6 Day Luxury Women’s Retreat for Burnout Recovery & Self-Trust in Saint James, Barbados
Thrive in Paradise Women's Wellness Retreat in Barbados
Ready to do more than just escape? This is your turning point. Escape the ordinary and step into lasting renewal. This 6-day retreat offers the tools, practices, and heart-opening experiences to release burnout, deepen self-love, and cultivate a self-relationship rooted in truth, respect, and connection.
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Highlights
- For successful, driven women ready to step out of survival mode and into self-trust
- Led by a licensed therapist specializing in burnout, nervous system healing, emotional resilience
- Powerful blend of group coaching, somatic practices, and deep rest
- Intimate, high-touch experience with personalized support
- Nourishing chef-prepared meals and space to finally receive care
- Return home with clarity, boundaries, and sustainable self-care practices
- Reconnect with your body, your truth, and a life that feels aligned
- 6-day luxury transformational retreat at the iconic Monkey Hill villa in St. James
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
4 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 3
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Golf course
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Tennis court
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
The luxurious accommodation offers guests a tranquil, private, comfortable home experience. The main villa is around 8000 square feet and offers guests a unique blend of entertainment and leisure amenities. The main house has 6 total bedrooms, offering guests a private, home-like experience. Other amenities include free WiFi, a full kitchen, a living area with comfortable couches, an outdoor dining area, a bar, and a BBQ overlooking the large infinity-edge swimming pool with several loungers and umbrellas on the deck for your enjoyment.
The rooms located in the main villa building are spacious and modern with a king or queen bed, ensuite bathroom, air conditioner, and private terrace/balcony with an ocean view.
There is a smaller cottage adjacent to the main house that has two shared bedrooms. Each bedroom has two full-size beds and en suite bathrooms. The cottage also has a full kitchen, a living area with comfortable couches and a TV, and an outdoor patio with comfortable furniture.
Amenities
The resort features colonial-style architecture nestled within 50 acres of lush tropical gardens, offering residents and guests a serene and upscale environment.
Key amenities include:
- Clubhouse: A central hub featuring a bar and the acclaimed on-site restaurant 'The Deck', providing a variety of dining options.
- Swimming pools: The resort boasts a 2,000 sq. ft. main pool and additional pools, including one with a waterfall and a smaller pool suitable for younger visitors. The pool areas are equipped with ample sun loungers and umbrellas for relaxation.
- Tennis facilities: Four floodlit tennis courts are available, catering to both casual players and tennis enthusiasts. The resort's elite tennis facilities have attracted renowned players such as Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki.
- Fitness center: A well-equipped gym is accessible to residents and guests, ensuring fitness routines can be maintained during their stay.
- Additional amenities: The resort offers 24-hour security, a members' lounge, and proximity to golf courses, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests.
Program
If you’re successful but depleted, this retreat was created for you. Over six unforgettable days at a luxury private villa in St. James, Barbados, you’ll experience a structured yet spacious journey out of burnout and into deep self-trust.
This retreat combines:
- nervous system repair
- trauma-aware group coaching
- somatic healing practices
- meaningful connection
- complete physical and emotional restoration
You’ll return home feeling lighter, clearer, and fully reconnected to your life—not needing to escape it.
A One-Of-A-Kind Retreat
This isn’t just a retreat. It’s a sacred pause from the noise of life, a chance to come home to yourself. Thrive in Paradise invites you into a deeply immersive space designed exclusively for the individual, where healing meets luxury and connection becomes a way of being. From transformative workshops to soul-nourishing movement and guided self-inquiry, every element is curated to support emotional expansion, spiritual alignment, and the rediscovery of your most authentic, vibrant self. This is the retreat your heart didn’t know it was waiting for.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is lovingly designed for those who crave more from themselves, their connections, and the life they’re creating. It’s for the solo seekers ready to pause, reset, and deepen their intimacy with life itself. For those yearning for clarity, emotional freedom, and a radical new relationship with self. For seekers who’ve already begun the inner work and feel called to go further. For anyone longing for soulful community, conscious conversation, and a sanctuary to grow, heal, and thrive.
If you’re ready to live and love more intentionally, you belong here.
What You’ll Experience
At Thrive in Paradise, every day is intentionally designed to awaken your spirit and nourish your soul. From grounding yoga and guided meditation to deep inner work through group circles and expert-led workshops, you’ll explore new layers of self-awareness, connection, and joy. Enjoy immersive experiences like a catamaran cruise, beach meditations, and cultural excursions that celebrate the vibrant beauty of the island and invoke fun and excitement. You'll also receive personalized support through 1:1 coaching or healing sessions and a supportive community of like-minded souls, all within the comfort of a luxurious Caribbean villa.
