INDO ISLAND COUPLES RETREAT
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LEADING UP TO THE RETREAT
I can't wait for this couples retreat ...with a difference. Imagine escaping with your partner to an untouched island with beautiful beaches, amazing villas with stunning views, glorious food and fabulous company!!
This carefully planned retreat for a maximum of 6 couples, ensures an intimate and personalised escape from your usual life. You have the option of doing as much or as little as you like. This unique retreat offers yoga, movement classes, surf sessions (including learn to surf for beginners), massage, fishing, snorkeling, hiking, fun interactive workshops, cultural experiences and the support of experienced retreat facilitators.
There will be a daily itinerary and you can choose which parts you would like to join in on and we encourage you to do whatever you feel like each day. There is always the option of just relaxing on your villa deck or lounging on the beautiful private retreat deck (limited to your retreat group) with infinity pool and exquisite views.
Each villa includes a king or queen size bed, private indoor ensuite, desk, fibre optic wifi, a balcony with beanbags and stunning views. Each villa is located far enough away from the others to ensure privacy and an intimate experience.
Don't hesitate to contact me for further information.
Chrissy x
0419 110 731
LEADING UP TO THE RETREAT
As soon as you pay a deposit (US $500), your spot is guaranteed on this retreat. You will then have the opportunity to pay off the remainder gradually or pay the remainder in full on 3 March.
We will have a few catchups prior to the retreat. The first one will be online three months prior to travel, which will cover any questions you may have and provide further information about visas, vaccinations, what to bring etc.
The next catchup will be in person at Driftwood studio in Mt Eliza 6-8 weeks prior to travel. This will be an opportunity to meet the other couples coming on the retreat and ask any other questions you have. We will also go through some surf exercises/stretches to help prepare you... if you wish to surf or learn to surf on the retreat. This is a great catchup and a fun way to connect with each other and help you feel more comfortable before you even reach the retreat... as you will have met most of the couples coming.
PREPARATION FOR THE RETREAT
There is no specific preparation needed, however, if you are interested in surfing, we recommend that you do some strength/mobility training in the leadup. This will definitely help you on the retreat. The stronger and fitter you are on arrival, the longer you will last in the surf and the more likely you will be able to stand up on your board:-)
We will provide you with a program that you can slot into your calendar. We will also forward a video on how to practice a pop up on land in preparation for doing it on a board. EVERYONE on our last retreat stood up on their boards due to the gentle waves and knowledgeable surf guides.
GETTING TO THE RETREAT
We recommend that you fly to Bali on 25th April and stay the night before flying to Lombok the next morning. The Lombok flights are around $113 each way. Once you arrive in Lombok mid morning, we will meet you at the airport where we will be transported via car to eastern Lombok and jump on a private boat to Sumbawa.
The boat ride is around 1 hour in duration and you will be dropped (tide dependent) onto the beach only a short car trip from the retreat.
The return trip will be the same in reverse. You will be picked up at the retreat and driven to the boat for the trip back to Lombok and on to the airport (1-1.5hours) via car. You can book a flight back to Melbourne that night or spend another night in Bali and fly back the next day... or stay on and extend your holiday:)
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE RETREAT
This will be an unforgettable trip shared with other amazing couples!
On arrival, you will be welcomed by the beautiful staff at the retreat with refreshments before being shown to your room. There may be an afternoon water activity depending on the weather/tide, which will allow you to wash off your travel fatigue.
A welcome circle later in the afternoon will allow you to get to know the other couples on the retreat a little more and find out more about your week ahead. This will be followed by a relaxing yin yoga for those interested and some time to settle into your new environment.
Sumbawa is a remote and fairly untouched paradise so what you don't take with you, you won't find over there... except the basics like toothpaste, sunscreen, insect repellent etc. You really don't need much as the idea is to unwind, switch off and get back to nature.
The itinerary is fairly full so there will be plenty to do but you are welcome to take part in as little or as much as you desire. It doesn't matter if you don't want to try surfing or do yoga or any of the other activities as you can take part in other activities or just enjoy some time to relax.
Below are a few example days but Sumbawa is remote and several of our activities are dependent on the elements... so we tend to set the schedule for the next day at dinner the night before. This way we can take weather and tides into consideration. Below are a few example days. P.S. Sumbawa is 2 hours behind AEST so 6am is 8am in Australia.
DAY 4
6.00am: Morning walk
7.00am: Vinyasa yoga flow
8.00am: Breakfast
9.30am: Surf
12.30pm: Lunch
2.00pm: Languages of love & communication workshop or free time
5.00pm: Sunset drinks on the deck with music
6.30pm: Dinner
Massages: 1.oopm, 3.00pm and 7.30pm
DAY 5
6.00am: Morning walk
7.00am: Breakfast
8.00am: Waterfall adventure
12.30pm: Lunch at local warung
3.00pm: Surf
6.00pm: Yin yoga
7.00: Dinner
8.30pm: Meditation
SuRFING
It doesn't matter if you don't want to learn to surf or surf on this retreat. There are plenty of other activities on offer or you may choose to enjoy sitting on the beach/by the pool or relaxing in your beautiful private villa. The conditions are perfect for learning if you are a beginner as the waves are gentle and the water temperature is 30 degrees. You will have both a surf guide and surf instructor to help you find your confidence. This is the ultimate learn to surf experience as there will likely be no others on the waves except our group. The local surf guide will help by pushing you onto the waves to get you started.
There are also several more advanced breaks close by for those who can already surf and again there will be very few if any in the lineup. We will also go on an adventure to the stunning Scar reef at least once during the week.
YOGA AND MEDITATION
There will be one yoga class offered daily. Depending on the other activities planned, it will either be a more energising yoga flow to start the day or a beautiful relaxing yin yoga at the end of the day to help you wind down and stretch out the muscles. You will also have the opportunity to experience meditation and visualisation during the week.
WIFI
There is fibre optic wifi at the retreat and all rooms have a desk for those who need to do some work. However, we encourage our guests to have a digital detox for the week and put phones away for the majority of the trip...but ultimately this is up to you. What we do know is that if you allow yourself this luxury, you will go back feeling rejuvenated and like you have been away for a month!
This may mean just checking in once a day to make sure there is nothing urgent back home. We encourage you to let everyone back home know that you will be off air for the week and maybe have a set window each day that you check in with family.
FACILITIES AND ACCOMMODATION
The retreat is an eco-friendly resort set on one hectare of land and is surrounded by lush forests and overlooks the bay. The resort has spectacular views over the water at sunset from the open air restaurant and infinity pool.
We will be the only guests staying at the retreat apart from the owners. The restaurant is open to locals at lunch and dinner but it is usually quiet and often just our group.
The beautiful rustic villas are air conditioned and each has a private ensuite, desk, electrical outlet, safety box, deck and spectacular views.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
The food is simple, organic and sourced from local villages and areas. All dietary requirements can be catered for as long as we know in advance. There will be plenty of food on offer as surfing and other activities in the tropical environment will likely induce a healthy appetite.
This retreat is not about restriction so you are welcome to have a coffee, tea or glass of wine/alcoholic beverage if you choose to. The idea is about moderation and being mindful around enjoying one or two glasses... instead of 6:) This is your retreat so you can tailor it to your liking.
Prices starting at US $2200 per person
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