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Adventures in Consciousness
Back to your Roots Retreat
A Soulful Return to Nature, Presence, and Self - on the Caribbean island of Nevis.
October 24 - 31, 2026
New Scenery = New Perspective
When we are in touch with the strong, vibrant, creative spirit within, amazing things occur. Or perhaps the ordinary just becomes...amazing. Sometimes all it takes is to temporarily step outside your normal habits and routines and get some fresh scenery and perspective.
Caribbean "Roots" Culture
"Roots" is often used to reference the Rastafarian culture, a spiritual and social movement born in the Caribbean islands. The Back to your Roots Retreat provides an intimate glimpse into Rasta culture, a lifestyle of simplicity and harmony with nature.
A Vacation with Soulful Purpose
The stunning natural surroundings and guided mindfulness practices encourage you to detach from the excesses of a life dominated by commercialism and technology, examine life from a state of meaningful presence, and establish a soulful connection with your wise inner Self.
Your Hosts
Your hosts are Amanda, a seasoned world traveler and Yogi and her husband Derrick, a local Rasta who has an intense bond with nature and embodies the cool, vibrant spirit of St. Kitts & Nevis culture.
Amanda and Derrick want you to feel intimately connected to the soul of the island. Under their fun and reliable guidance you will experience Nevis through a colorful local lens and feel more like a visiting friend rather than a tourist.
Whether you are traveling solo or with your travel buddies, Amanda and Derrick will take you under their wing and provide you safe and sacred space to set yourself free and indulge in island life. Groups are intentionally kept small (4-10 people) to provide a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
For the Refined Old Soul seeking Restoration, Reconnection, and Down-to-Earth Adventure
Imagine waking to a cool tropical morning, looking out the window and seeing the calm, blue ocean only steps from your door. There are playful monkeys scampering in the coconut trees, sheep grazing in the green grass, and fishermen preparing their boats for the day. The sun is shining, and there is a fresh ocean breeze. There is nowhere you need to be but right here.
Your day starts with a deeply therapeutic Yoga practice followed by a cup of local bush tea, some journaling, and breakfast on the beach.
Your slow island days are spent resting, meandering, meditating, and going on soulful adventures with your local hosts.
You are far away from the routines, labels, and obligations that bind you - and exhaust you - in every day life. You have stepped outside your bubble. With a breath of fresh air you are free to explore new perspectives and reconnect with the vibrant, creative, wise Soul you know exists beyond the overwhelm.
By the end of this retreat you will feel restored, grounded, and reconnected with your Soul Roots, returning home with greater clarity, renewed energy, and a deeper trust in yourself and the path ahead.
Nevis, West Indies
Nevis is the smaller, quieter sister island of St. Kitts, only 36 square miles with a population of 12,000 people. Unlike a lot of popular tourist destinations, Nevis is not over-developed and commercialized. It is simple and rustic, yet still provides upscale amenities, making it a perfect choice for people who like a balance of comfort and down-to-earth vibes. With no cruise ship port, high rises, traffic lights, or fast food chains, Nevis is the perfect little off-the-beaten-track place to dedicate time to mind-body wellness.
Getting to Nevis
Direct flights are available to St. Kitts International Airport (SKB) from Miami, New York - JFK, Newark, Charlotte, and Atlanta (<4 hours), Toronto (5 hours), and London (10 hours), as well as a number of regional flights from other Caribbean islands such a as St. Maarten, Antigua, and the Dominican Republic.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport and taken on a scenic taxi ride (30 minutes) to Reggae Beach on the southern end of St. Kitts. From there you will enjoy a refreshing water taxi ride (10 minutes) directly to your accommodation at Oualie Beach, Nevis.
Lodging
Our retreat headquarters, and beachfront accommodation is at Oualie Beach, a small, family-owned, eco-friendly hotel located on a quiet swimming beach overlooking the scenic channel between St. Kitts and Nevis. Private rooms are spaciously scattered along Oualie Bay in single and two-storey gingerbread cottages that reflect the traditional Caribbean architecture of the island. There is a charming open-air restaurant and beach bar on the property where you can enjoy a variety of Caribbean and international dishes, tropical fruit juices and cocktails, as well as live local music.
Oualie is not a luxury resort, but is specifically chosen for its unique, down-to- earth ambiance that perfectly captures the idyllic tranquility and simplicity of Nevis beach life. There is no other place like it. The bungalow style rooms are complete with all the comforts of home, like TV, air conditioning, mini-fridge, and coffee maker, as well as a screened-in patio where you can listen to the soothing sounds of the sea, chirping crickets, singing tree frogs, and maybe even the clip-clop of a passing donkey during the tranquil evenings.
Conscious Adventures
In addition to the opportunity to dedicate time to your physical, mental, and spiritual wellness, you will be invited to experience island life through colorful local lens with consciously guided, mindfulness-based activities, including:
- Nevis island road trip - Explore Nevis island through a colorful, local lens
- Scenic Private Cruise and Snorkeling trip - Scuba Diving and Try Scuba upgrade available
- Forest Bathing/Mindfulness Rainforest Hike
- Therapeutic Volcanic Hot Springs
- Rastafarian Vitality Experience: Learn about the Rastafarian "Roots" culture, try "Ital" (traditional Rastafarian food), and sample healthy botanical island juices.
Aside from these inclusive activities there are many other unique ways to explore Nevis as well as plenty of free time to relax and enjoy solitude.
Therapeutic experiences
Each day you can opt to join the Yoga and meditation sessions on offer in our beachfront Yoga room, only steps away from your guest room at Oualie Beach. On some days you will be invited to a special session off-property, such as sunrise Yoga on a secluded beach or a mindfulness hike in the cool, lush rainforest.
Sessions are guided with a therapeutic and introspective approach, with an emphasis on Yin Yoga, as well as some other Yoga styles such as traditional Hatha, Slow-Flow, MyoYin, and specialty meditations like Yoga Nidra, Metta Bhavana, and Laughter Meditation. Each class is taught with an emphasis on self-inquiry and self-healing, with intention to align the physical, energetic, and mental bodies through meditation, conscious breathwork, stretching, and somatic movement.
All Yoga offerings are carefully instructed to offer variations for practitioners with different levels of experience and mobility. Whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner, you can expect an unpretentious and supportive environment that invites you to explore your inner self and deepen your personal relationship with Yoga.
Participants can also book private specialty sessions, including holistic and spiritual counseling and Thai Yoga Massage as well as a variety of traditional massage and spa services available at the hotel by appointment.
Amanda Parr - Your Yoga Guide
Amanda is a devoted spiritual practitioner and Yoga teacher with 20+ years of experience guiding soulful inner journeys. Prior to getting happily entangled in Nevis life 10 years ago, she spent the previous 15 years traveling the globe, pursuing the road less traveled, and diving deep into the soul of different ways of life. This free-spirited lifestyle has inspired a passion for encouraging others to revive their sense of wonder and open up to the transformative potential of new scenery and new perspectives. With 30+ years working in the international hospitality/tourism industry, Amanda understands what makes a place special and is insistent on sharing unique perspectives that stray from the mainstream vacation experience.
Read more about Amanda's Yoga journey, teaching philosophy, and qualifications.
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