The JOURNEY BACK TO SELF Retreat
Bali, Indonesia
May 23-30, 2025
The Journey Back to Self Retreat in Bali, Indonesia May 23 - 30, 2025
If you are a multidimensional soul ready to powerfully reclaim your magic - mind, body, and spirit - then join us in Bali for a retreat that will support you on a journey to reawaken your passion for life sparking soul-stirring transformation, release programming keeping you stuck, reconnect to the elements and the divine unlocking your gifts, and discover the real YOU so you can live fully and embody your true purpose.
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Imagine for a moment...
It is a morning in May 2025 and you just woke up in a beautiful air conditioned suite surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Bali. You open the patio door and walk to your private patio and breathe in the fresh and fragrant air. Taking in the beauty and serenity of the lush rice fields around you.
After you prepare for your day, you make your way through the meticulously manicured property to have a nutritious and delicious breakfast to sustain your physical body for the day’s activities. Upon completion of your breakfast, you take a stroll through one of the many walking trails in the rice fields. Taking in the beauty and stillness of your surroundings.
You feel immense gratitude for the moment and for your ability to be in this place at this time to remember who you are. You are filled with excitement in anticipation of what the day will bring but calm knowing you are exactly where you are meant to be. The sun is shining, the air is crisp, and the sounds are melodious. You return to your room to gather your belongings for the day’s activities and know something good is coming. You feel it.
You are ready to connect with all of who you are and others who are there to do the same. You are ready to meet YOU.
The land is calling...
Bali, known as the Island of Gods, is a place steeped in magic, serenity, and nature. Set amongst the jungle and scenic rice terraces of the town of Ubud, the land and culture are ready to support you. It is ready to help unlock the potential for your growth and renewal that Bali so generously, and naturally provides. Your desire to connect to your inner and highest self is welcome here, allowing you to commune with the elements of the lush landscapes.
You remember who you are as you feel the ease in the air, letting each breath guide you to greater understanding. Let the beauty and magic of Bali serve as a mirror for the beauty and potential within you, where the boundaries between earthly beauty and spiritual transcendence blur. You are ready to surrender and dance with the energies that allow you to see your true self, opening your heart and connecting to your soul like never before.
The water is calling...
The water is ready to support you as you say yes to the call to truly meet your self. You know there is more but your connection and vision may feel clouded. It has felt unattainable because of all of the obligations and layers of expectations from others for your life. It is ready to wash away any fear, doubt or confusion that has gotten in the way of you living your life to the fullest. It is ready to show you how fluidity and strength look while embracing compassion for all around you.
It is ready to equip you with the knowing needed to release old patterns and unlock the grace and beauty of living in flow with the rhythm of life and your highest self. Re-establish your connection to your innate wisdom and activate your souls plan, expanding to everything you are and came here to be. On all layers - mind, body and spirit.
Your spirit is calling...
In a world filled with chaos and distractions, it is easy to feel disconnected from your spirit. But still, your spirit calls. The songs, tones and energies that once were vibrant in your day to day are still there. Your soul remembers and knows it is time to activate them so you can re-integrate the pieces of you that feel distant. It starts as a whisper that feels comforting, yet familiar. It is the ancient wisdom that courses through your veins waiting to awaken within you.
Your spirit holds the deep desires, preferences, and dreams that have been dormant in the layers of identity you’ve built up defining who you think you should be, covering up who you truly are. Denying all of the magic, flow, and gifts you are meant to bring out into the world. Preventing you from BE-ing all that you came here to be. Who your Soul knows you to be. Bali is ready to help you awaken your spirit, to take your place, rightfully, as your soul’s best expression.
Which one of these sound like you?
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You are feeling disconnected from your sense of purpose or lacking clear guidance and direction
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You’ve heard the whispers of your soul and you are ready to experience something new and exciting
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You crave freedom and time to recharge and nurture yourself, your soul, and your creativity
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You are ready to open your heart, get out of your comfort-zone and out of your own way
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You feel like you’ve lost yourself a bit, your priorities have been on everyone else and are ready for some personal time
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You’re craving connection, intimacy and friendship with like-minded souls
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You're tired of feeling stuck and stagnant like your dreams and desires will never come true
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You're open to peeling back your layers to release and integrate the pieces of you that feel like they're missing
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You are yearning for a deep, soul-stirring transformative experience to catapult you to your next level
If you answered YES to five or more of these questions, then the Journey Back to Self retreat is perfect for YOU!
