BE WELL RETREAT
JUNE 25th - JULY 1st 2023
Canggu, Bali, Indonesia
"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." Carl Jung
Sometimes we need to follow a path to undertake the most beautiful journeys in our life.
In the sacred, ancient earth, waters and air of Bali, there are innumerable paths that will lead you to untouched places within your self. To truly explore the deep secrets Bali has hidden away from the average traveller, one must step outside of what has been comfortable, to extend personal boundaries and limitations, to discover paradise.
In Sanskrit, Mandala literally means ‘circle’ and in Buddhism and Hinduism it is a spiritual and ritual symbol representing the universe. In Jungian psychology, mandalas are symbolic of the inner process by which individuals grow toward fulfilling their potential for wholeness. According to Carl Jung, the powerful, generative centre of our inner reality, is the Self.
In much the same way, Be Well Retreats guide you on a pathway into yourself; to look inside to rediscover deep desires for you, your loved ones or for humanity. From beginning to end, step-by-step, day-by-day, we will assist you to add the metaphorical grains of colourful sand to your own conscious mandala of life.
By the end of your retreat, your colourful enriched vibrant mandala will be complete.
Rediscover your self on this winter escape over seven days and six nights in the enigmatic Canggu, described by many as a State of Being, as opposed to a travel destination. Desa Seni, our Be Well Retreat home, is the epitome of Balinese culture and tradition, inviting us to settle in, awaken and evolve in their Village Resort created with unique, private, individual antique homes as accommodations, set apart in lush organic gardens, imported from the many islands of Indonesia. Restored and refurbished offering all the amenities of home we’ll live amidst original artifacts and antiques reflecting true Indonesian culture and heritage.
Close your eyes and imagine waking up in a traditional Indonesian village, with the hum of Bali as your wake-up call, as the sun rises over blue skies. Steps to your morning workshops and relaxation sessions, a meandering path to organic, farm to table goodness, or strolling up to Merapu Svaasthya, the spa for some self-love. Why not swim in the salt water pool and if you are in need of an oleh oleh, souvenir in Indonesian, visit the curated gift shop, Rumah Candi. Meet old friends and make new ones.
Cherish the moments in life that are like windows to the invisible.
Join your hosts, Founder of Her Health Collective, Eve Drew, and Clinical & Health Psychologist, Dr Jodie Fleming, for a nurturing wellness retreat like no other. Jodie and Eve are excited to create for you the space and time you’ve been searching for, to reset and to find the clarity you need to reconnect to your purpose through our exclusive workshops.
The messages of every workshop and group session will be carried through into every aspect of this wonderful retreat with a difference. Be it a sunset ancient temple visit, a sunrise meditation walk around a volcano, the nourishing soul food eaten in Bali’s incredible wellness restaurants or the restful massages, you will flourish with the conscious acts of living each experience, mindfully.
Embarking on this breathtaking retreat, you have the opportunity to experience a personal journey of self-exploration, empowerment and cultural diversity, meanwhile finding deep relaxation and peace in the timeless beauty of Bali.
Regardless of whether you are at the beginning of your self-exploration or you are a dedicated wellbeing lover, this retreat will be a transformative journey led by your amazing hosts, Eve & Jodie.
Our retreat holidays are wholly focused on wellbeing and we hand craft them with only one thing in mind. To showcase to you a more mindful way of living through our unique daily experiences. Workshops to mindfulness sessions, amazing food experiences to experiential cultural immersions showcasing a hidden land.
Delicious, healthy food is always a big focus and with this beautiful wellness holiday we aim to exceed all expectations with our stunning menu.
We will showcase to our group a beautifully hidden Bali full of breathtaking views, rugged landscapes, pristine beaches and world-renowned historic villages. We will walk through rice paddy fields, practice mindfulness and relaxation in truly spectacular locations and enjoy unique dining experiences with the opportunity to enjoy trekking breathtaking Mt Batur volcano for a sunrise mindfulness walk. And whilst enjoying the company of new friends you have made, you can't help but relax and find a sense of purpose in your world.
Many of our travellers join our wellbeing holidays on their own. If you are travelling solo, you can either choose a solo room or we can buddy you up with another traveller in a twin or triple share room.
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MEET YOUR HOSTS
MEET DR JODIE FLEMING
Dr Jodie Fleming is a Kylie-Minogue-loving Staffy owner who does her best to live in the moment. She also cares about people and is deeply interested in the human-ness behind all that we do. Jodie came back to psychology as a career after trying a handful of other people-centred professions in her twenties, including myotherapy, tertiary teaching and working as a movement therapist based on the Pilates Method. She was always going to be a psychologist though, and now works as a clinical & health psychologist in her private practice, The Psychology of It, and as a part of the Fit4Life Wellbeing team at Emmanuel College in Warrnambool.
