Bali Mountain Retreat (Bali) Aug 4 -14 2012
Nestled high on the eastern slopes of Mount Batukaru in central Bali is the tranquil paradise of Bali Mountain retreat center. 
Sitting atop one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, the center has views that reach all the way down the jungled mountains to the coast.
Bali has such lovely weather that most common rooms are open to nature. Each double room is well furnished with modern amenities. Depending on numbers, a single room may be available for an extra fee upon request.
Being situated in this remote area, far from the usual tourist spots, wholly respectful of traditional Balinese ways of life, Bali Mountain Retreat’s guests are given a unique experience with the local Balinese people and their culture. (Click here to read reviews of the retreat center on TripAdvisor)
You will welcome the refreshing and revitalizing mountain air, clean spring-fed water and the sights and sounds unique to central Bali.
Spend time writing in paradise at the Bali Mountain Retreat Center
One can take a guided walk through the terraced rice fields or into the protected rainforest to a sacred Hindu temple. Stroll to the local village past the families growing coffee or simply relax and take in the natural beauty of the landscape.
We will practice yoga each morning in an open-air studio that encaspulates the idea of paradise on earth. Its beautiful pitched roof, wood floors, open-air windows, views of the jungle and the surrounding mountains, and its sublime feeling of peace are just hints at the pure pleasure one feels upon entering the yoga space.
The restaurant is located in a large house set in lush gardens, the perfect location for enjoying our home cooked meals while you take in the stunning views of the mountain sweeping gently down to the coast. The food is outstanding, consisting of the most local ingredients possible. Traditional Balinese music mingles with bird sounds drifting from the kitchen into the beautiful eating area as we sit and look out at the rainforest canopy, enjoying a healthy, organic Balinese feast for each meal.
Imagine what dreams may come to you in paradise.
Partial scholarships available–for a limited time only. Simply mention your need in your application.
Each room is different and beautiful in its own way. The rooms range from luxurious and spacious to lovely and modest (the rice house). They are decorated with gorgeous traditional Balinese art and designs. The rooms have their own bathrooms (except the standard teak rooms and budget rice house, which have a separate bathroom, with a gorgeous outdoor sink). A few of the rooms have private jungle sinks outdoors and feel so freeing, calming, and peaceful to use.
A writing desk just outside one of the rooms.
Your accommodation is a blend of traditional Balinese & contemporary Asian styles, ranging from well appointed rooms in a handcrafted teak house to comfortable bungalows.
Bali Mountain Retreat restaurant uses the freshest of produce (organically grown when possible). Our menu features both Western and Asian cuisine including many Balinese specialties.
Activities available at BMR include guided walks through the rice fields and gardens, guided treks up the mountain or through the protected mountain forest as well as cycling tours.
The Dragonfly Spa at the retreat center offers an extensive range of therapeutic and indulgent massage treatments which aim to revitalise and restore balance to both mind and body.
Spend peaceful hours in the birds nest.
Massages include:
- Balinese massage
- Relaxing Massage
- Reflexology
- Reflexology with Back, Shoulder and Head Massage
- Hot Stone Massage
- Back, Shoulder and Head Massage
- Head, Foot and Hand Massage
The outdoor meeting area where we will have critiques in the evening is situated in a perfect location with a view of the cacao, coffee plantations beneath a breathtaking view to the coast.
Above the meeting area is a lovely open room called the bird’s nest. Early rising participants will be blessed with an amazing view of Mt Agung at sunrise from the birds nest. The retreat center is perfectly placed to work, relax, connect and take in the gifts of the sacred mountain.
You deserve to restore your body and soul in the yoga space.
The unique location in Central Bali enables Bali Mountain Retreat center to offer daytrips to a wide range of destinations including the calm beaches of Bali’s north coast, the shopping districts of Ubud and Tabanan, the mountain lakes of Central Bali, as well as the fishing villages of Jembrana in the west of Bali. (All within 1 ½ hours traveling time). As a group we will travel together to a few of these places.
The guides at the retreat center are willing to take you to some of Bali’s most revered temples. For example: Bali’s father temple, Pura Batukaru and the famous Tanah Lot temple on the coast, both of which are in Tabanan (1 hour traveling time).
Each day at this retreat is a day into deeper self realization and relaxation. We will grow as a group and grow individually. The retreat is during peak season in Bali (although far from the touristed areas in Bali). The weather will be ideal, but our retreat center will remain quiet and peaceful because of the location.
Remember that you are the nurturer for your body.
The retreat was both rejuvenating and productive. Starting and ending the days with yoga brought forth a new level of openness. Nestled in between these sessions were carefully crafted writing exercises focused on personal goals as well as creative immersion into poetry, prose, and whatever each writer was inspired to create.
If you are considering Stephen and Jade’s retreats, I would highly recommend them. Read their website, sign up for their newsletter, and when you find yourself visiting their website often, being drawn to the testimonials and retreat descriptions and imagining yourself at a retreat, take a leap of faith and apply. It may be the best present you give yourself!
-P.S., Cambridge, MA – 2011 Wellness Immersion Retreat Participant
Partial scholarships available–for a limited time only. Simply mention your need in your application.
We have already received many requests for information about this retreat, and it is going to fill up very soon. In order to reserve your spot we suggest sending in your application now.
See you in paradise