Essential Nature Retreat
Realign Your Vibe
Dominican Republic | March 12-16, 2026
The best gift we can give ourselves and the people we love is the ability to show up at our best. Join us for an experience that will remind you who you are when you’re connected to YOUR natural rhythm.
If We Did Nothing Else, Nature Would Heal Us.
At its core, this retreat is about returning to what’s already working: the deep, regulating power of the natural world.
Join us in the Dominican Republic, where lush landscapes, ocean air, and slow, grounded living create space for true restoration. We’ll explore powerful practices—Ayurveda, breathwork, cold immersion, mindfulness, and movement, while the land itself does much of the work.
We’ll gather in community, share nourishing meals, and rest in nature’s rhythm. You’ll return home deeply replenished, with tools to reconnect to this sense of balance wherever you are.
What to expect from your experience
Daily movement, breathwork, ice baths and meditation guided by Cristina and Jacquie as well as plenty of time to relax in nature.
Fresh and delicious home-cooked Ayurvedic meals. Yes, your dietary preferences will be met with love.
Guided group excursion, soulful rituals, dancing, and many reasons to laugh!
Workshops on ayurveda, nervous system healing, and cultivating unconscious awareness.
Massage, reflexology, and 1:1 consults available as add-ons to your trip.
Traditional Ayurvedic treatments including Abhyanga, Shirodhara, and Swedana — grounding therapies that nourish the body, calm the mind, and support deep restoration.
The Vibe
This 5-day journey brings us together to co-inspire, remember, and celebrate that spark of life we all share. This experience is created with the underlying belief that all the life-expanding modalities we will explore are meant to be brought back home and integrated. We will be moving, learning, releasing, adventuring, and dancing our way through our time together!
All-Inclusive Rooms and Rates
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Private Boutique Room ($2,650 pp)
The private boutique rooms are available for solo-travelers. Please note that these rooms tend to fill up the most quickly. As with all of the accommodations at Ki-Ra Holistic Living, think eco-chic. AC included.
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Shared Boutique Room ($2200 pp)
The shared boutique rooms are best for friends or partners traveling together as well as those who are open to an amazing new friend as a roommate. Shared or separate beds are available As with all of the accommodations at Ki-Ra Holistic Living, think eco-chic. AC included.
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Ocean-Front Cabana Suite ($2,650 pp)
This is our personal pick! This beautiful, open-aired structure sits closest to the water. Your sleeping space is covered, with a vibey open-air bathroom, tub, and lounging space. One or two beds available. No AC, but plenty of ocean breeze.
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Standard Room ($2050 pp)
These accommodations are are equally lovely to their boutique counterparts, but do not have AC installed. No night sweats? No problem. The weather tends to be pleasant in November. Private and shared options available!
Past Retreat Goers Say…
Phenomenal
“This retreat was absolutely phenomenal. Such the perfect combination of scheduled activities and lots of free time. The leaders of the retreat and the staff of the center were all incredible-- very sensitive to everyone's needs and wanting everyone to have the most amazing time possible.”
Just Go!
“Don't think, just go! The location is absolutely beautiful, the food is amazing, the group dynamic is really fun, and you leave completely recharged and re-aligned, as promised.”
Absolutely Recommend
“I absolutely recommend this program for anyone that wants a solid, well-structured break that comes full of love, spirituality and relaxation.”
You know you tend to feel a little drained after the winter months.
You’re curious about going deeper in any of your self-care practices.
You have absolutely no self-care practices, but are curious, open-minded and are seeking inspiration from a high vibe community.
You’re thriving, and looking to vibe it out before the year wraps up.
You’re in a life transition and feel a call to reconnect to yourself.
This is for you if:
This is not for you if:
You’re not able to essentially disconnect for 5 days and be mostly off devices.
You’re not in the market for fun, awesome, loving connections.
You can’t handle some time in nature. While the retreat center is a VIBE, it’s not a 5-star resort. Come ready to be immersed in the outdoors.
You can’t bring an open heart and open mind along with you.
Meet Your Hosts
Cristina and Jacquie are friends, co-creators and soul sisters living in Miami, FL
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A yogi, mom, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and psychedelic coach, Cristina has been on the path of mind- body- spirit wellness for over 20 years. She is a certified yoga instructor who infuses fun and passion into everything she does. With Cristina expect great music, motivating movement, pranayama and Ayurvedic tips.
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Jacquie is an holistically minded therapist with roots in the wellness field. She guides her clients in the art of feeling better.. She has been teaching movement, breathwork, and coaching people through ice baths for over 9 years. She weaves the work of maintaining a healthy nervous system into all she does.
Frequently Asked Questions
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All homemade Ayurvedic meals, all programming, and a full suite of traditional therapies:
Abhyanga — A rhythmic, full-body massage by two therapists using warm herbal oils to calm the mind, nourish the body, and release deep tension.
Shirodhara — A steady stream of warm oil poured over the forehead to soothe the nervous system and invite deep rest.
Swedana — A gentle herbal steam that opens the pores, boosts circulation, and enhances the benefits of prior treatments.
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All good! As long as you can keep an open mind and a curious spirit, you are more than welcome to join! You’re probably not going to be the only one new to these modalities :)
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Yes! All meals are prepared on premises by the retreat center staff. While the center is prepared to offer full plant-based diets, we ask specifically that animal protein is included daily into our retreat to meet everyone’s preferences. Don’t be shy to ask for what you need!
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A $1,000 deposit is due upon booking your spot. Final payment is due by February 12, 2026.
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There is wifi available in certain areas, but we suggest that you do not rely heavily on it. Plan on touching base with whoever you need back home, but be ready to mostly disconnect while you’re here.Item description
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Click the “sign me up” buttons on this page to submit your info. Cristina or Jacquie will reach out, answer any questions you have, and set you up with an invoice to secure your sport.Item description
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Cancellations made before January 1 are 100% refundable.
Cancellations made between January 1 and February 1 are 50% refundable.
After February 1, the deposit is non-refundable.
We understand that life happens! We suggest you purchase travel insurance if you are concerned.
If you need to cancel, you may transfer your purchase to a friend or loved one.
HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS? REACH OUT AND WE’LL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER THEM.