Heart Forward Retreat 3.0 GHANA

Accra, Ghana | August 16-25, 2024

Hosted by Jyll Hubbard-Salk

Trip Highlights!

  • Spend 10 days - 9 nights on an extraordinary journey to the vibrant heart of west africa.The Ghana trip promises an immersive cultural experience like no other, blending the captivating rhythms of the chale wote festival with serene yoga retreat sessions

  • Discover the rich heritage and history of Ghana with expert-guided tours of iconic landmarks and hidden gems

  • connect via tours with local communities, artisans, and storytellers to gain deeper insights into ghanaian culture and traditions. Admission to all sites

  • ground Transportation to excursions

  • Snacks, beverages, bottled water and meals (as highlighted on itinerary)

  • Accommodations at three ghanaian hotels

What's not included?

  • Airfare to Accra, Ghana-inquire about our travel agent

  • Cost of ghanaian visa-we will assist with processing

  • yellow fever vaccine-contact your medical practitioner or we can assist

  • Travel Insurance

  • Items of personal use- E.G souvenirs, laundry

  • Gratuities to staff

Airport*: Kotoka (KIA) International Airport (Accra, Ghana)

*Please ensure your flight arrives by august 16th , and your flight departs on august 25th. This ensures that you will be able to participate for the full retreat.

Accommodations- Coconut Grove

This is beautiful location is surrounded by exotic vegetation and majestic coconut palms, Coconut Grove offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The sea breeze gently caresses the coast, creating a soothing symphony. Everyday offers an opportunity to create unforgettable memories.

Chale Wote Street Art Festival

The Chale Wote Street Art Festival is an artistic explosion that transforms the streets of Accra into a living, vibrant, ephemeral canvas. More than just a festival, it’s an immersion in Ghana’s unbridled creativity and cultural diversity.

The streets of Accra are transformed into an open-air gallery, where art in all its forms bursts with color. From bold murals to spontaneous artistic performances, every street corner is a living expression of Ghana’s cultural richness.

The festival is an ode to diversity. Local and internal artists converge to present works that explore history, politics, spirituality, and everyday life. It’s an invitation to dive into Ghana’s rich cultural tapestry.

Participants parade in eccentric and avant-garde outfits, creating a unique visual spectacle where the street becomes a podium for sartorial diversity.

Music echoes through the street with live performances, DJ sets and traditional rhythms.

Ghanaian Traditional Dishes

Discover a palette of authentic ghanaian flavors and international dishes prepared by talented chefs.

Attractions

Located in Cape Coast, Ghana, the Cape Coast Castle Museum is an archaeological museum offering a poignant journey through african history.

The museum offers a glimpse into the dark history of the transatlantic slave trade, featuring maps of slave trade routes and examples of objects traded for slaves, such as glass beads, whisky bottles and firearms.

Visitors can take part in a guided tour, which takes them through the castles’s dungeons, the condemned cell and the frightening “Door of No Return.” The museum is open daily, offering visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Africa’s poignant and inspiring history.

Please allow 3-5 business for a response once you’ve completed the interest form. Please be sure that your passport is up-to-date.