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| Balenbouche
Estate, St. Lucia |
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4 Guest Cottages, 10 retreat participants |
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Air
Conditioning – None. There are mosquito nets over
the beds and standing fans in the rooms. |
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Beach
Access – There are three beaches that adjoin the
property, 10-20 minutes walking. One is quite rocky - beautiful
to look at but dangerous for swimming. The other two are usually
nice for swimming. The trails to the beaches are a bit steep and
people do need to be fairly fit and up to the walk. There are 4
other calm, sandy beaches, 2 with amenities such as water sports,
chairs and umbrellas for hire, 15-30 minutes away by car. |
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Dining
Options – Excellent, fresh, home cooking. The menu
can be tailed to fit the group. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary
restrictions can be accommodated. A night or two out at local restaurants
can also be arranged. |
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Internet
Access – Wireless internet is available in the main
plantation house. |
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Massage
and Spa Options – Indulge in various body treatments
amidst the serenity of the trees or in the privacy of your own room.
Our professional on call and resident therapists include:
JOSEPH - Healer (Shamanic, Reiki, personalized
health analysis), deep tissue massage, reflexology
BRENDA- Massage
therapist (deep tissue, Swedish, Thai massage)
ANITANJA - Swedish massage, aromatherapy massage,
body scrubs, body wraps and facials
DR. ST ROSE - Herbalist, Nutritionist
*For a full spa experience fully equipped with steam room and sauna
you can visit the nearby Coconut Bay Resort and Spa. |
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Swimming
Pool – None. |
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View
– The 4 guest cottages are located on the 70 acre property
surrounded by ancient trees, exotic gardens, pastures and fascinating
ruins. Glimpses of the Caribbean Sea can be seen from the garden
area. |
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Yoga
Space – “The Copra House” is a breezy
barn that was originally built as a place to dry and store cotton.
It is now used as an art studio, a meditation and yoga room. Mats,
straps, blocks and blankets provided. |
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Other
– Balenbouche Estate is a unique combination of farm, historic
site, guest house and family home, which attracts a special kind
of traveler. Seclusion: The closest town, supermarket, & bank
are a 15 min. drive away. Animals: Horses, cows, dogs, cats, and
native creatures such as ants, spiders, lizards, bugs, frogs, crickets,
bats are found throughout. Tropical design: All structures are designed
for outdoor living and those not comfortable camping might not be
comfortable at Balenbouche. Low technology: No TV or phone in rooms.
Energy conservation: Guests are asked to conserve water and electricity. |
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| Proximity
to Airport:
The large airport in the south (airport code UVF) is about 20 minutes
away. The small airport in the north (airport code SLU) is about
an hour and a half away. Do note that transfers from UVF only are
included in the package price listed above. |
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| Retreat
Participant Testimonial: |
“My experience happened to be quite magical. Balenbouche is a delightful, delicious and enchanting experience made so by three kind, intelligent, beautiful and impassioned women who work very hard to do things just right. Paired with Trish of Tropical Escapes, the yoga week was a very fun, fit, interesting and healthy opportunity. Trish is gifted and has the ability to do it all, literally. This includes getting transported around some wicked roads. I enjoyed the morning and evening yoga in the open barn, the walks to private beaches, the delicious food and conversation. There is basic goodness and good health here with Trish and Balenbouche as well as an element of glamour, of good taste. I am quite certain this trip changed my life: it opened my heart; I made friends. I continue my life with a higher level of fitness and sustain myself with some peaceful, beautiful memories”.
Judy Palaferro - jpalaferro@yahoo.com |
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| Instructor
Testimonial: |
“You
know already that I have only praise for you and the Balenbouche
ladies. Your dedication, patience, creativity in meeting the various
and changing needs and especially your clarity about options, scheduling
were so appreciated. Their offering of beautiful food and surroundings,
their generosity in meeting all needs (dietary, first aid, laundry,
story-telling, local advice, etc, etc) were outstanding.”
Jean Erlbaum je88@comcast.net
Yoga Instructor with Green River Yoga, Greenfield MA. |
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| More Traveler Reviews Available at TripAdvisor.com |
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