Painting, Pampering & Yoga Retreat
Unleash your inner vitality & radiance. Join Paula Knight artist & painting tutor and I for a tropical journey to indulge your senses and relax into a truly inspirational environment. Set in a luxury coastal villa, we will be sharing with our guests our collaborative knowledge base with dedicated relaxation, pampering and creative inspiration to feed your soul.
When
September 20th – September 26th 2018 (6 nights)
What you can expect
On arrival to our villa, life becomes a dream. This week is about relaxation and connecting to your creative flow. Paula will lead you through fun, confidence building painting exercises and guide you while you create your watercolour and acrylic paintings.
Practising YogAlign, modified to accommodate each inviduals ability, set in a tropical garden. Everything is optional, and we encourage our guests to relax as they need to.
Safe and easy
We have a preferred travel agent who will help you with flights and get you onto the same flight as other guests. We will arrange a driver to meet you at the airport and bring you to either the villa or if you prefer a day or two prior to the retreat, prearranged separate accommodation, where you can join us and the others in your group to relax and catch your breath after your flight. We will also have a meet and great before we leave NZ for those who can make it.
Booking options available for couples, singles and small groups. You can sign up to Paula's email alerts at www.paulaknight.co.nz so you don't miss out.
Who’s there
+ Paula Knight: renowned art teacher, mentors, guides and advises, as well as helping you to deepen your creative connection and maximise your time there amongst the magic. Covering botanical watercolour painting and acrylic on canvas painting. Suitable for all levels, no experience needed. Paula loves introducing beginners to painting.
+ Leonie Main: YogAlign instructor & wellness enthusiast will teach you a complete healing modality integrating mind, body & soul.
+ Harriet Meyer-Knight: architectural talks explaining local Balinese architecture. Plant-based food demonstrations, happy tummy delights and beautiful creations to make you smile.
+ The villa staff will be on hand to make your whole experience that little bit more special – you just wait and see!
The food
Delicious and healthy meals, using local produce, including authentic Balinese cuisine. We will be offering nutritious plant based, raw food options and cater for gluten, vegetarian and dairy free diets.
Our Villa
Our secluded luxury villa has panoramic views overlooking rice paddies and surrounding tropical jungle, near Balian beach.
Our beautiful bedrooms are shared or private, all with ensuite bathrooms, luxury linens and overlook the tropical garden. Fresh fruit and purified water being replenished daily. Massages at the villa and plenty of time relaxing on king size daybeds by the infinity pool, overlooking the beautiful tropical gardens. Staff can arrange any extra pampering as you feel. Your entire week will be about looking after you.
Surrounding areas
You are 2min from the beach by car. Alternatively you can walk and enjoy the glimpses of Balinese life on your way. Only 1km from the sacred Balian river, Balian beach and the lively local village.
Rice field walks and visits to water temples, beach & local night market.
Bedroom with king bed & ensuite NZ$3295 pp (NZ$2995 pp king share)
Twin share rooms & ensuite NZ$2995 pp
All beautiful bedrooms have ensuites, air conditioning & lovely views.
NZ$250 discount for all Earlybird bookings paid by 30th June 2018
Dates: 20 September – 26 September 2018 (6 nights)
What’s included?
+ 6 nights luxury villa accommodation
+ Private or twin share rooms all with ensuites
+ Each room is serviced daily by our attentive local staff
+ Guided nature walks in surrounding rice fields
+ Transportation for our excursions, visits to all natural sites & temples
+ Adventure to the beach, sacred Balian river & hike (weather permitting)
+ Local architecture narrative from Harriet who holds an architectural degree
FOOD, NUTRITION & NOURISHMENT
+ All your delicious, healthy breakfasts, lunches and 4 evening meals at the villa included. We cater for vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and other dietary requirements
+ Raw plant-based food demonstrations
+ Daily tropical, fresh fruit platters
+ Bali coffee & fresh herbal teas
+ Filtered water, fresh fruit juices
YOGA & BODY TREATMENTS
+ Daily YogAlign classes
+ Individual client assessment & YogAlign consultation
+ Powerful tools to create awareness & self-heal
+ Re-set your body with proper alignment, breathing & self-care
+ Release self-limiting beliefs
+ Meditation in movement
+ 1/2 or 1 hour Balinese massages
PAINTING, ART EXERCISES & TECHNIQUES
+ Acrylic on canvas painting. Take your piece of tropical paradise home with you
+ Botanical painting in water colour
+ Confidence in your creative side & general self-expression
+ Relaxing art therapy
+ All art supplies
FREE WI-FI
Why us?
Bali is a special place for us, having been there a combined total of over a dozen times and we wish to share Bali with you as a place for inspiration, growth & healing. A friendship spanning over 30 years, Leonie & Paula share a love of nature, art, travel, people & cultures. We will be in Bali to nourish, support & teach you, while allowing you to find & maintain your optimal wellness in a way only a creative retreat can.
We invite people of all ages & stages to join us!
Get in touch through Paula's website to reserve your spot, you don’t want to miss this years Bali Magic! www.paulaknight.co.nz
(limited spaces remain)
Earlybird offer! From NZ$2745 until 30 June.