This is where transformation becomes tangible and unforgettable.
Retreat agenda
Day 1 – Letting Go & Getting Connected
- 17:00 Welcome to the villa
- Guest arrivals, room settling, and spacious time to unwind after travel
- Orientation & welcome circle
- Gentle villa tour & room assignments
- Group introductions
- Retreat overview and flow of the week
- Schedule your private 1:1 coaching session with Michelle
- 18:30 Welcome dinner. A nourishing, unhurried meal to connect and gently arrive together
- 20:00 Opening ceremony. Intention setting, grounding, and releasing what no longer needs to be carried
Day 2: A Return to Love
- 08:00 Somatic Movement. Gentle practices to support grounding and nervous system regulation
- 08:30 Breakfast. A nourishing start to the day
- 09:30 Group lesson / workshop: Foundations & Mindset: Self-Care Starts with Self-Compassion
- 11:30 Gentle integration time (rest, journal, swim, or simply be)
- 12:00 Nourishing lunch, prepared with care. Time to linger, connect, or enjoy quiet reflection
- 13:00 Personal restoration time + private 1:1 coaching sessions (follow your own rhythm—nap, walk the beach, journal, or rest by the pool)
- 18:00 - 19:30 Dinner. A relaxed, grounding evening meal
Day 3: Free To Be
- 08:00 Somatic movement
- 08:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 Group workshop: Mindfulness, Mindset & Conscious Evolution
- 11:00 Spacious free time for integration (rest, reflect, or enjoy quiet solitude)
- 12:00 Leisurely lunch. Midday nourishment with space to soften and settle
- 13:00 Personal free time or optional group excursion (beach time and/or local shopping, participation always optional)
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:00 Yoga Nidra. A deeply restorative practice to support rest and integration
Day 4: Island Life
- 07:30 Sunrise meditation, a gentle start to the day with breath and presence
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 09:00 Group integration & sharing circle: A supportive space to reflect and connect
- 10:00 Personal integration time + optional private 1:1 sessions (time for rest, journaling, swimming, or quiet enjoyment)
- 12:00 Nourishing lunch
- 13:00 Group island excursion. Experience the beauty and rhythm of Barbados together
- 17:00 Return to the villa. Time to unwind and settle.
- 18:00 Dinner
- Evening: Group sharing & gentle integration
- 20:00 Optional sound bath (30 minutes)
Day 5: Whole and Complete
- 08:00 Somatic movement
- 08:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 Group lesson: Tending Your Mental Garden
- 11:00 Integration Circle & Conscious Evolution Workbook: Vision and intention setting, Accountability partnerships, Sustainable daily practice commitments
- 12:00 Lunch at Caboose, followed by beach time, local shopping, or unstructured free time
- 16:00 Return to the villa
- Personal restoration time + private 1:1 sessions
- 18:00 Closing ceremony. A sacred space to honor your journey and integration
- 19:00 Celebration dinner. A joyful and connected closing meal
Day 6: Closing Ceremony
- 08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast. A final nourishing morning together
- Free time until departures
- Leave grounded, spacious, and deeply reconnected
Included excursions
Adventure excursions: Catamaran cruise, cultural immersion, and beach experience
Instructors
Michelle Scolaro
Michelle is a licensed therapist, life coach and founder of Created Life Consulting, LLC. With over 20 years of experience in mental health counseling and transformational coaching, Michelle creates a deeply transformative space where participants don’t just learn about self-love—they experience it. Through intuitive coaching and attuned listening, she helps individuals uncover the unseen barriers that have kept them from fully embracing themselves.
Retreat location
The retreat takes place on the west coast of the island, also called the "Platinum Coast," which boasts the most beautiful beaches in the world. Sugar Hill Resort Community, located in St. James, Barbados, is an exclusive gated community renowned for its luxurious amenities and stunning Caribbean Sea views. Several popular beaches are close by, including Mullins Beach, Sandy Lane, and Carlisle Bay.
Food
The package includes all meals and non-alcoholic beverages. Chef-prepared, nourishing, and delicious.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- 5 nights of accommodation
- All meals (chef-prepared), non-alcoholic beverages
- Daily yoga and movement, group sessions, 1:1 coaching
- Excursions
- Healing experiences
- Access to all villa amenities
- Pre- and post-retreat connection: Guided integration to sustain your transformation
- Retreat workbook, journal, special gifts
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Tips
- Personal purchases
- Alcoholic beverages
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Grantley Adams International Airport
21 km away from your destination
Book early and get free transportation to/from the airport! When you book before June 1, 2026 (paid in full), you will be picked up and dropped off at the airport by a private driver.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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