blissful Bali 2024

 May 25 - June 1, 2024

$3597

Your Experience

Imagine rising as the sun begins to shimmer through the foliage outside your suite in our lux private jungle villa. You step outside to hear the sounds of water flowing through the river hidden in the trees nearby, and birds singing. You breathe in the scent of incense rising from a nearby alter space as you greet the morning, grateful for another day to explore the sweetness of Balinese culture and luxurious ease. After a poolside meal of your new favorite breakfast, green banana pancakes with coconut sugar accompanied by fresh papaya juice, you join the group for yoga in our private in-house studio overlooking the jungle. Next, you meet with a local shaman to experience a Balinese healing treatment in preparation for our temple ceremony the following day. After a trip into town to enjoy more local flavors and visit artisan shops to browse handcrafted treasures, you head back to the villa for a Balinese massage with a local practitioner, followed by a dip in the pool. After a nap in the cabana, you rejoin the group for a pre-dinner reflection and meditation, leading into our private chef prepared meal and boisterous conversation with your fellow retreat participants. As the sun sets, you head back to your suite for a rejuvenative sleep in preparation for another special day tomorrow.

What’s Included

  • 7 nights in our luxurious private villa tucked into the jungle above a river, minutes away from the town of Ubud

  • Two private infinity pools surrounded by lush tropical foliage

  • Private chef for breakfast and dinner each day, incorporating fresh local ingredients and Balinese cuisine

  • DAILY MASSAGE! Yes, you read that correctly! Receive Balinese massages every day, in the comfort of our private onsite garden spa

  • Creation of your own Canang Sari, a Balinese offering basket to be used in our temple ceremony

  • Healing treatment with a Balinese shaman

  • Water purification ceremony led by a local healer, held on sacred grounds

  • Visit with artisans cooperative that promotes cultural integrity, environmental sustainability and empowers women while offers hands-on experience of batik making and indigo dyeing as well as a unique insight into the botany, dye processes and practice of Indonesia’s textile tradition

  • Guided walk through rice fields and local villages to learn about botanicals and medicinal plants

  • Botanical workshop on property to create your very own body care items using local Balinese plants and flowers

  • Day trip to our favorite waterfalls for light hiking, a special secluded lakeside temple, and lunch overlooking the jungle and rice fields.

  • Daily yoga, meditation, and ceremony facilitated by Carrie and Kelly

  • Celebratory dinner party including traditional Balinese dance performance

  • Private drivers to and from airport and for all guided excursions

  • Gratuities for our drivers, excursion providers, and in home staff

  • Thorough pre-retreat support, travel tips, and guidance, joyful partnership, and expert facilitation each step of the way

FAQs

That’s a lot of goodness! What’s NOT included?

  • Airfare

  • Visa upon arrival ($35)

  • Lunches out and about. There are so many delicious restaurants and vendors in Ubud to explore! Allow us to show you to our favorite open air bar, where we like to snack on garlic chili edamame and sip on cocktails made from freshly squeezed tropical juices and local spices.

  • Extra drinks, snacks, and alcohol

  • Travel insurance, which we highly recommend for unforeseen needs while traveling internationally, and to protect your investment.

How do I get to the retreat?

Here is the short version: 1) Fly to Bali (airport code DPS) to arrive by our designated time. 2) Look for our smiling faces just outside customs; we’ll be there waiting with our private driver to take you to our villa! We will provide detailed instructions regarding timing your flights upon booking.

How many people will be on this retreat?

There will be a max of 11 guests on this retreat. We are looking forward to the depth of connection that this intimate group size can provide.

Bali is far away! How do you recommend preparing for my first long flight?

We hear you! The first time we prepared for a long flight, we were nervous about spending that much time inflight, too. Now, we’ve come to think of it as a “mini retreat in the sky,” as you’ll hear in Episode 8 of the Explore & Expand podcast.

What happens after I reserve my spot?

We do a happy dance and welcome you to the Explore & Expand family! And then, we send you an email with a detailed itinerary and our signature pre-retrat Welcome Packet, which includes everything from what to pack to our favorite Bali inspired playlist.

I have another question! What should I do?

Email us! We’re happy to help.