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Guided wellbeing retreats · Good Hope, Jamaica

Make space for
real change.

You have built a full life. There may still be something asking for your attention.

A comprehensive program developed with researchers from Harvard and Yale.

See if Beckley is right for you

Start with the short quiz. Explore your fit, preferences and next step. No commitment.

5.0145 Google reviews

5 nights · All inclusive · From US$5,500
Per person. Flights extra. Preparation and integration included.

Morning light over the front lawn at Good Hope, JamaicaGood Hope, Jamaica
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A considered next step

For the part of you
that senses there is more.

Perhaps you are at a turning point. Perhaps familiar patterns keep returning. Or perhaps you want to reconnect with what matters, beyond the roles and responsibilities of everyday life.

Beckley offers space to explore, experienced guidance and a structure for bringing what you learn back into your life.

You do not need previous retreat experience. You do need curiosity, openness and a willingness to participate.

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Brain connectivity research visual comparing placebo with the study condition
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The research behind the work

New patterns.
A deeper understanding.

Brain imaging research explored how patterns of functional connectivity change compared with placebo. This visual maps relationships between brain activity signals.

Beckley brings a research-informed approach to preparation, guided experiences and integration, developed with researchers from Harvard and Yale.

Dr. AZA AllsopDr. AZA AllsopHead of Research
Harvard MD, MIT PhD.
Assistant Professor at Yale.
Karestan KoenenKarestan KoenenResearch Advisor
Professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

The visual is from a controlled study, not retreat guest scans or a demonstration of lasting retreat outcomes. Academic affiliations refer to individual researchers.

The full program

Five nights away.
Support on both sides.

Your retreat sits within a structured program designed to help you prepare thoughtfully and carry the experience into everyday life.

01 / BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Prepare

Four weeks · Online

Clarify your intentions, explore the practices and begin to connect with your group.

02 / AT GOOD HOPE

Immerse

Five nights · Jamaica

Guided experiences, facilitated group work, meditation, breathwork and time in nature.

03 / BACK IN YOUR LIFE

Integrate

Six weeks · Online

Reflect on what emerged, build supportive practices and stay connected as you move forward.

Preparation and integration are online, at your own pace, around one to two hours a week.

Explore your fit
Sunlit garden path and historic buildings at Good Hope, Jamaica

A place to step out of the everyday

Good Hope.
Jamaica, at its most grounding.

A historic estate surrounded by tropical gardens and open skies. Space to slow down, be supported and give this time your full attention.

  • Five nights of accommodation and all meals
  • Guided sessions, group activities and daily practices
  • Four weeks of preparation and six weeks of integration
From US$5,500 per person

Shared-room starting price. Private rooms available. Flights extra.
Explore room options and pricing in the quiz.

Prefer Europe? Our Netherlands programs are also available in the quiz.

Find the right option for you

Meet the people

Real people.
Care you can feel.

Experienced facilitators support you before, during and after your retreat.

Dingle Spence

Dingle Spence

Team Lead

A Jamaican physician with a background in oncology and palliative care, bringing deep experience of compassionate support.

Kosu Boudreau

Kosu Boudreau

Lead Facilitator

Psychotherapist, integration specialist and Buddhist chaplain with 18 years of experience in hospital spiritual care.

Ben Sheinwald

Ben Sheinwald

Lead Facilitator

Biodynamic body psychotherapist. Facilitating group work since 2014.

Neil Markey

Neil Markey

Co-Founder & CEO

Former U.S. Army Special Operations captain and McKinsey consultant. A personal commitment to contemplative practice and wellbeing.

Facilitator teams vary by retreat. Professional backgrounds inform the team’s experience; Beckley provides wellbeing programs, not medical treatment.

Jim MacPhee, Beckley guest and former COO of Walt Disney World

In our guests’ words

“Every leader in America should go through this program.”

Jim MacPhee

Former COO, Walt Disney World
Two-time Beckley guest

Toni Ko, Beckley guest and founder of NYX Cosmetics
“I am walking away from this retreat with new found love in my heart. And I am humbled. Feeling cleansed and restored.”

Toni Ko

Founder, NYX Cosmetics

Ashish Kothari, Beckley guest and founder of Happiness Squad
“The four week preparation before the retreat really helped people understand how powerful the work is, and also trained people on a set of practices to best navigate the experience.”

Ashish Kothari

Founder & CEO, Happiness Squad
Former McKinsey Partner

Personal accounts from Beckley guests. Individual experiences vary.

Google reviews

The care makes a difference.

★★★★★

5.0 from 145 Google reviews

September 2026

★★★★★
“The team did everything they could to ensure everyone had a great, safe, and meaningful experience and they did it with compassion and love.”

Devon Fritz

Google review · August 2026

★★★★★
“Organisation, pre-work and aftercare were fantastic.”

Alexandra Leenen

Google review · November 2025
Netherlands guest

★★★★★
“Facilitators and Good Hope staff felt like family from the start and the entire week experience was expertly designed.”

Kelly K

Google review · October 2025
Good Hope, Jamaica

Selected excerpts from guest reviews of Beckley programs in Jamaica and the Netherlands.

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Before you decide

Good questions.
Clear answers.

Is this a group retreat?

Yes. Guided sessions and group activities are part of the program. It is natural to have questions or feel nervous. The quiz helps us understand your preferences, and you can join an introduction call afterward.

How do I know whether it is suitable for me?

The quiz explores your preferences and practical readiness. It is not medical clearance. Every applicant completes a separate, private suitability process before acceptance. Some health conditions and medications may make the program unsuitable.

What does the price include?

The Jamaica program includes five nights of accommodation, meals, guided retreat activities, preparation and integration. Prices start at US$5,500 per person in a shared room. Flights are extra. The quiz shows the room and program options.

What happens after the quiz?

You will see your next step, with an invitation to a free group introduction call and access to the program guide. If your preferences and plans align, you will also have the option to start an application.

Can I choose the Netherlands instead?

Yes. Choose the Netherlands in the quiz to explore available four-night and five-night programs, room options and prices.

Your next step can be a small one

Start with curiosity.
See what feels right.

A short quiz to explore the program, the practicalities and where you are right now.

Take the short quiz

No commitment. Every applicant completes individual screening before acceptance.

See if Beckley is right for you