Connect with Yourself.
Awaken Your Senses.
Be Where Your Feet Are.
July 20th - 24th, 2023 El Valle, Dominican Republic
Photo courtesy of DTHV
Disconnect to Reconnect
Savor the pleasure of taking a real break from technology and everyday life for four nights and five days in this multi-sensory experience. Emerge in El Valle, DR's lush green jungle, on a beautiful private property that delivers the perfect balance of adventure and ease.
Meet Your Retreat Leaders
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Melissa Richards
Melissa Richards is a creative marketing consultant and yoga instructor with a demonstrated history of work in the beauty, wellness, and fitness industries. When she is not busy helping small brands creatively plan their digital marketing, you can find her traveling, making art, cooking her favorite plant-based meals from home, and of course, practicing & teaching yoga. Melissa has lived and taught all over the east coast, from Miami to New York City, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her goal is to help you find a connection back to yourself through the cathartic and purifying practices of breath and movement. Her knowledge and skillset include two 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified trainings in power and ashtanga vinyasa yoga from The Sacred Space Miami and Ahana Yoga in Miami, FL. She is also part of the Yoga Six team and a respected instructor at LifeTime Fitness center in Charlotte, NC, whose team ranks as one of the country's top five best yoga programs.
Testimonials
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“This experience was so well curated - from transportation, food, beautiful surroundings, well designed classes, and meaningful impact. I’ll never forget it.”
Anna H., 2022 attendee
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“A Playa Viva motto, "Disconnect to Reconnect," perfectly summarizes the retreat experience. I was somehow able to relax and unwind while simultaneously working and focusing on personal growth and healing. From the exquisite locale to the mindful retreat leaders, this experience provides the perfect mix of challenge and respite.”
Murrill O., 2022 attendee
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“This experience was one of the most amazing and best decisions I have ever made. It was life changing and so rewarding and blew away all my expectations. I cannot wait to go back to this paradise with you!”
Ryan M, 2022 attendee
The Spirit of La Jungla
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Mindful Movement
Throughout your stay in La Jungla, we will begin and end our days with mindful movement practices, workshops, and opportunities to connect with the powerful elements of nature and the beautiful community of El Valle, Dominican Republic.
We promise to help you feel amazing so you can leave this unique and magical place feeling connected to yourself and rejuvenated.
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Environmentally Conscious
Similar to a magical fairy tale.
The Tree House Cabins hide in a tropical valley in the core of an exotic Caribbean jungle. The open-air design allows you to feel the breeze, hear the bird call, and connect with the immense vitality of jungle life – completely mosquito free.
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Nature-to-Table Meals
We believe food is nourishment and an offering of self-love; for this reason, it should taste and feel good in the body.
Throughout our stay in La Jungla, you will enjoy three delicious nature-to-table meals a day inspired by the local cuisine of the Dominican Republic. Meals will offer dietary options for everyone, including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, low to no sugar, gluten-free, and anyone with unique nutritional concerns, and will include fresh foods such as vegetables, meat, seafood, legumes, and plantains.
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Adventure For All
Experience the tallest and highest-rated zip line experience in all of the Caribbean on your own time, horseback with our group to the Limon Waterfall, located deep within a tropical forest on the Samana Peninsula, and enjoy a day of snorkeling a beautiful Caribbean coral reef, sailing through the bay, and a picture-perfect lunch at Cayo Levantado Island.
What's Included
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Accommodations
The Tree House Village is a spiritual place built and inspired by a movement of travelers who enjoy mixing conservation, nature, and adventure.
The resort combines all the enriching benefits of traveling - broadening perspectives, discovering new ways of life, trying new traditions, and celebrating diversity.
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Nutrition
Three fresh, organic, and nature-to-table meals, coffee, hot chocolate, juices and filtered water.
Excludes alcoholic drinks.
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Transportation
Secure Airport Ground Transport (to and from either SDQ - Santo Domingo, Las Americas, or AZS - Samana, El Cataye International Airports.)
Does not include airfare.
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Classes + Workshops
Daily conscious movement practices (think power yoga, yin yoga, sound healing experiences) with more magic in-between to help deepen your connection to yourself and the atmosphere around you.
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Excursions
Samana Zipline Tour, El Limon Waterfall Hike, and Island Adventure Snorkeling Tour are all included in your reservation.
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All Taxes
Taxes are included, tip is excluded but appreciated by the wonderful people that take care of this facility.
Inspire creativity and invoke a childhood nostalgia from every angle…
Enjoy a cup of calm in the mornings, or end your days by enjoying the hidden gems nestled throughout the property.
Retreat Pricing
Please see below pricing for our standard registration. Early Bird pricing has now ended.
A 50% deposit is required to save your spot, but fear not! Payment plans are available.
If you’d like to set up a payment plan, please shoot us an email to elementalescaperetreat@gmail.com
We look forward to having you join us on this retreat! - xx, Elemental Escape Retreat
***All Treehouse Casitas are equipped with electricity and private showers.
$2,078 per person
Single Occupancy:
Solo Standard Treehouse Casita (4 available)
The one-bedroom Solo Standard Treehouse Casita is a self-contained “Casita” (little house) perfect for solo travelers. A bug net drapes a queen bed to ensure a peaceful rest. This casita has electricity, a ceiling fan, two bedside tables, hammock chairs, and a directly attached private bathroom with an indoor cold shower. You won’t mind a cool shower in the jungle. Trust us on this one!
