Whale Sanctuary Retreat
Ha'apai, Tonga
July 14 - 21, 2026
Retreat of a Lifetime
Join us in the sacred waters of Ha'apai, Tonga, where time dissolves and presence becomes prayer. On five acres of uninhabited beach, lagoon, and forest, we gather.
This retreat is an invitation to quiet your mind, and open your heart to the living mystery, the rush of life falls away and something deeper begins to speak.
In the gentle rhythms of the sea and the majesty of the whales, you’ll be guided to move slowly, breathe deeply, and simply be, remember what it means to be alive — to feel awe, connection, and belonging.
This is a journey back to quiet wonder — a chance to soften, listen, and feel the magic of life unfolding around you.
"It was the most powerful encounter I have ever had with a Humpback. Being able to sense the singing in every part of my body and feeling intense vibrations in my stomach, chest, arms and throat , was a euphoric and meditative experience.
The song of the Humpback is the most intricate and hauntingly beautiful of all the great whales, but exactly what purpose it serves is still largely a mystery".
Alegra Ally, Founder Tonga Whale Sanctuary
@whale_encounters
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THE RETREAT
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Yes, the whales are central to this experience but I really looked for a place that also had an environment of retreat, so that the noise of the world can quiet and we can turn into the deeper, truest part of ourselves.
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This is a retreat anchored in daily meditation, yoga nidra, some movement and sound healing.
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The first day of arrival is a day of grounding practices and deeply restful ones to restore the body and mind from long travel.
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For the following two days I propose SILENCE, so that we can drop into our inner world and we can come into presence with the island and the stillness within and without. We will also begin our whale encounters and this silence will be a gift to yourself and your experience. We will continue with our group practices as well.
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The following days will continue with meditation, whale encounters, movement and sound and sitting under the starry night by a communal fire.
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There will be space to walk on the beach, journal, snorkel, interact with one another, have fun, laugh, move the body, dance, and/ or relax and enjoy as you please.
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These dates cannot come soon enough! I am filled with excitement for the experience to come!
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Shawni
8 Days, 7 Nights
Retreat experience with Shawni
Sound Healing, Meditation, Tantrik Yoga, Biofield Tuning, Somatic Dance
Accommodations, 5 full swim days with whales,
Everything included
EXCEPT International flight to Tongatapu (TBU) NOT included.
$4,950
Early Bird, before February 28th, 2026 $4,750
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT PLEASE EMAIL US TO SEND A
$1,00O non refundable deposit
(For early bird discount all should be paid in full by 2/28/26)
I am so interested.... I'm Ready to sign up!
Please, message us asap if you feel a deep desire to be part of this experience.
