Are you are ready to explore the culture, food and people of Ubud and find out what makes it so special?

Are you ready to taste and indulge in the aromas of the exquisite Indonesian food?

If so, then this Food & Cultural adventure is for YOU!

UBUD is considered to be the spiritual, art & cultural hub of Bali. This magnetic town is situated 2hrs inland, away from the chaos and busyness of Kuta & Denpasar.

Ubud draws in crowds from all over the world, as it is the home to incredible restaurants and quirky street cafes. Each eatery provides a unique dining experience through its surroundings & divine menu… it is literally food for the soul.

Imagine dining & sipping on cocktails at a table at the end of the day, you look out across the balcony & all you can see is the breathtaking view of the sunset lowering across the beautiful rice paddy fields.

Imagine sitting on a see through glass floor located amongst the varying levels of rice fields, surrounded by friends as you sipping on warm cups of tea including the famous Luwak Coffee… a coffee that has a very interesting origin.

Then there is the shopping…. if you love markets Ubud is the place for you! Ubud consists of some of the largest markets with various bargains on jewellery, hats, kites, baskets, bags, scarves and so much more.

THE RETREAT

If you are a women who loves food and willing to explore and experience the culinary delights of Balinese food, this is for you.

The retreat is about immersing yourself into food and cultural experiences with a small group of like minded women who are excited about experiencing something different in another country.

If you enjoy being pampered, shopping and some free time from your other life to just reset the mind switch from all your normal day to day programs and catapult you into an exciting foodie and cultural fest of new experiences which are literally food for the soul.

Participating and preparing the food at the Casaluna cooking school for 4 hours is a real treat. To smell the aroma’s as you cook will leave your mouth watering in anticipation of the scrumptious food to enjoy at the end. A wonderful nurturing and learning experience with the Balinese people

It’s not every day that you get to have a 4 hour pampering experience and at the end of your afternoon be feeling completely relaxed, rejuvenated, your mind calm and rested.

Getting out in nature and walking along the tracks of the rice paddies, watching the people attend to their daily work, observe the ducks and birds and animals along the way.

Visit the small artworks stalls and shopfronts and then arrive for a beautiful lunch in a restaurant called Sari Organic in the middle of the fields is something special to experience.

Going to a very special place for a swim in a local waterfall..I have been there many times and its a very special photo opportunity to have, sitting on the rocks with the waterfall behind you and cooling off after a warm day of touring.

Your soul is not forgotten when we have the amazing sound healing at the Pyramids of chi. Laying down in the pyramid tent relaxing as you are filled up with the soothing sounds from many musical instruments. A very unique and rewarding experience to have…..Music for the soul.

The spiritual experience of attending A temple water purification ceremony…something not to be missed

If all this sounds wonderful…Then this is the retreat for you !!

Come and join me on a Balinese food and culture experience…

You won’t regret it….

You will leave this adventure as a new person and probably view the world a little differently from the beginning of your trip.

The balinese people are so warm, hospitable, humble and family orientated and love make your experience in their country an unforgettable one.

It will forever leave a mark in your heart and the reason why I love to bring other women to experience the joy and adventure of this fabulous place…

What’s stopping you….. Just do it.

THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF YOU WANT TO

• Witness, taste, smell and prepare the exquisite food of Ubud Indonesia as well as to enjoy delicious food

  cooked for you.

• The urge to do some serious shopping ….well Ubud has many offerings

• Make some new friends, be pampered and gain a new understanding of the different techniques of Balinese food

• Connection with a small group of like minded women.

• If you loved to be indulged with a 4 hour pampering experience

• Have fun and inspire your mind to think about what else in possible

• Experience new things that only Ubud has to offer

• Embrace Balinese spiritual practises and their daily rituals

• Enjoy an overseas holiday that ticks the box’s of new adventures you always wanted to achieve but were unable to do.

