your retreat includes

• 10 nights of accommodation at beautiful Balinese resorts

  • Check-In begins at 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 6. Many flights arrive late at night, so don’t stress if you need to arrive later than check-in. We’ll arrange transportation from the airport at anytime that day. Also, if you choose to arrive before Saturday, we encourage you to stay in the Ubud area (we will gladly recommend a hotel) so that we can best arrange your transportation to the retreat on Saturday afternoon.

  • The retreat ends anytime that suits you on Tuesday, March 16. Most flights leave quite late at night, so we’ve made arrangements for you to enjoy your villa for the full day & rest until its time to head to the airport (even if that’s around 9:00 pm or later). In other words, you can consider this a bonus day/night!

• Yoga practices with Serena

  • Mats & props are provided. All practices are always optional.

• Experiences & Ceremonies with Our Balinese Friends

• Custom Balinese Ceremonial Clothing

  • Our friend Rey—who is also a very talented seamstress—will make custom kebeyas for the women & procure ceremonial attire for the men.

• Language Lessons

  • Twice before our trip, we'll meet virtually to learn key Bali phrases from a local teacher.

• All breakfasts + 4 lunches & 5 dinners featuring our favorite Balinese dishes

• Logistics Support from Carrie

• Airport Transfer & All Local Transportation for Scheduled Activities

  • Of note: On the first & last dates of the retreat, we’ve got you covered for transportation between the retreat center and the airport or a hotel in the Ubud area. If you are arriving or departing on different dates or from a different location in Bali, you’ll be responsible for your own transportation arrangements — though we can certainly connect you with drivers.

• Wifi & Air Conditioning

what’s not included

• Flight to/from Bali

  • You’ll fly to & from Denpasar International Airport (DPS).

  • Keep in mind that with the time change, you’ll likely arrive in Bali one to two days after you leave the United States. That means that with the retreat starting on Saturday, you’ll want to depart the U.S. no later than Thursday or Friday.

  • The time change also makes travel home feel like a time warp, as you will likely leave Bali and technically return home on the same date. That means you can take a flight that leaves at 10:00pm-ish on Tuesday or 1:00am-ish on Wednesday, and get home on Wednesday afternoon/evening.

  • While there are many routes you can take, we have come to prefer traveling through Seoul (ICN). For this option, Delta or Korean Air offer ideal schedules, with most itineraries arriving in Bali late at night— a time that happens to also be ideal for avoiding busy day-time traffic to the Ubud area (where we’ll be staying).

• Optional Excursions & Optional Transportation

  • Activities of your own choosing (e.g. hikes, shopping, spa services). We'll offer several suggestions.

• Some Meals

  • There is an abundance of good food in Bali, and you'll have easy access to delicious meals at our resorts and nearby restaurants. You’ll get to choose when & what you eat for about five lunches & five dinners.

• Beer, Wine & Spirits

• Laundry Services

  • Laundry services are inexpensive and are readily available at the resorts where we’ll be staying.

• Tips & Gratuities—at your discretion

  • We will collect a group tip to our main driver and guides. Other than that, tips in Bali are not usually expected for food, but are welcome at hotels and spas.

• Travel Insurance—highly recommended

  • Nobody books a retreat with the intention of canceling it, but unexpected events do occur, so we strongly urge you to purchase travel insurance. Our clients frequently purchase coverage for their flights, for medical emergencies, and for the cost of their retreat investment. As you consider what degree of coverage to purchase, please keep in mind our policy for cancellations and refunds, which you can read here.

  • While we do not endorse any travel insurance company, Allianz or World Nomads are two of the common providers our clients choose.

• Required Travel Documents

  • Participants are responsible for procuring required travel documents. As of June 2026, citizens of the United States need a passport that is valid for 6 months after arrival in Bali, a tourist visa that can be purchased online (e-visa) or at Denpasar International Airport for about $35, and a no-cost Arrival Card.