- A Creative re-retreat
Purge & Pioneer
A private cultural wellness and creative retreat for five guests ready to release what has become heavy, reconnect with themselves, and make space for what comes next.
- January 19–25, 2026 · San San, Portland, Jamaica
7 days
Jan 19–25, 2026
5 guests
Private spots only
$7,500
Per guest
San San
Portland, Jamaica
- Everything Covered
What's Included
- Luxury beachfront accommodations
- Safe and reliable tour guide
- Arranged transportation throughout
- Airport pickup & dropoff coordination
- Private chef & Ital-inspired meals
- Herbal teas, natural self care products, and wellness refreshments
- Guided oceanside yoga & movement
- Intentional rising rituals consisting of Prayer, meditation, journaling, and mindful movement
- Guided shadow work circles to help you work through past traumas, barriers to your happiness
- Vision boards & art-making experiences, now is the opportunity to let your creativity flow
- Herbal education & hands on foraging in the bush
- Drone photo/video shoots, keepsakes that’ll remind you of the time you rewrote the script to your life
- Waterfalls, rivers, beaches, and mineral spring experiences
- Bucket-list excursions from Kingston to Ocho Rios
- Cultural immersion and authentic Jamaican experiences
- Networking and connection with likeminded women
- Optional nightlife & social experiences
- Circle keeping and community-centered healing spaces
- Fresh exotic local fruit and produce
- Introduction to local entrepreneurs, cultural bearers, and community leaders
- Flexibility & freedom to do what you want!
- Hands off, stress free sabbatical, all logistics handled!
- Judgement free environment
- Personalised gifts from Venus
Guests are responsible for:
- Flights to and from Jamaica
- Valid passport and travel documentation
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Personal shopping and excursions not included in itinerary such as rafting, ziplining, etc
Additional travel information, packing recommendations, and airport coordination details will be sent after registration.
- Where you'll stay
A secluded beachfront property in San San, Portland.
Set on Jamaica’s northeast coast near Portland’s leading nature attractions, the property gives every guest a private bedroom and bathroom, with a private pool and direct ocean access shared across the group — no other guests, no shared rooms.
Two living rooms and two kitchens give the group room to gather or retreat into quiet, and a game room rounds out the evenings.
- Who this is for
Five people ready to put something down before they pick something else up.
This retreat is for the guest who feels the weight of a season that’s run its course — a project, a role, a version of themselves — and wants real space, real privacy, and real people to move through it with. Not a group tour. Not a content trip. A small, private room.
- The framework
Purge and Pioneer
- Purge
Release what's become heavy
The first half of the week is built for letting go — of a schedule, a role, a story you've been carrying that's no longer serving the work. Space, rest, and guided reflection, not performance.
- pioneer
Make space for what's next
The second half turns outward again — reconnecting with your own creative instinct and the four other guests in the room, and leaving with a clearer sense of what you're building toward.
- November 19–25, 2026. San San, Portland, Jamaica
The Voyage
Seven intentional days moving through Kingston, St. Thomas, Portland, and Ocho Rios — each one crafted to restore a different layer of you.
Arrive and Exhale
Theme: Welcome, orientation and connection
Throughout the day — Airport Pickups
Guests will receive private transportation from the airport to the villa.
Upon Arrival
- Welcome and property introduction
- Lunch
- Private-room check-in
- Time to unpack, shower and explore the beachfront property
- Rest and unstructured time
5:30 p.m. — Retreat Welcome Circle & Settle Into Your Sanctuary
- Welcome from Venus Raquel
- Guest introductions
- Retreat intentions
- Review of the retreat schedule
- Guest expectations and house agreements
- Safety, transportation and cultural guidance
- Distribution of retreat gift bags
Guests will transition into their private bedrooms and bathrooms and prepare for the evening.