This is exactly why you’re going to LOVE this empowering and healing Journey Back to Self retreat. This curated experience is designed especially for people like you who are ready to grow, heal, and answer the whispers from your soul. You are ready to step into the best and most expanded version of you.
It’s 7 nights and 8 days of adventure, healing, connection, restoration and FUN in a nurturing environment that will foster your exploration and expansion to step into the next best version of you. There’s something special about the jungle and scenic rice terraces of the town of Ubud, where you get to fully connect to the land and water, but most importantly…yourself.
Held at the lovely Boutique Rice Fields Resort, a charming retreat space encased in lush tropical vegetation, decorated and arranged for your comfort, mixing modernity and Balinese tradition for your ultimate pleasure. Set in the middle of panoramic views of the tranquil rice fields, get ready for a peaceful retreat amidst natural greenery just 10 mins drive from the Ubud, the spiritual center of Bali.
Be prepared to release, explore, heal, and expand.
This is a journey of internal exploration, where you'll use the external environment for inspiration to reclaim your personal power. Allowing the magic of Bali help you uncover and integrate the spark you have been searching for. Your personal essence. Reigniting your passion for life, and finally giving yourself permission to say yes to your purpose in a new way. Leaving you in a position to feel rejuvenated, clear, and connected to return home ready to say YES to your next level.
This week is the DREAM wellness retreat that you’ve ALWAYS wanted to attend. The energy vortex of Bali beckons all who seek profound clarity, healing, rejuvenation, and transformation. Every activity and workshop has been designed to encourage your connection to your inner magic, providing a safe space for reflection and expansion. You are invited to be present, supported, and curious as you embark on this journey of self-discovery. Here you will open yourself to infinite possibilities from a place of love, acceptance, and broader understanding. From this place you see your TRUE self and live a life forever changed.
This experience is guaranteed to re-ignite your curiosity with life and be the inspiration you need to re-connect your energy, allowing your dreams and imagination to soar to new heights.
This retreat was extraordinary! I especially loved getting to connect with myself and others on a deeper level. It was important for me to release the trauma I have experienced and I did just that. I was able to authentically show up for myself without the fear of being judged. I am so grateful for this retreat for so many reasons. Thank you!
Michelle
I really got so much out of this retreat. The most important take away I had was to always show up as my authentic self and to shine my light- not hide in the shadows.
I’m magical AF!
Kellsie
The ... retreat was everything I needed to step into my actual power- not what everyone else was telling me it was or what I “thought” my power was. This retreat for me was cleansing, eye opening, and freeing.... Also besides all the transformational healing ..., I also just had a lot of fun and was able to let loose… which is also healing! Thank you and can’t wait till next time!
Megan
The portal of Bali awaits you...
It is ready to support you and your exploration of the deepest parts of you that have been hidden.
It is ready to help you reconnect to the elements so you can uncover truth. The land is ready to show you how support feels when you're willing to trust and surrender to your higher calling. The air is ready to show you how clarity feels when you allow what isn't yours to blow away and create from a place of authenticity. The water is ready to show you flow; all of the possibilities that open when you give yourself permission to release everything you think you need to be.
This is your opportunity to be fully immersed in the magic, beauty and wonder of this sacred land. Safe to explore who and what you came here to be. To answer the questions deep within your knowing of who you are under the layers and what you are meant to do on your path. Connecting you to the light that has been dimmed within you that is ready to shine bright. Ready to be witnessed.
You are ready to be more and see what it means to go beyond ordinary. That is what you will do in Bali and why the Journey Back to Self retreat is exactly what you need on this leg of your journey.
Some of the benefits you'll experience during our week together...
