Serenity in Bali: A Spiritual, Wellness and Nature Retreat

Location icon
Darmada Eco Resort, Jalan Raya Tebola, Telaga Tawang, Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Date
June 21 - 28, 2025

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

A retreat in Bali to renew and transform through ancient wisdom and serene landscapes.
Experience an inspiring week, filled with rejuvenating wellness activities and self-discovery as we immerse ourselves in the ancient wisdom of Bali's mystical land.

Balinese culture places a strong emphasis on living in harmony with nature and the spiritual realm, which is reflected in their daily practices such as offerings and ceremonies. This emphasis on spirituality and connection to nature can be felt throughout the island and is one of the reasons why many people find Bali to be a powerful and transformative place.

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your spiritual practice, connect with like-minded individuals, and immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Bali.

Saturday, June 21st:
2PM-Onwards: Check in at Darmada Eco-Resort
4PM: Meet & Greet at Darmada Resort
6PM Group Dinner at Darmada Resort

Sunday, June 22nd:
7AM Yoga with Laksmi
8:30AM Breakfast at Darmada Resort
10AM-4PM Sidemen Valley Scooter Tour ( Incl. lunch, visit to a waterfall, and a traditional weaving shop)

Monday, June 23rd:
7AM Yoga with Laksmi
8:30AM Breakfast at Darmada Resort
10AM-12PM Workshop with local healer Ibu Jero
Afternoon: Balinese healing massage at Canting Kuning Spa
7PM Group Dinner at Local Restaurant

Tuesday, June 24th:
7AM Yoga with Laksmi
8:30AM Breakfast at Darmada Resort
10AM-4PM Water Purification Ceremony at Pura Tap Sai (Incl. Lunch)
Evening:  Blue Lotus Tea Experience with Judit

Wednesday, June 25th:
7AM-11AM Sidemen Valley Trekking (Incl. Breakfast)
6PM Group Dinner at Local Restaurant

Thursday, June 26th:
7AM Yoga with Laksmi
8:30 AM Breakfast at Darmada Resort
FREE DAY

Friday, June 27th:
7AM Yoga with Judit
8:30 AM Breakfast at Darmada Resort
11AM Blessing Ceremony with Local Priestess
5PM Closing Circle with Judit
7PM Group Dinner with Balinese Dance

Saturday, June 28th:
7AM Yoga with Judit
8:30 AM Breakfast at Darmada Resort
12PM Check Out at Darmada Resort

Scooter Tour Note: You won’t be driving the scooter; a professional driver will take you on the scooter.
AMENITIES
Air conditioned rooms
Safety deposit boxes
Laundry service (additional charge)
Bottled and filtered drinking water
Swimming pool
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Yoga Studio
Spa services
Restaurant/Bar services

INCLUDED:
7 nights accommodations at Darmada Eco Resort
Daily Breakfast/2 lunches/4 dinners
Spiritual Workshop with Ibu Jero
Daily yoga class with Laksmi
Blessing Ceremony with Local Priestess
Melukat (water purification ceremony) at Local Temple
Sidemen Valley Rice Field Trekking
Sidemen Scooter Tour
60 minute Balinese Healing Massage at Canting Kuning Spa

NOT INCLUDED:
Roundtrip Flights to Bali (DPS Airport)
Required travel Insurance
Optional Gratuities for Guides
Meals not mentioned
Alcoholic Beverages

Schedule

Daily Yoga practices and meditation
Daily Wholesome Breakfast
Depart for Excursions
Depart for Cultural Activity
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Drishti Journeys, Darmada Eco Resort, Jalan Raya Tebola, Telaga Tawang, Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia

Accommodation

From the start, Darmada's philosophy has been to develop the site in harmony with nature in order to preserve the pristine beauty of surrounding landscapes, river and villages. Darmada Eco Resort wants to offer guests an opportunity to reconnect and enjoy peaceful moments. Wayan, the host of Darmada, grew up in Sidemen Valley and is married to Barbara. Together, the Balinese-Dutch couple combine sustainable hospitality with the mission to preserve natural and authentic elements of the area, also giving back to the community. Darmada is a family run resort that values personal attention. We invite you to come stay with us, forget your daily routines and retreat into our tropical little paradise with fresh air and beautiful scenery. Their bungalows blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. They have been carefully designed, bringing together Old Dutch and Balinese elements. The interior features local furniture made from sustainable materials and each room is decorated with unique handmade cement tiles. Free Wi-Fi is available at our common area’s as the reception, wantilan shala and swimming pool.