On the background of her own chronic health issues, Jodie is a motivated stress-manager and understands the importance of eating well and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Jodie practices 'therapy in action', taking her clients out of their minds and into their lives through mindful nature walks and walk and talk sessions and of course, she’s most passionate about leading Be Well Retreats.
Jodie has enjoyed sessional lecturing undergraduate psychology students and guest speaking about cancer survivorship, mental health and wellbeing in general. Also passionate about writing and sharing information in the name of helping others, her first book, A Hole in My Genes, was published in 2019. Her second title Be will be available soon.
Limited one-on-one consultations are available with Jodie in Bali for an additional cost of $200 per hour. Please note, bookings and payments are required prior to the commencement of the retreat. A tax invoice will be provided and rebates of up to $154.00 will be available for those with a GP Mental Health Care Plan. Your private health cover may also provide rebates.
You can find Jodie and her writing at www.drjodiefleming.com.au, www.thepsychology ofit.com.au or on socials @drjodiefleming, on Facebook @thepsychologyofit, or Instagram @the_psychology_of_it
MEET EVE DREW
Eve lives to be kind, connected and inspired. She loves travel, reading books and relaxing with her loved ones and tries to savour each and every moment in this beautiful journey we call life.
She is passionate about inspiring and connecting women. Through her work at Her Health Collective, she aims to empower women to step into their power and create lives full of purpose, fulfilment and freedom. To live life on their terms.
Eve has been a health professional and business owner for over 20 years and has a genuine love of helping people. She is an accredited Yoga Nidra teacher and is currently completing a post graduate Dip. of Positive Psychology. During her career she has experienced overwhelm and burn out, and understands the importance of looking after ourselves so we can hold space and energy for others. Eve is now on a mission to help other women start and grow their own businesses and pursue leadership positions (without the burnout!).
Eve's first retreat a few years ago was life changing for her, and she now wants to give the gift of space to others. On the Be Well retreat, Eve will be encouraging you to slow down so you can rediscover your purpose and create a life that you love.
Limited one-to-one consultations are available with Eve in Bali for an additional cost of $200 per hour. These strategy sessions are for health business owners wanting to explore opportunities within their businesses. The gift of space gives us the capacity to see things through a different lens and the energy and creativity to implement change.
You can find Eve at herhealthcollective.com.au, on socials: Instagram herhealth_collective, Facebook @HerHealthColl.
DAY 1
For first time travellers to Bali, you’ll be thrilled by the colours, smells, sounds and warmth as your senses are welcomed first upon your arrival into Denpasar. Your excitement will grow as you enjoy the sights and busyness of the city as you travel in your airconditioned comfortable transfer out of the city bounds and into the rice paddies and quieter location of coastal Canggu.
Eve & Jodie will be waiting to greet you and welcome you to your new home for the next week at the incomparable Desa Seni, and you’ll exhale knowing you’ve just given yourself the most incredible gift, of time and space.
Settle into your gorgeous villa, comfortable in the knowledge that the entire resort is ours alone. Take a swim in the pool, order a refreshing drink or snack, and make yourself at home.
Join us at 4pm for our group Welcome at the Yoga Shala where we’ll enjoy a refreshing juice, some fresh tropical fruits and meet our Be Well family.
Our cultural immersion in Bali begins from our first moments as we experience a traditional Balinese Cleansing Ceremony to welcome us to Bali and to Be Well.
Enjoy some free time before we meet once again for a nutritious dinner at one of our hand-picked Balinese restaurants, sure to delight more than just your tastebuds. Every dining experience on Be Well is a feast for all of your senses.
We’ll return home for a glorious night’s sleep.
DAY 2
Every morning you’re welcome to join us in the Yoga Shala at 7am for a calming, rejuvenating practice aimed to relax your mind and body.
A nutritious breakfast at Desa Seni is always a highlight. Desa Seni, nourishes us with an eclectic Asian-Western cuisine with a focus on organic, healthy and fresh food. Growing almost 80% of their own produce and working with local businesses enables them to focus on bringing great meals direct from farm to table and they do not disappoint.
