A week of service, soul nourishment, and reconnection in Jamaica’s Blue MountainsÂ
Join myself, Cassanie, and Nadine for a retreat experience with a difference -Â one that blends the restoration and reflection of a traditional retreat with the profound fulfilment that comes from selfless service.
For six years, The Purpose Retreat has woven service into its fabric. Together, our groups have visited schools, rehabilitation centres, built fences, and planted fruit and vegetables. This year, in the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastation, we return to the island with a deeper calling - to place service at the very heart of our purpose.
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There is no greater nourishment for the soul than to serve.
This retreat invites you to embody that truth and experience stillness and restoration while supporting local Jamaican community projects including orphanages, farms, and schools,
playing a part in helping our beloved island rebuild.
*This year’s retreat is offered as part of our wider commitment to give back to Jamaica. In the spirit of service and community, we’ve reduced the cost to make this restorative experience more accessible while directly supporting the island’s recovery.
Why Now?
Tourism is one of the pillars of Jamaica’s economy - contributing roughly a third of the nation’s GDP and supporting one in every four jobs through hotels, restaurants, transport, and local enterprise. By joining this retreat, you are directly contributing to Jamaica’s recovery helping the country get “back to work” while channelling meaningful resources into the communities that need them most.
Jamaica, as many of us know, is one of the most beautiful and spiritually potent places on earth. The island’s soil is rich with healing energy and home to more medicinal plants than anywhere else in the world. Spending a week in the serenity of the Blue Mountains, connecting deeply with self, others, and the land, is a gift of transformation.
What to Expect Each Day
Morning: Meditation, movement, and breakfast
Late Morning: Visit to partnered community organisation (school, orphanage, or farm) for 2–4 hours of voluntary service
Afternoon: Return for a nourishing lunch and restorative downtime - swim in a waterfall, walk through the mountains, or rest with a book and fresh coconut in hand
Evening: Restorative yoga, sound baths, reflection, and group sharing
Your week will also include:
• Soul Purpose & Transformational Visibility Workshops
• Daily Volunteering Sessions (weekdays only)
• Farm-to-Table Meals & Fresh Juices
• Hosted Nature Contemplation Walks
• Movement Meditation & Fire Ceremony
• Optional Excursions
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Where You'll Stay
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Your Retreat Facilitators
Jessica Huie MBE
Founder of The Purpose Retreat, author of PURPOSE (Hay House), entrepreneur and speaker. For over twenty years, Jessica has guided others to connect to what she calls their unique gold — their authentic gifts — and express them for the benefit of all. Her work amplifies voices that inspire progress, harmony, and love, and she has supported some of the world’s most impactful leaders and change-makers.
Nadine McNeil
A yoga teacher, transformational coach, and humanitarian whose life work is igniting others to live in infinite possibility. Former Director of Volunteering for the Global Volunteer Network in partnership with Digicel, Nadine led the Haiti volunteer program following the 2010 earthquake, connecting volunteers with meaningful service opportunities that sparked ripple effects of transformation worldwide.
Cassanie McKenzie
A renowned Jamaican yoga instructor, astrology and tarot therapist whose retreats and classes are designed to unlock personal power and healing. Trained at the Sivananda Ashram in the Bahamas, Cassanie’s deep spiritual awakening in 2018 expanded her work to include intuitive guidance. She has designed wellness programs for Sandals Group, Half Moon, S Hotel, JMMB, Vistaprint, UWI, and Parsons University NYC.
Joining the Retreat
Attendance at The Purpose Retreat is by short application to ensure alignment with the retreat’s values and the integrity of the local communities we serve.
Participants are also invited to bring small contributions such as colouring supplies, seeds, or educational materials to support the service projects directly.
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