It was 2014 Dawn & Vinnie were both very involved in yoga and both currently attending the same 200 RYT, lead by the wonderful Melissa Martinez. Through this training they set goals of creating a yoga retreat in Belize. Knowing Dawn's awesome dad & mom (Richard & Debbie) were looking to retire outside the U.S. Vinnie began searching for the ultimate Yoga Retreat destination that also had the interests of mom & dad. Sure enough they found Belize & for all the right reasons. It's Beautiful with warm waters on the Caribbean, friendly people, diverse culture, english speaking, adventurous & peaceful, not to mention full of Ancient Mayan Ruins. Yes one place can have it all.
Vinnie & Dawn have attended retreats together teaching and assisting with some of their lovely friends and know this is their dream opportunity coming true.
Having secured property in Sarteneja a small fishing village in Northern Belize they now have a Rad 14 person yoga Palapa, full of Aerial silk hammocks and 1 Aerial Silk. With plans to expand and double its size, & in due time create a compound unlike any other their space will continue to blossom year after year.
The goal is to eventually not use an outside source for lodging while in Sarteneja rather have the appropriate lodging on our property.
Currently Debbie & Rich have retired on the adjoining property and perform all the maintenance on both properties which is a blessing because they are angels when it comes to helping Dawn & Vinnie with their dreams, they both say "we could not do it without them."
Vinnie & Dawn have a rental home available as well that sits on the same property as their parents, this home sets as the hub and beachfront property giving their yogi's an great space to hang out and relax at the beach, slack line, or hang out in the Palapa on the silk hammocks.
The relationships they have acquired in their village and among the islanders of Caye Caulker has helped make this a 5 star experience. The food was said to be some of the best food their guests have eaten. The blow your mind restaurant Martineja's is the goto for all your Local and Creative food choices.
Wow... Soooo Good. The local cuisine is incredible. Plus they include 3 meals a day with the price. In fact everything needed is included in the price. When they say all inclusive they are not kidding. Other then your flight to Belize its covered. There is always multiple excursion days, plenty of yoga and wellness, the most amazing food, and so much culture to get all up in.
Bringing things into the present. Their 1st retreat was incredible, the key factor is the experience Vinnie & Dawn bring to their guests. It's obvious they have done their research & dialed in their relationships with the locals. They have a detailed and impressive schedule for you from when you arrive till when you leave. Of coarse you're not required to be everywhere and do everything as that's left to your choosing but all I can say is everything is worth your time or they would not have included it.
AHHHHMazzing... Thats how they make you feel, that's how the food makes you feel, that's how the people make you feel, that's how the energy makes you feel, thats how the water makes you feel, thats how
DaVinity Retreats makes you feel.