Our first Workshop experience begins this morning. The content will be custom-made with your needs in mind, designed to help you reflect with conscious awareness, to identify your values-driven areas of life for you to explore, and to create tangible, workable goals for you to initiate the change you wish for in your life.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy. Perhaps you’ll explore Canggu to discover your own favourite lunchtime experiences, or perhaps you’ll decide to dine in by the pool while awaiting your complimentary spa treatment. Whatever you decide, you are free from restraints. Can’t you taste it already?
Join us again at 5pm for a Sound Meditation, another incredible experience to relax and centre us, before getting ready to venture out for another glorious Balinese dining experience guaranteed to take your breath away.
We’ll return home for an early night, because tomorrow, we’ve got an early rise to climb a volcano!
DAY 3
Today will live in your memory forever.
It’s a very early start, but you’ll soon forget that after conquering the guided trek up Mt Batur. Or, if you’d prefer, you may elect for a slightly later start with a sunrise meditation and nature walk with Mt Batur as your back drop.
Ganung Batur, as it’s called in Bali, sits at 1717 metres above sea level. Yes, it’s an active volcano, but it hasn’t erupted since 2000 and as always, your safety is our priority.
From our life-changing sunrise experiences, we’ll meet again as a group and dine overlooking the rice paddies before making our way to an incredible, off-the-beaten-track waterfall cascading into a deep canyon with swirling walls, that look like they’ve been perfectly sculpted, yet are entirely natural. Add to this scene ethereal light rays and you’ll have one of the most spectacular sights on the island.
After such an incredible day, we’ll make our way home to Desa Seni for some time to rest and an early dinner before another deep, dreamy sleep.
DAY 4
Join us in the Yoga Shala at 7am for a calming, rejuvenating practice aimed to relax your mind and body.
Followed by another nutritious breakfast at Desa Seni and some free time before we launch into our second workshop together. Designed to build upon the self-exploration we’ve already commenced, we’ll deepen our self-awareness, adding another piece of our metaphorical mandala.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy. Perhaps you’ll explore Canggu to discover your own favourite lunchtime experiences, or perhaps you’ll decide to dine in by the pool while awaiting your complimentary spa treatment. Whatever you decide, you are free from restraints. Ah, the bliss.
Join us again at 5pm for a talk with Desa Seni’s resident traditional Balinese Healer who works to cleanse chakras and enhance energy flow.
We’ll then get ready before venturing out for another glorious Balinese dining experience guaranteed to wow your tastebuds and then home again with full bellies and hearts as we drift off into another wonderful slumber.
DAY 5
Up for an early breakfast today because we’re off to visit Ubud, the centre of Bali's artisanal traditions and spiritual life.
Today we’re immersing ourselves in Bali’s food culture beginning with a guided visit to the traditional food markets in Ubud, followed by a cooking lesson where we’ll create umpteen recipes that we’ll then enjoy for lunch.
After our senses have all been awakened, we’ll then enjoy some free time exploring the streets and markets of Ubud. Eat, Pray, Love indeed!
We have a little drive back to Canggu where we’ll melt into another deep relaxation experience before getting ready for another culinary extravaganza in one of Canggu’s finest new restaurants.
Bed will beckon again upon our return, rejuvenating us for another day of inner and outer exploration in Bali tomorrow.
DAY 6
Today begins again in the Yoga Shala for another immersive relaxation experience, before another nourishing breakfast at Desa Seni.
We meet again this morning for our third wellness workshop, where all our mental mandalas truly begin to take shape. You’ve benefitted from the space, the clarity, the time that retreat has provided you so far. Together with the inspiration, spirituality and kindness of the Balinese people, you’ll be feeling invigorated and ready for your return home.
With some more free time over lunch and the early afternoon for more nurturing spa treatments, swims or excursions to the beach or into Canggu, we’ll meet again mid-afternoon for another special experience together.
Tanah Lot temple is one of the seven sea temples along the Balinese coast. Strongly influenced by Hinduism and a strong part of Balinese mythology, Tanah Lot is believed to be guarded by a giant snake created from 16th century’s Dang Hyang Nirartha’s selendang – a type of sash.
During his travels along the south coast Nirartha saw the rock-island’s beautiful setting and decided to rest there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock, for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods. The main deity of the temple is Dewa Baruna or Bhatara Segara, who is the sea god or sea power.
Regardless of our reason for visiting, the sunsets at Tanah Lot are something to behold. As the sun sinks below the horizon, we’ll follow in the Balinese tradition of dining in Jimbaran, to enjoy more of the delicacies we’ve grown to love over our week in this stunning country. Along with the unforgettable colours of the sunset, this will be another day to savour.