Darmada - 2 BR Villas with Shared Bathroom - Quadruple Occupancy - 2 King Beds

Accommodation
The newly designed 185 square meters Ikat Villa is nestled in middle of jungle and the gentle flow of a nearby river, this private oasis offers unforgettable experience. The luxurious master bedroom, equipped with a king-sized bed, opens onto the same serene space. The villa`s spacious living area effortlessly transforms into a second bedroom with two twin beds or one King bed, providing flexibility for families or groups of friends. Step outside onto the riverside terrace, complete with a refreshing private pool. In the spacious bathroom, featuring a standalone bathtub and a semi outdoor shower.

Darmada - 2 BR Villas with Shared Bathroom - Quadruple Occupancy - One King and One Two Twin Beds

Accommodation
The newly designed 185 square meters Ikat Villa is nestled in middle of jungle and the gentle flow of a nearby river, this private oasis offers unforgettable experience. The luxurious master bedroom, equipped with a king-sized bed, opens onto the same serene space. The villa`s spacious living area effortlessly transforms into a second bedroom with two twin beds or one King bed, providing flexibility for families or groups of friends. Step outside onto the riverside terrace, complete with a refreshing private pool. In the spacious bathroom, featuring a standalone bathtub and a semi outdoor shower.

Darmada - River Villa - Double Occupancy One Bed

Accommodation
The 156 square meter River Villa embodies a beautiful designed space, nestled admits lush natural surroundings directly at the river. The river Villa offers a private oasis with a serene view. There is a terrace at the entrance with 2 relax chairs, a spacious living area with a kitchen which opens to the riverside terrace with a private plunge pool. The bedroom is connected to the living area and equipped with a King size bed. The private bathroom is open to the river side, with the shower on the edge.

Darmada - Triple Occupancy - One King and Two Twin Bed

Accommodation
The 160 square meters Garden Villa is your own spacious home in Sidemen, it is perfect for you and your family or 2 couples to stay here. The Garden Villa offers a spacious front terrace with an outside sitting area and table for 4 persons with a stunning view of our garden and rice field. The villa is having 2 bedrooms, 1 master bedroom with a King-sized bed, sofa and writing desk. The other spacious bedroom can be set up with 2 single beds or 1 king size bed. The 2 bedrooms share an open-air bathroom with a bathtub and a sperate shower.

Darmada - Arjuna Villa - Double Occupancy One King

Accommodation
The 110 square meters Arjuna Villa is your own comfortable home in Bali. It is equipped with a spacious living room with television, a kitchen and a separate bedroom with one King bed. The villa offers a balcony and an outside sitting area with stunning view of the river providing the ultimate environment to unwind and relax and fall asleep to the sound of the Unda river.

Darmada - Deluxe Room - Double Occupancy One King Bed

Accommodation
The deluxe double rooms combine modern design with authentic Balinese aesthetics, and every room offers a balcony plus outside sitting area. The room enjoys either a garden, mountain or river view providing a perfect environment to unwind and relax.

Darmada - Deluxe Room - Double Occupancy 2 Twin Bed

Accommodation
The deluxe double rooms combine modern design with authentic Balinese aesthetics, and every room offers a balcony plus outside sitting area. The room enjoys either a garden, mountain or river view providing a perfect environment to unwind and relax.

Darmada - Deluxe Room - Single Occupancy

Accommodation
The deluxe double rooms combine modern design with authentic Balinese aesthetics, and every room offers a balcony plus outside sitting area. The room enjoys either a garden, mountain or river view providing a perfect environment to unwind and relax.

