Tobago yoga retreat

Planet

WILDLIFE
We have spent 15 years creating a sanctuary for wildlife within our tropical gardens. The endangered agouti is now a common sight, along with iguana, and a nesting armadillo that was first spotted in 2016. Over 70 species of birds can be viewed from our accommodations. We encourage their visits to our two acres of gardens on the luscious rainforest hillside in Castara with many bird feeders around the site, including on the verandas/terraces of the accommodations to help them thrive and give our guests first-hand experience of the joy they bring. By visiting us, we’re able to continue developing the habitat in and around the retreat to help the wildlife thrive.

SPONSORSHIP OF CORAL REGENERATION
Through our ongoing partnership with the Environmental Research Institute Charlottesville (ERIC), we sponsor coral reef regeneration in and around Castara Bay. Your visit will contribute towards this ongoing sponsorship, helping to rebuild the reef and secure its future, which is not only good for the environment, but gives guests and the local community wonderful snorkelling experiences.

People

SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY & NEIGHBOURS
We care hugely about the local community - a quaint and authentic seine fishing village, known to be an exemplar for sustainable tourism in Tobago. For this retreat, as much food as possible will be sourced from the local village, helping to secure the livelihoods of many businesses outside of our own. We promote the local amenities in our welcome packs and advertise the local events and scene as much as possible so that when you visit you get to experience the joy of the local people and customs, but also help keep tourism sustainable here by shopping and eating in their establishments. Why not take the opportunity to support our local neighbour Dorn by renting a lovely, comfy sun lounger from her on the beach or go on a world-renown bird-watching trips with Newton George, an expert ornithologist and you pay him direct.

SUPPORT OUR STAFF
Several members of our team are involved in independent, community based initiatives that add depth to the guest experience while supporting local livelihoods. These include guided snorkelling in the bay and Castara Retreats’ developing Signature Tours, which explore the natural and cultural landscape of Castara through walking, village immersion, and coastal experiences.
Guests may also have the opportunity to join guided activities led by Juvani, whose work forms part of our Signature Tours programme. These experiences are designed to deepen understanding of place while providing meaningful income opportunities for local guides.
As part of our ethos, we take no commission on locally provided services or activities. This ensures that when guests choose to participate, 100 percent of their spend goes directly to the people delivering the experience, helping tourism to be shared more fairly and sustainably within the community.