Our Journey

A Vision of Peaceful Retreats

Sometimes it takes a single life chapter to make you rethink what truly matters. For Rina Henry, that chapter was a deeply personal one, a moment when the noise of everyday life made her crave stillness, health, and connection more than anything else. She realised that wellness was not a luxury to be indulged in occasionally but a necessity to be woven into every part of life.

Determined to live with more intention, Rina envisioned a space where people could slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover themselves. In 2013, that vision became Les Bohèmes, a collection of retreats designed to restore the mind, body, and spirit.

“My first retreat was in Soufriere, St Lucia the birthplace of my parents and the town I have been visiting since childhood. It felt right to honour my family roots and share a treasured piece of the island to my intended audience. To see the first group of participants arrive and be seduced by Soufriere’s natural beauty, I felt immense pride. By the end, I was physically exhausted but it was worth it. The feedback I received was exhilarating, and three of the group returned the following year and brought friends. I made elementary errors in the beginning trying to include everything for everybody. Therefore I pivoted back to my vision and kept following my intuition. I also realised that the outside workforce I flew in, could be found on the island and made it my duty to find local facilitators and staff. It was important to me to build those native relationships.”

Her background in fashion gave her a unique perspective as she understood the role that comfort, beauty, and practicality play in feeling truly at ease. In 2019, she introduced a limited edition eco-friendly Retreat Wear collection Ndygo, featuring versatile pieces for yoga, movement, and quiet moments of reflection, all essentials for life both on and beyond a retreat.

In 2020, as she and her husband welcomed their son Seven into the world, Rina’s commitment to creating spaces of restoration deepened. Balancing new motherhood with a global pandemic only strengthened her belief that wellness is most powerful when it is personal.

Now, as she prepares for Healthfulness Retreat™ Zanzibar & Dominica 2025 another island of family heritage. Rina brings together her love for mindful living, her eye for detail, and her passion for creating unforgettable experiences, each one designed to leave guests lighter, brighter, and inspired long after they return home.