
AUGUST 18-24, 2025
What’s Your Reason?
Maybe you’re searching for your purpose. Your path. Maybe you’re just exhausted and you don’t even know where to place your next step - let alone where your path is leading. Life is so chaotic, it’s easy to feel lost.
The Reason Retreat offers you that space.
No packed schedule of “healing” sessions, hard rules or detoxing protocols - there are many places you can go for this. Honestly some retreat schedules feel more like a regimen than a retreat!
We’re offering you a gentle schedule to slow down and see what life feels like when you have more space. More time. More being, less doing.
Whatever your reason. You are welcome.
JOIN US AT THE REASON RETREAT, 18-24 AUGUST 2025
A 7-Day Boutique Retreat Experience
It’s our joy to invite you to The Reason Retreat on 18-24 August 2025. Our brand new group retreat offering at The Ark Ubud Bali in Penestanan Village, Ubud, Bali.
We’ve designed this nourishing 7-day retreat to offer you a gentle schedule to slow down.
Simply dedicate a week to rest and relax. Remember the best reasons to travel. Fill your soul. Fill your belly! Play. Create. Try new things. Meet new people. Get re-inspired.
Immerse in the richness of Balinese cultural experiences, spend peaceful hours in cooking & local handcraft workshops, welcome your days with slow yoga flow classes, enjoy all-inclusive nourishing meals, waterfall & temple excursions, and wind down in the evenings with soulful sessions of yoga nidra, cacao & fire ceremonies.
You’ll leave feeling nourished, topped up with hope, inspired, connected, and well and truly spoiled.

WHAT IF ONE WEEK CAN CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF YOUR LIFE?
Less Healing, More Being
AUGUST 18-24, 2025
Why Ubud?
Our little village of Penestanan is nestled in between rice paddies in Ubud. A town in the heart of Bali that’s surrounded by jungle, mountains, rice terraces, active volcanoes, ancient temples, hot springs and waterfalls. The natural beauty within one hour in all directions is staggering.
Famous for spirituality and yoga, Ubud is also known for world-class restaurants, natural spas, art galleries, jewelry, handcraft artisans, wood-carving and live music. It’s a hub of creativity.
The perfect destination for you to choose your own adventure.
Save $300
Early Bird Special
“The Ark feels like my home away from home. The staff feel like my family. My whole trip was perfect. Food delicious. View incredible. Accomodation lux. And all staff are beautiful, helpful and are on hand for anything you need. And the pool, oh my the pool is a haven I never want to leave. I left in cloud nine and can’t wait to go back.”
— Renee Cook, April 2025
7 Days Of Heaven
Included in the retreat price is all-inclusive accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner, (juices, coffee, tea, and infused water during your stay provided). This also includes meals outside of The Ark during excursions. Enjoy daily yoga classes each morning, and all scheduled retreat activities & classes listed. Airport transfers and one massage to enjoy at your chosen time complete the package.
JOIN US AT THE REASON RETREAT, 18-24 AUGUST 2025
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Guided Campuhan Ridge Walk
Ancient Sound Healing Session at Pyramids of Chi
Sacred Monkey Forest & Ubud Market Visit
Visit to Tegallalang Rice Paddies
Waterfall Excursion
Coffee Plantation Tour
Water Blessing at Mengening Temple
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Candle making
Cooking class
Canang sari traditional banana leaf crafts
Mala necklace workshop
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Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation Technique
Yin Yoga Class
Heart Opening Cacao Ceremony & Kirtan
Grounding Breathwork & Meditation Session
Agni Hotra Fire Ceremony






Choose Your Own Adventure
Let Us Help Make Your Retreat Complete
You’ll have a few free afternoon breaks through the week in which you can enjoy some downtime. But if you have your own personal reasons for visiting one of the world’s most iconic destinations for healing and spirituality, we’d love to make your retreat feel complete.
Want our help to book a session with a Balinese healer? Want to commemorate your trip with a tattoo? Want to visit a psychic or tarot reader? Go crystal shopping? You name it, we’ll make it happen.
The Reason Retreat Schedule
18-24 AUGUST 2025
To take advantage of our Early Bird offer, pay the full amount in-advance to save $300 per person.
Alternatively if you do not want to pay in full now to get the Early Bird pricing, you can pay a non-refundable deposit of $500 to reserve your room. The remaining full amount will be due 30 days before your retreat start date.
Retreat Accommodation & Prices
Deluxe Rooms
Choose from our 7 other beautifully detailed deluxe rooms, each with their own private ensuite bathrooms.
SINGLE /PRIVATE ROOM: $2,200 USD ($1,900 Early Bird)
DOUBLE OR SHARED/TWIN ROOM: $3,000 USD ($2,400 Early Bird)
PER PERSON IN A DELUXE TWIN ROOM: $1,500 USD ($1,200 Early Bird)
No thanks! I’ll reserve my retreat space with a $500 non-refundable deposit and pay full price.
