Step away from the noise and immerse yourself in the peaceful, untouched beauty of the Mani Peninsula, where the mountains meet the sea. Mani: The Quiet Life invites you to a transformative 4-day retreat that will help you disconnect from the demands of daily life and reconnect with your essence in a luxurious yet grounding environment.

This retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, relax, and restore balance through a thoughtful blend of yoga, sound healing, nature exploration, and community living. Let the beauty of the Mediterranean guide you back to your center, allowing you to experience the simplicity and serenity of life in the quiet, peaceful rhythm of Mani.

Why This Retreat Is For You:

• Mediterranean Summer Life in Community: Embrace the relaxed, serene rhythm of the Mediterranean, sharing your journey with a small, like-minded group. Live in community rooms and enjoy meals, yoga, and moments of stillness together. Experience the quiet joy of Mediterranean summer life in harmony with others.

• Holistic Reconnection: A carefully crafted combination of grounding yoga, pranayama, nature immersion, sound healing, and nourishing meals to restore your body, mind, and soul. This retreat is designed to rejuvenate your energy, help you reconnect with yourself, and foster a sense of peaceful unity with nature.

• Grounding Yoga & Healing: With daily yoga and meditation practices, you’ll realign your body and mind, releasing stress and embracing inner stillness. The immersive sound bath will further deepen your relaxation, while the guided hikes and free time in nature will allow you to integrate your experience.

• Ample Free Time: Whether you wish to reflect by the sea, meditate, journal, or simply unwind in the natural beauty of the Mani Peninsula, there’s ample space to slow down and just be.

Your Quiet Life Journey:

Over 4 days and 3 nights, you’ll enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Pandora Hotel in Pyrgos Mani, a haven tucked away in the untamed beauty of this region. The retreat is designed to blend restorative practices with the tranquility of nature, offering you ample space for reflection, relaxation, and community connection.

What’s Included:

• 4 Days & 3 Nights at Pandora, Pyrgos Mani

• 5 Yoga Classes: Gentle, Vinyasa flow, and restorative practices to balance your body and mind.

• Sound Bath: One immersive sound bath experience to promote deep relaxation and healing.

• Guided Hike: A scenic hike through the breathtaking landscapes of Mani, including coastal views and olive groves.

• Mystical Cave Exploration: A chance to explore the mystical caves of the region.

• 2 Vegetarian Brunch & Dinner: Nourishing, locally-sourced, Mediterranean cuisine.

• Sacred Stillness & Free Time: Ample time to relax, swim, meditate, and connect with nature.

• Yoga Mats & Props: Everything you need for your practice will be provided.

• A Goodie Bag & More: Special treats to take home from your retreat.

The Quiet Life Journey:

• Day 1: Arrival and Check-In | Welcome Ceremony

• Day 2: Yoga & Meditation | Scenic Hike | Free Time | Sound Bath | Restorative Evening Yoga

• Day 3: Yoga & Meditation | Free Time | Mystical Cave Exploration | Shared Beachside Lunch | Restorative Evening Yoga

• Day 4: Final Yoga & Meditation | Closing Circle | Farewell Brunch

Reach Out to Book

This retreat offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the quiet life, to slow down, and to reconnect with nature and yourself. If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey, reach out today to book your spot and receive our detailed brochure with all the retreat information and full itinerary.

Book Now to reserve your place and experience the transformative power of peace and quiet in the stunning Mani Peninsula. Let Mani: The Quiet Life guide you back to balance, serenity, and your true self.

The Journey

Reconnect With Your Authentic Self - A Transformational Holistic Healing Retreat in Mata Grande, Dominican Republic
June 21–27, 2025

The Journey is an intimate eight-day retreat designed for those ready to release old narratives, reconnect with their inner truth, and initiate deep personal change. Set in the remote mountains of Mata Grande, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this experience offers space for stillness, connection, and renewal.

This retreat integrates somatic and creative practices with guided indigenous ceremonies in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment. Participants will be guided through an intentional arc of preparation, transformation, and integration.

What to Expect

Guided Ceremonies
Participants will take part in two sacred plant medicine ceremonies facilitated by an experienced team. These sessions are approached with care, respect, and integrity. Each participant will have a preparatory call with the lead facilitator before attending, and integration sessions are provided throughout the retreat.

Embodiment Practices
The retreat includes daily somatic and embodiment practices, including yoga, breathwork, meditation, and intuitive movement. These modalities support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and embodied integration of insights.

Creative Expression
Participants will explore their inner landscape through writing, drawing, voice work, and guided creative exercises. These sessions provide a safe space for personal expression and integration of the retreat experience.

Nature & Stillness
The retreat takes place in an off-grid setting with no internet or mobile signal on-site. This digital detox invites deeper presence, rest, and reconnection with the natural world. The land offers mountain trails, ocean views, and time for solitude and reflection.

Community Support
The Journey is limited to 8 participants to ensure an intimate and supportive group experience. You will be held by a multidisciplinary team of space holders and facilitators with deep experience in trauma-informed and integrative healing work.

Logistics & Details

Location
Mata Grande, Dominican Republic. The retreat center is located approximately 2.5 hours from Santiago de los Caballeros. There is no Wi-Fi or cell phone signal on-site. Emergency signal is accessible via a short 15-minute walk.

Arrival and Departure
• Group shuttle departs from Santiago on June 20th at 2:00 PM
• Opening Circle and welcome dinner on the evening of arrival
• The first ceremony is held on June 21st
• Integration and closing circle on June 27th
• Return shuttle departs the morning of June 28th

Accommodation and Meals
Participants will stay in comfortable individual jungle tents, offering simple comfort, privacy, and connection to nature. Three plant-based meals are prepared fresh daily using local ingredients.

Eligibility and Safety
This retreat is not recreational. It is intended for individuals ready for deep inner work.
A screening process is required, including a 1:1 Zoom call with the lead facilitator.
Certain medical conditions and medications may contraindicate participation, including but not limited to heart conditions and IUD use. Contact lenses must be removed before ceremony.
All participants will receive thorough preparation and safety information upon acceptance.

Confidentiality and Responsibility
All participant information is handled with care and confidentiality. Participation is voluntary, and by applying, you agree to take full responsibility for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being before, during, and after the retreat.

Your Investment in the Journey

This is more than a retreat—it is an invitation to return to yourself. To step into a sacred space of healing, remembering, and renewal. Your investment supports not only your personal transformation, but the integrity and care of a held, heart-led container.

The retreat package includes:
• Eight days / seven nights of accommodation in nature-based, comfortable individual tents to ground and earth
• Five sacred indigenous plant ceremonies, professionally guided
• Daily yoga, breathwork, and embodiment practices
• All meals: nourishing, plant-based, and prepared fresh on-site
• Creative workshops and expressive arts sessions
• Opening and closing rituals, group integration circles, and support throughout
• Round-trip shuttle transportation between Santiago and Mata Grande
• A pre-retreat preparation call and post-retreat integration guidance

Please note: Airfare is not included.
Spaces are limited to 8 participants.

To receive full pricing details, ask any questions and begin your application, please write to us.

hellowearethejourney@gmail.com