A Transformational Journey into Joy, Presence & Oceanic Wisdom
Step into a world where time slows down, the water glows crystalline turquoise, and the wild dolphins of Bimini invite you into their playground of pure joy, intelligence, and heart-centered presence. In this intimate, life-changing retreat, your guides Anne Gordon and Jillian Rutledge will lead you into conscious, respectful, and deeply soulful encounters with the resident Atlantic spotted dolphins.
This is more than a retreat.
It is a passageway into play, flow, unity, and unconditional love — the frequency dolphins live by and teach so gracefully.
The world-famous dolphin grounds.
Snorkel Bimini Road said to be the Road to Atlantis.
Possibly we will visit Sapona a local shipwreck snorkel spot.
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Retreat Leader
For over 18 years, Anne has guided transformational dolphin and whale retreats in some of the most magical waters on earth. Known for her gentle presence, deep cetacean connection, and ability to translate dolphin/whale wisdom into practical and spiritual guidance, she creates a safe and sacred field where participants consistently experience joy, heart-opening healing, and emotional freedom.
Anne has spent her entire life observing dolphins and whales starting with orca whales as a child on her family's boat in the Pacific NW. She has a degree in biology and animal behavior so understands the physical, behavioral and spiritual meanings of the dolphins and loves to share it with you.
With her background as a dolphin energy healer and her lifelong relationship with the sea, Anne weaves together intuitive guidance, ocean wisdom, energy alignment practices, and soulful teaching to help you receive the full blessing of your dolphin encounters.
Jillian’s relationship with the dolphins runs deep — spanning more than 20 years, thousands of hours in the ocean, and an awakening that began when she first worked as a dolphin trainer. It was the dolphins who taught her that freedom is a state of mind and a vibration of spirit, far more than a physical circumstance.
They showed her how to consciously breathe.
They initiated her into the codes of transmutation.
And they awakened in her a profound remembrance of power, joy, and her inner dolphin-ness.
Since then, Jillian has communed with dolphins and whales across the world’s oceans, deepening her connection through breath-hold diving, intuitive communication, and underwater dancing. The Bimini dolphins—her earliest open-ocean teachers—have been guiding her since 2002.
Today she lives in the Pacific Northwest, spending time with orcas, humpbacks, harbor porpoises, and Pacific white-sided dolphins. As a professional freediving instructor, breathing specialist, performance coach, and intuitive ocean guide, Jillian helps people return to their power, joy, and natural vitality — remembering how to breathe the way dolphins breathe, and how to move through life with fluidity and freedom.
Her presence on this retreat adds a transformational dimension: the art of breath as a bridge into connection, embodiment, and dolphin consciousness.
Pre-retreat:
● 2 group Pod Unity/Community Calls led by Anne.
● 2 group Conscious Breath group Calls led by Jillian.
Post-Retreat:
● 2 Group Pod Unity/Community Calls.
● 1 Private Living the Dolphin Way Coaching call with Anne.
On-island program & activities
● Morning grounding, intention setting, and heart-opening session.
● Dolphin-guided meditations, energy transmissions, and intuitive teachings.
● Breathwork sessions with Jillian to expand presence, relaxation, and flow.
● Guided snorkeling & breath-hold diving practices (all levels welcome).
● Daily boat trips to meet the dolphins (5 days out, weather permitting) in warm, clear Caribbean waters.
● Evening community circles for reflection, sharing, and deepening.
● Time to integrate, rest, and explore the beauty of Bimini.
Accommodations & logistics
● All accommodations: 5 nights on Bimini + 1 night in Ft. Lauderdale.
● Meals: All meals on the island except 1 dinner.
● Airport transfers on Bimini upon Monday arrival and Saturday departure (with group travel).
● Snorkel equipment provided.
● Complimentary use of kayaks and bicycles.
● Taxis to/from the one dinner at a local Bimini restaurant
● Wi-Fi connection, where and when available
● Drinking water & hot beverages
Dining Summary (what meals are included):
● All meals are lovingly prepared for you on the island, except for one dinner out at a local restaurant. All dietary restrictions and requests can be accommodated.
Other options on your own:
● Dolphin House - a unique home hand built by a local man dedicated to his love for the dolphins.
● The Healing Hole - a local 'fountain of youth' in the mangroves.
● Hemingway House - where Hemingway spent much time
● Travel costs to and from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
● Flight costs to/from Bimini (approximately $632 - subject to change without prior notice)
● Two dinners, Sunday and Wednesday night & Breakfast on Monday
● Hotel and boat crew Gratuities 5-10% of the retreat cost (Customary)
● Ocean view room upgrade (Optional)
● All individual body work sessions. The cost is $120 for an hour (Optional)
● Retreat photos: $95 (optional and subject to change without prior notice)
● Travel Insurance (Highly recommended. Check out World Nomads.)
● Down payment: $1,000 (Non-refundable)
● Balance due by: March 1, 2026
● Full refunds are available within 7 days of purchase.
● After 7 days, payments are non-refundable. If the retreat is full, and we can fill your spot, you may transfer your payment to another retreat within one year.
If you need to cancel, please email us. Your cancellation is only valid once you receive a confirmation email from us.
By signing up for this Retreat, you agree to all Terms, Deposit Conditions, and this Waiver. In making this booking, you acknowledge and understand the extent of this agreement, and hereby release, absolve, and hold harmless the retreat organizers, their directors, leaders, guides, facilitators, captains, crew, volunteers, and any other parties connected with the retreat, individually or collectively, from any liability for injury, misadventure, harm, loss, inconvenience, or damage sustained while participating in any aspect of this retreat experience.
Mother Nature – the weather and the Dolphins – are not under our control, and sometimes it may be necessary to make changes to the program, accommodations or boat. We are not responsible for any consequences arising from such changes, cancellations or delays of programs. In particular, failure to see particular species of wildlife will not be a breach of contract on our part.
We highly recommend that all participants obtain travel insurance. Travel Insured International offers insurance for trip cost, trip cancellation & interruption, and pays for loss due to unforeseen circumstance, death, injury, or illness to you or a member of your family. It also includes coverage for missed connections due to weather, pays for lost deposits due to the financial default of the airline, the tour operator, or cruise line. It pays for baggage delays, travel delays, medical expenses and emergency assistance.
