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You are invited to treat yourself to a week of nourishment, bliss, and discovery in magical Bali! May 6th - 13th, 2025: 8 days and 7 nights to unplug from the obligations of everyday life and recharge yourself with immersion in lush Balinese beauty, scrumptious, nourishing meals, yoga and meditation, sound baths, plenty of free time for relaxation, frequent massages (highly recommended in Bali!) and discovery of many of the scenic, cultural, and spiritual gems Bali has to offer.
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The retreat will take place in two beautiful locations, both away from Bali's more crowded areas. We’ll spend the first 4 nights in Amed on Bali’s northeast coast, where we’ll enjoy the water element of the ocean in our backyard, dazzling coastal views and incredible snorkeling. We’ll spend the last 3 nights relishing the earth element, surrounded by green valleys and rice terraces in the serene, unspoiled inland terrain of Sidemen (pronounced “Seedamin”) , where we’ll explore gorgeous waterfalls in Eden-like settings and connect with the heart and soul of Bali. ​

What's Included

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Delicious daily breakfast, lunch & dinner 
  • One complimentary massage
  • Morning meditation (optional - everything at this retreat is optional. :) Daily except when other early activities are scheduled)
  • Daily yoga (ranging from once to twice-daily; a variety of styles, including hatha, vinyasa, yin, yin yang, yoga nidra)
  • Snorkeling gear​
  • Balinese dance performance (this is spectacular; something to be seen at least once in a lifetime)​
  • Sunrise boat ride (Amed has magnificent sunrises!)
  • Assorted activities such as sound bath, cacao ceremony, dynamic meditation, hikes, scenic visits
  • Transportation from Amed to Sidemen and to all group activities in the schedule
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What's Not Included

  • Flights to/from Bali
  • 30 day tourist visa (US$35) and tourist tax ($10)
  • Transportation to/from airport (but happy to assist you with booking; cost is about $40 per car from airport to Amed and $30 from Sidemen to airport)
  • Any optional extras 
  • Additional massages and spa treatments
  • Optional Balinese cooking class
  • Optional palm reading/healing session

The daily schedule

Some days will begin with an optional meditation in the peaceful quiet of the early morning, followed by a revitalizing yoga practice, then breakfast. After breakfast, you’ll enjoy free time until lunch. 
During your free time, you might want to lounge by the pool, go for a walk down the beach, wade into the ocean to snorkel in the coral gardens, sink into bliss with a Balinese massage, or explore Amed and its gorgeous coastal views.
Other days may begin with a sunrise boat ride, where we’ll admire the spectacular colors of Amed’s famous sunrises from the vantage point of a traditional fishing boat, or a hike to gorgeous waterfall, followed by breakfast, free time, and a yoga session just before lunch.
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After a delicious lunch, there might be time for more snorkeling or another massage, an optional cooking class, a session with a Balinese healer, a cacao ceremony, or more free time. Later in the afternoon, we may take a drive to a dazzling sunset viewpoint or witness an unforgettable Balinese dance performance. ​
Before dinner, there may be a second yoga practice. Depending on what the day’s schedule has involved, this could be a relaxing practice such as soothing yin or yoga nidra, or a hatha or vinyasa class.
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​After dinner, there will be more free time, and occasionally a restorative yoga practice, sound bath, breath work, or dynamic meditation. Afterwards, maybe you’ll want to float into bed and drift into a sound sleep right away, or perhaps enjoy a glass of wine or soothing cup of herbal tea under the stars.
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This retreat is for you if...

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  • You’re ready for a weeklong vacation that refreshes and re-energizes you, leaving you glowing and revitalized in mind, body and spirit.
  • You would love to discover both the physical beauty and unique cultural aspects of some of Bali’s most authentic, peaceful regions, without needing to spend time and energy on extensive research to plan your own trip—although you're welcome to arrive early or stay late to see more of Bali on your own. (I have plenty of tips to share if you want to do this!)
  • You'd love a break with some structure and daily yoga, but with plenty of free time to perhaps lounge by the pool with a book, doze in the shade while ocean breezes cool your skin, go for walks down the beach, enjoy a zen-like snorkel in the peaceful ocean or explore the town and its coastal views.
  • You love the idea of visiting Bali and avoiding the island’s crowded areas.

Where We'll Be

Amed (4 nights):
We’ll be staying at a gorgeous boutique hotel where our front yard is the ocean, where you can walk straight into the water and snorkel over vibrant fish and colorful coral, or just relax in a lounge chair by the pool with a good book. You can choose to stay in one of the 6 individual cottages in the enchanting garden close to the pool, or in a room with a private ensuite bathroom in an exquisite 3 bedroom villa, where each room faces the ocean. We’ll also see the ocean from the spacious 2nd floor yoga shala.
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Sidemen (3 nights):
We’ll stay at a lovely traditional Balinese style hotel in an unforgettable location with stunning views of rice terraces and Sidemen valley, nestled in a lush tropical garden. Accommodations are deluxe rooms with spacious patios to enjoy the scenic views and fresh breezes. We’ll enjoy views of the valley from the pool and of the garden from the tall windows of the yoga shala.
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Testimonials from Past Retreats

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Rates & Accommodation

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DOUBLES PACKAGE (2 people sharing):
Amed cottage + Sidemen deluxe room, $1750 per person
  • 4 nights Amed: 2 story cottage w/ king bed, ensuite bathroom, 2 twin beds in loft
  • 3 nights Sidemen: deluxe room w/ king bed or 2 twin beds, ensuite, patio
Doubles upgrade (sold out), $1950 per person
  • 4 nights Amed: 2nd floor bedroom w/ king bed, ensuite bathroom and private ocean-view balcony in 3-bedroom ocean front villa. The kitchen/dining room/sitting area and private pool is shared with the guests in the two rooms on the first floor of the villa. 
  • 3 nights Sidemen: deluxe room w/ king bed or 2 twin beds, ensuite, patio
SINGLES PACKAGE (1 person staying alone):
Amed cottage + Sidemen deluxe room, $2100 per person
  • 4 nights Amed: 2 story cottage w/ king bed, ensuite bathroom, 2 twin beds in loft
  • 3 nights Sidemen: deluxe room w/ king bed, ensuite, patio
Singles Upgrade, $2200 per person
  • 4 nights Amed: private room, bathroom and balcony in 3-bedroom ocean-facing villa with shared kitchen/dining room/sitting area and private villa pool  
  • 3 nights Sidemen: deluxe room w/ king bed, ensuite, patio
Images top to bottom: Amed cottage, Amed villa, Amed villa room, Sidemen deluxe room

Maximum group size 10 participants

To Register:

To register, or for more information, email Sonya at [email protected].
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