• submerge yourself in the Balinese culture and appreciate how much they love a simple life

THIS RETREAT IS NOT FOR YOU

• If your health and mobility prevents you from travelling to Bali

• If you cannot cope with uneven grounding such as distorted footpaths

• If you’re unable to engage in a moderate amount of walking as this is included in the itinerary

• If you’re unable to cope with stairs as there are two levels to the villa

YOUR RETREAT LEADER

Hi I’m Kathy Morrison and that’s exactly what you will experience when on my retreat in Ubud Bali . I love to empower women to change their thinking, change their life and have heaps of fun along the way.

Live life outside the box, find what your passionate about and help create an amazing future doing what you love.

THE PLACE

Ubud Villas - Our Villa is located in the compound of the Bali residence of Indonesia’s famous art and craft guru Warwick Purser. Spread over a three story building with seven en-suite bedrooms.

The ground floor has an open-style kitchen and you can enjoy facing the tropical garden and the long lap pool over one of Boice many delicious breakfasts.

The Villa has many interesting art works on display in all areas and adds to the charm and something special and unique.

The staff are warm and friendly and will do anything to make your stay memorable. I have stayed there many times and this is why its a wonderful experience to have with the location and everything close to meet your needs.

Situated in a quiet area of Ubud called Penistanen but only a 5 minute drive to the centre of the shopping centre.

Penistanen has a wide array of eating opportunities as well as art galleries and interesting points of interest.

The area is like a small community and you walk along the pathways like on an adventure. Little shops, eateries, massage places that all form part of what makes this environment great.

PRE ITINERARY

As it is a requirement to be at the villa in Ubud by 4 pm on the 7th September you may want to extend your stay and arrive the day before ready and fresh for your food and cultural extravaganza.

The transport from Denpasar airport to Ubud can take between 2 to 3 hours depending on the traffic and of course that will depend what time your flight arrives.

DAILY ITINERARY

DAY 1 - Saturday 29th August 2020

* * 3pm-4pm *ALL GUESTS TO ARRIVE AT THIS TIME. IT IS COMPULSORY TO ATTEND THE INTRODUCTION SESSION**

• 5pm Welcome

• Overview of the weeks program

• Setting intentions and hopes for our week together

• 6:15pm Leave for Bridges Restaurant

• 6:30pm Welcome dinner at the spectacular waterfront Bridges Restaurant (my favourite)
  

DAY 2- Sunday 30th August 2020

• 7am Early breakfast

• 7:45am Leave for downtown Ubud

• 8am-1pm Start at the local market tour & finish with a 5 course hands on cooking experience at the Casaluma Cooking School

• 3pm Sound Healing at the Pyramids of Chi

• 5:30pm Free time

• 7pm Dinner at Pacha Mumma

DAY 3 - Monday 31st August 2020

• 7am Yoga studio (Self pay)

• 8.30am Breakfast

• 9am Canang Sari - Balinese Offerings Class. In Balinese culture offering are daily practices.

• 11:30am Walk in paddy fields to our Lunch at Sari Organic

• 2pm-6pm Bali Botanica Spa Treatments

• 7:30pm Dinner at Indus Restaurant
  

DAY 4 - Tuesday 1st September 2020

• 7:30am Breakfast

• 9am Leave for trip to the famous Ceking Rice Paddy Fields

• Visit a coffee plantation & indulge in various flavours of Teas and Luwak Coffee (lunch self pay)

• 1pm- 2:30pm Journey to Tirta Empul Temple for water Purification ceremony

• 5pm Free time

• 7pm A leisurely stroll to dinner at Yellow Flower Cafe

• 9.30pm Retire for the night

DAY 5 - Wednesday 2nd September 2020

• 7am Breakfast

• 8:30am-2pm Nadis herbal workshopl learning to make Balinese Medicine & Herbal Remedies

• 3pm Shopping and late lunch(self pay) in Ubud or free time for massage and rest back at the villa

• 7pm A local restaurant in the area (Self pay to be decided)

