Elevation Barn - Bali
Gianyar, Bali
Retreats in a tropical oasis to help you find and fuel what matters most
Based at a tropical oasis at Gianyar, near Ubud, these hand-held transformative retreats transformative retreats, for individuals, families and corporates, will help you smash through limiting boundaries, identify your ambition and harness your power. Led by CEO and founder Will Travis, a branding expert who has propelled some big-name brands to success, and supported by Dr Rajiv Arapurakal, specifically curated groups take part in carefully orchestrated workshops, waterfall climbs, daily hikes and relaxation.
our Reviewer Annabel Heseltine says:
‘By living in my self-indulgent old story, I wasn’t allowing the space to create a new one. And the new story was sitting in front of me, reflected back at me in the eyes and words of my newfound tribe of elevators’
Queen of Retreats says:
‘People blossom before your eyes on these retreats. The change after just four days with this top-of-the-tree team is astounding. It’s worth giving the pre-retreat questions some time beforehand. If you’re crossing time zones, allow recovery days before the start of the retreat to avoid showing up jet-lagged’
Experiences
As well as group retreats, Will and his team offer bespoke, private retreats for groups, corporates and families. Key areas include Celebration, Exploration, Trust and Support and sessions cover Super You, The Real You and Action-Mapping.
Workshops and sessions cover four key areas - Celebration, Exploration, Trust and Support, in which you discover who you really are, tap into joy, listen for achievable opportunities and cast a light on self-made barriers.
Rituals include washing yourself with holy water at a temple, burning your ‘coconut ego’ in a fire ceremony and getting in touch with your inner child by playing on a swing after a walk upriver.
Spaces
The six-bedroomed Villa Bukit Naga is a homely base perched high on a steep jungle valley, where two sacred rivers meet, and has lofty ceilings, tall Indonesian carved doors and en-suite bathrooms, some with indoor-outdoor baths.
Workshops take place next to the villa in The Jungle House, which has scatter cushions, singing bowls, goddesses, long wooden tables and comfy sofas.
As well as a 50 ft infinity pool, an infinity plunge pool, a jacuzzi and exotic gardens with fountains, you will find an entertainment room with satellite television and more than 600 DVDs, and an annexe for billiards and table tennis.
Sustenance
The menu features fusion cuisine – a blend of traditions from different countries, regions and cultures. Chefs can cater for vegetarians, vegans, pescatarians, carnivores, people with allergies and on gluten-free diets and will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Breakfasts might be scrambled tofu with black bean, avocado and cherry tomato while lunch could be grilled Tasmanian salmon with sauteed vegetables and dill cream sauce. Dinner options feature saffron chicken salad or lamb rogan josh, with rice and roast potatoes, followed by chocolate cake with ice cream for dessert. Snacks include boiled peanuts and home-made crisps.
Jamu, a traditional Balinese herbal drink with turmeric and tamarind, is served, along with coconut juice, smoothies and mocktails. There is a welcome drink and daily bottled mineral water, as well as various coffees. Alcohol is available – choose from cocktails, wine and spirits.
The jungle house, ubud, bali, indonesia
Elevation Barn
Elevation Barn retreats offer you the opportunity to find and fuel what matters most to you. Four-day group retreats elevate six carefully selected people at a time and take place several times a year in the Yorkshire Dales in the UK; at a tropical oasis in Bali; in an old manor house in New York in the USA; on a sophisticated, elegant farm near Sydney, Australia; and on a wine farm near Cape Town, South Africa. These retreats are also available privately for business or family groups of up to 10.