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Jamaica · May 24–29, 2026 · Limited Spots
Five days that change the way you see everything
A world-leading retreat experience at Good Hope Estate, Jamaica. Research-informed. Legal. Rooted in meaningful self-development.
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May 24–29, 2026
Good Hope Estate, Jamaica
Set on 2,000 acres in Jamaica's Trelawny parish, Good Hope is a restored 18th-century great house surrounded by tropical forest, rivers, and gardens. It is one of the most extraordinary private estates in the Caribbean, and the setting for this retreat.
The estate offers a rare combination of beauty, privacy, and natural grandeur. Between sessions, you will walk jungle trails, swim in rivers, and find stillness in spaces that have held centuries of history. Every detail is considered, from the chef-prepared meals that nourish your body, to the carefully curated schedule that honors the rhythm of your experience.
Beckley Retreats operates legally in Jamaica and in full compliance with all U.S. federal and local jurisdiction requirements.
In Their Words
What our guests have to say
"Every leader in America should go through this program."
Jim MacPhee
Former COO Walt Disney World, 2x Beckley Program Alum
"I am walking away from this retreat with new found love in my heart. And I'm immensely humbled. Feeling cleansed and restored."
Toni Ko
Founder NYX Cosmetics (sold to L'Oreal), Beckley Alum
"My experience of the retreat was just fantastic. 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 of Happiness Squad, ex-McKinsey Partner
"I did a lot of research around wellbeing programs with safe, legal and ceremonial use of plants and found Beckley Retreats. I manifested for two years that I wanted a life-changing experience like this. Now here I am, I've done it and it has been amazing."
Mujo O.
Social Innovators Accelerator Lead, Fortune 500 Management Consulting Firm
Get in Touch
Have any questions about the retreat?
If you would like to learn more about the retreat before applying, book a call with our team.
The Science
Backed by 25+ Years of Research
A landmark study by the Beckley Foundation and Imperial College London revealed that plant experiences create thousands of new neural connections that do not exist under normal conditions. This increased connectivity, visible on brain imaging, offers a unique mechanism for lasting cognitive and emotional change.
This is not theoretical. Our published research validates the approach we take with every guest, and our Head of Research, Dr. AZA Allsop, brings Harvard/MIT doctoral training and an active Yale faculty position to our program design. Our Research Advisor, Dr. Karestan Koenen from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, further strengthens the scientific rigor behind our approach.
Neural connectivity research. Beckley Foundation / Imperial College London.
Research Partners
The Program
Programs Backed By Science
Most retreat programs end when you leave. Ours is built around what happens after. A science-backed integrative health program grounded in research, adult learning, and habit change science.
Phase 01
Prepare
4 weeks, digital
Group sessions, one-on-one coaching, guided practices, and educational resources. Participants bond before arriving at Good Hope.
Phase 02
Immerse
5 nights at Good Hope, Jamaica
2 guided ceremonial sessions with live music, breathwork, meditation, and transformational practices immersed in nature.
Phase 03
Integrate
4–6 weeks, digital
Group sessions, daily practices, and science-backed tools to sustain your transformation. Ongoing connection with your retreat group.
Accommodations
5 nights at Good Hope Estate. Triple, double, and single occupancy rooms available.
Chef-Prepared Meals
All meals included. Nourishing cuisine designed to support your physical and mental state throughout.
Complementary Practices
Breathwork, meditation, somatic work, journaling, and time in Jamaica's extraordinary natural landscape.
Our Team
World-Class Team With Deep Experience
Neil Markey
Co-Founder & CEO
Former U.S. Army Ranger Captain, Columbia University graduate, Master's student at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Anja Saloranta
Chief Operations Officer
Former COO at Ballentine Partners, Head of Commercial Operations at Ginkgo Bioworks
Fede Menapace
Chief Growth Officer
Former management consulting at McKinsey & Co., COO of MAPS, MBA from Stanford University
Dr. AZA Allsop
Head of Research
Harvard/MIT joint MD/PhD neuroscientist, Yale lab head, psychiatrist
Dr. Karestan Koenen
Research Advisor
Director of Population Mental Health Lab, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Dr. Dingle Spence
Team Lead
Retired Jamaica physician with training in oncology and palliative medicine
Ben Sheinwald
Team Lead
Biodynamic therapist and group facilitator with background in psychotherapy, biodynamic massage, mindfulness, and embodied practices
Kosu Boudreau
Team Lead
Integration specialist, registered trauma psychotherapist, former spiritual care therapist in hospitals with a focus on trauma, mental health, and palliative care
Hanifa Nayo Washington
Team Lead
Lead facilitator with deep experience in facilitation, integration, and preparation practices
Mark Mabon
Team Lead
Lead facilitator, therapeutic coach and family constellations practitioner, dedicated practitioner of meditation, yoga, and breathwork
Sergio Rodriguez
Team Lead
Mexican JD, UK LLM, master's degrees in Integral Counseling and East-West Psychology, PhD candidate at CIIS
Our guests are making real, lasting change
1,000+
Guests served since 2020
94
Net Promoter Score, among the highest in wellness globally
88%
Say this was the most meaningful experience of their lifetime
98%
Would recommend to a friend or family member
Your next chapter begins at Good Hope
Only a few spots remain for the May 24-29 retreat at Good Hope Estate. The application only takes a few minutes. If you would like to learn more first, book a call with our team.