Mindfulness Meditation Retreat in Cuba

Join Hugh Byrne and Rebecca Hines for a mindfulness meditation retreat and cultural exchange in Cuba in January 2018. Take time from the busyness of life to open to your moment-to-moment experience and also explore the rich culture and beauty of Cuba in these times of change.

  • The retreat is offered at the beautiful Mhai Yoga center on the beach, half an hour from Havana.
  • Seven nights accommodation in double rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
  • 3 organic, locally prepared vegetarian meals a day.
  • Guided excursion to Old Havana.
  • Limited to 22 participants.

This trip is administered by Cuba Candela, a travel services provider authorized by Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to conduct people-to-people and other licensed tours.  Cuba Candela is a true travel aficionado specializing in mindfully crafted journeys throughout the beautiful and enigmatic island of Cuba. Our retreat program consists of a full-time schedule of authorized activities which will promote meaningful interaction with the Cuban people and is fully compliant under U.S. law.

Cost

Cost for room, food, and all scheduled activities is $2,194.  Cost includes handling of all legal requirements and travel certification.

Airfare separate (currently $350-500 round trip between Washington DC and Havana, Cuba) as well as transport to and from the Havana airport, typically $35 (equivalent) each way.

You also will need a Cuban visa which can be purchased in the Miami airport for $100 upon presentation of your passport.

Payment can be made in two installments of $1,097.  Final payment is due December 1.

Register

Registration is open – 6 spaces remain. Please complete the registration form at this link to start the process:  http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07eeg55i12j60rzk4g/start .   Once received, you will receive instructions to make a deposit and information on travel logistics.

To remain in Cuba for an additional 5-7 days after the retreat, let us know and we can provide information and details on logistics and cost:  info@mindfulnesstraining.org

Questions

For questions, email us at info@mindfulnesstraining.org

Cancellation/Refunds

Payment can be made in two installments of $1,097.  Final payment is due December 1.  If you cancel before December 1 and we can fill your space, you will receive a full refund minus a $50 transaction fee.  If you cancel after December 1, and we can fill your space, you will receive a full refund minus a $200 transaction fee.  No refunds will be provided after January 1.