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Nestled in the heart of Sidemen Valley, we created a hidden-away oasis suitable to accommodate couples, families and retreats. Darmada is a unique eco-resort set amidst unspoiled nature, offering a small variety of rooms with views of the Unda river and mountain Agung. Darmada Eco Resort is created to preserve the nature around our beautiful village and the holy spring Darmada. We work with a deep respect for nature and the local people of Sidemen, in which sustainability plays a powerful role

What's Included

  • 7 nights accommodations at Darmada Eco Resort
  • Daily Breakfast/2 lunches/4 dinners
  • Spiritual Workshop with Ibu Jero
  • Blue Lotus Tea Experience with Judit
  • Daily Wellness Sessions with Judit Duran
  • Blessing Ceremony with Local Priestess
  • Melukat (water purification ceremony) at Local Temple
  • Sidemen Valley Rice Field Trekking
  • Sidemen Scooter Tour
  • 60 minute Balinese Healing Massage at Canting Kuning Spa

What's Not Included

  • Roundtrip Flights to Bali (DPS Airport)
  • Required travel Insurance
  • Optional Gratuities for Guides
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Customer Reviews

4.63 out of 5.0 average rating

2.0
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Peru retreat review
I recently attended the Peru sacred journey retreat. It was my first retreat of any kind. The yoga teacher Judit was incredible however the organizers of the group (drishti journeys) had no presence as leaders or organizers. Many times it fell to other participants to count people or keep the group on track in excursions. The owner and his wife were essentially on their own vacation and several participants didn’t even know they were the organizers until half way through the week. Overall they just had a lack of leadership and presence and I would personally not use them again. There was no opportunity at all that they lead our group. Minimal effort overall. Thankfully the yoga teacher Judit made the experience worth it.

5.0
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Life changing.
Words can’t even describe the week I had with Drishti Journeys in Bali. The group of individuals that was cultivated, the experiences and immersion with and in the culture… it was all so much more than I ever could have imagined. Drishti Journeys truly knows what it means to live Yoga. This retreat was so much more than just the Asana for me, the experiences and activities seemed carefully curated and aligned with all things yoga, love, Dharma and Karma. Highly recommend!

4.0
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Cultural Enrichment
Participating in so much culture was fantastic - the Melukat to begin the retreat, eating meals with local families, visiting a textile shop and watching pieces being made each step of the way, and touring a local market. They do a great job of weaving so much cultural enrichment into the retreat. More group meals would enhance the experience.

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It’s a scam! please do your own research before booking a trip with them.
My friend and I booked a trip to Bali for a yoga retreat along with our elderly mothers by Drishti Journeys for May 2024. They charged us a hefty amount of USD $2500 for 7 nights. We fell for their good looking website and Leah the yoga teacher's great reputation.
Our first red flag was when we were not even greeted by the organizer Mr Reinier Voorwinde upon arrival which is the first gesture of hospitality, I felt odd but then went and introduced myself and our group. There were only 12 participants in the retreat out of which 4 people were our group and 4 people were the friends and family of Mr. Voorwinde & Leah We noticed that the resort that they booked was less than $100 a night, it had a lot of steep steps and was not comfortable for our elderly mothers to climb. They did not think or warned us about it. During registration when they enquired about our food restriction, we specified that I am a vegetarian and my mother is a vegan. We were served same dish during 3 meals. One meal was packed junk food of cookies and chips unlike the food that you would expect in a yoga retreat and that too in a beautiful tropical country like Bali. We felt unwelcome, disrespected and excluded.
Their itinerary kept changing as it was so unplanned, we saw the last 3 days were left for self wonder and explore. We felt deceived and were upset wondering what are we paying them for. Third day we decided to quit this retreat and met with Mr Voorwinde to let him know about it. We requested refund for the remaining of the trip. Mr Voorwinde was so disrespectful and made such personal comments and judgement. He has been saying such atrocious comments in his follow up emails which would not be appropriate for me to mention in this public forum. We have just received $400 refund back per person so far from him. We are still fighting for our right to get a refund and have escalated the matters with the legal authorities, reported this as fraud.
In a nut shell, please do your thorough research before booking a trip with Drishti Journeys, You will be able to get 10 times better experience with 10 times less cost if you plan it yourself.

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Bali experience
By far one of the best retreats I’ve ever been on Reinier Took us on so many adventures that I will never forget. I’m so grateful for all the time he took to plan the retreat one of the best times of my life thank you so much.