September 26, 2011
Saint Lucia Launches New Health and Wellness Retreat
Robert Doyle READ TIME: 2 MIN.
Saint Lucia - Saint Lucia announced the inaugural Health & Wellness Retreat, November 17th to 20th, 2011, bringing together leading experts in yoga, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching to offer a comprehensive well-being package.
Taking place in Soufriere, considered by many as the "Eden of the Caribbean," the retreat will span four days with tickets priced at US$1000. Participants that purchase tickets before October 15th will receive a US$200 discount. Several area luxury accommodations are also offering special packages.
"Soufriere is quickly emerging as a preferred health and wellness destination, with its picturesque landscape, spiritual Piton Mountains, the therapeutic benefits of the mineral springs and mud baths, and the many world-class spas in the area" said Lyton Lamontagne of The Soufriere Foundation.
The retreat will be structured around a series of seminars conducted by leading experts in the wellness industry including Iyengar Yoga's John Schumacher, Feng Shui consultant William Spear, and Dr. Stephen Brewer, Medical Director at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona.
Participants can engage in yoga and feng shui workshops, pottery, art and photography classes, or get active with trail hiking, climbing the famous Piton Mountains, kayaking, bicycling, snorkeling, bird-watching and more. For the ultimate relaxation, guests can indulge in spa treatments starting with the therapeutic benefits of Soufriere's mineral and mud baths. Lunch will be an interactive event with local chef demonstrations while enjoying healthy, wholesome and locally sourced cuisine.
Participating luxury accommodations in Soufriere and surrounding area include: Jalousie Plantation, Fond Doux Plantation Resort, Still Beach House, Hummingbird Beach Resort, Stonefield Estate Villa Resort & Spa, La Haut Plantation, Hotel Chocolat, Ladera Resort, Anse Chastanet Resort / Jade Mountain and Mago Estate Hotel.
For more information about the island of Saint Lucia call 1-800-456-3984, or visit www.saintlucianow.com
One of the Windward Islands of the West Indies' Lesser Antilles, Saint Lucia (pronounced Saint LOO-sha) is nestled halfway down the eastern Caribbean archipelago. The "Helen of the West Indies," Saint Lucia is known for its natural beauty and diverse attractions, including the signature Piton Mountains - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - a tropical rainforest and one of the world's few drive-in volcanoes.
Culturally rich offerings include the bustling marketplace in the capital of Castries, quaint fishing villages along the coastline, and the annual Saint Lucia Jazz festival. Saint Lucia's wide range of accommodations includes world-class five-star resorts, all-inclusive resorts, intimate inns and value-oriented properties.
Long-term New Yorkers, Mark and Robert have also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center, Mark is a PhD in American history and literature, as well as the author of the novels Wolfchild and My Hawaiian Penthouse. Robert is the producer of the documentary We Are All Children of God. Their work has appeared in numerous publications, as well as at : www.mrny.com.
