THE Embrace
Women’s RETREAT
Ubud, Bali – August 12th-17th, 2025
A vibrant, nourishing retreat in Bali for women ready to rediscover themselves — their bodies, their instincts, and their joy — and explore what it means to feel truly alive.
Embrace a more expansive, alive version of yourself, through five days of playful exploration, heartfelt connection and body-led discovery in the magical heart of Ubud, Bali. Ubud is close to my heart. I hold my women’s retreats here very intentionally. It’s a place where nature feels alive and every moment invites you to consider new possibilities and soften into yourself.
The Embrace Women’s Retreat is an experience that invites you to gently slow down the pace of your mind and your body, making room for a new way of being that rarely gets space at home.
You’ll wake up to the sounds of jungle and birdsong, and begin your day moving your body in gentle, joyful ways. Feel the warm, tropical breeze on your skin as you wander barefoot through rice paddies or sip from a fresh coconut. Savour vibrant Balinese flavours that awaken your senses and nourish your body, from morning juices bursting with tropical fruit to fragrant meals crafted with fresh, local ingredients.
This retreat is about stepping beyond patterns and routine, to a place where curiosity and adventure feel easy. Through guided body-based (somatic) practices, you’ll open pathways to new ways of being: softer, freer and more confident — all while tuning into your body’s natural wisdom.
You’ll share this experience with a small, thoughtful group of women who, like you, crave real connection and the chance to be fully themselves — no masks, no pretending. Experience the joy of being more yourself, and carry that spark back into your everyday life.
Welcome to a space that feels like coming home to yourself with fun, self-discovery, and real, nourishing connection all woven through.
Ubud, Bali – August 12th-17th, 2025
A GLIMPSE INTO YOUR RETREAT EXPERIENCE
This isn’t a retreat where you disappear from your life. It’s where you reconnect with yourself in a way that gently transforms how you return to it.
Imagine waking up to the soft hum of the jungle, palm trees swaying, birdsong echoing through warm tropical air. You sip your tea barefoot on the deck, unhurried, already feeling more like you.
Each day unfolds at a pace your body actually likes. Spacious and alive. Filled with the kind of movement that makes your shoulders drop and your breath deepen. The kind of conversations that light a spark in your chest. The kind of laughter that only happens when you feel relaxed enough to truly soften.
There’s time to rest and time to explore. A dip in the pool under the midday sun. A fresh juice from a tucked-away café in Ubud. A spontaneous dance in the yoga shala. A slow walk through rice paddies with nothing to do but be. No pressure. No pretending. Just honest rhythms and nourishing connection.
You’ll be gently guided through somatic (body-led) practices that help you feel more anchored in your body — to unwind emotional tension, awaken your instincts, and rebuild trust in the part of you that already knows.
This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s not about chasing an ideal. It’s about remembering your aliveness and letting your body show you a more honest, easeful way forward.
You’ll share this experience with a small, thoughtful group of women, warm, curious, open-hearted. All here not to perform wellness, but to live it. Not to look like they’ve got it all together, but to feel like themselves again. By the end, something will have shifted. Not in a dramatic, life-overhauling way, but in the quiet, lasting way that happens when you come home to yourself.
MOMENTS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL ALIVE
Let your body exhale. Let yourself be taken care of for once, in a place that awakens your senses.
🧘♀️ Melt into a restorative one-hour massage designed to ease tension and support your body to fully unwind (and yes, you can book more treatments at the on-site spa if you’re craving them).
🧘♀️ Savour three nourishing vegetarian meals each day, prepared with fresh, local ingredients to support your energy, enjoyment, and balance.
🧘♀️ Lounge in a Balinese poolside hut, explore hot and cold water therapy, or soak up the deeply meditative sounds of ancient sound healing. Wander through Ubud’s jungle paths or sip a coconut in the sun. Your afternoons are spacious, yours to savour.
THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF:
🧘♀️ You’re craving time away from the noise. A space to slow down, reconnect, and be supported in a way that feels deeply caring and real.
🧘♀️ You’re tired of running on empty and ready to stop putting yourself last.
🧘♀️ You feel emotionally or physically weighed down and want gentle, body-based support to begin unravelling what’s been stuck: old emotions, unresolved stress, patterns that no longer feel good.
🧘♀️ You’re self-aware and have done some inner work, but sense that your body still holds something deeper. A wisdom or clarity you haven’t yet accessed.
🧘♀️ You often give yourself a hard time for how you feel, and long to relate to yourself with more understanding and softness.
