Reclaim Sacred Self-Love in Treasure Beach, Jamaica
When you find yourself lost or in crisis, sometimes you need to take a step back and reconnect with the sacred self, to remember that the most sacred form of love is with yourself. Treasure Beach, Jamaica offers the perfect paradise to reclaim the soul-essence, in an environment for a total reset and rejuvenation.
Located in the southwestern tip of Jamaica, Treasure Beach is a quiet island getaway dotted with coral-colored beaches, rocky coastlines, and tropical forests in a Caribbean oasis. Learn more about this enchanted tropical paradise, things to see and what to do, as you reclaim the sacred self in Treasure Beach Jamaica.
Journey to the past
A visit to Treasure Beach today might not look so different as it did long ago. Travel back to 700 AD, a time when the earliest inhabitants, the Taino Indians, lived in this bustling coastal fishing village. Much like today, these island dwellers made a living as artisans, skilled potters, boat makers, carvers, and farmers.
But village life turned upside down after the arrival of the Spanish colonists in 1494. The Tainos were enslaved and slowly disappeared from Treasure Beach. Fortunately, some managed to escape to neighboring islands and the Americas, where their ancestors remain to this day.
Although the Taino civilization in Jamaica declined, you can still find pottery artifacts in the sands of Treasure Beach made centuries ago by the Taino. We even use the Taino language in everyday English, including words like hammock, tobacco, hurricane, and canoe.
As more ships from Europe arrived, sailors and pirates alike began frequenting Treasure Beach, putting a stamp on local culture. After a ship of Scottish sailors sunk off of the coast in the 1830s, the survivors swam ashore and made a community in Treasure Beach. The locals retain their mixed heritage, with a distinctive mix of reddish hair and freckled skin.
Reclaim the spirit in Treasure Island
Unlike more lively locales in Jamaica, you won’t find much nightlife here in Treasure Beach. That makes this destination an ideal spot for quiet reflection and relaxation—a chance to reconnect with your sacred self in the quiet stillness. The four coves of Treasure Beach offer the perfect mix of tropical vibes with welcoming restaurants and bars, natural wonders, a tight-knit community, and spiritual retreats.
Return to nature
No visit to Treasure Beach would be complete without a moment of reflection along the sea. Treasure Beach remains largely an untouched fishing community, and you won’t find hordes of tourists here. Instead, you can explore the pristine shorelines, with favorites including Jake’s Beach, Jack Sprat Beach, Frenchman’s Beach, Old Wharf, and Calabash Bay.
Along Jamaica’s South Coast near the Black River in St. Elizabeth Parish sits the gorgeous YS Falls. Nestled in a former cane plantation, a multitude of natural waterfalls and pools sit under a canopy of trees. Let out your inner wild, with a Tarzan rope swing into the pools. Climb to the top of the falls to take in the abundant beauty. Or, explore the surrounding scenery of mountains, fields, and horses. A backdrop of cascading waters and lush landscape will help reconnect with Mother Nature and restore the soul.
Feed the soul—and the stomach
Nourishing the body is a form of self-love. So go ahead and indulge a little! Taste the local favorites, like Frenchman’s Reef, a welcoming restaurant serving up dishes on the edge of Treasure Beach. Or, explore the Appleton Estate, a historic rum distillery dating back to 1749.
You could also stop by Floyd’s Pelican Bar to enjoy a glass of cold rum punch or ice-cold beer paired with fish and lobster. Considered by many the “coolest bar in the world”, Pelican Bar is a wooden structure that sits in the sea that you can only access by boat. (Don’t forget to carve your name into the wooden plank!)
Along the shorelines, you’ll find beach cafes and roadside stands cooking up pumpkin soup, jerk chicken and pork, ackee and saltfish, lobster, crab, and conch. You can also order your standard bar fare, like burgers, pizza, and fried chicken washed down with a bottle of Red Stripe.
Reconnect with your Roots
“Nothing they can do to separate I and I from the love of our Father. You see, blood is thicker than water… We got a root, natty, root. Dread, kinky, dread. I and I are the roots.”
A visit to Treasure Beach will remind you to return to your ROOTS. In Jamaican culture, roots isn’t just a style of reggae music, it’s a way of life. Roots in Jamaica means to remember, to remember who you are and where you came from. For Jamaicans, that means a connection to cultural and spiritual roots, a connection to your people, to your community, to your history, and to your ancestors. It’s a celebration of identity and heritage.
During your visit, you’ll feel inspired by the roots culture. You’ll recall the importance of sisterhood and form a deeper connection with history, community, and culture. Treasure Beach especially has a reputation for its strong community ties. On any given day, you’ll see locals gathering, the fishermen coming to and from the sea or children playing soccer on the sands.
The Treasure Beach Women’s Group and the Treasure Beach Foundation collectives come together to preserve and teach visitors about local culture. Or, visit the Africa Village Arts Establishment, a creative haven showcasing local art, music, jewelry, clothing, crafts, and paintings.
The community showcases literature at Jake’s Hotel during the Calabash Festival. Every two years, Treasure Beach hosts this literature festival with readings, live music, interviews, and open-mic sessions celebrating Caribbean authors.
Fall in love with YOURSELF
When you sit in the stillness of this majestic coastline, you allow yourself to receive the most sacred love of all, the one that starts with yourself. Something calls to your soul. The whispering palms and crashing waves invite you to reclaim the spirit and sacred self.
Join Seeking Sacred Journeys and Osi Living for an inspiring and transformative experience at the enchanting Treasure Beach. Surrounded by pristine beaches and lush landscape, you’ll spend 7-days of heart-centered guidance.
Remember how to love YOURSELF. Your journey includes spiritual practices, yoga, sisterhood, and sacred self-care to awaken and embody what it means to truly love yourself. For an even deeper awakening, book an optional Indigenous Cacao and Sacred Psilocybin Sound Bath Ceremony facilitated by a local Jamaican healer.
It’s time to rediscover how to love YOURSELF. Claim it! Begin your Self-Love journey. Reserve your spot with a $500 deposit.