6:30 p.m. — Welcome Dinner
8:00 p.m. — Open House Social
Guests are invited to connect organically in the:
- Sauna
- Private pool
- Game room
- Living areas
- Oceanfront spaces
10:30 p.m. — Quiet Hours and Rest
Water, Release and Play
Theme: Entering the reset
5:00 a.m. — Rising Ritual
- Freshen up and hydrate
- Rising meditation
- Journaling
- Gentle yoga
- Breakfast
- Oil anointing
- Morning intention
8:00 a.m. — Prepare for the Day
9:00 a.m. — Depart for Winnifred Beach
10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. — Winnifred Beach and Monkey Island
- Swimming and beach time
- Boat journey with Captain Bammy
- Visit to Monkey Island
- Limestone massage
- Lunch
- Rest, exploration and photography
3:30 p.m. — Return to the Villa
- Bathing and personal rest
- Hydration and unstructured time
5:30 p.m. — Dinner
7:00 p.m. — Spa and Social Workshop
Guests will create their own natural:
- Hair masks
- Facial masks
- Herbal body oils
8:30 p.m. — Evening Meditation
9:00 p.m. — Sauna, Pool or Quiet Reflection
Imagine, Paint and Clarify
Theme: Purge what has become heavy
5:00 a.m. — Rising Ritual
7:00 a.m. — Breakfast
9:00 a.m. — Guided Still Life Paint Experience With Venus and Sandra
A relaxed, intuitive painting class focused on expression rather than perfection.
11:30 a.m. — Lunch
12:30 p.m. — Depart for Reach Falls
1:30–4:00 p.m. — Reach Falls
- Waterfall experience
- Swimming
- Nature immersion
- Reflection and photography
5:30 p.m. — Return to the Villa
6:30 p.m. — Dinner
8:00 p.m. — Film Night
Featured film: What the Health
9:30 p.m. — Post-Film Discussion and Goal-Setting Circle
Guests will reflect on:
- Their relationship with nourishment
- Habits they are ready to release
- Wellness goals after the retreat
- What they want to make room for
This evening concludes the three-day herbal wellness and nutritional reset.
Create With the Community
Theme: Reclaiming the hands and body
5:00 a.m. — Rising Ritual
7:00 a.m. — Breakfast
8:30 a.m. — Natural Fabric Dyeing and Jewelry Making Experience
Led by local artisans and Venus, you’ll learn how to naturally pigment fabric, make jewelry from the natural elements using shells, copper, crystals, seeds, and beads.
Guests will explore:
- Natural color and textile techniques using turmeric, onion, etc.
- Fabric transformation
- Hand sewing and creative expression
- The relationship between clothing, adornments, identity, health, and culture
12:30 p.m. — Lunch
2:00 p.m. — Boston Beach
- Swimming
- Beach time
- Rest and local exploration
5:30 p.m. — Return to the Villa & Lounge
Optional art programming will be available. Guests are free to use this time as needed.
7:00 p.m. — Dinner
8:30 p.m. — Wine Yuh Waistline
Led by Venus Raquel.
A sacral stewardship movement experience incorporating:
- Hip-opening stretches
- Dancehall-inspired movement
- Womb and body awareness
- Allure and sensuality
- Release, joy, and embodied confidence
10:00 p.m. — Wind Down
Adorn, Be Seen and Speak
Theme: Self-care, beauty and creative visibility
5:00 a.m. — Rising Ritual
7:00 a.m. — Breakfast
8:00 a.m. — Self-Care and Beautification
Guests will prepare for the retreat film and photography experience through:
- Hair and skincare
- Personal styling
- Intentional adornment
- Quiet reflection
- Individual preparation time
Service providers, such as nail techs, massuses, hair stylists, and makeup artists, will be available for interested parties on an a la carte basis. Payment to service providers is the responsibility of the client. These services are not inclusive of the retreat price.
11:00 a.m. — Villa Drone and Lifestyle Shoot
Potential scenes include:
- Beachfront property
- Private ocean access
- Pool and outdoor spaces
- Creative lifestyle portraits
- Group and individual footage
- Voyage with Venus brand footage
12:00 p.m. — Boat Journey to Blue Lagoon
12:30 p.m. — Blue Lagoon Creative Shoot
- Individual portraits
- Group images
- Water and nature footage
- Boat and lifestyle content
- Time to experience the lagoon
2:30 p.m. — Return to the Villa
3:00 p.m. — Lunch
4:30 p.m. — Rest and Reset
6:00 p.m. — Creative Writing Circle
Guests will reflect on what they have released, rediscovered and decided to pioneer.
7:30 p.m. — Dinner
9:00 p.m. — Open Mic Beneath the Jamaican Sky
Guests may share:
- Poetry
- Music
- Stories
- Journal entries
- Spoken word
- Works in progress
- Reflections from the retreat
Participation is encouraged but never required.
Roots, Culture and Reggae
Theme: Cultural learning and integration
Because this is a long travel day, the morning ritual will be abbreviated and meals will be packed prior to travel.
