Rooted & Rising
What this is?
Rooted & Rising is a curated Caribbean retreat for fourteen women, small enough to be intimate, considered enough to feel cared for from the moment you arrive.
No 'To Do' lists but rest. No noise but laughter. No expectations but presence.
Four mornings to wake up to the ocean. Four afternoons where someone else has decided what's next. Four evenings of long conversations with women who recognize you because they ARE you.
This is the retreat I built for the woman I used to be, holding it together for everyone but herself.
This retreat is for the woman who…
…has built something, a career, a business, a family, and has been pouring out for years
…is the strong one in her family, her team, her circle of friends
…can't remember the last weekend she wasn't catching up on something
…is starting to wonder if there's a softer version of herself underneath all the doing
…values intentionality, beauty and being among other accomplished women
This isn't for…
…a bachelorette party or girls' trip (we love those — this isn't one)
…strict programming or yoga teacher training
…anyone uncomfortable with quiet, unstructured time
…anyone looking for a high-volume social media moment
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Rhonda has spent over twenty years helping leaders and organizations rise. She built this retreat for the woman she has met again and again, the one giving everything to everyone, with nothing left for herself. Every element of Rooted & Rising is a reflection of that understanding.
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This retreat is held by Rhonda herself, from the welcome dinner to the final breakfast. Every detail, from the meals to the music to the moments of quiet, has been chosen with care. You won't be one of hundreds. You'll be received like the woman you've always been beneath everything you carry.
Held loosely. Designed deeply.
Your four days.
Day 1
Planting Roots
Your rooted experience starts the moment you land. We'll greet you at the airport and whisk you away to Blu Horizon Villas, where a warm welcome and a light lunch await as you settle in and connect with the women who'll become your retreat sisters. As the afternoon softens into golden hour, you’ll gather your brushes for a relaxed Sip & Paint session where laughter flows as freely as the drinks, and creativity takes the lead. The evening brings us together over a beautifully curated dinner, the perfect first toast to the days ahead.
Day 2
Flowing Deeper
Greet the morning with a gentle awakening to your day as the sun rises over Blu Horizon Villas, followed by a nourishing breakfast to fuel the adventure ahead. By afternoon, we trade stillness for the thrill of river tubing, letting the current carry away every worry as you float and laugh your way downstream. As night falls, we journey to the magical Glistening Waters on the Luminous Lagoon for a glowing waters experience and a dinner you'll never forget. Back at the villa, we close the day with our Rooted and Rising chat, a soulful conversation that lingers long after the candles burn low and a chance to empty all that is heavy on your heart.
Day 3
Rising in Full Bloom
The day begins slow and the smooth, soulful music setting the mood for what's ahead. After breakfast, we head out for a guided tour of a local Jamaican herbal healing farm, a one of a kind cultural experience full of stories and discovery. From there, it's toes in the sand and lunch by the sea for a full beach day of sunshine and sisterhood. We return to Blu Horizon Villas for Rising Time, then close the evening with an elegant dinner by the sea, where good food meets even better company.
Day 4
Rising and Returning
Wake to a leisurely breakfast as the morning sun pours over Blu Horizon, savouring the sisterhood you've built one last time. Slip into a slow, indulgent day by the pool followed by luxurious spa services designed to leave you glowing inside and out. As the sun sets, we gather for a farewell dinner filled with heartfelt toasts, shared memories, and the kind of joy that only comes from women rising together. The evening closes with a deeply restorative sound bath, washing over you in waves of healing vibrations and sending you off rooted, renewed, and ready to carry this magic home.
Day 5
Carrying It Forward
Gather one final time over a warm continental breakfast, soaking in the laughter, the lessons, and the love that filled these days. Hugs linger a little longer, hearts are a little fuller, and promises are made to keep this sisterhood alive long after you've gone. When it's time, we'll see you safely to the airport, sending you off rooted in your truth and rising into all that awaits you back home. Until we meet again, beautiful soul.
