Our Core Concept
We’re passionate about the North Coast of the Dominican Republic!
And we love food!
We want to share it all with you! We handpick luxurious accommodations and work with some of the best international chefs. By day, we explore the region with exciting activities—food-focused and beyond. Did you know the Dominican Republic is impressively self-sustainable when it comes to food and agriculture?
You’ll get to taste the island’s freshest ingredients firsthand. In the evenings, we come together for interactive cooking workshops, where you’ll experience the joy of creating something special. Finally, we sit down together, eat, and share stories— relaxed, connected, and inspired. Our unique 'Barefoot Luxury' approach blends high-end comfort with a laid-back, relaxed atmosphere, ensuring you feel at ease from the moment you arrive
Unleash Your Inner Chef
Explore Our Cooking Workshops
Learn and Enjoy
Our head chef, Joelle Fauzi, will help you rediscover the joy of cooking through accessible, inspiring and practical cooking recipes that are easy to replicate at home. Our wellness expert, Deirdre, will introduce you to nutritional practices for energy and balance. We’ll show you how cooking can be a delightful and creative experience.
Interactive and Fun
Laughter and learning go hand-in-hand in our kitchen. Our classes are designed to be interactive, engaging, and most importantly, fun! You won't just observe – you'll dive in, hands-on. Touch, play, cook, create, taste, and share your creations.
Explore Varied Cuisines
Our workshops cover a wide variety of cuisines, drawing from ingredients available and the imagination of our chefs. From local Dominican and Caribbean influences to Mediterranean, Thai, Indian, Middle Eastern, French, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, etc…the possibilities, fusions and variations are endless. Best of all, all of our cooking workshops come with wine pairings!
Food & Ingredients
We source our ingredients locally whenever possible, ensuring the freshest seasonal produce. From farm-fresh produce and locally caught seafood, all our food is ethically sourced, organic, free of chemicals and unprocessed as much as possible so that you can retain the nutrients and experience the pure flavors of nature.
Wellness & Balance
with Deirdre Slattery
We believe a fulfilling retreat goes beyond the kitchen. For this special edition, we’re thrilled to partner with Deirdre Slattery, an expert in health, fitness, and balanced living, to bring an added dimension of wellness and well-being to your experience.
With her extensive background in kinesiology, fitness, and holistic health, Deirdre will guide you through:
Daily soft movement sessions: Yoga, stretching, and guided body awareness practices to keep you energized and relaxed.
Nutrition & wellness talks: Practical, easy-to-follow advice on improving your relationship with food, preparing nutritious meals, and building lasting healthy eating habits tailored to fit your lifestyle.
Mind-body connection: Accessible fitness activities for all levels, designed to help you build strength, balance, resilience, and cultivate a positive mindset.
Your Paradise Awaits
The Destination
Indulge in the ultimate luxury at Villa Cocomar!
Our state-of-the-art private accommodation features 8,000 square meters of lush, manicured gardens, a beautiful pool and jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor lounges, gym, massage cabana and a private beach as well. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploration, offering a peaceful space to relax. And with its distinctive amenities, the villa becomes the ideal setting for our cooking classes and wellness activities.
A Journey of Discovery
The Experience
Our days will be filled with immersive cooking workshops, kitchen conversations with guest chefs, visits to local farms and producers, cultural excursions, wellness sessions, adventures, and ample time for relaxation and self-guided local exploration.
Saturday
Welcome to Paradise
• Airport transfer by private car
• Welcome drinks and gourmet antipasto
• Settle in and unwind at the villa
• “Sunset Be Fluid” Mixology Workshop
• Dinner – 3-course plated
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Early morning – Yoga Movement - Breathwork & Meditation
• Breakfast – Enjoy at your own pace
• Morning – Visit to a local farm
• Kitchen Conversations – “Kombucha and Fermentation”
• Lunch – Family style
• Afternoon – Free time. Explore Cabarete at your leisure
• Evening – “Cacao Ceremony”. Learn about this ancient Taino superfoods
• Dinner – PALATE "Ocean Meets Garden" Cooking Workshop Elevate Your Fish and Veggies | Nutritious Recipes | Flavorful Sauces
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Sunday
Discover & Cook
• Early morning – Full Body Workout - Breathwork & Meditation
• Breakfast – Enjoy at your own pace
• Kitchen Conversations - “Urban Gardening - Transform Kitchen Scraps into Fresh Ingredients”
• Adventure – All-day Catamaran cruise excursion in Sosua bay (with rain check options).
• Dinner – off-site in one of Cabarete’s best restaurants
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Monday
Time for Adventure
Tuesday
Wednesday
One Last Bite
• Early morning – Closing Flow Yoga - Breathwork & Meditation
• Breakfast - Enjoy at your own pace
• Morning - Encuentro surf beach. Discover another must-see Cabarete gem - renowned for its unique and laid-back vibe.
• Lunch – Family Style
• Airport transfer by private car
Explore & Cook
• Early morning - Core & Lower Body Workout - Breathwork & Meditation
• Breakfast – Enjoy at your own pace
• Morning – Visits to Rugama Ecological Park & Greenland Bubble Glamping
• Kitchen Conversations -“Nutrition and Meal Prep” with Deirdre
• Lunch – Family style
• Afternoon – Cabarete Kitebeach. Relax with a drink while watching pro kitesurfers in action - an iconic part of Cabarete’s vibrant atmosphere
• Kitchen Conversation - “An Introduction to Superfoods”
• Dinner - PALATE “Cooking the Rainbow” Cooking Workshop
Caribbean-Mediterranean Fusion - Healthy | Vibrant | Flavorful
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