About
The Retreat
Launched in 2025, Nature Nurture Nourish a restorative, community-centered retreat in Treasure Beach, Jamaica that combines wellness, creativity, cultural experiences, reflection and connection to help participants reset, recharge and realign.
The retreat is an inclusive, open-minded, safe space open to anyone over 18 years of age. We welcome all genders, ethnicities, races, orientations, abilities (with reasonable accommodations available – please inquire) and dietary restrictions.
Each day during the retreat is intentionally planned and curated to stimulate, inspire and explore in alignment with the themes of ‘Nature’, ‘Nurture’ and ‘Nourish’. The itinerary includes a wide range of activities and experiences, all in collaboration with local businesses. Please have a look at our Sample Itinerary to get an idea of how we spend our days!
This retreat is for anyone looking for a meaningful pause from day-to-day life rather than a traditional vacation. For more information on what the experience is like, please see the Testimonials from our previous guests.
Treasure Beach is a group of fishing villages on the south coast of Jamaica, in the parish of St. Elizabeth. This is the Jamaica that most tourists never experience, with no all-inclusive resorts or private beaches in sight. Rather, it’s about community-based tourism, where the typical barriers between locals and tourists don't exist. It’s often described as ‘bohemian’ or ‘artsy’, but these words don’t really do it justice.
Visitors to Treasure Beach typically fly into Montego Bay (a drive of 2.5 hours) or Kingston (3 hours). And just wait until you see what awaits!
Participating in a retreat in Treasure Beach is all the more significant at this moment given that the area faced widespread devastation after Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa, which both caused major damage to the coastline, homes and businesses in the area. Tourism is the lifeblood of Treasure Beach, so your participation makes a vital contribution to the area’s ongoing recovery.
For more information on Treasure Beach, check out some recent media coverage:
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"Treasure Beach is proving that community can drive tourism" (Caribbean National Weekly)
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"Calabash Literary Festival by the Caribbean Sea" (Writing.ie)
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"My favorite holiday spot and why you should go now" (The Sunday Times)
Treasure Beach
Your Hosts
Ramya
Based in Washington DC, Ramya is a mother, voyager, poet and storyteller who’s been working in the field of international development and education for 25 years. Ramya has been coming to Treasure Beach regularly since 2021, and to say that it’s changed her life would be the understatement of the year! It was in Treasure Beach that Ramya became a writer, including performing in the world-renowned Calabash Festival. In addition, she supported fundraising and recovery efforts after the two recent hurricanes that affected the community. Treasure Beach is the place where Ramya slows down, takes full breaths, flows in harmony with nature and connects the many parts of herself.
Meghan
Based in Jersey City, NJ, Meghan is a mother, traveler, yogi, adventure seeker and connector. Professionally, she has been working in consulting for 30 years, mostly in the areas of government modernization, sustainability and urban regeneration. Meghan has a passion for building sustainable and equitable communities that extends to her personal life. As a certified yoga and fitness teacher, she is focused on community and individual health and well-being. Meghan also sits on a local Board of Directors focused on environmental justice and food equity. She has traveled to Jamaica many times, but it was in Treasure Beach that she truly understood the magic of the island.
Accommodation
Our current retreats are hosted at the wonderful Rainbow Tree Villa, known as the most beautiful private beachfront villa in Treasure Beach. Located in the community of Billy’s Bay, this four-acre luxury property sits directly on the Caribbean Sea and includes its own protected reef teeming with sea life.
With more than 7,500 square feet, Rainbow Tree has multiple bedrooms for either single or double occupancy, each with its own ensuite bathroom. There’s a large swimming pool, tons of common space and a 100-foot-wide verandah overlooking the sea, making it an ideal spot to watch the sunset while sipping a rum punch or Red Stripe.
The villa’s dedicated staff are all Treasure Beach locals who take pride in taking excellent care of all their guests. Get ready to experience their wonderful hospitality!