Plan Your Retreat
Ubud, Bali
July 31 - August 3, 2024
Please read through the following information and review the schedule carefully. Below is a form for you to complete for your chosen scheduled and optional activities during your time at the retreat.
Although we make every effort to have this schedule as accurate and up-to-date as possible, we do have to work around the Balinese people and their venue, which means that some timing or activities may be adjusted at short notice.
FULL SCHEDULE
This is a “Choose Your Own Adventure” retreat, so nothing is compulsory. That said, we do strongly recommend attending the workshops to get the most out of your experience.
DAY ONE
Wednesday, July 31
2:00pm –
Arrive, settle, check in, RELAX!
3:00pm –
Welcome Ceremony with Flower Mandala
Workshop #1
4:30pm –
5:00pm –
Live DJ – Sunset Session
Fire pit outside Togetherness Lounge
Dinner Buffet in Stay Human Restaurant
Fire Pit, Evening Swim, Stroll or Chat
8:00pm –
Free time to enjoy the music, chat, wander, connect, socialise, swim or sleep
Spa closes – 8pm
Pool closes – 10pm
Bar and Restaurant close – 11pm
DAY TWO
Thursday, August 1
7:00am –
Breakfast in Stay Human Restaurant (7am – 10am)
8:00am –
Yoga, Meditation, and/or Breathwork
OR
Enjoy a morning walk, swim or lounge in bed
OR
Rice Planting Tour (pending availability with resort)
9:30am –
Workshop #2
3:30pm –
Workshop #3
5:00pm –
Free Time, Afternoon Stroll, Short Nap
Fire pit outside Togetherness Lounge
5:30pm –
Cultural Dinner outside Togetherness Lounge – see below
8:00pm –
Free time to enjoy the music, chat, wander, swim or sleep
Spa closes – 8pm
Pool closes – 10pm
Bar and Restaurant close – 11pm
DAY THREE
Friday, August 2
7:00am –
Breakfast in Stay Human Restaurant (7am – 10am)
8:00am –
Yoga, Meditation, and/or Breathwork
OR
Enjoy a morning walk, swim or lounge in bed
9:30am –
Workshop #4
3:30pm –
Workshop #5
5:00pm –
Free Time, Afternoon Stroll, Short Nap
Fire Pit outside Togetherness Lounge
6:00pm –
Dinner in Stay Human Restaurant
7:00pm –
Free time to enjoy the music, chat, wander, swim or sleep
Spa closes – 8pm
Pool closes – 10pm
Bar and Restaurant close – 11pm
DAY FOUR
Tuesday, August 3
5:30am –
Sunrise Fire Ceremony
7:30am –
Breakfast in Stay Human Restaurant
8:00am –
Yoga, Meditation, and/or Breathwork
OR
Enjoy a morning walk, swim or lounge in bed
11:00am –
Check-out and Farewells
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
BALINESE CULTURAL DINNER
Gain a deeper insight into the Balinese culture and people. Learn about the Balinese way of life, the meaning of offerings, how to create offerings, and a group blessing. Enjoy a traditional Balinese dinner served buffet style outdoors, with Balinese dancers and a fire show to top it off.
Time: Day 2, 5:30pm – 8pm
Cost: Included in ticket price
SOUNDBOWL HEALING SESSION
Your body and all matter exist at different rates of vibration and have their own resonant frequencies. Sound and vibration play a fundamental role in your life. Led by Andre, a local third generation Balinese intuitive healer, this session will guide your journey into sound healing designed with frequencies guided to all 7 chakras with digital waves and live instruments.
Time: Day 2 & 3, 1pm – 3pm
Cost: 570,000 IDR (paid directly to Soulshine on checkout)
BALINESE COOKING CLASS
Tour Soulshine’s organic garden, pick fresh produce with their gardener and then create a delicious balinese dish with your harvest. Soulshine’s Chefs will teach you about the Balinese cuisine and techniques so you can replicate the flavours when you go back home.
This experience takes 2 hours and is located on-site.
Time: Day 2 & 3, 11am – 1pm
Cost: 850,000 IDR (paid directly to Soulshine on checkout)
SEBATU HOLY WATERFALL TOUR
A short hike will take you to an ancient temple site where you will be showered by a holy spring waterfall and a private blessing by balinese priest. Bring a bathing suit. 4 person minimum. Approx 3 hours / Distance to destination 35min. Includes guide, transport, entry and sarong for the temple sites. Lunch not included.
(To respect cultural tradition, the Balinese people ask that women do not visit this waterfall during menstruation).
Time: Day 2, 11am – 3pm
Cost: 660,000 IDR (paid directly to Soulshine on checkout)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
INTUITIVE READING SESSION
Andre is available for limited appointments where he will meet for a one-to-one personal session of intuitive reading. Andre sits with you in a quiet, private space to read your energy, speak candidly with you, and guide your decisions with assistance for the future and beyond.
Time: book directly with Soulshine at reservations@soulshinebali.com
Cost: 1,650,000 IDR (1:1 one hour session, paid directly to Soulshine on checkout)
ARTISAN MARKETS
Soulshine loves to support local village economy by bringing in community businesses to sell their wares. There are artists offering their beautiful, intricate paintings, wood carving, decorated ostrich eggs, jewellery, clothing, and edible gifts, along with live music, food stalls and drinks. There’s even a Paint and Sip!
Time: Day 1, 4pm – 7pm
Cost: Included in ticket, wares purchased separately
DAY SPA HEAVEN
Soulshine has an onsite spa where you can fill your free time with massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, and heaven on earth.
The minute you step into the spa and take a deep breath of the relaxing aromatherapy oils, your heart jumps and your tensions melt. Trust us!
Time: Book directly with spa at spa@soulshinebali.com
Cost: See menu (emailed with ticket confirmation)
BUMI SEHAT TOUR
Soulshine Resort is deeply invested in philanthropic work that gives back to the local Balinese people. One of these places is Bumi Sehat, a local birthing centre and non-profit organization that advocates for the human rights of mothers, babies & families. Previous attendees were deeply moved by visiting the centre and learning about the local birthing community. This is a chance to give back and do something soul quenching for others.
Time: Bookings based on numbers (can be arranged directly with hotel)
Cost: Donation to Bumi Sehat (donated directly to foundation on visit)
RICE PLANTING TOUR
Rice growing is an ancient art in Bali. Join our farmers on a organic rice field walk and learn all about planting rice, maintaining rice terraces, and harvesting. You will even get dirty, getting ankle deep in a rice field planting rice seedlings yourself. We are trying to organise this, but have to work with the timing of the resort and availability based on numbers, but please express your interest in the form below if you would like to attend in the event this can be arranged.
Time: Bookings based on numbers and availability with resort
Cost: 600,000 IDR (paid directly to hotel on checkout
PLAN YOUR RETREAT
Please complete the form below using the above schedule as your guide.
Once completed, this form will be emailed to you for your reference. Please review it and ensure all submitted information is correct. Please contact us at hello@theworkwives.com.au if any changes need to be made.
Although we make every effort to have this schedule as accurate and up-to-date as possible, we do have to work around the Balinese people and their venue, which means that some timing or activities may be adjusted at short notice.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the following information, terms and conditions: