RETREATS
Announcing our new Bali Retreat
Saturday 12th to 19th September for 7 nights / 8 days
Learn more about the Bali retreat with Debbra Schembri
Saturday 12th to 19th September | 7 nights
Bali, Indonesia
Sacred Return
A Ceremonial Retreat for Connection and Healing in Bali
Saturday 12th to 19th September | 7 nights / 8 days
We warmly invite you to embark on a profound journey of Yoga, Healing, Spiritual and Cultural immersion, in mystical Bali.
This intimate retreat is held off the tourist track in a small village on the west coast called Balian. Balian means “healer’ in Balinese and this describes the natural energy of this powerful place. The energies here will hold you, facilitate you and rejuvenate you at a deep level.
This journey is designed to re-connect you to your spirit, deepen your yoga practice, and initiate you with timeless mystical ceremonies and traditions of Bali.
This is not just a break; it is a sacred passage to transformation—a soulful exploration set in a quiet village untouched by the tourist rush, where the pure essence of Bali lives in its rituals, landscapes, and warm-hearted people.
Here, through ancient Balinese ceremonies, you will find space to release old burdens and welcome new light into your life.
Each ceremony is a powerful invitation to connect deeply with the spirit of this island and your own inner truth.
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Through the ceremonies you will experience ancient mantras and Sanskrit prayers. The priests and priestesses will be praying for you and using their power and knowledge to create a space for magical changes to occur.
Ceremony 1 will be a world class - balinese led sound immersion in a cave like dome, this one is a group event and is on the way to our remote village. We share a luscious healthy lunch and then continue on our journey.
Ceremony 2 will Purify and clear your energy with blessed water & high vibrational flowers in a Yin ceremony that invites clearing & release. It is the correct way to enter mystical Bali as we will introduce you to the spirits of the land and ancestors and It prepares you for your journey.
We visit the turtle sanctuary and learn about the effort to build the numbers of turtles and raise awareness of caring for the oceans. Guided by Balinese priests and priestesses you will make your own traditional offering that you will use in our own turtle release ceremony We celebrate life and renewal by releasing baby turtles into the ocean on a stunning secluded beach with prayer& intention, for freedom and growth.
Ceremony 3 - You will be guided to release what no longer serves you in a transformative Fire ceremony on the beach, at the mouth of the Balian river. The Balian river holds mythology around its power to heal. This strong and powerful Yang ceremony calls in new life and possibilities with the primal energies of Shiva and Kali.
Ceremony 4 - Full moon Temple ceremony -this is our completion ceremony. We journey into the sacred heart of Bali, into the centre. Nestled in gorgeous rice terraces -we receive blessings and cleansing in this incredible water temple, where high vibrational spring water invites renewal on every level of your being. This place to extra special and only known by Balinese.
After the purification in sacred waterfalls we will enter the rest of the temple complex for continuation of the ceremony with prayers, mantras and sacred rituals.
In this ceremony we celebrate the magic of the Flower Moon with our full moon completion ceremony .It’s in this ceremony where the insights and blessings from your whole journey will integrate and ground.
In Bali full moon is called Purnama. The Balinese calendar works with the moon cycles and the full moons are always celebrated. Our ceremony will be happening in energetic alignment with the thousands of full moon ceremonies on the island at that time which empowers our intentions and process.
Together, we rise to a new level, celebrating ourselves and one another as we prepare to embark on our journey home toward a new phase of life.
Receive a Mala, blessed and empowered by both Debbra & Gede.
Experience powerful 1 on 1 sessions with Debra or Gede where they help you map your true path and express your inner wisdom
Practice 1 on 1 with Karla who will help you develop your own personal yoga practice.
Experience cultural dancers, and see how they are keeping everything alive by passing it down to their children.
Receive a bottle of amazing medicinal healing oil that is made from many different leaves and make your own coconut oil. You can use this in meditation once you’re home and it will connect you back in with the powerful energies of this journey.
Enjoy Healing Balinese Massages.
Have a magical dinner at a very special restaurant where the tarot cards choose your menu.
Have some shopping time.
Join us on this magical journey—the time of harvest and your time to flourish.
Every moment is a graceful blend of Yoga, Ceremony, and Cultural communion—woven with opportunities to rest, reflect, and restore through massage and quiet time by the ocean or pool.
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From the moment you arrive at the airport EVERY SINGLE DETAIL is taken care of.
Imagine not having to organise a thing.This retreat is crafted for those seeking more than a getaway: it is for those who wish to gift themselves this sacred time - to allow themselves to be held and taken care of. You will return back into your life with greater clarity and joy, carrying the sacred gifts of Bali home in your heart.
