Healing and Health Spa Retreat Tour
in Mystical Bali

February 17-27th, 2011

Come on your own or bring your partner, friends or family.

This next trip to Bali will be a new special trip that will focus on a time for personal transformation, healing and a health retreat with the option to visit and receive treatments at beautiful (yet affordable) spas every day if you choose.
There will be yoga and meditation and healthy organic food everyday. We will be staying in four different retreat settings and all have a yoga or meditation studio. I will be bringing you to my favourite spas, a different one for each day.

You have the option to extend your ticket past February 27th or to leave before that date, if you wish it will all be organized for you. The price for the flight with my Ticket Consolidator is SO good right now ($838.00 USD return San Francisco-Bali).

ITINERARY
February 17: Leave SFO airport on Japan Airlines.

February 18: 24-hour stopover with hotel in Japan, take shuttle into the city of Narita and visit a Japanese temple and water garden, street markets and eat lunch at a sushi restaurant.

February 19: Arrive in Bali and transportation awaits us to take us to Sanur, a beach area about 20 minutes from the airport.

February 20-21: Go to Santra Putra Retreat Center and Art Gallery. We will get settled in for 2 nights stay in 2-story bungalows in the peaceful setting of the rice fields. This is where I have stayed with the same family for the past 12 years every time I go to Bali, they are precious. Karja is a famous artist who has art shows internationally and is the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University. Made, his brother also has art shows and teaches painting and sculpture internationally. It is 10 minutes outside of Ubud in the Camphuan/Penestanen area. We will start each day with yoga surrounded by Karja's art on the walls of the art studio. Breakfast is included. We will visit two of my favourite spas in Ubud each day there, then have free time to shop and explore Ubud. Ubud is the artistic center of Bali with art galleries, music, dancing, and a lot of really, really good international (many organic) restaurants, spas, shopping, yoga centers, and environmental awareness groups.

February 22-23-24: Transportation will pick us up in Ubud, we will tour Ulun Danu Beratan Lake temple, view vast rice terraces and then arrive in the north of Bali, Tejakula, at the Gaia Oasis Beach Resort and Spa
www.gaia-oasis.com. This is a beautiful and peaceful health retreat center. Yoga and/or meditation sessions will be held twice a day at the retreat by the resident teacher. All of our meals will be vegetarian (but with a seafood option) organic and included with our stay. It is set on a black sand beach with snorkeling off of a coral reef and another mountain retreat location near-by.
Day 2: With the sunrise we will go out on small fishing boats on a dolphin swim tour just off the shore, eat lunch, rest and then go on a hike to Les Waterfall.
Day 3: A one-day training in Traditional Thai massage with Janice Gagnon for professional or private use or make your own hiking, resting or spa plans for the day.

February 25-26: We will go back to the center of Bali to Ubud to the Cendana Resort and Spa www.cendanaresort-spa.com. Each day will start with yoga and meditation. I will bring you to two more of my favorite spas in Ubud and take you out one evening to Traditional Balinese dancing at the temple grounds.
You will have plenty of time for shopping, resting and exploring with others or on your own.

February 27: Transportation will be provided to the airport for your flight back or if you are extending your stay, we have ideas for accommodation and day trips.

It is a good idea to find a balance of time for yourself and time with others if your intention is for a transformational trip; allowing for reflection, deep relaxation and rejuvenation. This is a really wonderful opportunity to take care of yourself, create a shift or change in your life that is needed and to have a magical time in a mystical place in the world. Bali is a very special place to experience the mystical aspects of life. It is my favorite place in the world to go for relaxation, spiritual inspiration and decadent natural beauty. If this sounds and feels like something you would really get alot out of, please do not hesitate to call or email me for a more personal discussion and information.

There will be an optional one day training in Traditional Thai massage, taught by the group leader, Janice Gagnon, founder of Spirit Winds School of Thai Massage.

 

While in Ubud an optional half day training in Traditional Balinese massage and spa treatments taught by a Balinese teacher Made Nasib, owner of the Beji Ayu Spa, at his newly built outdoor spa in the rice fields (pictured below).

He will teach us on location at the spa a variety of Balinese massage techniques as well as specialized spa treatments authentic to Bali such as Traditional Lulur massage followed by a flower petal herbal bath.

 

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Relaxation and pampering at the luxurious Ubud Sari Health Resort (ultimate decadence)
• 1 Day class in Balinese art and culture by Wayan Karja, painter
  ( on a quiet black sand beach overlooking Mount Agung)
• 1 Day training in Traditional Balinese massage and spa treatments taught by a Balinese teacher Made Nasib, owner of the Beji Ayu Spa in Ubud.
• In Ubud see traditional Balinese music and dance performances - Legong, Kecak, Barong
• Relax in the nearby hotsprings
• Tour Penestanan, a traditional village, including a visit to the family compound illustrating the design of the Balinese home and temple
• Escorted temple visits during special Ceremonies. For these visits you will be dressed in a sarong and sash and instructed in procedures for your temple visit
• Driving tours to other parts of Bali with an informative guide and reliable driver
• Demonstration of making Balinese rice wine by Ebu
• Arrange a visit to a traditional stone carving family or other traditional crafts
• Walk and explore the delightful rice field paths or hike Champuan Ridge
• Enjoy wonderful inexpensive meals at the many beautiful restaurants in Ubud

Bali abounds with unique gifts and crafts, bargaining is expected in most shops. Just relax, no phones, faxes, busy schedules. Let the ducks entertain you, have a cup of fresh ginger tea, watch the changing light in the clouds, and visit with other guests

Cost: $1,095 U.S. Funds
We require a $500.00 deposit to secure your space and full payment 60 days prior to leaving. The fee is fully refundable up to 60 days before leaving.

Airline tickets can be purchased through our ticket agent for affordable prices, right now he has
an incredible price of $838.00 USD including taxes. (flight is fully refundable and dates can be changed without charge up to 30 days before departure thereafter there is a fee)

If you would like to join us from another part of the USA our ticket consolidator can still get you a ticket.
If you are coming from another country the cost would be $1095.00 USD and you would need to research
your own airline ticket.

I've worked out the extra costs for meals, spa treatments and miscellaneous expenses for someone on a
tight budget $350.00 and someone on a more flexible budget $800.00 and if you brought an extra $1000.00
you would be able to shop, indulge eat and drink whatever you want for your whole trip!

To register call 530-265-2404
or email us