• Good Hope Coach House (map)
  • Falmouth Post Office
  • Trelawny
  • Jamaica

Return to Love—A Yoga Retreat at Good Hope, Jamaica with Laura Jane Mellencamp

1 SPOT LEFT! SEE BELOW TO BOOK.

February 13–20, 2022

Join Laura Jane and fellow like-minded friends for a yoga retreat at Good Hope Plantation in Jamaica. Originally a sugar plantation, Good Hope is 2,000 acres in size and is located in the parish of Trelawny, Jamaica. This property, including its historic 260 yr old Great House, sits in an idyllic valley surrounded by the lush green hills of the cockpit country and the meandering Martha Brae River.

The Great House at Good Hope

The plant life, scenic views, and private beach provide the perfect environment for togetherness and discovering nature, deeply amplifying the effects of your yoga and meditation practice. Immerse yourself in the history, the nature & the beauty of Jamaica and nourish a deeper understanding of your self!


An Unforgettable Yoga Experience with Laura Jane Mellencamp

Using the practice of meditation, Laura Jane has designed this week to support you in exploring the tools of stilling the mind and embracing your authentic self. The yoga classes will blend the disciplines of various styles of Hatha yoga with the mindfulness of meditation. They will cover the fundamental principles underlying the therapeutic application of yoga and how to incorporate these principles into your practice. Work to dissolve old blockages, unravel samskaras, and create new pathways to vibrant health and happiness. The end result will be one of the most incredible, unforgettable yoga experiences you will ever have.

This week is a perfect balance between rest and play. Laura has discovered through leading and attending many retreats that traveling together and saying yes to life and its opportunities in the moment create lasting friendships and a gratitude for life’s abundance that will last forever.

This yoga retreat is for all ages and all life experiences. It is perfect for all levels of practitioners, yoga teachers, and bodywork therapists. Private yoga sessions will also be available.


It is perfect for all levels of practitioners, yoga teachers, and bodywork therapists.


Sample Daily Schedule*

(Optional to meet each student’s needs)
• Early morning hike and meditation
• Breakfast
• In-depth yoga practice with Laura Jane
• Lunch
• Free time to explore this beautiful and healing environment
• Late practice includes asana, chanting, sutra study and meditation
• Dinner
• Evening shared sanga

*Schedule is subject to change.

We will be going down to the private beach most days (15 min from the Coach House). Price includes daily transportation to the beach.


Reviews of Laura's Previous Retreats



  • I am so excited to attend my third retreat with Laura Jane and this amazing community of yogis. There is a reason so many of us keep coming back year after year. Beyond the incredible resort we are staying at (and "incredible" doesn't do it justice), Laura Jane creates such a warm and welcoming atmosphere in which to explore your yoga practice regardless of where you are at in your life. The twice daily practices and daily sutra study, combined with the beauty of the Baja peninsula and the phenomenal food, make this a retreat everyone should experience!
    — CATHY CHRISTOFF


  • A trip to Greece had been on my “bucket list” for many years. The experience with Laura Jane in Amorgos was beautiful, peaceful, and exceeded my expectations about visiting Greece! We practiced well thought out yoga classes twice a day, and still had plenty of time for outings on the island, or time to relax by the pool. The group was a true sangha, community, of friendly open people. Old friends reconnected, and new friends were made by each yogi. I feel confident about traveling with Laura Jane!
    — KAY GILMORE


  • I try to never miss Laura Jane's wonderful yoga retreats! They are the one time of the year that is just about me. I don't have to take care of anyone or anything other than myself. The combination of yoga, healthy food, journaling, quiet time, a wonderful guide and amazing friends is just what I need to regenerate for the year ahead. Not to mention that Prana Delmar is a real jem!
    — KANDICE HENNING

Accomodatations

The Coach House

Forty minutes from the Sangster Intl Airport in Montego Bay, the Coach House villa, situated in the heart of the beautiful 18th century historic Good Hope Plantation, is the Coach House, a country villa with 7 contemporary bedrooms, all with ceiling fans, air conditioning & en-suite bathrooms.

Recently renovated with stylish new interiors and the addition of a 50-foot infinity edge pool & an open air dining terrace. Good Hope’s private beach house (15 min drive away) has a 110-foot white sand beach and calm waters for swimming.

Good Hope Coach House offers exclusivity and privacy. She sits on a hill with breathtaking views. The garden is full of trees, tropical flowers and bird life. The vibe at Good Hope is surely one to experience true Jamaican Hospitality. Like travelling through a time warp, the pace is slow here, the lifestyle uncomplicated, the people are kind and calm, service is relaxed and meals are served family style.

In addition, the Good Hope plantation is the Caribbean’s first and only nature adventure park with an unparalleled variety of adventures and cultural experiences including the thrilling zip line canopy, rugged ATV and Dune Buggy adventures, relaxing jungle river tubing, Appleton Rum Tasting, Great House tour, and bird aviary.

Fun fact: The Bachelor Final was filmed here in 2016.


Retreat Costs

Cost

Double Occupancy
$2300
$2235— Discounted rate if paying by cash or check in full.


Single Occupancy*
$2882
$2800— Discounted rate if paying by cash or check in full.

*Limited availability. Contact Laura Jane to reserve your spot before making payment

$600 deposit due at time of booking. The full payment is due no later than January 7, 2021.

The cost of the retreat includes:

  • Roundtrip airport transportation to & from the resort

  • Deluxe accommodations for 7 nights. All bedrooms have bathrooms, A/C, and ceiling fans

  • 3 gourmet, mostly vegetarian meals daily with some seafood meals during the week. Gluten/dairy-free options are available upon request

  • Water, teas, & juices

  • Daily yoga classes & sutra studies—Private yoga sessions available

  • Full use of all resort amenities - including pool, beach, boogie boards paddle boards, river swimming, yoga room, pool table, ping pong table, and ADSL internet access.

  • Daily transportation to and from the private beach

  • Sales & hospitality taxes

The retreat does not include:

  • Airfare to Sangster Intl Airport in Montego Bay

  • Spa treatments (massage, mani/pedis, etc)

  • Alcoholic beverages & personal purchases

  • Optional excursions such as pottery classes, horseback riding, chukka adventures (zip lines, river tubing, horse and buggy rides and dune buggy rides and tours of the historic Great House)

  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)

  • Gratuities


Register in 3 steps - 1 SPOT AVAILABLE!

Register online or mail your registration form and cash/check today! A deposit of $700 is due at time of registration to hold your place. Payment is due in full by January 7, 20121.

1) Please click the button below to fill out and submit a registration form

 
2) Make your payment. Credit cards accepted online through PayPal only.
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Cash Payment

Mail or drop off your check payable to Yoga Among Friends, 4949 Forest Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

YAF only accepts cash and checks at the studio.

 

3) Pay your balance for the trip by January 7, 2022.

Credit cards are accepted online through PayPal only.


Refund/Cancellation

Payment will be refunded less a $300 cancellation fee, if this request is received in writing by January 2, 2022. Any refund requests postmarked after January 2 will be granted only if the canceled reservation can be filled.


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