Great Huts Eco Resort launches ‘Resilient Rhythms’ wellness programme in Portland
PORTLAND, Jamaica — In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact, Great Huts Eco Resort is channeling its tranquil cliffside setting into a space of renewal and community restoration.
Managing Director Vivene Wallace and community beach mat Pilates leader Iyla Cousins have announced the launch of Resilient Rhythms, a biweekly wellness experience beginning Saturday, November 22, 2025, and continuing through January 31, 2026.
The initiative was originally envisioned before the hurricane as part of a new Portland wellness programme. However, the organisers said ‘hurricane healing’ now carries deeper meaning. The initiative offers guided mat pilates sessions with a restorative flow closing with group guided journaling—designed to calm the nervous system, rebuild strength and balance, and rekindle the human connection that sustains communities through hardship.
“Pilates empowers the body and refocuses the mind,” says Iyla Cousins. “These sessions serve as a reminder that through movement and community we can rebuild — inside and out.”
Classes will take place within the community-driven environs of Great Huts Eco Resort, overlooking the sea in Boston Bay, Portland.
Session Schedule:
November 22, 2025 – Grinding with Gratitude
December 6, 2025 – Align + Amplify
December 20, 2025 – Power + Presence
January 3, 2026 – Reset Your Power
January 17, 2026 – Flow State Strength
January 31, 2026 – Evolve + Elevate
Great Huts Eco Resort overlooks the sea in Boston Bay, Portland.
The organisers said each session is offered at a local resident rate of J$3,000 and visitor rate of J$4,500 per session. Bundle rates are also available, while no experience necessary, they added.
Participants will also enjoy acurated experience of local wellness and culture featuring:
• Access to community healers and optional restorative massages
• Nourishing local bites and refueling refreshments
• Access to Great Huts’ breathtaking natural spaces and artistic environment
• Meeting local holistic vendors and curated products
Donation Incentive
Participants are encouraged to bring donation items that will support communities most affected, particularly in the western regions of Jamaica and St Ann. Those who contribute may receive 10 per cent off class rates and 20 per cent off accommodation, the organisers said.
Resilient Rhythms also welcomes Portland local vendors who have wellness products to showcase to contact @matandflow.
For registration and updates, follow @matandflow and @great.huts on social media and sign up via direct message or WhatsApp 876-353-3388.
Visitors can explore www.greathuts.com for accommodation packages — with 15 per cent of proceeds directly supporting the Portland Rehabilitation Management Centre.
