Island Life Retreat

This retreat is for women of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.

In past retreats, we’ve welcomed women ranging from their 20s to their 60s. Mothers, grandmothers, single women, dog moms, business owners, creatives, caregivers, and more.

Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this is a space for anyone feeling the call to pause, disconnect from the noise, and reconnect with themselves. No expectations, just an open heart and a willingness to arrive as you are.

If the idea of being at the beach with nothing to plan, decide, or manage sounds like a dream, this retreat was made for you.

Island Life Retreats presents: Return to Presence a one of a kind, all-inclusive experience designed to help you soften, slow down, and reconnect with what matters most.

You’ll be hosted by Liz, a mother, guide, and retreat leader who has thoughtfully designed every detail so you can fully exhale. From island-grown fruit and vibrant, farm-to-table meals to daily movement, soulful support, and simple luxuries such as fresh coffee, smoothies, mocktails, and even daily laundry service, everything is taken care of.

Just steps down from the villa, you’ll find yourself at the ocean’s edge, where the rhythm of the waves invites you to breathe deeper and be fully present. This is more than a vacation, it’s an experience of feeling completely held by the island, by the space, and by yourself.

November 2–7, 2025

This 5-night, 6-day retreat begins the afternoon of Sunday, November 2 and wraps up the morning of Friday, November 7.

Once you land in the Dominican Republic, everything is taken care of. We’ll offer private group transportation from two airport options, so you can choose the one that best fits your travel plans:

• Santo Domingo (SDQ)

• Puerto Plata (POP)

Some airports may offer cheaper fares or direct flights, so you’re free to choose the route that works best for your schedule and budget. You’ll just need to arrive before the designated shuttle time for your selected airport.

Once your application is accepted, you’ll receive a detailed welcome email with the scheduled departure times for both airport shuttles, so you can book your flights with confidence.

On departure day (November 7), return shuttles to both airports will be provided at scheduled times.

In past retreats, some women chose to fly in the night before and stay at a nearby hotel to make travel day even smoother, you’re welcome to do the same.

Please note: Flights are not included in the retreat price.

We’ll gather in Cabrera, a hidden gem on the north shore of the Dominican Republic that still feels beautifully untouched. Unlike the tourist heavy resorts of Punta Cana, Cabrera offers raw natural beauty, wild beaches, and a slower rhythm that invites you to fully exhale.

This small farm town has been my home for the past four years, and it holds a kind of magic that’s hard to put into words. Within a short drive, we have access to a stunning variety of beaches like cliffside coves, white sand stretches, and secret spots we’ll likely have all to ourselves. This area is truly one of a kind, remote, diverse, and deeply peaceful.

Getting here is part of the experience. Depending on your arrival airport, it’s about a 1.5 to 3 hour drive through small towns, lush hills, and coastal roads that offer a glimpse into everyday Dominican life. That journey, off the beaten path, is what helps keep this region so special and unspoiled.

Because I live here, I’ve been able to build deep local connections that make this retreat possible, from our breathtaking oceanfront villa to seamless transport and curated experiences.

This isn’t the Dominican Republic you see in travel brochures. It’s the one most people never reach, and that’s exactly what makes it magic.

So many women are walking through life burned out, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their bodies, their breath, and their joy. We live in a world that rewards productivity, not presence. That praises doing, but rarely honors simply being.

This retreat was born from my own healing.

Years ago I hit rock bottom and didn’t see anyway out. After years of doing, giving, and holding it all together, I couldn’t hear myself anymore. I felt lonely, anxious, and completely disconnected from the life I was living. What saved me wasn’t a better plan or more effort, it was space. Stillness. Letting go.

I followed a call I couldn’t fully explain.

We sold our home, our business, most of our belongings, and left everything we knew behind. We came to this island not knowing what we would find, but what we found was everything.

The jungle, the sea, the pace of life here, it cracked me open in the gentlest way.

It didn’t fix me. It didn’t give me answers. But it gave me permission to breathe again.

To slow down enough listen. To remember who I was before the world told me who to be.

That’s why I created this retreat.

Not because I have all the answers, but because I believe in the power of sacred space. Of being witnessed. Of slowing down enough to actually hear yourself again.

I’m not the healer.

You are.

Everything you need is already within you. The clarity, the calm, the truth, the next step…it’s there. Sometimes we just need space quiet enough to finally listen.

The island might not be your answer the way it was mine, but I do know this:
It will stir something inside you. It will remind you of something real. It will show you something true about who you are, if you let it.

And I’ve taken care of every detail so you don’t have to. All you need to do is arrive. The rest is held.

If your soul is craving space, connection, and stillness…
If you’re longing to rest without guilt, reconnect without pressure, and come home to yourself and maybe do it with your toes in the sand, salt in your hair, and the Caribbean sun on your skin this retreat is for you.

Investment

Retreat pricing ranges from $4,400 to $5,200, based on your room selection.

You’ll have the choice between:

• A private, oceanfront suite with sweeping views and your own space to unwind

• A shared room—either with a friend you’re traveling with, or a like-hearted guest you’ll meet here

Whether you’re waking up to the waves from your own bed or sharing space with a new soul sister, your room is just one small piece of this full-body experience.

The real richness lives outside the bedroom—in the sunshine, the sea, the movement, the meals, the magic. You’ll spend your days on white sand beaches shaded by palms, in healing spaces, at the table with nourishing food, and in soulful connection with yourself, and with women walking a similar path.

Once you arrive at the shuttle pickup at SDQ airport, everything is included:

• Three vibrant, farm-to-table meals daily from our private villa chef

• Daily housekeeping + laundry service

• Happy hour with snacks and handcrafted mocktails

• All planned adventures, movement sessions, and soulful ceremonies

• Full villa staff to support and care for you throughout your stay

• Paddleboard yoga, beach day at Playa Grande, and more

The only additional costs are for optional wellness extras during your free time (like massages or spa treatments at the villa). Tipping is always appreciated by our local team but never expected.

If you're craving rest, reconnection, and a full-body reset—with your toes in the sand and zero decisions to make—this retreat is for you.

📩 Fill out the application form or reach out with any questions. I’m happy to help you find what works best for you. islandliferetreat@gmail.com