor Pavilion

• Gift Shop / Adventure Wear Boutique

• Free Wi-Fi

• Recreation / Games Room / Gym

• Restaurant & Bar (with indoor and outdoor dining) and Lounge

• Two Yoga / Wellness studios 2,500 square feet each (232 m2 each); the largest Yoga facility in the Caribbean!

• Spa with 14 treatment studios

• 2 swimming pools

• Whirlpool

• Outdoor paths

• Lush fruit orchard including banana plantation

We're going back to Dominica! We can not contain our joy 🌴✨

If you’ve been craving nature — not just a walk in the park but full Avatar-level immersion — this is your sign. Come with your tribe. Come as you are. This isn’t an uptight retreat. This is ADVENTURE. This is FUN. We’ll laugh (a lot), we might cry, laugh-cry, and we’ll definitely live fully.

You’ll be held between two powerful energy vortexes — one deeply feminine, one potently masculine — a sacred balance that brings big shifts. Everything aligns here. Life happens here.

We’ve got you — your heart, your wild side, your desire to work hard and rest deeply. Marianna and I are so ready to share this sacred container with you.

Dominica is also known as the Whale Watching capital of the Caribbean; more than a half-dozen types of whales and a dozen types of dolphins have been identified in Dominica’s waters.Remember to bring comfortable hiking clothes as well as of shoes with good grip and that can get wet (river crossings).

MORE Fun Facts About Dominica.....

1. Volcanic Island: Dominica is home to nine active volcanoes, more than any other island in the Caribbean.

2. Boiling Lake: The island boasts the world's second-largest hot spring, Boiling Lake, a natural marvel that reaches temperatures up to 197°F (92°C).

3. Rich Biodiversity: Dominica is a haven for nature lovers with over 1,200 species of plants, 172 species of birds, and an array of unique wildlife including the endangered Sisserou parrot, which is the national bird.

4. First Longest Running Continuous Independence: Dominica gained independence from the United Kingdom on November 3, 1978. It's the first Caribbean island to have its independence continuously run without any interruption.

5. Kalinago Territory: Dominica is home to the Kalinago Territory, the only remaining settlement of the indigenous Carib people in the Caribbean.

6. 365 Rivers: The island is often said to have one river for every day of the year. Although the actual number is slightly lower, the island is still incredibly rich in freshwater resources.

7. Unspoiled Natural Beauty: Dominica has preserved much of its natural environment, with numerous protected areas including three national parks and the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

8. Adventure Sports: Dominica is a top destination for adventure sports, including hiking, diving, canyoning, and whale watching. It's known as the whale-watching capital of the Caribbean.

9. Caribbean's Best-Kept Secret: Often overlooked by tourists seeking beaches, Dominica is a hidden gem known for its lush rainforests, mountains, and waterfalls.

10. Fertile Soil: Due to its volcanic origins, Dominica has incredibly fertile soil, making it a prime location for agriculture. It produces a variety of fruits, vegetables, and the famous Dominican cacao.

11. French Influence: Though English is the official language, many place names are French, and Creole is widely spoken due to historical French occupation.

12. Morne Trois Pitons National Park: This UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Boiling Lake, hot springs, fumaroles, and bubbling mud pots.

13. Music and Culture: Dominica is known for its vibrant music scene, particularly genres like Bouyon and Cadence-lypso, which blend traditional Caribbean sounds with modern influences.

14. Health and Wellness: Dominica's natural hot springs, sulphur baths, and pristine environment make it an ideal destination for health and wellness tourism.

15. Pirates of the Caribbean Filming Location: The island's dramatic landscapes were featured in several scenes of the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."

16. No Large Resorts: Unlike many other Caribbean islands, Dominica has no large resorts, which helps maintain its unspoiled, tranquil atmosphere.

17. Climate: Dominica enjoys a tropical climate with average temperatures ranging from 75°F to 85°F (24°C to 29°C), making it a perfect year-round destination.

18. Scotts Head Pinnacle: One of the best diving spots in the Caribbean, known for its underwater volcanic crater and vibrant marine life.

19. Festivals: The island hosts colorful festivals such as the World Creole Music Festival and Carnival, celebrating its rich cultural heritage.

20. National Trail: Dominica is home to the Caribbean’s first long-distance hiking trail, the Waitukubuli National Trail, which stretches over 115 miles (185 km).

Option to add will be included at checkout

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While on Your Retreat:

Accommodations must be vacated and returned in the original condition they were found in check-in. If damages are incurred to accommodations or furniture/accessories in rooms appropriate fees associated with repairing or replacing items

may be assessed to participant. We will require a valid CC on file.  

Every morning we start getting our heart rates up with a clean slate and a new intention.

Eating foods close to the ground to nourish our bodies. Eat with your eyes first! 

Everyday is an Adventure ........... !!!

You do you , if you feel like a stroll kayak or rest by the pool or massages all day . We support it and will encourage you to make it happen take a cooking class or an herbal tour

Fav place is by the pool ..........with a bev of choice when on grounds 

we meant it ....have the time of your life ...we may do mindset activities or crafts together when we are on grounds or we are off on an adventure exploring the nooks and crannies of this majestic island

Medley of Yin, Nidra, Restorative, Soundbath, or Meditation offered as our night -cap to settle us in nicely for evening. One evening we will incorporate a Cacao ceremony, an ancient shamanic tool of moving plant medicinal properties through the bodies riding on the magic of the cacao.

Another amazing meal prepared just for us. Share your days adventures, life lessons, and be inspired by the joy.  It is a beautiful life.

Every day brings a new growth, how did it feel on you, did you thrive, surrender, learn. We want to hear what set your soul on fire this day and share what's coming ahead tomorrow !

The full service spa is glorious add more one on top of your free 30 mins , get a pedi, mani, facial .......