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