5:00 a.m. — Abbreviated Rising Ritual
- Hydration
- Meditation
- Gentle stretching
- Journal prompt
- Intention for the day
5:45 a.m. — Breakfast
6:30 a.m. — Depart for Kingston
10:00 a.m. — Bob Marley Museum
A guided exploration of Bob Marley’s home, music, philosophy and cultural legacy.
12:00 p.m. — Lunch at Marketplace
A food hall with two Jamaican owned plant-based restaurants, Usain Bolt’s Jamaican style restaurant, and a variety of different venues with influences ranging from Asia to Central America.
1:30 p.m. — Kingston Shopping and Cultural Exploration
3:00 p.m. — Rastafari Cultural Learning Experience
A respectful introduction to Rastafari history, beliefs, cultural contributions and relationship to Jamaican identity.
4:30 p.m. — Light Refreshments at I-Nation Lounge
5:30 p.m. — Depart Kingston
8:30 p.m. — Dinner at the Villa
9:15 p.m. — Packing Party
- Music and refreshments
- Packing assistance
- Luggage checks
- Airport departure review
- Final exchange of contact information
Return Differently
Theme: Integration and departure
The final morning schedule will remain flexible around guest flight times.
5:00 a.m. — Final Rising Ritual
- Sunrise meditation
- Gratitude practice
- Final journal reflection
- Gentle stretching
- Closing intention
6:30 a.m. — Farewell Breakfast
7:30 a.m. — Closing Circle
Guests will reflect on:
- What am I leaving behind?
- What am I taking home?
- What will I pioneer next?
- How will I protect what I rediscovered here?
8:30 a.m. — Room Check and Checkout Preparation
Throughout the Day — Airport Drop-Offs
- Scheduled transportation to the airport
- Departure refreshments
- Farewell from the Ethnotrot team
- Your host
Meet Venus Raquel
- What Is the Re Retreat Series?
Re = Again.
What do you need to do again?
- Relax
- Release
- Refocus
- Recharge
- Rejoice
- Restart
- Regain Faith
- Reignite Your Passion
- Rediscover Your Purpose
- What guests say
On Venus's care, knowledge, and facilitation.
- — Venus Raquel, Ethnotrot
The investment
$7,500 per person
Five spots. Consultation required before booking.
- Private bedroom & bathroom, full week
- Beachfront property, private pool & ocean access
- All Purge and Pioneer programming
- Game room, two living rooms & kitchens access
Flexible Payment Plan Available
To reserve your retreat space: A minimum of 50% of the total retreat balance must be received by July 1st, 2026. Your initial payment officially secures your retreat spot
Stress Free Financing
You have options! This retreat was intentionally designed to be accessible, and in this economy, that means offering flexible payment options.
Use Klarna
Guests may use Klarna at checkout to finance their full retreat ticket, retreat deposit, and/or remaining balance payment if they choose that payment route.
Split Payments
Guests also have the option of securing their space with a 50% down payment. The remaining balance must be paid in full on or before August 10th to maintain their reservation.
- Before You Book
Please Read Our Retreat Agreement
Retreat Policies & Terms
The following terms apply to all guests of The Healing Re Retreat. Submitting payment constitutes full acknowledgment and agreement to these terms.
Deposit Deadline: A minimum of 50% of your total retreat balance must be received by June 30th, 2026. This deposit officially secures your retreat spot. Klarna is a great tool to get this out of the way.
No Refunds After June 15th, 2026: Absolutely no refunds will be issued after this date. We strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance to protect your investment in the event of emergencies or unexpected changes.
Non-Transferable Payments: All retreat payments are non-transferable unless exclusively stated otherwise in writing by the host.
Reservation Confirmed By Payment Only: Your retreat spot is not secured until payment is received and confirmed.
Payment Plan Terms: Missed or failed automatic payments may result in cancellation of your reservation if unresolved. Ensure your card remains active and funds are available on scheduled dates.
Physical Activity Participation: Some excursions involve walking, water, stairs, or uneven terrain. Participation in all physical activities is at the guest’s own discretion and risk.
Guest Conduct: Respect for fellow guests, local culture, and retreat spaces is required at all times. Illegal substances and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
Questions
With only five spots, each is confirmed individually. A short call makes sure the retreat is the right fit before payment.
Direct checkout opens after your consultation, once you’ve reviewed the full terms.
Planned excursions may change due to weather, safety, local conditions, or availability — we’ll always offer an alternative.
Purge and Pioneer is its own retreat, shaped by what we learned hosting before — not a repeat of it.
Five spots. One beachfront property. One week in November.
Schedule a consultation and let's find out if this is your season to purge and pioneer.