Whether this is your first visit to Bali or your tenth, the depth of cultural immersion and spiritual guidance offered will open new doors and deepen your experience of this mystical island.
We look forward to welcoming you with open hearts, guiding you gently but powerfully through this life-changing journey.
The magic of Bali awaits. Now is your time.
For any questions please be in touch - Karen 0448700017
Pricing:
EVERYTHING IN BALI IS INCLUDED from airport pick up to drop off - it is an all inclusive package price including all meals and your own room for the whole stay.
Day 1: Hotel Bintang in Kuta for arrival and dinner with the group
Day 2 to 5: Balian Beach Pondok Pitaya retreat
Day 6 and 7: Ubud Green Trees hotel to end the retreat.
You need to book your air-fares, and get your travel insurance, pack and it is a Done for You experience !
Please note that alcohol is not preferred and is not included.
The full cost is $4200 after July 1st.
The EARLY bird and Open Space members and groups of 4 or more - $3500 is valid until July 1.
A $750 deposit is required to hold your place.
With light and love we say Namaste and see you in Bali.
For bookings and enquires, please contact Karen:
Your Facilitators
Karla Sutcliffe
The daily yoga sessions are guided by Karla. An experienced yoga teacher devoted to helping you find both strength and subtlety in your practice. Karla’s daily yoga sessions are lovingly crafted to honour the rhythms of Bali, integrating breath, movement, and mindful presence. Through her guidance, you will fine-tune your practice and feel renewed in both body and mind.
Debbra Schembri
A gifted spiritual guide and shamanic healer, Debbra will gently lead you through the sacred energies of Bali. Debbra brings 33 yrs of experience holding space for transformation in Bali, Australia, and beyond. A psychic healer & holistic coach she will be guided by what you would like to focus on, or the messages coming through from your higher self. Her profound understanding of shamanic healing and soul evolution creates a safe container for gentle but deep inner work.
Karen Weiss
Founder of The Open Space and a Clinical Psychologist with a deep love of Bali and its culture, Karen will offer one on one sessions to support you in mindful explorations of your current path.
Gede Sastra
Together with Gede Sastra, a Balinese Intuitive Spiritual Healer with a lifetime of wisdom, they weave a sacred tapestry of healing that bridges worlds. Gede will channel a reading for you based on your name, date of birth and his intuition. Their synergy and dedication ensure a deeply authentic Bali experience that goes beyond surface and touches the heart of your being.
Also Balinese Hindu Priests, Priestesses, and intuitive guides will lead you through the ancient ceremonies of Bali, introducing you to a deeper level of Balinese culture and traditions.
If your not sure… check out this feedback from previous participants.
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“Absolutely life changing” I brought my adult daughter with me and not only was it great for our relationship but I got so much more out of it that I could have ever imagined - I feel younger, softer and more open and ready for a new phase, giving myself permission to focus on myself.
— PIP - Adelaide
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This trip was a highlight of my life ! I have been to Bali many times, it is like a second home for our family and usually I travel with them. This time I came with my best friend and it really opened our eyes and hearts to a level of Bali we have never touched before. I loved every moment and can’t wait to do another journey with them.
— Tracey - Sydney
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I’ve done many Bali journeys with Debbra over the last 30yrs, as well as a trip to South America and it’s been a unique experience every time .. I would highly recommend her and her journeys. Her knowledge and deep connection with Bali is so genuine and deep and opens doors to experiences that are usually reserved for locals. Every time she brings new experiences and I love it.
— Wendy - Adelaide
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I came to the Bali journey for the Yoga, but I didn’t realise how much more I would receive. I was carrying grief from a loss form a decade before that I was finally able to release in the ceremonies. I felt safe and able to do so. This has changed me so much that I went home and decided to change my life ( at 70) and am now offering sound sessions and energy healing !! ...
— Leslie - Adelaide
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Every day was another adventure - as an solo entrepreneur running a online business and investment company life although good had become a bit dry. I found it was exactly what I needed to shift me into my creative self again and I would recommend these journeys. Im too busy to plan a holiday so the “pack and pay” really appealed to me and I got everything and more than I expected.
— John - Sydney
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I love Bali and doing these journeys has deepened my connection with myself. In the temple ceremony something surfaced from my past and it was a trauma I had blocked out but it felt incredible to let it was away with out years of therapy.I also cleared stress energy I was carrying from my divorce and had some great realisations around my own relationships patterns ensuring I don’t do the same things ever again. More self awareness more love in my heart ...
— Rodney - Mullumbimby
Book or learn more
Saturday 12th to 19th September | 7 nights
Bali, Indonesia
For bookings and enquires, please contact Karen: