6 Day Cultivating Our Gifts: Watercolor & Surf Retreat in Bali

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Mantra Wellness Bali, Pecatu, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
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Up to 7 in group
Date
Oct 5 - 10, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Connect with your creative self through painting, surfing, and yoga.
  • Painting, surf and yoga classes are for ALL levels - beginner or experienced.
  • Leave with a renewed sense of who you are and what gifts you have to offer to the world - what brings you alive.
  • Delicious healthy meals - daily breakfast and a welcome dinner and farewell dinner included.
  • Comfortable accommodation in luxurious private suites.
  • Rest and reset at the pool, sauna, and cold plunge - all included.
  • Optional massages, pilates and other activities available at the wellness center.
  • Free transfers to and from the airport or select destinations in Bali.

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Set in the lush, tropical beauty of Uluwatu, Bali, the 6 Day Cultivating Our Gifts: Watercolor & Surf Retreat offers a soul-nourishing journey of artistic expression, movement, and mindful reflection. This immersive experience brings together creativity and connection, inviting participants to deepen their artistic practice while enjoying the rhythm of ocean waves and the serenity of Balinese landscapes.

Over the course of six days, you'll engage in five thoughtfully designed painting workshops covering techniques such as drawing fundamentals, color theory, oceanscapes, florals, and urban sketching/plein air painting. Two of these sessions will take place outdoors—one at the beach and another at a local temple—offering the perfect opportunity to connect with the natural and cultural beauty of Bali.

The retreat also includes one surf lesson, complete with board rental, transport to the surf break, a low student-to-instructor ratio of 2:1, and personalized video analysis to help you refine your skills.

For those looking to spend more time in the water, additional two-hour sessions are available, tailored to both beginners and more advanced surfers seeking coaching. To complement the physical and creative work, two yoga classes are included, with more sessions available for booking onsite through the movement offerings at Mantra Wellness. Writing and reflection will be gently integrated through small group gatherings and prompts, thus participants are encouraged to bring a journal to explore personal insight alongside their creative journey.

You’ll stay in a private suite with a pool or garden view, each room featuring a comfortable double bed and tranquil surroundings ideal for rest and restoration. All breakfasts and two shared dinners are included in your stay, with delicious on-site lunch and dinner options available for purchase.

Local transportation for plein air painting sessions is provided, and airport transfers to and from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport will be arranged at designated times for your convenience. Guests also enjoy complimentary access to Mantra Wellness’s facilities, including a swimming pool, sauna, and ice bath. Additional offerings such as Pilates classes and massage services are available for those who wish to further unwind.

Whether you're here to refine your creative voice, explore new surf skills, or simply reconnect with yourself in a vibrant, supportive environment, this retreat offers a beautiful balance of structure and freedom in one of Bali’s most inspiring locations.

Schedule

Breakfast
Morning surf or yoga
Free time/relaxation at the wellness center (pool, sauna, cold plunge)
Self-exploration of Uluwatu, Bali.
Afternoon painting (4-hour workshop) either on-site or plein air (at the beach, nearby temple, etc.).
I will teach and lead the painting workshops with demos and supportive feedback.
Gather to write and reflect on our creativity, our dreams, and our discoveries of the week.
A welcome dinner, and a closing dinner will be provided.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Janet Meinke-Lau, Mantra Wellness Bali, Pecatu, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia

Directions

Book your flight to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali, Indonesia.

Airport transport will be arranged to pick you up and drop you off directly at Mantra Wellness.

Accommodation

Your private accommodation offers a tranquil, rejuvenating, home-away-from-home experience. The room has its own bathroom and terrace. You'll get free access to high-speed wifi internet. The bedroom has a spacious and comfortable double bed. Air conditioning is provided to ensure your comfort during hot days. The price is per person. If two people are booking together, please contact the organizer.

Retreat Fee

Venue & Amenities

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Mantra Wellness Bali is a wellness center and four-star boutique hotel, focusing on holistic health and well-being and provides a tranquil and inspiring environment. They offer movement and recovery techniques to enhance your overall wellness. The property boasts an outdoor pool, a health club with Pilates and yoga classes, a sauna, a cold plunge bath, and an on-site restaurant. The hotel offers comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and modern amenities.

Meals

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What's Included

  • Airport pickup & drop-off
  • 5 nights Accommodation (single-occupancy with double bed)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Welcome dinner and farewell dinner
  • Water, tea, coffee
  • Welcome drink
  • Daily watercolor workshops (5 total)
  • Surf lesson with instructor/coach (1 included, more optional)
  • Yoga classes with instructor (2 included, more optional)
  • Wellness and recovery facilities - pool, sauna, cold plunge
  • Group gatherings and reflection
  • Group excursions to sites of interest for plein air (outdoor) painting
  • Wifi connection

What's Not Included

  • Flights costs
  • Visa fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional surf lessons
  • Additional yoga or pilates sessions

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