Bali Dream – 10-day retreat

Discover Bali & your Self
January 15 – 25, 2025

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 5th 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 me. I have lived in Bali for many years now 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 also in the beautiful underwaterworld, and we will have fun. Lots of fun. While getting the best of Bali, including its richness of delicious food.

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 3 of those delicious meals per day.

It’s the perfect natural & peaceful setting to allow your body and spirit to land in Bali. From there, we will visit the famous rice paddies per foot or bike and we’ll hike to a wondrous waterfall to splash around like one does in waterfalls 😉

Pererenan

-< 2 nights >–

After we visit a monkey forest – not the overly visited one in Ubud, but one where the monkeys are way more calm – 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. And it is 100 metres from the black sand beach of Pererenan.

The rooms are luxuriously equipped and each have their ensuite bathroom. Here is where you will each get a traditional massage from Ketut – she has been my personal massage therapist for over 8 years now and I swear you’ll remember her head massage forever 😉
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!

Lembongan

-< 2 nights >–

We wake up early to catch the fast boat to the island Nusa Lembongan. The moment you step foot from the boat on the beach, you’ll feel the island calm wash over you. This is the ultimate place to slow down. Think fresh juice in your hand with your feet in the soft white sand while gazing at the soft rhythm of the waves. Bonus – Lembongan showcases the most mesmerising peach-pink-purple sunsets.

We stay at a villa overlooking the bay. Boho interior with ensuite bathrooms, views to die for, and just a hop and a skip from the beach. We’ll have our meals in some of the yummy health restaurants (some right on the beach!) and do our movement and gathering on the villa pool deck or on the beach.

Together, we’ll go on a snorkel trip by small boat, visiting several lush coral spots dotted around the island. This is also a great place to take some surf lessons!

Uluwatu

–< 2 nights >–

We end our journey with a leisurely high. We stay at a surf & yoga inspired bungalow complex with a spacious yoga shala high up there so we’ve got beautiful views.

The rooms are oh so big and shared with 3 people (unless you book to always have your single room), they all have ensuite bathrooms. The kitchen is exquisite and deliciously healthy (and I should know, because I lived there for 6 weeks when I was doing my 2nd yoga teacher training a few years ago). We’ll have our breakfast here for sure. For dinners, we might venture out to explore other food gems.

We’ll stretch out on several white sand beaches, dip our toes in turquoise waters and feed our skin with some more sun rays. We’ll also visit the The Istana Spa for some sauna & cold plunge while overlooking the grand cliffs and ocean!

We’ll hug our goodbyes and you’ll go 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 (yoga mats will be provided but feel free to bring your own if that’s part of your ritual)
  • 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 or bike ride in the Unesco protected rice paddies of Jatiluwih
  • Snorkel boat trip

The retreat starts on Wednesday January 15 with a welcome dinner. That might mean you should take your flight the day before (if you come from Europe). The retreat ends with dinner on Friday January 24. Flights usually leave around midnight (dated on the 25th of January already). Not to worry though, 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 1100€ 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 60€)
  • Travel insurance
  • Surf classes can be done when we stay in Pererenan/Canggu or Lembongan and cost about 20€ per session
  • Beauty & Wellness treatments – 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 😉 such as visiting the spa & recovery center on the Uluwatu cliffs (The Istana)
INVESTMENT

* Book before June 2 (2024) and get the 150€ early bird discount *

  • Shared Room with ensuite bathroom – early bird: 1890€ / normal price: 2040€
  • Single room with ensuite bathroom – early bird: 2840€ / normal price: 2990€

Are you an entrepreneur or freelancer?
Then know that this retreat counts as investment in coaching or training.

BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE

Do you have questions? Do you wish to pay in 2 or 3 instalments or would you rather book via bank transfer?
Contact us via hello@gowithgertrud.com

PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY

Your spot is booked once a 50% payment has been received. The other half is to be paid latest 4 weeks before the start of the retreat.
If for any reason you have to cancel, you will receive 80% refund of your deposit if you cancel at least 8 weeks before the start of the retreat. Up to 3 weeks before the start of the retreat you will 50% of your deposit payment back. If you cancel only 3 weeks or less before the start of the retreat, your payment cannot be refunded (unless someone takes your place 🙌🏼)
If I have to cancel for whatever reason, you will of course receive a full refund!
Contact us if you wish to pay in 3 or more instalments.