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Programs & Events
included in your DayPass
Overnight booking and/or DayPass booking is required. If you have other accommodations nearby, make a “DayPass only” booking (US$37)
Please note: events may need to be rescheduled or cancelled due to various reasons including, Balinese ceremonies or 2 events on the same date, etc..
| DAY/TIME | EVENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Yoga Asana & Meditation | ||
| Mornings 6-8:30am | Meditation & Gentle Yoga Asana | Silent Meditation at 6am followed by Gentle Meditative Yoga Asanas (basic Hatha postures) at 7-8:30am |
| Mornings 9:30-10;30am | Gamelan music | Gentle Bamboo Gamelan is played near the History House while guest gather to go to hot springs or cultural events. |
| Afternoons 2-4:30pm | Gentle Yoga Asana & Meditation | Gentle Meditative Yoga Asanas (basic Hatha postures) at 2pm, followed by silent meditation with very little guidance or a silent walking meditation. |
| Evenings 6-7pm | Gamelan music | Gentle Bamboo Gamelan is played at the History House with the sunset view. |
| Evenings 7-8pm | Fire Pit | Every night is a gather around the fire to ponder life, in silence, of course. Small papers are available to write memoirs and drop into the fire. |
| Trips | ||
| Mon – Fri 10am – 12pm | Hot Springs | Relax and Socialize in the Hot Springs nearby (5 mins; transport, admission and towel included) |
| DAY/TIME | EVENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| most Sat mornings 10:00am | How to Make Balinese Offerings & Gratefulness Ceremony | Learn how to make one of those lovely little Balinese basket offerings, at our Balinese History House. And then, walk to our meditation octagon joining other guests, and a Balinese priest for the traditional Pancheh Sembah prayer of gratefulness (with a bit of rice, flowers, incense etc.) |
| most Sun mornings 10:00am | Guided Tour at Mt. Batu Karu Temple | 3 of the 7 temples: Water Temple: water cleansing, history, & importance of Mt. Batu Karu. Main Temple: for gratefulness. River Temple: connection between nature and plants and water and humans. |
| most mornings Mon-Fri by appointment | Sustainability: Garden/ Farm Tour | A tour of the Bali Silent Retreat organic gardens; medicines, foraged foods, unique organic SUSTAINABLE techniques and Balinese perspectives. |
| most Thur evenings 7:00pm | Balinese Cultural Discussion | A different topic each week! Discussions with our cultural liaison about the Balinese way of life, including farming, foods, offerings, ceremonies. |
| most Fri mornings 9:30am | Balinese Culture: Rice Terrace Walk | A 2-3 hour walk through the spectacular local protected UNESCO rice terraces, stopping at some traditional village activities. |
| Although we’ve cancelled only 1 event in 4 years, these events are subject to weather conditions, Balinese ceremonies, and the availability of our speakers. Tues & Thurs mornings at 10am is a guided tour of the grounds – open to the public. |
| DAY/TIME | EVENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Nov 12– 6:15pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony For this event only: 10% discount for accommodations in Single Room or Bungalow if 3+ nights; must include Agnihotra night. (not to be used with other discounts) |
| Tuesday Nov 26– 6:15pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Wednesday Dec 11– 6:15pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Thursday Dec 26– 6:15pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Friday Jan 10– 6:38pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Friday Jan 24– 6:43pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Saturday Feb 08– 6:43pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Sunday Feb 23– 6:39pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Monday March 09– 6:32pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Monday March 24– 6:25pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Tuesday April 07– 6:17pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Wednesday April 22– 6:111pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Thursday May 07– 6:06pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Friday May 22– 6:03pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Friday June 05– 6:04pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Saturday June 20– 6:06pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Sunday July 05– 6:10pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Monday July 20– 6:13pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Monday Augt 03– 6:15pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Tuesday Augt 18– 6:15pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Wednesday Sept 02– 6:14pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Thursday Sept 17– 6:15pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Thursday Oct 01– 6:11pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Friday Oct 16– 6:10pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Saturday Oct 31– 6:12pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Sunday Nov 15– 6:15pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Monday Nov 30– 6:22pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Monday Dec 14– 6:29pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
| Tuesday Dec 29– 6:36pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Daily Events
included in your DayPass
Yoga asana and meditation classes are shared in our open air octagonal tent (Bale) each morning and afternoon. Our yoga asanas (basic Hatha postures) are meditative, smooth and gentle postures with a gentle awareness of the body. Trips to the hot springs are in the late morning.
Weekly Events
included in your DayPass
Balinese Culture Discussion & Rice Terrace Hike: Lecture on various Balinese cultural topics and a Rice Terrace Walk
Sustainable Permaculture Gardens Tour: Interactive tour through our self sustaining organic gardens and green-to-the-extreme techniques. How To Make those little offerings and the traditional Panceh Sembah Gratefulness Ceremony. Tour to Mt. BatuKaru Holy Temple
Monthly Events
included in your DayPass
Agnihotra – is a healing fire ceremony. We perform Agnihotra at Bali Silent Retreat at sunset every new moon and full moon.
Explore Yourself
included in your DayPass
Explore the Water Meditation, the Labyrinth, the Crystal Circle, our Medicine Garden, Jungle Path, Star Gazing Beds, local rice field walk, our extensive library and much more.
Additional Activities
not included in your DayPass
Traditional Balinese Massage, or a visit to Batu Karu Temple are also available by appointment.