Wednesday, November 4
Arrival & Welcome
- Private arrival transfers
- Welcome cocktails & light bites
- Settle into your suite
- Alfresco welcome dinner at La Maison Michelle
Sankofa Wellness Project Presents
The Barbados Food & Rum Festival Retreatat La Maison Michelle
A Private Luxury Villa Experience
November 4–9, 2026
A different way to experience Barbados
Five nights. One extraordinary experience.
Enjoy private villa hospitality, chef-prepared dining, luxurious rest and wellness experiences and select Barbados Food & Rum Festival events.
The experience
Beautifully curated.
Thursday, November 5
Luxury at Sea + Oistins Under the Stars
- Luxury catamaran cruise
- Catamaran Lunch • Snorkeling and Swimming with Turtles
- Time to refresh at La Maison Michelle
- Bajan treats served
- Food & Rum Festival: Oistins Under the Stars
Friday, November 6
Food, Rum & Island Leisure
- Rum Punch Brunch
- Leisure at La Maison Michelle
- Poolside relaxation
- Optional spa and wellness treatments available separately
- Food & Rum Festival: Rum Route
- Late-night bites at La Maison Michelle
Saturday, November 7
Rise, Rum & LaMM
- Food & Rum Festival: Rise & Rum Breakfast Beach Party
- Leisure at La Maison Michelle
- Pool Party, Bajan Treats & Lime at La Maison Michelle
- Rooftop Dinner & Dancing
Sunday, November 8
A Taste of Barbados
- Sunrise Beach Experience with Horses
- Leisurely Champagne Brunch
- Executive Chef-led Caribbean Cooking Demonstration
- Afternoon at leisure
- Food & Rum Festival: Liquid Gold Feast
Monday, November 9
One Last Taste of Paradise
- Farewell Champagne Brunch
- Final time at the villa
- Private airport transfers
Itinerary subject to change.
Your private villa
Your home in Barbados.
Five nights at La Maison Michelle featuring:
Luxury En-Suite Accommodations
Ocean views and beautifully appointed private spaces.
Private-Villa Hospitality
An intimate alternative to the traditional resort experience.
Chef-Prepared Dining
Bubbly brunches, al fresco dinners and memorable meals at the villa.
Wellness & Leisure
Pool, hot tub, gym, rooftop yoga and optional in-suite spa services.
Personalized Service
Concierge assistance for dining, golf and additional requests.
Recognized around the world
A Celebrated Black-Owned Luxury Villa in Barbados
La Maison Michelle has captured the attention of leading travel, lifestyle and Black media publications for its distinctive approach to Caribbean luxury and hospitality.
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
ESSENCE
Black Enterprise
Travel Noire
The Network Journal
Featured among noteworthy Black-owned hotels and luxury properties around the world.
Private villa experience
Seven en-suites.
One private villa.
One carefully curated experience.
$4,275 per person
$2,995 per person
Based on double occupancy
2026 Jack and Jill Community Offer
For this year's Barbados Food & Rum Festival experience, Sankofa Wellness Project and La Maison Michelle are extending special pricing to Jack and Jill moms, families and Associates.
A special opportunity for our Jack and Jill community to experience Barbados differently during Food & Rum Festival 2026.
Everything taken care of
What's included.
- Five nights at La Maison Michelle
- Private airport transfers
- Ground transportation for scheduled experiences
- Welcome Dinner
- Poolside and rooftop dining experiences
- Luxury catamaran experience
- Sunrise Beach Experience with Horses
- Executive Chef-led Caribbean cooking demonstration
- Select Barbados Food & Rum Festival event tickets
- Dedicated Sankofa Wellness Project host
- Private-villa hospitality and concierge service
Clear expectations
What's not included.
- Roundtrip airfare to Barbados
- Transportation for personal activities, restaurants, shopping or destinations outside the scheduled Sankofa Wellness Project itinerary
- Tips and gratuities, which are encouraged and appreciated
- Optional spa and wellness treatments at La Maison Michelle, which may be arranged separately for an additional cost
- Personal purchases and expenses
- Any optional activities, upgrades or experiences not specifically identified as included in the package
Live on Zoom
Inside the Experience
The Barbados Food & Rum Festival Retreat
A Live Virtual Preview with Rufiena Jones + Michelle Ifill
Considering coming to Barbados with us in November?
Join us for a virtual preview of the villa, itinerary, Barbados Food & Rum Festival experience and what to expect.
Date
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time
5:00 PM Pacific
8:00 PM Eastern
Experience Barbados Food & Rum
Get a Taste of What Awaits
Barbados Food & Rum Festival brings together celebrated chefs, mixologists, Barbadian flavors, rum culture and unforgettable experiences across the island.
Explore the official festival site and take a look back at previous festivals to get a taste of what's waiting for you in Barbados.
Explore the Food & Rum Festival
Meet your hosts
Rufiena Jones & Michelle Ifill
Rufiena Jones
Founder of Sankofa Wellness Project, cultural curator and facilitator of intentional Barbados experiences centered on culture, connection, heritage, joy and restoration.
Michelle Ifill
Owner of La Maison Michelle, welcoming guests into the private-villa experience and bringing the hospitality, vision and intimate setting of the villa to the retreat.
Have a question?
Connect with Sankofa Wellness Project
Have a question about the experience, accommodations or registration? We're happy to help.
Live on Zoom
Want to Learn More Before You Reserve?
Join Rufiena Jones + Michelle Ifill for a private virtual preview of The Barbados Food & Rum Festival Retreat at La Maison Michelle.
See more of the villa and experience, hear what to expect in November, and bring your questions.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
5:00 PM Pacific | 8:00 PM Eastern
Register for the Live Virtual PreviewLooking ahead
Can't Join Us in 2026?
Come With Us in 2027.
If this experience is calling you—but 2026 just isn't your year—join the 2027 Priority Waitlist for Sankofa at La Maison Michelle.
Priority Waitlist members will receive
- First notification when 2027 registration opens
- Priority access to available suites and room categories
- An invitation to the private 2027 information session
- Access to any 2027 early-booking benefits or incentives that are offered