Deluxe Suite
Citrine is a larger suite, with its own private lounge terrace and kitchenette.
SINGLE /PRIVATE SUITE: $2,800 USD ($2,500 Early Bird)
DOUBLE OR SHARED/TWIN SUITE: $3,200 USD ($2,600 Early Bird)
PER PERSON IN A DELUXE TWIN SUITE: $1,600 USD ($1,300 Early Bird)
No thanks! I’ll reserve my retreat space with a $500 non-refundable deposit and pay full price.
Pricing Inclusions
What is included in the pricing?
Beautiful, well appointed single or double guest room accommodations at The Ark with high-speed Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, plush linens, in room diffusers, bottled water service and daily housekeeping
Healthy and delicious meals, morning fresh pressed juices, coffee, tea, and fruit infused water
One 60-minute massage treatment on site
Car transportation to and from the airport
All tickets to scheduled off-site experiences and all on-site scheduled activities
What is not included in the pricing?
Flights to and from Bali
Visa and Bali Tourism Fees at the Airport
Travel Insurance
JOIN US AT THE REASON RETREAT, 18-24 AUGUST 2025
Your Hosts
Be guided through your Reason Retreat by our incredible team at The Ark. Bringing so much love and care into the space, and through every activity and excursion. You’ll be in great hands.
“The Ark is a beautiful gem filled with so much love. A stunning sanctuary in the heart of Ubud. The staff are welcoming & you feel supported & held each moment. The food is delicious & you can feel that it has been made with so much love.”
— Lara, October 2024
Terms & Conditions
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To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit of $500 USD is required at the time of booking. Alternatively, you may pay the full retreat amount upfront. If only the deposit is paid initially, the remaining balance is due no later than 30 days prior to the retreat start date. Failure to submit full payment by the due date may result in the cancellation of your reservation without refund. We will make every effort to contact you prior to cancellation.
All bank transfer fees or currency conversion charges are the responsibility of the guest.
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All participants are required to obtain comprehensive travel insurance that covers:
International medical expenses
Emergency evacuation
Trip cancellation (for any reason, ideally CFAR coverage)
Proof of coverage must be submitted prior to participation. You will also be required to sign a liability waiver before joining the retreat.
We strongly recommend CFAR (Cancel For Any Reason) travel insurance, as it offers the broadest protection. Please understand that we are not responsible for denied claims or insufficient coverage and we do not act as a travel insurance provider.
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All payments, including the $500 deposit, are non-refundable.
No refunds are issued for cancellations by the guest for any reason, including personal emergencies, health changes, political unrest, or travel disruptions.
No refund will be provided for arriving late, leaving early, or unused days.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your reservation to another guest over the age of 18 up to 30 days before the retreat start date. This must be done in writing.
Exceptions to this policy cannot be made.
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In the rare event that we cancel the retreat (e.g., due to low enrollment, natural disaster, or unforeseen host circumstances), all monies paid to us will be refunded in full.
We are not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation, such as airline tickets, visa fees, gear purchases, or other travel costs.
No additional compensation will be offered for any inconvenience, time lost, or indirect costs.
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While we strive to deliver all activities as advertised, itineraries may shift due to weather, safety concerns, or other unforeseen events. These adjustments do not warrant refunds. No reimbursements will be provided for excursions or services not used due to guest choice or external conditions.
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Each guest is solely responsible for ensuring they have valid passports, visas, vaccinations, and any other documents required for entry into Indonesia (Bali). Please confirm your entry requirements with your local consulate.
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Shared room bookings are priced on double occupancy. If you book a shared room without a chosen roommate, we will do our best to match you appropriately but cannot guarantee compatibility. If a match is not possible, you may be required to upgrade to a single room at an additional cost, subject to availability.
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Guests are responsible for managing their own physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By attending this retreat, you confirm that you are in good health and fit to participate in retreat activities, including physical practices such as yoga, breathwork, or excursions.
You agree to disclose any pre-existing medical conditions, allergies, or mental health concerns that may impact your ability to safely participate. This information will be kept confidential and used only to support your safety.We reserve the right to refuse participation in certain activities based on health or safety concerns.
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By joining the retreat, you acknowledge that travel and group activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to: physical exertion, unpredictable weather, natural hazards, exposure to illness, and interaction with local environments.
You voluntarily assume full responsibility for all risks, and release the retreat organizers from liability for any injury, illness, loss, damage, or expense incurred. -
This retreat is a sacred and shared space. We ask all participants to show respect for fellow guests, local culture, retreat staff, and the environment. Any behavior deemed disruptive, disrespectful, or unsafe may result in removal from the retreat without refund.