Deepen your understanding of who you are - mind, body and soul - and gain clarity in how you operate in a new way
Align with your purpose in a way that feels good and true to you, feeling empowered to step into your next level
Expand your spiritual and intuitive gifts, activating new levels of awareness and embodiment
Enjoy the elements of Bali, tapping into new levels of magic through nature and learn how it can support you
Experience inner peace and harmony like never before, gaining tools to be intensely present to listen to your internal guidance system without question
Confidence to make the life changes you want to feel more fulfilled and aligned with your purpose
Release layers of old patterns and programming that keep you feeling stuck and disconnected from the real YOU
Deep connection with a like-minded tribe of individuals exploring their spirituality and ready to live their next level
Soul-level work that sparks transformation to feel rejuvenated and whole again
Be held in a supportive, safe environment to tackle the feelings, beliefs, and experiences that may be holding you back
Inclusions and Schedule
A sample day
7:00 - 8:00 am Yoga & Meditation
8:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 2:00 pm Elephant Mud Bath
2:00 - 3:00 pm Lunch
3:00 - 5:00 pm Interactive Workshop
5:00 - 7:00 pm Free Time
7:00 - 8:00 pm Dinner
What is included
- 7 nights accommodation in a Private/Twin Air-conditioned Room at the Boutique Rice Fields
- Airport transfers in air-conditioned cars
- Private group transport for all activities
- All breakfasts and 10 delicious meals throughout the retreat
- Special Goodie Bag with handy gifts
- Traditional Balinese welcome ceremony
- All Indonesian taxes and fees
- 5 interactive, transformational wellness and energy workshops
- Sacred Water Healing Ceremony
- Bali Swing and tea tasting
- Beach day at Virgin Beach
- Elephant Mud Bath
- Group Yoga sessions (2 one-hour sessions)
- Excursion to Besakih Temple, the 'holiest' temple in Bali
- Mala Bead Making Workshop
What is not included
- Air transportation to/from Bali
- Travel insurance, with medical coverage
- Visa into Bali
- Tips for drivers/services
- 3 meals
- Souvenirs and gifts
- Costs for excursions/activities during free time
Your Retreat Schedule
Schedule is tentative. Activities are subject to change based on the needs of the group.
Welcome! This is your invitation to say yes to new beginnings and leave the old behind...officially. You will arrive at your beautiful accommodation in Ubud. Check-in is from 2:00 PM onwards.
If you arrive early, feel free to drop your bags and head into Ubud town for some exploring. The amazing resort team will be at your service to help.
You will have time to meet the other souls that you will share this journey with! We will gather at the resort for an Opening Group Circle at 5:30 PM before participating in a beautiful Balinese Welcome Ceremony, followed by a delicious buffet dinner.
Today is about honoring your entire experience and laying it all down to release!
You will begin your day with a delicious and nutritious breakfast at the resort.
After breakfast we will be ready to go to a sacred water temple surrounded by ancient shrines and crystal clear water fed by natural springs. The Balinese believe that bathing in these waters is a very healing and spiritual experience, and many important rituals are held here.
After the water healing, we will head to the rice terraces to experience Balinese tea tasting & a swing to freedom out over the rice fields. Lunch is included at the amazing Tegalallang Rice Terraces as we overlook the breathtaking scenery.
After lunch we will return to the resort to have a short group gathering and then you will have some time to yourself before a group dinner at the resort.
Today is about honoring your hidden parts through exploration and play.
We will start our day with a Yoga and Meditation, followed by a delicious breakfast at the resort.
After breakfast we will head to the Bali Zoo to join an Elephant Mud Bath.
After the elephant mud bath, we will have lunch at the Bali Zoo and then return to the resort for a group session.
You will have some free time to wind down and reflect before dinner at the resort.
yoga, elephant, group lunch, pm sesh, resort dinner
Today is about connecting with nature and letting the elements lead the way to remember who you are.
We will begin the day with a delicious breakfast at the resort.
It's beach day! After breakfast, we will take a ~90 minute drive to East Bali for a day at the beach.
We will hang out at the beach, relax, sip some coconuts, get a massage, and enjoy lunch (not included in the retreat cost) at the local beach shacks and dip our toes in the water.
In the afternoon we will drive back to the resort and you will have time to clean up and relax before group dinner at the resort.
Today is about surrendering to something greater than yourself!
We will begin the day with a delicious breakfast at the resort.
After breakfast we will go on an excursion to the most sacred temple of Bali - Besakih Temple.
After visiting the temple we can stop at one of the local restaurants for lunch (included in the retreat cost).
The rest of the day is your free time to explore Ubud for shopping and get a massage or just chilling and relax by the resort pool. We will have dinner together at the resort
Today is about aligning with and intending for your future. It's time to intentionally co-create your experience.
We will start our day with a Yoga and Meditation, followed by a delicious breakfast at the resort.
After breakfast we will gather for a morning session at the resort. Following the session, we will participate in a mala bead-making session.
A mala is a set of beads originally intended for use as a tool to support a deep state of meditation and spiritual practices. It's believed working with mala beads can help heal the body, quiet the mind, and increase mental clarity.
After the mala bead session, we will have lunch at the resort at 1:00 PM.
The rest of the day is your free time and dinner is at your leisure.
Today is about becoming and integrating, bringing YOU to life!
We will begin the day with a delicious breakfast at the resort, followed by a morning group session.
The rest of the day is your free time!
