Yoga Among Friends is returning to Good Hope in Jamaica for a weeklong retreat with Laura Jane, January 9–16, 2027. This beloved community retreat is an invitation to step away from the Midwest winter and into a nourishing week of yoga, sunshine, rest, good food, and connection.
With that joyful news in mind, Laura Jane shares this spring reflection and her invitation to return to Good Hope.
The beauty of this spring day is a welcome reminder that once again, living in the Midwest, we celebrate the return of color! The vitality and brilliance of Mother Earth as she awakens from her deep sleep.
I am so grateful for life and the ability to live it. The sweet scent of the flowers, especially the lilacs, reminds me that winter has lasted too long. It was the first winter in many years that I did not host a retreat to a warm climate. I so missed my annual second home in Jamaica.
Good Hope has been a refuge for so many at Yoga Among Friends. It was a huge heartbreak to know that Good Hope suffered as Hurricane Melissa touched down on October 25, 2025. Yet, the good news is… they are back in better shape than ever, and we are going back!!
Yes, we are returning for another wonderful week of Good Hope magic, January 9–16, 2027.
Put this on your holiday calendar as a continuous celebration, and get some sunshine and beach time to take you out of the dark Midwest. I hope I can inspire those who have never experienced one of our community retreats to step into the adventure. To be nourished by good food, beautiful surroundings, opportunities to practice yoga, and the warmth of this island treasure.
I am so grateful to know I have this to look forward to as I live this day. Living in the moment, I am here and enjoying all the ways I can sustain the energy of spring in my daily practice. I am taking longer walks, planting my annuals in my garden, and listening to the sounds of the birds as the light comes up earlier.
I am inspired to hold that light within and to share my passion for living large.
The noise of confusion is all around, and the material world can feel threatening to those without an inner voice. I am listening to my heart, and I know life is a flow of movement. This too will pass.
I am choosing to stay present and yet offer continuous opportunities to keep the joy alive. Looking forward to how I can sustain that is by offering workshops, classes, and retreats.
Let’s leap into life together. I look forward to seeing you at YAF and around the world.
I invite you to join me this January at Good Hope, and the fun is in knowing we can share it together.
Perhaps this is the moment to ask yourself: where are you being called to find more light, warmth, and renewal?
If Good Hope is calling to you, we invite you to reach out with questions or ask to receive more retreat details when they become available.
Return to Jamaica: Retreat Details
Dates: January 9–16, 2027
Location: Good Hope Retreat Centre, Jamaica
Hosted by: Laura Jane and Yoga Among Friends
Experience: A weeklong Jamaica yoga retreat with yoga, rest, nourishing food, sunshine, community, and time to reconnect.
✨ Early Bird Savings
Reserve your spot by Monday, May 25, 2026, and receive $200 off the full price of retreat tuition with coupon code EBJAM27. The discount will be applied to your balance or full payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Yoga Among Friends Jamaica retreat with Laura Jane will take place January 9–16, 2027.
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The retreat will be held at Good Hope Retreat Centre in Jamaica, a beloved retreat destination for the Yoga Among Friends community.
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The retreat will be led by Laura Jane Mellencamp of Yoga Among Friends.
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You can expect yoga, nourishing food, beautiful surroundings, sunshine, community, rest, and time to reconnect with yourself.
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Yes. Laura Jane warmly invites those who have never experienced one of the Yoga Among Friends community retreats to step into the adventure.
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More details will be shared soon. You can join the interest list or contact Yoga Among Friends to learn more about the January 2027 retreat with Laura Jane.
