A Natural Couples Retreat to the Dominican Republic

When a good client of mine asked me if I would consider doing a “workshop light” trip that her husband would also enjoy attending, I was excited to add to my repetoire of tailor made retreats with my first couples offering.

Our backdrop for the weekend was the spectacularly located Amanera resort in a quiet, nature-rich corner on the North Coast of the island. Set between the ocean and the carribean jungle, the resort offered a wealth of opportunities to enjoy our natural surroundings. We hiked through the jungle to the nearby summit for stunning views out over the beach, learning about native flora and fauna along the way. With the help of our guide we picked fruits like avocado, young coconut, passion fruit and almonds and ate them right there on the trail. We kayaked through mangrove forests out to a hidden beach where we pulled ashore to enjoy the local brew. The men (and one woman!) learned all about cigar rolling and production, while enjoying their own cigars. This was followed by a co-ed rum and chocolate tasting; however, the rum tasting had gotten a solid head start amongst the men as the puffed on their cigars.

There were luxurious elements like the Billecart Salmon champagne tasting welcome dinner, and relaxing ones like massages on the beach, cocktail in hand!

On our final evening we sipped champagne while learning the art of arranging a beautiful table. I had foraged the fruits and florals locally just hours prior — the true embodiment of local and seasonal. To my delight, the men were perhaps my most engaged participants; eager to partake in a creative venture outside of their normal realm. There were lots of laughs, and so much fun. We will for sure be repeating this annually.

Do you have an idea like my client did? I’m always happy to consider special ideas and to see where they will take my business!