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Tucked away at Blu Horizon Villas in Jamaica, surrounded by ocean breeze, warm sun, and lush island beauty, you'll find a place that does what no spreadsheet or to do list can. It exhales for you, until you remember how to exhale for yourself.
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The women who come here are extraordinary. They're leaders, mothers, builders, and dreamers who have spent years pouring into everyone but themselves. The bonds formed in these four days are not the kind that fade when the suitcases come home. They become a sisterhood that carries you forward.
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Mornings begin with island style movement and quiet journaling. Afternoons take you river tubing through paradise, dancing on a glowing lagoon, and dining at the sea's edge. Evenings invite you into soulful Rooted & Rising circles and the deep stillness of a sound bath. You'll move, rest, laugh, cry, and come alive in all the ways you've been waiting for.
Four luxurious nights at Blu Horizon Villas (shared or single occupancy)
Round trip airport transfers and all transportation to and from excursions
A warm welcome, meet and greet, and curated arrival amenities
Four nourishing breakfasts, a beachfront lunch, a light welcome lunch, and a final continental send off
Three beautifully curated dinners, including a magical evening at Glistening Waters at Luminous Lagoon (partially covered dinner) and a heartfelt farewell dinner
Spa day were you will be cared for
A relaxed and creative Sip & Paint session
Guided river tubing through the heart of paradise
Your Host
Meet Rhonda
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I'm Rhonda, a Certified Project Management Professional, Business Strategist, and Leadership Partner with over 20 years guiding organizations through transformation and supporting large teams. As the founder of Rhonda Bennett & Team, Elaia Consulting, and co-partner of an electrical company inToronto, I've spent my career building, leading, and pouring into others.
I built Rooted & Rising for the women who know exactly what that feels like. The ones who have spent years focused on everyone else, holding it all together, showing up for their families, their teams, their communities, and quietly watching the years slip by. The ones who suddenly realize it's time to pour into themselves.
I created this retreat because that woman deserves more than a stolen weekend or a rushed self care moment. She deserves to be fully received. To exhale somewhere beautiful. To be surrounded by other women who understand. To remember who she is underneath all that she carries.
This retreat is held by me, personally. You'll meet me at the welcome when you arrive. We'll share a final breakfast together on the last morning. And in between, every detail has been chosen with care, because the women who come to Rooted & Rising deserve to be received like this.
With love,
Rhonda
The Location
Blu Horizon Villas, Montego Bay.
Blu Horizon Villas, Montego Bay.
Blu Horizon Villas, Montego Bay.
Blu Horizon Villas, Montego Bay.
Blu Horizon Villas, Montego Bay.
Blu Horizon Villas is a boutique resort fifteen minutes from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Designed for small-group retreats, the property holds our entire group exclusively for four nights — no large weddings, no convention chaos. Just the fourteen of us, the staff, and the Caribbean appealing to your five senses.
Pool. the beach a short distance away. Communal dining overlooking the water. The kind of place where the staff makes you feel wanted.
Limited Spots Available
Your Investment
Five early bird spots with $150 off (closes on June 12, 2026) After that, regular pricing applies.
Payment options
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Pay in full at registration, OR
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Pay in equal installments:
50% at registration (non-refundable)
Final 50% due by Sept 15, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions. We have answers.
Is this retreat really for me?
If you're a woman between roughly 35–60 who feels accomplished on paper but deeply tired underneath it all, this retreat was created with you in mind. Rooted & Rising is designed for women craving rest, reconnection, softness, and meaningful sisterhood — not a party trip or yoga certification experience.
I don't know anyone going. Is that okay?
Absolutely. Most women arrive solo. The intimate group size creates natural connection quickly, and many guests leave with lifelong friendships.
What fitness level is required?
No experience is necessary. Every activity is optional, and you're encouraged to move at your own pace.
How many women will attend?
Rooted & Rising is intentionally intimate, with a limited number of women per retreat to allow for genuine connection, meaningful conversation, and personalized care.
