About

OYA Private Wellness Retreat Resort is situated in the lush jungles of Dominican Republic. Near boasting beaches of Cabarete, known for one of the best surfing and kite-surfing destinations.

OYA stands as one of the foremost private boutique resorts and a highly sought-after destination for weddings and is designed exclusively for a single group, accommodating from up to 26-40 guests. This eco wellness resort offers a unique escape to tranquility and transformation. It is a place where wellness, learning, and connection with nature intertwine to create a transformative experience for couples looking for a wedding unlike any other.

OYA specializes in crafting personalized experiences that unite body, mind, and spirit, guaranteeing a once-in-a-lifetime journey and unique bonding experience for you and your beloved ones.

The Experience

More than just a wedding venue, Oya is a magical destination for wedding ceremonies and receptions and all those special pre-and post-celebrations with family and friends. OYA goes beyond the traditional wedding experience. We offer a holistic approach to your celebration. Our dedicated team can help integrate wellbeing practices and mindfulness rituals into your bonding experience. Imagine incorporating guided meditation sessions for pre-wedding jitters, or creating personalized wellness activities for your guests.

Facilities and Capacity

OYA Private Retreat Resort can also hold up to 125 guests for the wedding nuptials, drinks reception, dinner and dancing. Our 80 acre jungle property has been designed specifically for small and medium-size private weddings in mind. In addition to wedding ceremonies, receptions, and elopements, guests can also host other wedding events at the resort, such as the rehearsal dinner, engagement party, and bridal shower. The resort offers many amenities, like infinity pool, sunset & sunrise deck, meditation merkabas, fresh water stream with clay bath, Temazcal, hiking trails, organic farm, horses and more.

Services Offered

Oya’s expert team will fully arrange your wedding or liaise with your specialists of choice or shared our preferred list of suppliers – from florists and photographers to make-up artists, DJs, and bands – curating every detail to perfection. All costs are clearly outlined to ensure a stress-free planning with every details.

Exquisite catering services and meals are prepared by OYA’s talent chefs and served as plated dinners, buffets, family-style meals, stations, hors d’oeuvres, or cocktail reception. Experienced bartenders can serve a variety of beer, liquor, wine, champagne, and signature drinks in an open bar setting. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served based on your grups’ dietary preferences to surprise and delight. Free-flow beverages including juices, infused elixirs, premium spirits, cocktails, and wines can be enjoyed whenever a guest desires.

Choose from one of our 40 wellness & wellbeing services or enjoy workshops, classes or adventures in the vicinity of OYA land. Beyond OYA’s comprehensive inclusions, the expert local team can arrange any possible experience offered along the Dominican Republic’s north coast and inland, ensuring that transportation is booked, and costs are clear.

Roundtrip from nearby airports of Puerto Plata or Santiago make traveling to OYA a breeze

Accommodations

OYA Private Resort can accommodate up to 26 guests in 2024 and up to 40 guests for events planned from 2025 onwards.

Our 80 acre property, situated in secluded area of mountain jungles features Air villa with 4 Exclusive rooms, 2 Jungle cabins, 1 Romantic Glamping unit and 3 Two-bedroom casitas.

As we are growing and expanding from 2025 we’ll proudly introduce 7 more jungle cabins and expand our capacity to 40 guests.

Reservations are available for a minimum of 6 suites for 3 nights.