Enjoy beautiful views of the lush green jungle in your own private room.
*Warm water showers can also be found throughout the property.
$2,896 per couple
Double Occupancy:
Double Standard Treehouse Casita (5 available)
The one-bedroom Couples Standard Treehouse Casita is a self-contained “Casita” (little house) perfect for friends or couples traveling together. A bug net drapes a queen bed to ensure a peaceful rest. This casita has electricity, a ceiling fan, two bedside tables, hammock chairs, and a directly attached private bathroom with an indoor cold shower. You won’t mind a cool shower in the jungle. Trust us on this one!
Enjoy beautiful views of the lush green jungle in your own private room.
*Warm water showers can also be found throughout the property.
$2,538 per person
Single Occupancy:
VIP Treehouse Casita Single (1 available)
Perfect for a solo traveler seeking more privacy, a bigger space, and a deluxe experience, the VIP Treehouse Casita Single is a self-contained “casita” (little house). Each VIP tree house features a comfortable king bed, has the highest views, and has a much larger floor plan. This casita has electricity, a ceiling fan, two bedside tables, hammock chairs, and a directly attached private bathroom with a sink, toilet, and hot outdoor shower.
Enjoy beautiful views of the lush green jungle in your own private suite.
$3,256 per couple
Double Occupancy:
VIP Treehouse Casita Couple (2 spot available)
The VIP Treehouse Casita Couple is a self-contained “casita” (little house), perfect for a couple or a group of friends comfortable sharing a bigger space. Each VIP tree house features a comfortable king bed, has the highest views, and has a much larger floor plan. This casita has electricity, a ceiling fan, two bedside tables, hammock chairs, and a directly attached private bathroom with a sink, toilet, and hot outdoor shower.
Enjoy beautiful views of the lush green jungle in your own private suite.
Sample Schedule:
7:45 am yoga
9:15 am full breakfast
10 am-on excursion or free time
5:30 pm Full Body Listening: A Soundbath Experience
7 pm dinner
Movement practice at the Yoga Shala courtesy of DTHV
FAQs
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As of June 12th, 2022, a negative COVID-19 test is no longer needed to travel in or out of the country. For this reason, we will not require this health test for travel. Still, we encourage you to be mindful of your health two weeks prior to your departure date. Wear a mask around anyone you suspect is sick, elevate your health with nourishing foods, and maybe skip your daily studio workout for the week before travel. Taking care of your health is not just essential for you to have a pleasant travel experience but also out of courtesy to your fellow retreaters. All activities will be outdoors, and you will spend plenty of time in the sunshine, so you will never feel crowded or unsafe. If you do get sick while we are overseas, our retreat partner has a COVID-19 protocol, and our team will make sure to take care of you until you are back in good health.
On that ending note, please pack travel-size Tylenol, Midol, Advil, cough drops, bee propolis, colloidal silver, or whatever fancies your travel pharmacy.
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We require a non-refundable 50% deposit to save your spot. The good news is, we offer payment plans to make this experience affordable and cost efficient.
If you become sick before traveling to the retreat or have an emergency you have to tend to, note that refunds or exchanges are not available. For this reason, we highly encourage you to purchase travel insurance through https://www.insuremytrip.com.
Please plan your trip accordingly as we will not be able to accommodate any last minute cancellations.
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We encourage you to keep an open mind when embarking on this once-in-a-lifetime experience; therefore, if you plan on traveling solo and require room placement, we are happy to assist with roommate matching. Otherwise, we have curated our offerings for those seeking more privacy in single rooms, and offerings for couples or friends traveling together in double rooms with queen beds. If you are seeking extra room and a little something special, we are also offering VIP rooms equipped with king beds and outdoor showers.
If you have any questions, we're just an email away elementalescaperetreat@gmail.com
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Santo Domingo, or Samana Airport are where you want to fly. Ground Transportation to and from the airport is included for our retreat guests.If you need assistance choosing your flight, or would like to fly as a group from Miami, FL or Charlotte, NC, please reach out via email to elementalescaperetreat@gmail.com
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We recommend you purchase travel insurance through https://www.insuremytrip.com in case you become ill before or during your trip.
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American citizens do not need visa to travel to Dominican Republic, but travelers will need a valid, up-to-date passport to travel outside the U.S. For travelers from other countries, please check for rules related to visa and passport requirements.
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Yes, they are available! Although we require a deposit to secure your spot, we want to make this experience as accessible as possible. To set up a payment plan, shoot us an email at elementalescaperetreat@gmail.com. All retreaters must complete their payment plans one month before their retreat arrival date.
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WiFi is limited. This retreat experience was specially curated to help you disconnect to reconnect. Leave your laptops at home and be ready to have limited cellphone service in the property. WiFi is available at the local cafe, and in every taxi. Don’t worry, you are safe in our hands!
All images used on our website are shot by a variety of talented photographers whom are passionate about sustainability and regenerative travel.
Photo credit: DTHV