DAY 7
Waking on our final morning of Be Well, we’ll meet once more in the Yoga Shala for one last relaxation session.
We’ll enjoy breakfast together once more at our home away from home, Desa Seni, before preparing ourselves for our check-out a little later on.
Our fourth workshop is designed to help us consciously reflect on our values-driven goals, helping us move in the direction of the changes we’re seeking for ourselves. No matter how big or how small, retreat has a way of changing us all.
From 11am onwards, we’ll farewell one another as we all move onto our next destinations, having spent a week making new friendships and strengthening old ones.
The connection more important than any however, is the one we will have made, back to our self.
PLEASE NOTE: Retreat Schedule is a guide only and inclusions may change depending upon availability and group size.
INCLUSIONS
- 7 Days / 6 Nights staying at Desa Seni, Canggu, BALI
- Hosted by Her Health Collective's Eve Drew & Dr Jodie Fleming, Clinical & Health Psychologist
- Traditional Balinese Cleansing Ceremony
- Delicious and healthy breakfast and dinner daily, with two lunches including drinks (alcoholic drink with dinner only)
- Daily group wellness workshops and relaxation sessions including a variety of meditation practices including sound meditation, mindfulness meditation & gentle beginner's yoga guided by Eve, Jodie or Desa Seni's experienced teachers
- Mt Batur sunrise trek
- Sunset excursion of Tanah lot Temple & dinner at Jimbaren
- Cooking class with market visit plus free time in Ubud
- An Educational talk with a Traditional Balinese Healer
- One-hour full body massage
- 20% off all pre-booked spa treatments at Desa Seni's Merapu Svaasthya Day Spa
- Arrival & Departure Denpasar airport transfers to and from Desa Seni
- Daily filtered water, teas & coffee
- Wifi
- Be Well Welcome Pack
EXCLUSIONS
- Flights
- Airport Taxes
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated
- Laundry and items of personal nature
- Tipping
- Excursions not listed in the inclusions
- Tailored sessions with Eve Drew & Dr Jodie Fleming
This retreat is highly limited and we expect places to fill up quickly.
TESTIMONIALS
'I left Bali a different person with a more positive outlook on life and for that I will be forever grateful. The accommodation was brilliant and there was enough time to relax as well as enjoy the absolutely delicious food we ate everyday. It was the perfect blend of a retreat and holiday. I can not recommend this retreat highly enough, you owe it to yourself to go!'
Jodie. A
'Eve and Jodie created a safe space where I could finally breathe. The workshops were informative yet personalised, and the surroundings helped restore the foundations of balance and calm. Everything about this retreat was luxury, I cannot wait to book again’.
Gemma W.
‘If you are feeling pulled in many directions and looking for guidance on how to work through this maze called Life - sign up for the Be Well Retreat. Bucket list venue, magnificent food and relaxing activities lead by two very special women who who share their knowledge to encourage us all.’
Angela P.
RETREAT ROOM OPTIONS
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
On Be Well Retreat Bali, we offer two levels or accommodation, Grand & Epicurean. There are a number of houses at each level available for solo, twin or triple share.
Please remember that each house is unique and may not include every detail listed below.
First bookings will enjoy preferential allocation as Desa Seni has fifteen Village houses in total. To help you choose, here are some points of difference:
GRAND VILLAGE HOUSES
Your Be Well home away from home is a spacious Deluxe Village House, including a combination of some comforts such as private terraces, king sized beds, day beds, stunning garden views, large indoor sitting areas, and full bathrooms.
EPICUREAN VILLAGE HOUSES
Your Be Well home away from home will be a fairy-tale Village house complete with indoor and outdoor sitting areas, queen/king or king single beds and stunning views of the gardens and rice fields.
At Desa Seni the room options are based on an individual house villa. Please be aware that by nature of the design of Desa Seni the accommodation ovation is a group of individual boutique Javanese houses that all differ in design and size. Some may be larger and some may be smaller and will be allocated to each guest according to your booking by the team at check-in.
The majority of solo rooms are an entire villa of your own, however in only a few circumstances, there may be two solo rooms with shared living quarters. These are ideal for friends travelling together who would enjoy their own bedroom. Each bedroom has the capacity to also be converted to twin share.
Twin and triple rooms include either two or three king single beds, housed in single bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms.
Please let us know your individual needs and preferences when booking, particularly if you are booking with friends.
PLEASE READ RETREAT TERMS & CONDITIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING TO CHECKOUT