🧘♀️ You want to feel more grounded and clear in your everyday life — not just in your mind, but in your whole being.
🧘♀️ You want to feel and express what’s true for you, trust your instincts, and stop second-guessing yourself.
🧘♀️ You love the idea of gathering with a small group of thoughtful, open-minded women, where you don’t need to perform or explain, and can just show up exactly as you are.
🧘♀️ You love to travel, explore new cultures, and immerse yourself in fresh experiences — and you want to do it in a way that’s effortless and fully supported. Just show up, be guided, and enjoy the magic of Bali alongside a group of thoughtful, fun, and considerate women who get it.
What’s included:
🌴 Daily guided somatic (body-led) practices
These are the heart of the retreat. You’ll be gently guided to connect with the sensations, signals, and rhythms of your body — supporting the completion of old cycles of stress and emotion stored within. These practices help lighten your emotional load, restore clarity, and deepen your trust in your body and instincts. They’re simple, powerful, and meet you exactly where you are, no matter your experience. Feel your aliveness awaken in this magical, lush Bali setting.
🌴 Vedic Meditation instruction and support
Learn this deeply restful practice (no experience necessary), with ongoing support beyond the retreat. And no, we won’t be meditating for hours a day… unless you really want to! Experience the relaxation that settles into your body as you return to your natural pace and rhythms.
🌴 Daily gentle yoga & breathwork
Suitable for all levels, designed to help you feel grounded, not to “perform” poses. Come as you are, whether it’s morning sun salutations or a spontaneous dance in the yoga shala.
🌴 5 nights / 6 days in luxury Balinese accommodation
Choose from a single or twin-share room with ensuite, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, and daily servicing. These spaces are genuinely beautiful— serene, comfortable, and deeply restful, your sanctuary nestled among Ubud’s vibrant greenery and singing birds.
🌴 Airport transfers to and from Ubud
You’ll be warmly welcomed at the airport by one of Caroline’s trusted drivers (sign in hand with your name on it), so your arrival feels smooth, easy, and supported — the perfect start to your Bali adventure.
🌴 Sacred experiences woven into your stay
Immerse yourself in ancient sound healing, a Balinese cooking class bursting with fresh local flavors, and a rejuvenating trip to outdoor hot and cold spring pools. All optional, all magical.
🌴 Three nourishing vegetarian meals per day
Mostly organic and lovingly prepared by our on-site chefs. Meals that delight your senses and nourish your body, with unlimited filtered water and herbal tea throughout the day. Gluten- and dairy-free options catered for.
🌴 One 60-minute Balinese massage
A deeply restorative treatment to support your body’s natural release and reset — a blissful pause to melt tension and welcome ease.
🌴 A printed retreat workbook
Filled with somatic practices and journaling prompts to support your integration after the retreat — your personal guide to stay connected with the magic you experience here.
🌴 1:1 support and personalised coaching from Caroline
Available throughout the retreat whenever it feels supportive for you, because this experience is yours, and you’re held with care every step of the way.
What’s Not included:
🌴 Flights to and from Bali
🌴 Visa on arrival in Bali (approx. $50 AUD)
🌴 Personal shopping
🌴 Extra snacks or chai/coffees from the on-site café (outside of the three, plentiful daily meals)
🌴 Additional spa treatments at the on-site spa (very affordable if desired)
Ready to join us?
Come home to yourself in Bali.
Ubud, Bali.
📍Dates: August 12-17, 2025.
📍Location: The Shala Bali — a tranquil, boutique retreat centre nestled among rice paddies in a quiet part of Ubud. It’s far from the hustle, held by nature, and deeply peaceful.
📍Group size: Intimate and spacious, a maximum of 12 women.
Invest in a retreat experience that helps you return to yourself — grounded, replenished, and more connected than ever.
INVESTMENT
Single Room (private bathroom)
$3,750 AUD — or 5 monthly payments of $750 ($3,600 if paid in full)
Shared Room (private bathroom)
$2,750 AUD — or 5 monthly payments of $550 ($2,600 if paid in full)
You can choose to secure your spot with either a payment plan or pay-in-full option.
Payment plans are spread evenly over 5 months from the day of booking.
reserve your spot
This retreat is your chance to slow down and reconnect with your body’s wisdom and your own sense of clarity — all within a relaxed, supportive group of women. Spaces are intentionally small to keep things personal and spacious.
If this feels like your moment, you’re invited to secure your place. And if you want to chat first, just email me at caroline@the-still.co . I’m here to answer any questions or help you figure out if this feels like the right fit.
With love,
Caroline
