Our retreat will weave the wonders of Bali into your inspired creativity and unite your senses, heart and mind with reflective self-discovery in her luscious embrace.

Our time together is spent in East Bali, in a lush river valley of terraced rice fields in the midst of tree-clad hills straddled by the imposing presence of the sacred mountain, Gunung Agung. Nearby Sidemen is a small weaving and farming village, still relatively untouched by tourism, where the climate is always pleasantly warm.
 

The Nirarta Centre is the tranquil setting we call home for the first half of the retreat. As you unwind here you find that the sights, sounds and smells of the grounds and surroundings of Nirarta naturally attune your unfolding rhythms. Accommodations are tastefully appointed two bedroom bungalows set amongst the tropical gardens overlooking the Unda River.

On this retreat you explore Bali's healing influence as inspired through your creative expression with clay, paint, collage and local materials- without needing any previous art making experience. Retreat facilitator and Gestalt therapist, Laila Ghattas, leads reflective discussions about your creations, gleaning insights which promote deeper self-awareness you can then apply to your life choices.

The days will be a balance of creative expression, reflection and gentle walks through the rice fields and woods, along peaceful paths leading to nearby Sacred sites and hidden temples and scenic drives to locations of interest. Weavers, farmers, and local families happily share their culture with typical Balinese hospitality and spirit of welcome.
 

You enjoy plenty of private time for journal writing, relaxing massage, dips in the river and daydreaming. If you are interested, there is a twice-daily meditation program you have the option to join in the light and airy 8-sided meditation room with views over the rice fields.

On the sixth day of the retreat, we prepare to leave and tour south towards Penestanen, a little town outside the Artisan Mecca of Ubud. Our new emerald location is called Taman Rahasia, the Secret Garden.
 

The elegant bungalows, fishponds, restaurant, and swimming pool are surrounded by lush green gardens, full of the fragrances and sounds of the East These bungalows sleep two and each has a private veranda with comfortable lounge sofas and chairs overlooking the pool .

On this portion of the retreat we enjoy the morning yoga classes, swimming and creative activities. Guided walks to nearby temples and into Ubud perfectly punctuate time spent deepening your self-knowledge and body wisdom through creative expression, reflection, yoga and relaxation.
 

You leave this gentle paradise refreshed, reawakened and reconnected.