Paradise with a Purpose
August 6-11 – Puerto Plata, Domunican Republic – Double Occupancy
Klarna Available – pay in 4 interest free installments
What You'll Experience
Six days in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic designed to nourish every part of you. Whether you’re fully plant-based, vegetarian, or simply curious about expanding your palate, this retreat meets you where you are. Meat options are also available — all are welcome at this table.
- ✓Plant-based & mushroom cooking workshops — Learn hands-on from two talented vegan chefs and leave with recipes you’ll actually use at home
- ✓Hatha yoga & meditation — Daily sessions led by Dana Macc, certified Hatha yoga instructor, to reset your body and quiet your mind
- ✓Ebooks from all participants — Take home a collection of digital resources from every presenter and attendee
- ✓Lifestyle shifts for healthy living — Practical strategies for carrying the retreat experience into your everyday routine
- ✓Time to simply recharge — This isn’t a packed conference. There’s space built in to rest, explore, and breathe
Your home for the week
Crown Villas at Lifestyle Holidays Resort, Puerto Plata
Your Experience at a Glance
Thursday
VIP airport transfer to your villa at Lifestyle Holidays Resort. Welcome cocktails, fresh juices, and light bites await your arrival. Take time to settle in, explore the property, and ease into island mode.
Evening: Dinner at a resort restaurant followed by a meet and greet with your chefs, wellness practitioner Dana Macc, and fellow guests. Unwind and ease into the experience.
Friday
Morning: Morning Movement and Mindful Reset with Dana Macc. Breakfast at the villa with a dedicated private chef or at resort restaurants.
Midday: Chef Demonstration and Interactive Lunch Experience. Enjoy a beautifully prepared plant-based meal with Chef Tommy and Chef Mal.
Afternoon: Poolside relaxation, beach time, or optional spa services.
Evening: Dinner at a resort restaurant. Cocktails, connection, and leisure.
Saturday
Morning: Gentle yoga and breathwork. Breakfast.
Late Morning: Chef Demonstration and Culinary Experience.
Afternoon — Optional Excursions:
- Sosúa Beach
- Horseback riding along the coast
- Visit Mount Isabel de Torres (Christ the Redeemer statue)
- Shopping, aquarium, or resort activities
Evening: Dinner at a resort restaurant. Late-night poolside vibes and connection.
Sunday
Morning: Optional gentle reset session. Breakfast.
Midday: Catamaran cruise along the coast.
Afternoon: Return and relax. Spa, pool, or beach time.
Evening: Dinner at the resort. Relaxed evening at your leisure.
Monday
Morning: The I AM Experience — Mind-Body Reset with Dana Macc. Reflection, grounding, and intention-setting for the life you’re returning to.
Midday: Final Chef Demonstration and Closing Lunch.
Afternoon: Free time to relax, pack, and enjoy the final moments.
Evening — Grand Finale: Private Villa BBQ Experience. Music, connection, and celebration. Fireworks to close the retreat.
Tuesday
Breakfast. VIP airport transfers. Departure.
You leave nourished, recharged, and connected — carrying new recipes, new friendships, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Everything is taken care of
✓All restaurants, bars, and facilities included
✓VIP-exlusive restaurants and bars (reservations may be required)
✓Butler service, maid service, and complimentary room service
✓Personal chef and breakfast served in your villa
✓Welcome fresh fruit plate, onsite BBQs, and snack delivery
✓House wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, juices, and soft drinks included
✓VIP Service Department staff check in with you daily
✓VIP areas and services exclusively for retreat guests
A Look Back at Past Retreats
Chef Tommy
“The Mushroom Man”
Founder of Shroom Stop ATL and the creative force behind Atlanta’s fungi-forward food movement. Chef Tommy transforms lion’s mane, oyster, and king trumpet mushrooms into dishes that make meat-eaters do a double take — from lion’s mane ribeyes and BBQ ribs to creamy mac and hibachi plates. With over 234K followers and a cookbook to his name, he’s proven that plant-based food can hit just as hard as anything else on the plate.
Chef Mal
Jamal Owens
Personal and private plant-based chef out of South Florida with over 327K followers and a mission to prove that vegan food can hit every bit as hard as the soul food he grew up on. Born and raised in Hollywood, Florida, Chef Mal grew up cooking Southern-style soul food at his grandmother’s house every Sunday until a health diagnosis at 23 changed everything and launched his journey into plant-based cooking. He’s the author of the Vegan Vibes cookbook series, creator of the Plant-Based Soul holiday recipe collection, and runs a virtual cooking course teaching his most requested dishes — vegan mac and cheese, philly steak eggrolls, crabless cakes, and more.
Reserve Your Spot
Only 24 spots remaining
Early pricing ends May 5th — then price increases to $4,400
Featured
Price: $3975
Full 5-day experience
All meals & drinks included
VIP villa accommodations
All activities & excursions
Standard Rate
Price: $4000
Full 5-day experience
All meals & drinks included
VIP villa acommodations
All activities and excursions
Double occupancy · No refunds · All-inclusive
Frequently asked questions
All meals are 100% plant-based and vegan. We accommodate gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and other common allergen requests. Meat options are also available for those who prefer them. Please note your specific dietary needs when you register and our chefs will ensure every meal works for you.
Comfortable clothing you can move in for our wellness sessions, an open mind, and your appetite. We provide all cooking materials, ingredients, and recipe handouts. Bedding and towels are provided at the villa. A detailed packing list will be emailed to you after registration.
No refunds. Your spot is transferable to another guest. Please contact us at [email protected] for transfer requests.
Flights to Puerto Plata are not included. VIP airport transfers to and from the resort are included with your package. After you register, we will send you detailed travel recommendations and logistics.
We partner with Klarna so you can split your payment into 4 interest-free installments at checkout. Simply select Klarna as your payment method when you purchase your package. There are no additional fees and approval is instant for most customers.
This itinerary is thoughtfully curated to balance structure and freedom. All wellness sessions are optional. Excursions and spa services are available at your discretion. You are invited to move through each day in a way that feels aligned with you.
Don't miss this experience
This is a limited-capacity retreat designed for intimate, hands-on learning with two of the most exciting vegan chefs in the community. Once spots are filled, registration closes. Invest in your wellness — your body, your mind, and your plate.
Questions? Reach out at [email protected] or call 424-777-6222
Sold out? Join the waitlist for the next retreat.
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