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Discover a new passion in St. Thomas during your stay at Picara Pearl Villa & Suites Magens Bay! Learning while traveling is an opportunity to listen, interact, and find out new perspectives about the world. Meet cool fellow travelers, make friends with local teachers, and make new memories. Plus, you get plenty of opportunities to support local organizations.
FREE Quadrille Dance Lessons
Friday, 8:00 -10:00 p.m.
Come learn Quadrille dancing from the famous Mungo Niles Cultural Dancers, preserving the Virgin Islands’ culture through teaching dance. Quadrille originated in France in the 1700s, eventually landing in what was then the Danish West Indies after gaining popularity in England. Back then, the dance primarily served as entertainment on the sugar plantations. Today, it’s a colorfully expressive reminder of the past reserved mostly for local holidays celebrating our heritage and other special occasions.
Location: Emancipation Garden Park, Downtown Charlotte Amalie
Parking is at the Fort Christian lot, 1/2 block to the east of the park.
For more information, call (340) 998-4238
Come learn Quadrille dancing from the famous Mungo Niles Cultural Dancers, preserving the Virgin Islands’ culture through teaching dance. Quadrille originated in France in the 1700s, eventually landing in what was then the Danish West Indies after gaining popularity in England. Back then, the dance primarily served as entertainment on the sugar plantations. Today, it’s a colorfully expressive reminder of the past reserved mostly for local holidays celebrating our heritage and other special occasions.
Location: Emancipation Garden Park, Downtown Charlotte Amalie
Parking is at the Fort Christian lot, 1/2 block to the east of the park.
For more information, call (340) 998-4238
Video: Quadrille Dancing and Quelbe Music
Local Taste Cooking Class
Monday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
This is your chance to try your hand at the most popular local dish with this cooking class presented by St. Thomas Food Tours. Visit one of their restaurant partners in the historic Main Street for a special hands-on cooking class. Guests will have the opportunity to make johnny cake and salt fish all while enjoying local featured art. Minimum of 6 people. Suitable for all ages. Wear comfortable shoes and light clothing. Cost: $65.00 per person.
Meeting: Main Street (exact meeting point provided with booking confirmation).
For more information, call (340) 642-1995
Learn more or visit, www.stthomasfoodtours.com
This is your chance to try your hand at the most popular local dish with this cooking class presented by St. Thomas Food Tours. Visit one of their restaurant partners in the historic Main Street for a special hands-on cooking class. Guests will have the opportunity to make johnny cake and salt fish all while enjoying local featured art. Minimum of 6 people. Suitable for all ages. Wear comfortable shoes and light clothing. Cost: $65.00 per person.
Meeting: Main Street (exact meeting point provided with booking confirmation).
For more information, call (340) 642-1995
Learn more or visit, www.stthomasfoodtours.com
Video: Making Virgin Islands Johnny Cakes
Downtown Historic Walking Tour
Friday, except holidays, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
The Downtown Walking Tour of Charlotte Amalie’s Historic District, led by a trained and knowledgeable guide from the St. Thomas Historical Trust, is available Friday mornings except holidays. Tours begin at 9:00 a.m. and take approximately 1.5 hours. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. Suggested Donation: $35 per person for tour.
Meeting: Departs from the Fort Christian steps across from Emancipation Garden Park
For more information, call (340) 774-5541 or (340) 643-6782
Learn more or visit www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org
The Downtown Walking Tour of Charlotte Amalie’s Historic District, led by a trained and knowledgeable guide from the St. Thomas Historical Trust, is available Friday mornings except holidays. Tours begin at 9:00 a.m. and take approximately 1.5 hours. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. Suggested Donation: $35 per person for tour.
Meeting: Departs from the Fort Christian steps across from Emancipation Garden Park
For more information, call (340) 774-5541 or (340) 643-6782
Learn more or visit www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org
Video: Charlotte Amalie Historic Walking Tour
Caribbean Historical Tours
Caribbean Historical Tours, L.L.C. is a tour and excursion company, family-operated since 1984. They provide high end, niche market tours with in-depth information, not just historical in scope, but nature (eco), beach, and general tours. They certify their tour guides to ensure the quality of the tours they provide. Their guides are trained to present the history of the Caribbean in a creative, interactive, engaging, and informative manner.
For more information, call (340) 642-4343
Learn more or visit caribbeanhistoricaltours.com
For more information, call (340) 642-4343
Learn more or visit caribbeanhistoricaltours.com
Art Uncorked - Paint, Sip, and Socialize!
Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Adults only)
Artist Amy Gibbs combines art and wine to create an entertaining experience to remember. Bring your thirst for creativity, passion for a good time, and some friends – or come make some new ones and enjoy great wine provided by Premier Wine and Spirits while you create a masterpiece! Cost: $40/person
Location: Art Explorium, Tillett Gardens Center for the Arts, 4126 Anna's Retreat
Magens Bay Rd/Route 35 to Mahogany Run Rd/Route 42 to Smith Bay Rd/Route 38
For more information, call (340) 514-5257 or visit www.artuncorkedvi.com
Artist Amy Gibbs combines art and wine to create an entertaining experience to remember. Bring your thirst for creativity, passion for a good time, and some friends – or come make some new ones and enjoy great wine provided by Premier Wine and Spirits while you create a masterpiece! Cost: $40/person
Location: Art Explorium, Tillett Gardens Center for the Arts, 4126 Anna's Retreat
Magens Bay Rd/Route 35 to Mahogany Run Rd/Route 42 to Smith Bay Rd/Route 38
For more information, call (340) 514-5257 or visit www.artuncorkedvi.com
Mermaid Swim - Become a Mermaid
By appointment
Become a real mermaid in the beautiful Virgin Islands. Your mermaid experience will include the use of a premium monofin, your choice of a colorful mermaid skin, and professional support and instruction. Additionally, you will be provided with a perfect picture opportunity that will be shot and emailed to you within 24 hours of your class.
Each session will be specifically tailored to meet your needs and comfort level. The stress free approach to becoming a mermaid will leave you feeling confident and relaxed. Please note that moving like a mermaid requires some physical strength. Cost: $125+
For more information call (340) 998-2651 or visit www.aquaamy.com
Become a real mermaid in the beautiful Virgin Islands. Your mermaid experience will include the use of a premium monofin, your choice of a colorful mermaid skin, and professional support and instruction. Additionally, you will be provided with a perfect picture opportunity that will be shot and emailed to you within 24 hours of your class.
Each session will be specifically tailored to meet your needs and comfort level. The stress free approach to becoming a mermaid will leave you feeling confident and relaxed. Please note that moving like a mermaid requires some physical strength. Cost: $125+
For more information call (340) 998-2651 or visit www.aquaamy.com
Video: Mermaids Swimming in St. Thomas
Discover Scuba Diving
By appointment
A Beginner's Class - Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater. If you want to find out but aren't quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it. During the Discover Scuba Diving experience, you’ll learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. Includes theory, pool training, + 1 ocean dive. For ages 10 and up. Cost: $125.00
Location: Aqua Marine Dive Center, Bluebeard's Beach Club
Magens Bay Rd/Route 35 to Route 40 to Route 30 to Shorline Drive
For more information, call (340) 642-8701 or visit www.diveaquamarine.com
A Beginner's Class - Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater. If you want to find out but aren't quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it. During the Discover Scuba Diving experience, you’ll learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. Includes theory, pool training, + 1 ocean dive. For ages 10 and up. Cost: $125.00
Location: Aqua Marine Dive Center, Bluebeard's Beach Club
Magens Bay Rd/Route 35 to Route 40 to Route 30 to Shorline Drive
For more information, call (340) 642-8701 or visit www.diveaquamarine.com
Stand Up Paddling (SUP)
Notice: SUPYoga VI is temporarily closed until further notice.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Combine an 11-foot paddleboard with a yoga deck mat and you will find your new favorite way to move through your asanas. SUP YOGA VI is the premier yoga experience on water in the Virgin Islands. With the ocean below you and the sun above, this experience will take you to a new edge in your practice and center you for the rest of the day! Never been on a paddleboard? They have classes for all skill levels. They start on dry land learning paddle technique to make sure all students are comfortable before heading into the water. You will then be taken thru a 60-minute warm up, vinyasa practice, and finally down into the most peaceful savasana you have experienced. Finding peace and presence in the midst of nature, you will truly love this new way to practice yoga.
Location: Frenchman's Cove, 7338 Estate Bakkeroe
For more information, call (858) 568-1698.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Combine an 11-foot paddleboard with a yoga deck mat and you will find your new favorite way to move through your asanas. SUP YOGA VI is the premier yoga experience on water in the Virgin Islands. With the ocean below you and the sun above, this experience will take you to a new edge in your practice and center you for the rest of the day! Never been on a paddleboard? They have classes for all skill levels. They start on dry land learning paddle technique to make sure all students are comfortable before heading into the water. You will then be taken thru a 60-minute warm up, vinyasa practice, and finally down into the most peaceful savasana you have experienced. Finding peace and presence in the midst of nature, you will truly love this new way to practice yoga.
Location: Frenchman's Cove, 7338 Estate Bakkeroe
For more information, call (858) 568-1698.
Video: Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga with SUPYoga VI
Fitness Classes
Monday - Sunday, morning and evening
The concept of Sweet Fit VI was developed out of a passion for fitness and wanting to share that love with others in the community! At Sweet Fit VI, their mission is to motivate people of all ages and abilities to come together and achieve their fitness goals and have fun while doing it! Indulge in your fitness journey at Sweet Fit VI! Spin classes, power workouts, and sstrength training classes are available.
