Bali Relationship Retreat

Relationship Renew

Where: Being Sattvaa – a luxury, eco-friendly retreat centre on the outskirts of Ubud 

When: Sunday 30th June to Friday 5th July 2024

Come away next winter for a warming tropical escape in a stunning luxury retreat centre just a 15-minute shuttle away from the colour and bustle of Ubud. A chance to combine holiday with learning, this retreat will be nourishing, transformative, romantic and fun! Grounded in mindfulness, compassion, relationship theory and recent neuroscience, this retreat is an offering for all couples, whether things are going great or perhaps a bit challenged.

Along with the daily workshops, experience some of Bali’s stunning scenery and culture with excursions to local sights, and enjoy a complimentary massage and daily yoga and mindfulness practice. Also included are most meals and excursions, a welcome and celebration cocktail on the first and last evenings, and free shuttle bus to Ubud should you wish to explore the city during your downtime.

Early bird price extended until February 18th, 2024!

 Photos (courtesy of Being Sattvaa): Banner Image - Being Sattvaa, the retreat venue from the air. Above - the beautiful swimming pool day and night

Why Relationship Renew?

Because relationships are hard! Although we’re wired for love and belonging, our nervous systems have also evolved to react automatically to threat and danger. So loving well takes practice. Whether your relationship is in great shape or hitting some bumps, we can all learn more about how to respond skilfully, so that we don’t get stuck in a negative cycle. 

Relationship Renew shares what actually works. Maggie uses her many years of couple psychotherapy, groupwork and mindfulness experience to bring to life the new evidence-based understandings from the relationship field - including from: Sue Johnson (EFT-C & Hold Me Tight); Stan Tatkin (PACT); Brené Brown; Mindful Self-Compassion; and the Gottman Method.

Comprising six four-hour morning sessions, the workshops are structured in a way that allows you to listen to the theory in the larger group, but then share and practice just with your partner in structured, private exercises and conversations. In the afternoons, you and your partner choose whether to join a group excursion, take the shuttle bus to nearby Ubud for shopping, lunch or dinner, or simply relax around the pool or enjoy a spa treatment. You can also choose whether to join the group for sunset happy hour and dinner, or enjoy your own date for two.  

Find out more about Maggie here or for more relationship information & resources here.

What the workshop fee includes:

• 5 nights, 6 days accommodation in a beautifully designed king-bed room. All rooms have A/C, full ensuite (most with large bath) mosquito nets, wifi and more

• Daily Relationship Renew workshop sessions (24 hours total) and take-away notes

• All delicious breakfasts, and one additional vegetarian lunch or dinner per day 

• Welcome and Celebration sunset cocktail on first & last evenings

• One 60-min traditional Balinese massage treatment with your partner in BeingSattvaa’s luxurious spa facility

• Sunrise mindfulness/yoga sessions each morning

• Excursion to nearby waterfall and Balinese water cleansing ceremony

• Walk alongside emerald green rice paddy fields to Kenderan village, visit Telega Wagu, an ancient Temple inside the rainforest   

• Afternoon shuttle bus to and from Ubud should you choose to do your own exploring

  
  

  Not included: Airfares, travel insurance (compulsory), airport transfers (approx. AUD $45 each way), additional meals/drinks/activities.

Fee

Earlybird $5,590 per couple ($2,795 per person), inclusive of GST (deposit paid before 18th February). Secure your place with first instalment deposit of $590 earlybird ($790 after 18th February).

Payment, Refund Conditions, Travel insurance & other important information - please read before booking

Fee can be paid in full or in instalments. Second instalment $2500 is due 1st March (along with proof of your travel insurance), followed by final instalment $2500 due 1st May. You will be looking for return flights to Denpasar, Bali (Ngurah Rai International Airport) & as our first session will be 1pm Sunday June 30th, you will need to be flying into Bali by Saturday 29th June at the very latest. For best prices, it is recommended to purchase your flights several months before the retreat.

A full refund, minus your deposit, is available up to three months prior to commencement of retreat. After 14/4/24, no refunds can be provided for withdrawals or cancellations. At the time of booking, please purchase travel insurance that covers any conditions that might impact your ability to attend this retreat. If the retreat needs to be postponed or cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be made or, if preferred, transfer to anotherMindfulPresence retreat offered.

To secure your place, please submit the Registration form (above) and deposit.

Direct deposit details:
Account name: Margaret O'Shea
BSB: 633000
Account number: 145643953

Indonesia currently requires proof of 2 x Covid vaccinations. To check changing requirements, please go to SmartTraveller Indonesia: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/indonesia