Breathe & Bend is a luxurious wellness center located in Albers IL. Within our 4500 square foot sanctuary, we offer yoga, massage, & a Himalayan salt room.
Another top notch trip! I love being able to see the true culture of the people and country. B&B's itinerary is just full enough to experience all that the area has to offer yet allows plenty of free time. The accommodations and service were above my expectations.
Amazing trip! The accommodations at Peacock Pavilion was incredible. And the staff was very attentive and food delicious! The excursions were immersed in culture and is everything you could want to experience. 10 outta 10 trip!
By Michelle F for Mystical Morroco on Feb 10, 2026
Another fabulous trip with great experiences!! Loved the local experiences to really get a feel for their culture!! Thanks so much for all the effort to make this a great trip!!
This retreat was truly mystical and magical. Every detail was thoughtfully curatedāfrom the luxurious accommodations and exceptional cuisine to the unforgettable cultural experiences. Exploring Marrakesh, riding a camel through the Agafay Desert, experiencing the hammam, and participating in the optional farm-to-table cooking experience using freshly harvested ingredients made this journey extraordinary. Sharing these moments with such an incredible group only enhanced the experience and created lasting connections. I never imagined traveling to the African continent, but this retreat far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend adding Morocco to your bucket list. It was deeply enriching, truly magical, and I canāt wait to travel again with Breathe & Bend Retreats.
By Jennifer B for Mystical Morroco on Feb 03, 2026
ā Iceland Travel Review ā A Trip I Will Never Forget
My time in Iceland is something Iāll carry with me for years. I expected beautiful landscapes and chilly weather, but what I found was so much deeper ā a culture that feels peaceful and caring, food that warms the soul, unforgettable experiences, and people who became family.
Where We Stayed
Our apartments were modern, clean, full of light, and perfectly comfortable ā the kind of place you look forward to returning to at the end of a long, adventure-filled day. They were close to everything we needed, surrounded by city charm and snow-covered stillness. Simple, cozy, and perfect.
The Culture
Icelanders live with intention ā calm, respectful, connected to nature, and quietly joyful. Their pace of life slows you down in the best way. Thereās no rush, no noise ā just presence. People are kind, helpful, and genuine, and the country itself carries a sense of balance most places never achieve.
Experiences & Adventures
Instead of racing through tourist spots, we lived Iceland.
One geothermal pool turned into three ā each one different, each warm enough to forget the cold air against your face. The steam rising off the water felt like breathing in relaxation itself. Those moments were grounding, refreshing, and something I didnāt know I needed.
Horseback riding across the landscape was unforgettable ā Icelandic horses are small, powerful, and gentle, and riding through open scenery with that cold air in your lungs made me feel alive in a way that is hard to put into words.
Shopping was its own adventure ā sweaters, art, handmade goods, and little treasures you canāt find anywhere else. Iceland has a unique style; everything feels intentional, crafted, and meaningful.
And of course ā yoga.
Moving, stretching, breathing in a foreign place⦠it hits differently. The body feels stronger, the mind quieter. Practicing yoga in Iceland felt like connecting the world outside with the world inside. Itās the kind of thing that changes you a little.
The People ā My Favorite Part
The best part of the entire trip? The humans.
We shared meals, laughs, conversations, and adventures ā becoming closer each day. We arrived as travelers but left as friends. The most beautiful part of travel is not the itinerary ā itās the connection, the shared memories, the comfort of knowing we experienced something special together.
Final Reflection
Iceland was more than a destination ā it was a reset.
A reminder to breathe.
To be present.
To enjoy people.
To step into adventure.
To soak, to laugh, to move, to live.
If you ever have the chance to go ā donāt hesitate.
Let Iceland open you, soften you, ground you.
It truly is magic.
I went along on the B&B Dominican Treehouse retreat and I am SO happy I went. The place was truly magical, and it was amazing being able to disconnect from every day life, to reconnect with nature. This trip was very well organized and loaded with adventures that you had the opportunity to participate in or you could sit back and do your own thing which is so great to have the option. Any questions I had were quickly answered and everyone involved was so helpful. The planning of the trip was seamless. I experienced so many amazing things while on this trip, that I will never forget. I had one of the best times of my life being able to meet new people and make connections. Everyone on this trip was so warm and welcoming and helpful. I donāt think I will ever meet a better group of people than the ones I met on this trip! Highly recommend going on a retreat with B&B! Plus, they give you great swag bags!
The Dominican Treehouse was my first B&B retreat, and will not be my last! This place was magical! Itās clear that Trenna has a true passion for traveling to special places and put so much thought into making the retreat special for everyone. I am still processing all that this experience has given me and will cherish it forever. Anyone who has the means and desire to do a retreat but nervous to go alone, DO IT! There were a few of us who traveled alone and didnāt know anyone before the trip and Iām sure they feel the same after this retreat with Trenna and her B&B teachers. Thank you for sharing your passion to make this happen!
Itās hard to even find words for how incredible my trip to the Dominican Republic, with Breath and Bend Retreats was. They made it effortless on my end and everything was very organized. It was the perfect mixture of health, healing and relaxation along with FUN and adventure. The itinerary was perfectly planned but you didnāt feel obligated to do any of it if you didnāt want to. The swag bag was the cherry on top and very nice! The vibe from every single person was incredible and everyone was so kind. I went in knowing NO ONE and left feeling like I connected with everyone. I hope I can go on every retreat with them in the future.