Check your bucket list activity and book it, the choice is yours. Please do not hesitate to ask the personnel at the resort or retreat for advice; they are well-versed in enjoyable things to do in Bali.
Lunch is at your leisure, but we will gather back at the resort for a final dinner together.
Today is about Rebirth as Self and celebrating the journey!
We will begin our last Bali morning with a delicious breakfast at the resort.
After breakfast we will gather to do our last Morning Session in Bali, our closing circle. In circle we will celebrate our journey throughout the week and see how we have re-emerged as our true Self.
Check out time is at 12:00 Noon.
Activities
Some of the amazing activities you'll experience during your week in Bali
Besakih Temple
Immerse yourself in the rich heritage and spiritual essence of Bali at the Besakih Temple. Located on the slopes of Mount Agung, it is often referred to as the "Mother Temple" due to its status as the most significant and holiest Hindu temple on the island. Comprising over 20 individual temples, it showcases exquisite Balinese architecture and religious traditions. It is believed to date back over a thousand years, with each temple dedicated to different deities and serving specific ceremonial purposes.
Mala Bead Workshop
Get the creative juices flowing as you make your own mala necklace. Mala, Sanskrit for “garland,” is often used to enhance spiritual practice. Mala beads traditionally have 108 beads, the number often described as the numerical equivalent of “Om.” They are rooted in Hinduism and Buddhism and are meant to help you focus your mind during meditation. It's also believed they can help heal the body and increase clarity.
Water Healing Ceremony
Take part in a sacred Balinese water healing ceremony to receive cleansing and blessing in natural holy water. At a sacred water temple surrounded by ancient shrines you will let go of what is no longer serving you, while setting your intentions for your time in Bali. You will have the opportunity to swing to freedom out over the rice fields followed by some coffee and tea tasting.
Please note women cannot do the ceremony if they are menstruating (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ARRANGED).
Virgin Beach Day
Breathe in the fresh ocean air and feel the sand between your toes. You will enjoy a beautiful 90-min ride from the resort through east Bali to Virgin Beach for the day. Guests can lounge on the sun-beds while sipping on fresh coconuts and take a refreshing dip.
Elephant Mud Bath
In this experience, you can play in mud with friendly Sumatran elephants, feed them, interact with them and clean them. You will learn all about their lifestyle and behaviors from experienced mahout handlers. Bali Zoo elephant mud fun is one of the most famous program which conducted by Bali Zoo for elephant lovers.
Yoga Sessions
You will have the option to participate in two group yoga sessions. Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and aim to control and still the mind, recognizing a detached witness-consciousness untouched by the mind (Chitta) and mundane suffering (Duḥkha).
Accommodations
Venue
Set in the middle panoramic views of the tranquil rice fields, Boutique Rice Fields offers a peaceful retreat amidst natural greenery. A charming space encased in lush tropical vegetation, your comfort is priority. It boasts luxurious rooms and bungalows which come with modern Balinese architecture and décor.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, unlimited access to wireless Internet connection, a personalized mini bar, en-suite bathroom with stone bathtub, and a safe. The retreat center includes an on-site restaurant, yoga space, spa and swimming pool and walking trail through the rice fields.
Located just 4km from the center of Ubud, and set in the middle of the rice paddies, Boutique Rice Fields is the perfect option for exclusivity and connectivity.
Pricing
All prices are per person, include all accommodations and retreat inclusions (as stated above) and listed meals:
Double/Shared Room $3,245
Single/Private Room $3,700
Limited capacity for each type of room. Rooms are first come, first serve.
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The Journey Back to Self Retreat is NOT for you if you're...
Only looking for a relaxing vacation or to socialize
Afraid of being radically honest with yourself
Comfortable being stuck and holding onto old patterns and programming
Unwilling to be accountable and vulnerable to/with yourself and others
Resistant to support and accepting new perspectives or ways of thinking
Fixated on a certain way to heal, learn or grow
Keen on the idea of change, but looking for someone else to do 'the work' for you
Not ready to make life-changing shifts and live as the real YOU
About your Facilitator
Hi! My name is Shannon N. Smith - coach, best-selling author, avid traveler and your guide and facilitator for the Journey Back to Self Retreat in Bali. It is my personal mission to help empower people like YOU to connect to their bodies and intuition to remember who you are to live a happier and fuller life.
Through my own experience - formal education and intuitive knowing - I’ve learned the importance of this connection to our inner knowing, which serves as our compass if we let it. And, when we surrender and allow the fullness of who we are flow in, anything is possible. But so many things get in the way of this connection.
