7d/6n HEART Residential Retreat in North Bali

Connecting (H)ands, (E)arth, and Literature (Art)

Personal Growth and Well-being: Daily yoga, yoga nidra, and meditation sessions provide a holistic approach to creative growth, promoting mindfulness, relaxation, and physical wellness, helping participants connect more deeply with themselves during their introspective time away in nature.

Community and Connection: With group discussions, guest speaker talks, and immersive activities at the Biosphere facilities, participants will have opportunities to build meaningful connections with like-minded individuals, sharing insights and experiences related to ecology, sustainability, and storytelling.

Inspiration and Skill-Building: Attendees will explore various themes around the ecological crisis through discussion, collaborative learning, and writing, enhancing their skills while drawing inspiration from the serene, nature-rich surroundings of North Bali.

Nature Immersion: Engage in on-site farm activities and experience the region's natural beauty first-hand, with a backdrop of North Bali’s lush forests and a snorkelling day-trip to the beautiful Menjagan Island, renowned for its vibrant coral reefs and rich biodiversity.

Participants will leave the retreat empowered, having discovered how education, writing, community, and nature are powerful tools for re-education, challenging narratives, calming the spirit, and soothing the mind.

Join us - you’re invited!

For only USD$1000*

(*Flights not included. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own health and travel insurance throughout the stay.)

All-inclusive 7day/6night stay with daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, hot beverages and snacks

Transport to and from Denpasar airport (4 hours each)

Snorkelling day trip to Menjangan Island (all meals and boat provided)

DAILY

2-hour writing workshops

After dinner talks

Yoga sessions

3-hour collective intelligence workshops [Climate Fresk, Biodiversity Collage, Circular Economy, Conscious Evolution]

On-site farm activities

This retreat is for

Anyone interested in learning more about ecology, environment, nature, sustainability, writing, and yoga

Open to all 18 years and up

Dates

27 February to 5 March 2025

Schedule for the week (subject to change)

Daily 2-hr writing workshops

The Awakening – introduction to climate change

- Discuss climate change and its impacts on society and the environment

- Explore climate change and its effect on each individual

- Explore ideas and plots for stories set in a world affected by climate change

- Discuss the idea, “A New Normal”

The Unravelling – imagining the future – challenges and opportunities presented by climate change

- Explore real-world examples of communities adapting to climate change

- Highlight real science data and articles

- Discuss environmental changes, societal shifts, technological advancements

- Explore how this would affect “A New Normal”

Adaptation – writing out stories – post-climate change world, themes of resilience, community, transformation

- Highlight conflict

- Explore current conflicts, resource scarcity, displacement, political unrest

- Discuss themes of resilience, adaptation, and hope in adversity

- Discuss conflict in “A New Normal”

Rebirth – The New Normal – becoming agents of change, practical steps, sustainable practices, writing to inspire others

- Reflect on the power of storytelling to raise awareness, inspire action and envision a better future

- Brainstorm ways to use writing to advocate for climate action and promote positive change

- Join a movement of #planetwriters

- Reflection

Daily 3-hr Collective Intelligence and Collaborative Learning Workshops

The Climate Fresk to know everything about climate change and identify pathways to drive impact in your daily life.

The Biodiversity Collage to learn more about ecosystems in danger and find solutions to stop their degradation.

The Circular Economy Collage (La Fresque de l'Economie Circulaire) helps understanding the challenges of the circular economy, explaining our current use of natural resources, the issues that come with it, and how to take better care of them.

The Conscious Evolution Collage. Now you know about the science of climate change, but how about going a step backwards and addressing the root causes of unsustainable behaviours?

3-hour collective intelligence and collaborative learning workshops using picture cards to create a mural.

Location

The rustic and nature-surrounded Biosphere Foundation.

The Biosphere Stewardship Center (BSC) is located in the hills of Pejarakan Village at the margins of Bali Barat National Park in Northwest Bali. Situated at an elevation of 66 meters above sea level, this newly opened center features great views spanning our forest restoration project to the ocean and Menjangan Island in the distance.

[There is no swimming pool here.]