Paper & Diamond curates luxury experiential travel, highly sought-after wellness retreats, and unparalleled celebrations for life’s milestones. Aware that a change in physical location can be the catalyst to spark change in consciousness and redirect our lives’ paths towards a more deeply fulfilling way of existing, Paper & Diamond is passionate about illuminating these profoundly rewarding journeys of insight. I love my work with the Paper & Diamond team, for whom I am the resident Health & Wellness expert!
I wanted to share with you our next opportunity to delve into the comprehensive therapeutic and cultural practices of not only a new travel destination, but a new way of life: one that embraces holistic and Ayurvedic practice, while simultaneously addressing a highly personalized and bespoke agenda that aligns with your ideal objectives for moving into a new realm of awareness.
November 10-17, 2021, myself and the entire Paper & Diamond team will partner with Jumby Bay Island, an Oetker Collection Resort, as together we invite guests to the 5-star Jumby Bay Island Resort, a pristine, breezy oasis that is part of the West Indies' Antigua. Pulling from the heart of Jumby Bay's life unscripted way of existing, and combining this philosophy with the core essence of Paper & Diamond, A Journey Through The Senses is an immersive wellness retreat that allows its participants to author their own new script as they experience the tools to write a more healthier, balanced and optimized way of life.
The Accommodation
The renowned Jumby Bay Island resort is set on a 300 acre private island, just 2 miles to the north of Antigua, where it is accessible solely via private resort catamaran. From the property's two white sand beaches glittered with coral reefs, to the three swimming pools and tennis courts, to the four different gastronomic experiences as well as a full Water Sports Center and a seasonal Hawksbill Turtle Research Program, the resort is alive with sensorial experiences to delight. Yet Jumby Bay Island is also balanced in its vibrant activity access with tranquil relaxation and rejuvenation in the form of spa treatment suites, a beauty salon, wellness boutique, yoga pavilion and more. All in all the property hails as the ideal Caribbean hideaway for guests seeking quiet, natural beauty, exclusive luxury, serenity, and a world-class level of high-touch service.
The Experts
Each Paper & Diamond retreat features a unique mix of our expert wellness team, who help guide our guests through holistic transformation across mind, body and spirit. Alongside myself, A Journey Through the Senses is pleased to welcome:
Neda Varbanova, Nutrition Coach and Chef
Susy Markoe Schieffelin, Spiritual + Healing Guide
We are absolutely ecstatic about the chance to create magic together!
The Itinerary
Below is a glimpse inside what can be expected in a sample day at A Journey Through The Senses:
New Moon Meditation – as the New Moon rises, Susy will lead a New Moon Meditation Ceremony and Crystal Alchemy Sound Bath, for guests to define their goals for the week, relax deeply and recharge from day one.
Chakra Invitational – utilizing the Hatha practice of breathwork, this opens the body’s chakras, the seven energy centers, to create balance.
Self-Care with Claire – a restorative spa session including a full body volcanic ash and clay mask, followed by a CBD Epsom salt and botanical oil soak, and a guided journal session follows.
Hacking Your Microbiome – Neda and I will provide insight into the complications that can arise when gut health is out of balance and offer tangible ways to improve microbiome health that can affect mood and mental health, energy levels, sensitivity to particular foods, autoimmune symptoms and more.
Feeling vs. Seeing – aiming to immerse participants into a full sensorial experience, guests will practice a sequence of floor yoga and stretch poses while blindfolded, relying on my instruction to learn to think via feeling rather than seeing.
Integrative CBD Cooking Instructional – in a live demonstration sponsored by brand partner RESET BIOSCIENCE CBD, Neda and I will showcase creative ways to integrate CBD tinctures into recipes, while further teaching about its health benefits, dosage recommendations and other essential take-home tips.
Dinner at The Farm – as the sun sets, visitors will savor local island flavors at dinner on Jumby Bay’s farm. Working with local farmers, The Farm presents seasonal culinary workshops and an ever-changing menu.
Moonlight Sound Bath & Catamaran Cruise Intention Ceremony – to conclude what will be a deeply curative day, a Moonlight Sound Bath will take place on the beach, followed by an Intention Ceremony aboard the resort’s private catamaran. Based on ancient healing techniques, vibrations of sound work at a cellular level to recalibrate the mind, body and spirit. These healing frequencies stimulate alpha and theta brainwave frequencies, balance the hemispheres of the brain, and promote a sense of inner peace.
The Additional Offerings
In addition to each day’s bespoke program of itinerary offerings, there will be time for guests to book private sessions with the wellness team members. Expect immersive journeys into reiki crystal sound healing, stretch and mobility sessions, individualized nutritional coaching and more.
Further, guests will be delighted by the incorporation of a curated selection of sponsoring brands across apparel, beauty, travel, wellness and more. These brands have provided gifted enhancements to elevate this sensorial journey.
The Rates and Inclusions
For rates starting at $3,600 USD per night, based on double occupancy, guests will enjoy the following:
Accommodation for 7 nights/8 days at Jumby Bay Island in one of the property’s suites, with option to upgrade to a private villa for additional fee.
Ferry transfer from ANU Airport to the private island accessible only by boat.
Welcome gift bag valued at $750 including perks and products from Paper & Diamond’s curation of wellness and fitness brands.
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner built upon Ayurvedic and plant-based cuisine, including farm and sea-to-table themes and a ‘Fire & Earth’ experience; additional snacks, fresh juices and drinking water.
One daily nutritional culinary seminar with a different area of emphasis.
Two daily unique movement sessions (bespoke yoga and Pilates).
Daily mindfulness sessions (journaling, meditation, relaxation, and other soul and spirit rejuvenation).
Departure ‘White Night Beach Party’ send-off to symbolize renewal.
Half day yacht excursion to Little Jumby Island for wellness offerings, snorkeling and a made-to-order beach picnic lunch.
Healthy mixology classes, wine tastings and various beverage integrations.
75-minute customized spa journey focused on ancient healing techniques.
E-booklet and one-month free subscription upon departure containing recipes and self-care items from Paper & Diamond’s team of wellness experts.
Private access to the 300-acre Caribbean Island grounds including fitness facilities, tennis courts, beaches, pools, restaurants, boutique and more.
For further details including booking details, please click here. To keep an eye on Paper & Diamond’s future schedule of retreats, be sure to visit their Offerings page.