This is exactly what I’ve done for myself after many years of using others’ measures of success define me. This left me feeling empty, disconnected, and my body in a state of dis-ease. But over the years, I’ve re-established my connection, which has helped me unlock new levels of understanding and possibility. My belief is that when we learn how to combine connection to the body, intuition and the magic of nature, we can uncover who and what we really are. I love working with clients to do this because the process is absolutely beautiful.
While I received my first official certification to help others in 2006, I am by nature a helper, seeker, and guide. With Reiki Master Teacher, Access Bars, Quantum Hypnosis, Quantum Healing, and Sound Healing certifications, I’ve been able to awaken my own innate intuitive gifts and explore what it means to be a multidimensional being. It is in my DNA and my Soul’s calling to uplift others providing an invitation to explore and realize their greater purpose.
And with certifications as a health coach and personal trainer, coupled with B.S. and M.S. (in process) in Kinesiology, I am uniquely positioned to help you explore the concept of embodiment. This means we align with all of us on all layers - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
Our location in Bali is primed for just this - the exploration of our sacred self so we can find our way to embodiment. I look forward to guiding you as you dive deeper and meet yourself in Bali.
Shannon has helped me in so many ways. She has given me a new perspective and self confidence. She is phenomenal at listening, holding space, understanding, and providing a positive perspective. I have created new habits that has helped me live a happier and more fulfilling life. Her perspective is my new path to happiness and abundance!
Heidi
My experience ... was life changing. It allowed me to find clarity on aspects of my life that I didn’t understand before. I now have clarity on where my life is and always has been headed. I can’t wait to see what’s next in store for the next leg of the adventure I’m calling life. Thank you so much for this container and space on my path of self-discovery.
Angela
I was not prepared for how many shifts were about to come my way. I have also had a lot of breakthoughs and have been able to use them to not only help myself but to help clients and others around me. Be prepared to shift into amazing things!
Lizzie
Fine Print
You can secure your spot in the retreat with a $500 deposit. By clicking on any of the ‘reserve my spot' or ‘book now’ buttons on the page you will be taken to the inquiry form where you can indicate your room choice and receive more retreat details. Once your inquiry form is received, you will be contacted to pay your $500 deposit and secure your spot in the retreat. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
60% of your balance is due 4 months before the retreat and the full balance (100%) is due 2 months before the retreat. If any cancellations are made within the 2-month window before the retreat start date, you will be responsible for paying the full balance of the retreat.
Travel insurance, including medical, is required to participate in the retreat to cover any unforeseen illness/cancellations.
Moderate physical activity and walking with steps will be required during some activities during the retreat. Moderate mobility is advised to fully participate in activities and receive the full benefits of the retreat.
FAQs
Your $500 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
60% of your remaining balance is due 4 months before the retreat (January 16, 2025) and the full balance (100%) is due 2 months before the retreat (March 16, 2025). If any cancellations are made within the 2-month window before the retreat start date, you will be responsible for paying the full balance of the retreat. Cancellations made prior to the 2-month window will be honored minus $500 deposit + 10% processing fee.
Yes, proof of travel insurance (including medical coverage) is required to participate in this retreat. This is to make sure you are covered in the event of any unforseeable events/illness or if there needs to be a retreat cancellation. Insurance protects us all from incurring any damages.
A few companies to consider are Faye, Travelex, Allianz, and World Nomads. There are many companies that offer travel insurance so a quick search will give lots of options.
No. You are responsible for securing your own travel to/from Denpasar International Airport in Bali, Indonesia. However, once you arrive, you will be transported from the airport to the Boutique Rice Fields Resort.
No problem! A payment plan is available for you to spread the retreat fee over a few months.
Half (50%) of your remaining balance is due 4 months before and the full balance (100%) is due 2 months before the retreat.
Not a problem! In your registration you can let us know of any specific dietary reqirements. All dietary requirements will be relayed to the resort and will be accommodated to the resort's ability.
The Journey Back to Self Retreat will be held in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.
The nearest airport is Denpasar.
Our resort is the Boutique Rice Fields.
No. This retreat is for anyone who is ready to connect with all the parts of them that have been hidden or denied. If you are ready to do deep self-discovery work to see yourself in a new way and connect with the land and energies of Bali, you are welcome.
Yes! Please indicate your friend's name on your registration form. Each of you will complete a registration form listing the other's name and will be designated as sharing.
No problem. If you would like to make arrangements to arrive early or stay after the retreat has ended please indicate that in your registration form. You will be connected with someone who will be able to assist your arrangements.
