Discover Bali & your Self
January 27 – February 5, 2027
Imagine waking up to the sounds of the jungle, to the smell of the ocean breeze, to the views of rice paddies. All while you are taken on a journey to invigorate your individual health, to explore Bali at its finest and to have lighthearted fun with epic humans. This will be the 8th edition of the Bali Dream retreat and every one of them was simply beyond. Beyond expansive, beyond delicious, beyond inspiring, beyond magical! If you feel the call to be healthily taken care of while literally and figuratively exploring new lands, then join us.
I have lived in Bali for many years and know how it can transform you, how much joy and shifts in perspectives it can bring, how you get reminded that life needs to be lived.
So gift yourself this 10-day immersion in the healthy exploration of the island of the Gods and of your Self. We will move in different ways (yoga, mobility, dance, restorative), we will dive deep in our (sub)conscious (meditation, water ceremonies, deep conversations about what really matters), and we will have fun. Lots of fun. While getting the best of Bali, including its richness of delicious food and its unparalleled wellness and spa pampering.
OUR VENUES
Jatiluwih
–< 3 nights >–
We start in the lush mountains of Jatiluwih. A region also known for its world heritage rice paddies. We stay at a Coffee Estate, a place built with natural elements amidst their lush green gardens on top of a hill.
The rooms are warm welcoming bohemian and each have their ensuite bathroom. The yoga shala – where we will have some kind of movement session twice daily – overlooks the valley with a view on the volcano. Their vegetarian meals are lovingly prepared from produce from their own garden and we get served 2 of those delicious and copious meals per day.
It’s the perfect natural & peaceful setting to allow your body and spirit to land in Bali. You’ll get a traditional Balinese massage to shake your jetlag off smoothly. From there, we’ll also hike amidst the famous rice paddies and we’ll go to a wondrous waterfall to splash around like one does in waterfalls 😉
Pererenan
–-< 2 nights >–
After we get elaborately & ceremoniously blessed at a powerfully beautiful water temple – we arrive at our beautiful private villa, located in the hippest part of Bali. It’s fresh oh so fresh and buzzing with inspiration and creative energy. It’s also where the (beach) party is at, literally, as well as the best health restaurants worldwide (that’s my humble opinion but I’m sure many would agree). Of course we’ll be sampling many of these – nomnomnom.
Not to worry though, our villa is far enough from the noise to have a peaceful retreat and have those quiet mornings slipping from bed onto your yoga mat. Bonus, it’s is 100 metres from the black sand beach of Pererenan.
The rooms are luxuriously equipped and each have their ensuite bathroom. We’ll have yoga overlooking the pool and leisure at our venue which is a perfect tranquil base from where we can go and explore what’s luring so many travelers and digital nomads to Bali. Aaaand we’ll be joining the ecstatic dance party while we’re at it!
Ubud
–-< 2 nights >–
Ubud – the place where many go for ‘spiritual awakening’ – has gotten quite commercialised. BUT, if you know where to go, then it is a stop not to miss. And I happen to know exactly where to take you.
We will stay at a dreamy tropical retreat resort set in the center of town while still having jungle views. The perfect place to have a remote-set-in-nature feel while being closeby the amazing restaurants and shops, wellness and creative workshops.
We’ll move our bodies in the yoga shala overlooking the jungle, we’ll have delicious breakfast at our venue and we’ll design and make our own silver jewellery!
Amed
–< 2 nights >–
We end our journey with a leisurely high. We stay at a boutique beachfront villa resort in Amed, on the eastern coast of Bali. It is known for its “old-world charm,” featuring authentic, restored Javanese wooden village houses (Gladaks) set within lush tropical gardens right on the beach.
The rooms are tastefully decorated and they all have ensuite bathrooms. We’ll have our yoga sessions on the huge porch overlooking the infinity-pool-merging-into-ocean-views followed by delicious breakfasts served at our big living room table. For lunch snacks & dinners, we venture out to explore other food gems that Amed has to offer.
We’ll stretch out on white sand beaches, dip our toes in turquoise waters, go for a snorkel session and feed our skin with some more sun rays. This is also the spot to get your last spa treatments in 😉
We’ll hug our goodbyes and you’ll go home or to your next destination filled with fresh loving inspiration, your health reset and deep connections with new humans and your self.
HOT TIP
If you wish to extend your holiday (either before or after our retreat) please get in touch and I can recommend you which other places are so worth exploring.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- Airport transfers
- 9 nights of accommodation in 4 different venues (details above)
- Transport to all venues and all activities
- Daily healthy, nourishing & delicious brunch and dinner (sometimes at our venue, sometimes in must-go restaurants)
- Yummy snacks
- Complete program of yoga, movement, meditation and sharing sessions
- Mind-expanding & light-hearted evenings
- A full body traditional Bali massage
- Waterfall excursion
- Ecstatic dance (at THE place to do that in Bali)
- Ceremonial purification at the Water Temple
- Guided walk the Unesco protected rice paddies of Jatiluwih
- Make your own silver jewellery workshop
- Snorkel session in Amed
The retreat starts on Wednesday January 27 at 4pm with a grounding yoga session. That might mean you should take your flight the day before (if you come from Europe). The retreat ends with brunch on Friday February 5 (around 12pm). I can assist you with finding the best flights for you!
NOT INCLUDED / OPTIONAL
- Flights to and from Bali (I can help you with your booking. As a cost guideline: return flights to Brussels range from 800€ with two stops to 1000€ with only one layover).
- Passport & Visum costs (Visa on Arrival in Bali is about 30€ and valid for 30 days, if you wish to stay longer, you can extend to 60 days for an additional fee of about 30€)
- Travel insurance
- Surf classes can be done when we stay in Pererenan or Uluwatu and cost about 30€ per session
- Beauty & Wellness treatments (apart from the massage that’s included) – they are impeccable in Bali and very affordable
- Shopping – From your bohemian dresses and garments & trendy beach wear, over home decoration to spiritual accessories (precious stones, mala beads, etc)
- Any activities or transport that is not included in our full amazing program already 😉
INVESTMENT
Book before July 31 and get a 200€ early bird discount !
- Shared Room with ensuite bathroom – early bird: 1950€ (normal price: 2150€)
- Single room with ensuite bathroom – 2950€ (normal price: 3150€)
Are you an entrepreneur or freelancer? Then know that this retreat counts as investment in coaching or training.
BOOK YOUR SPOT
or write hello@gowithgertrud.com to ask any additional questions you might have. I’ll give you all the answers 🙂
PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY
Your spot is booked once a non-refundable 50% payment has been received. The other half is to be paid latest 6 weeks before the start of the retreat.
If I have to cancel for whatever reason, you will of course receive a full refund!
Contact us if you wish to pay in 2, 3 or more instalments.
Prices are excl. VAT.