DAY 6 - Thursday 3rd September 2020

• 7am morning walk over the mountain ridge and nature walk

• 8.30am Breakfast

• 9.30am Free morning to rest, swim, have a massage, read a book, explore Penistanen or just chill out

• 12pm Lunch at clear cafe

• 1:30pm-4:30pm Shopping

• 5:15pm Agni Hotra Fire Ceremony + 3 course dinner at Five Elements Restaurant

• 9:30pm Leave for the villa

DAY 7 - Friday 4th September 2020

8am breakfast

9am Visits to see Agus Sihman the palm reader & spiritual healer (optional) Just amazing information to learn

1pm Lunch at Elephant Cafe known for having the best salads in UBUD!

3pm Visit to the fabulous butterfly park

4pm Swim at the Kanto Lampo Waterfalls

7:30 Farewell Dinner at the Spice Restaurant in down town Ubud (self pay)

DAY 8 - Saturday 5th September 2020

8:00am-9:00am Farewell Breakfast

9:30am- 10am Free time to pack your bags

10am-11am Reflections final goodbye & group photo

11am Transport back to Denpasar or your next destination

UBUD FOOD & CULTURE ADVENTURE BALI
WOMEN’S RETREAT

SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY

( PAYMENT PLAN IS MONTHLY INSTALMENTS - SEE ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS BELOW)

RETREAT INCLUSION

• 7x nights accommodation

• 7x delicious breakfasts

• Welcome dinner at the spectacular waterfront Bridges Restaurant

• 4 hours pre booked spa session including massage, body scrub, rose petal bath, facial, choice of pedicure or hair creme.

• Canang Sari- Balinese offerings class where we make the baskets

• Agni Hotra Fire Ceremony & 3 course raw food dinner at Five Elements

• 5 hour cooking class and market tour at Casaluma in the centre of Ubud

• Sound healing at Pyramids of Chi

• shopping afternoon

• Nadis Herbal walk and making of Balinese medicine and herbal remedies

• A spiritual cleansing at Tirta Ampul Temple water purification ceremony

• Visit and swim at Kanto Lampo Waterfall (Great photo opportunity)

• Visit the spectacular butterfly enclosure with the most amazing butterflies to see

• Visit with Agus Sihman the Balinese Palm reader & spiritual healer (optional self pay))

• Transport to and from the airport at Denpasar

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Return airfares from Denpasar Bali, Indonesia

• 3 lunches & 3 dinners

• Any additional massages or beauty treatments

• Alcohol and drinks (there is filtered water at the villa)

• personal purchases

• Travel Insurance (which is compulsory)

• Tips for retreat staff

DEPOSITS & PAYMENT PLANS

You have two payment options for this trip:

a) A $500 AUD non refundable deposit will secure your place on this retreat and the remainder one month prior to the start of the retreat or to organise a payment plan.

b) Payment plan is divided into even monthly payments and calculated in AUD.

NOTE: All payment plans are to be completed one month prior to retreat.

Deposits can be paid via Direct Bank Transfer or via PayPal. If you pay via PayPal you can use your credit card

PAYPAL

$500 Deposit via Paypal (3% surcharge applied)

DIRECT BANK DEPOSIT

Kathy Morrison CWCU

BSB 802394

ACC NO. 39095

Please write your name and retreat in the reference section

CANCELLATION POLICY

An initial $500 AUD non-refundable deposit is applicable for this retreat.

For bookings less than 60 days full payment will be due at the time of booking.

For cancellations between 30-60 days $1000 per person (Including your deposit) will be retained as many booking need to be placed well ahead of time.

For between 30 days and the commencement day and in the case of no shows full payment will be forfeited.

This is why travel insurance is compulsory to protect you against any loss in the event that you need to cancel your trip.

I LOOK FORWARD TO CONNECTING WITH YOU AND HAVING A FANTASTIC TIME!

Kathy xxx