Location: Buccaneer Mall
For more information, call (340) 626-9942 or visit www.sweetfitvi.com
The concept of Sweet Fit VI was developed out of a passion for fitness and wanting to share that love with others in the community! At Sweet Fit VI, their mission is to motivate people of all ages and abilities to come together and achieve their fitness goals and have fun while doing it! Indulge in your fitness journey at Sweet Fit VI! Spin classes, power workouts, and sstrength training classes are available.
Location: Buccaneer Mall
For more information, call (340) 626-9942 or visit www.sweetfitvi.com
Taichi Chuan
Notice: Please contact the Nirvana Healing Temple for their current class schedule.
Tuesdays, 4:45 p.m. - Kids class
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - Adults class
Fridays, 5:00 p.m. - Adults class
Taichi Chuan is a form of exercise involving slow movements of body to balance body, mind, and spirit. Taught by a great volunteer taichi chuan teacher, Sabina
Suggested donations: $10
Location: Nirvana Healing Temple, 6519 Estate Mandahl
Magens Bay Rd/Route 35 to Mahogany Run Rd/Mandahl Road/Route 42 to Bali Hal Rd
For more information, call (340) 714-2700.
Tuesdays, 4:45 p.m. - Kids class
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - Adults class
Fridays, 5:00 p.m. - Adults class
Taichi Chuan is a form of exercise involving slow movements of body to balance body, mind, and spirit. Taught by a great volunteer taichi chuan teacher, Sabina
Suggested donations: $10
Location: Nirvana Healing Temple, 6519 Estate Mandahl
Magens Bay Rd/Route 35 to Mahogany Run Rd/Mandahl Road/Route 42 to Bali Hal Rd
For more information, call (340) 714-2700.
Video: Nirvana Healing Temple
Mindful Meditation
Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one's attention to the internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment, which can be developed through the practice of meditation and other training. Mindful meditation teaches us how to be unconditionally present; that is, it helps us be present with whatever is happening, no matter what it is. When we are mindful, we show up for our lives; we don't miss them in being distracted or in wishing for things to be different. Instead, if something needs to be changed we are present enough to understand what needs to be done. Mats are provided. Suggested donations: $10
Location: Nirvana Healing Temple, 6519 Estate Mandahl
Magens Bay Rd/Route 35 to Mahogany Run Rd/Mandahl Road/Route 42 to Bali Hal Rd
For more information, call (340) 714-2700.
Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one's attention to the internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment, which can be developed through the practice of meditation and other training. Mindful meditation teaches us how to be unconditionally present; that is, it helps us be present with whatever is happening, no matter what it is. When we are mindful, we show up for our lives; we don't miss them in being distracted or in wishing for things to be different. Instead, if something needs to be changed we are present enough to understand what needs to be done. Mats are provided. Suggested donations: $10
Location: Nirvana Healing Temple, 6519 Estate Mandahl
Magens Bay Rd/Route 35 to Mahogany Run Rd/Mandahl Road/Route 42 to Bali Hal Rd
For more information, call (340) 714-2700.
Yoga
Sunday, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Yoga most likely developed around the sixth and fifth centuries B.C. in India. In the 1980s, yoga became popular as a system of physical exercise across the Western world. Yoga in Indian traditions, however, is more than physical exercise; it has a meditative and spiritual core. The ultimate goal of yoga is moksha (liberation). Although medical studies have been mixed and inconclusive, with cancer studies suggesting none to unclear effectiveness, other studies suggest yoga may reduce risk factors and aid in a patient's psychological healing process. Taught by bodhisattva Larry. Mats are provided. Suggested donations: $20 or whatever you can donate.
Location: Nirvana Healing Temple, 6519 Estate Mandahl
Magens Bay Rd/Route 35 to Mahogany Run Rd/Mandahl Road/Route 42 to Bali Hal Rd
For more information, call (340) 714-2700.
Yoga most likely developed around the sixth and fifth centuries B.C. in India. In the 1980s, yoga became popular as a system of physical exercise across the Western world. Yoga in Indian traditions, however, is more than physical exercise; it has a meditative and spiritual core. The ultimate goal of yoga is moksha (liberation). Although medical studies have been mixed and inconclusive, with cancer studies suggesting none to unclear effectiveness, other studies suggest yoga may reduce risk factors and aid in a patient's psychological healing process. Taught by bodhisattva Larry. Mats are provided. Suggested donations: $20 or whatever you can donate.
Location: Nirvana Healing Temple, 6519 Estate Mandahl
Magens Bay Rd/Route 35 to Mahogany Run Rd/Mandahl Road/Route 42 to Bali Hal Rd
For more information, call (340) 714-2700.
