Seeking Solace – The Inner Temple A 5D4N Silent Retreat with Gabrielle Mendoza (29 Mar - 2 Apr 2024)

Retreat Dates: 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2024

About the Retreat

Gabrielle invites you to disconnect from the outer world, and reconnect with your inner world as we escape to a self-contained haven lost in time with the songs of silence.

Follow Gabrielle on a journey to eat, pray and love in nature’s embrace. Pause and find beauty in nature’s wonders with the sounds of the cascading Balian River, or rekindle a connection with yourself by using a provided Mala Bead necklace to indicate the intention of making this journey a silent retreat inward throughout.

There are many programmes which impose precepts like pre-dawn call times, solitary confinement, hours of strong determination on end, no writing, eye contact, talking or communication which can be difficult to uphold, and might not be everybody's cup of tea. Seeking Solace - A Song of Silence is designed to be an accessible stepping stone to a disciplined practice of stillness and silence, so that those attending will not feel frustrated or resigned to giving up while working towards their ultimate goal.

Seeking Solace curates an inward journey of silence that is punctuated with Yoga practices, mindful reflections through journaling, and tapping into the comfort of a collective energy and private space as we navigate the challenges of withdrawing from modern day distractions.

No habit forms overnight, and having an overarching understanding of how to tackle the challenges of a Meditation practice will serve to help you improve your relationship with it.

About the Resort

Away from the bustling beach club party scene synonymous with Kuta and Seminyak; the more reclusive West Coast of Bali, where rich cultural heritage is still much preserved, is a place where time stands still. Where presence and connection is all there is.

Overlooking the holy Balian river, where many serene wellness and healing traditions were hosted by villagers amongst its sacred waters, this 10-bungalow resort gives a taste of barefoot luxury amidst admiration for the astonishing gifts of nature.

The waters of the sacred Balian river flow beautifully into the ocean. Where they meet is not your typical white sand and blue water beach, rather, it is a mystic mix of shiny black sand and vivid green misty shores merging with over hanging cliffs. The tranquillity and beauty of the natural surroundings perfectly supports an immersive environment for learning, grounding and inspiration.

This retreat will host no more than 18 persons in a buy-out setting that will preserve the sanctity of its intention. This will also allow us to be fully cared for by the heartwarming hospitality of the Balinese. 11 of your meals will be catered for, with a curated wellness menu to detoxify your body from the inside out.

Rooms are available on a first-come-first-served basis upon registration and settlement of full payment for the retreat.

Retreat Itinerary

5 Days/4 Nights: Friday to Tuesday (29 Mar - 2 Apr 2024) 

Tentative Schedule 

Day 1

7:10am Flight to Bali

9:50am Arrive in Bali

1pm Welcome Lunch at Yama Balian

2pm Check in

4:30pm Opening Circle

5pm Yin Yang

6pm River Ritual and Sunset Meditation with Candlelight

7pm Yoga Nidra with Sound Bath

Day 2

7am Sunrise Meditation by the River

7:30am Hatha at Yoga Shala

5pm Open Awareness Meditation

9pm Restorative Yoga

Day 3

7am Sunrise Meditation by the River

7:30am 108 Sun Salutations and OMs

5pm Sensory Exploration

9pm Yin Yoga

Day 4

7am Sunrise Meditation by the River

7:30am Vinyasa

5pm Mindfulness and River Ritual

9pm Music and Movement Meditation

Day 5

7am Sunrise Meditation by the River

7:30am Culmination Practice

10:30am Closing Ceremony

12pm Check Out

12:30pm Board land transfer for day trip for self-hosted lunch and leisure

8:00pm Flight to Singapore

10:35pm Arrive in Singapore

 All retreat attendees can opt for an additional 60-minute private yoga session with Gabrielle, where they can choose between practising led meditation, customising their asana practice, a sound bath, therapeutic releases and adjustments or guided relaxation.

This retreat will be capped at 18 pax, and a provided mala bead necklace can be used to highlight your intention, should you choose to remain silent for the whole duration of the retreat.

Packages & Pricing

Inclusive of:

• 4 nights’ accommodation inclusive of prevailing taxes and service charges
• 12 catered meals + daily tea breaks that include coffee/tea, snack and fruit
• Curated array of yoga and meditation classes
• Rental of spaces and equipment for yoga practice
• Airport transfer for the selected flight

PACKAGE PRICES WITHOUT AIRFARE:      

All prices below are for per person 

(5 days / 4 nights)

Deluxe Bungalow

Single Occupancy S$2,280 (Early Bird Rate)

Double Occupancy S$1,680 (Early Bird Rate)

Bungalow Suite

Double Occupancy S$1,880 (Early Bird Rate)

Rooms are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. Rooms may differ in layout and décor.

Early Bird ends 1 March 2024

Tax

Please note prices include 8% GST. 

Terms & Conditions

Refunds/Cancellation

No refund or credit will be given for cancellation.

All refunds are subject to a 20% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund.