Ceremony
The water temple at the heart of the journey.
Immersive Retreat
Water Temple Journey
Four days held in ritual, water, and quiet.
- Duration
- 4 days, 3 nights
- Location
- East Bali
- Cohort
- Up to 12 practitioners
- Next Session
- Summer 2027 — early access for past participants
The Container
About this retreat
The Water Temple Journey is an introduction to the ceremonial heritage of Bali — held with local elders who have invited us to bring practitioners into their tradition with full context and reverence.
It is the shortest of our retreats, and the most ritually anchored. Days are paced around water — temple, ocean, river — with practice and integration in between.
What We Work With
The pillars at the core of this retreat.
Stillness
Silence and centering between rites.
Embodiment
Receiving ceremony in the body, not the mind alone.
The Arc
How the days unfold.
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Day One
Arrival & Preparation
Travel to East Bali, opening circle, and ritual preparation in the evening.
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Day Two
The Water Temple
Ceremony with local elders, including blessings, offerings, and immersion.
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Day Three
Ocean & Integration
Time at the ocean, integration practice, and a held closing meal.
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Day Four
Return
Morning practice, closing circle, and pre-arranged departure.
Place
Where the work is held.
Practicalities
What's included, and what isn't.
Included
- Shared or private accommodation for three nights (specify on application).
- All meals.
- Water temple ceremony (offerings included).
- Transport within the retreat.
- Pre-arrival briefing on the cultural context of the rituals.
Not included
- International flights and Bali domestic transfers outside the retreat.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Personal expenses and optional treatments.
Suitability
Who this retreat is for.
Each of our retreats is small and contained — meaning fit matters. Here is who tends to thrive in this container, and who would be better served elsewhere.
It is for
- Those drawn to the ceremonial side of the practice.
- Returning practitioners ready for a focused ritual arc.
- Anyone who wants a shorter, more accessible introduction to our work.
It is not for
- Those seeking primarily somatic or 1:1 work — the Intensive or Empire Within is a better fit.
- Anyone uncomfortable with cultural ritual and ceremonial protocol.
Investment
A small group, by application.
From $4,200 USD per practitioner
Includes accommodation, meals, ceremony offerings, and transport.
Bookings are confirmed only after a discovery call.
Questions
Frequently asked.
Do I need to follow a specific tradition to take part?
No. Participants come from many traditions and from none. What is required is reverence and a willingness to follow the protocol set by our local elders.
What is the dress code for the ceremony?
We provide ceremonial wear and a briefing in advance. There is nothing to source on your end.
Apply
Inquire about Water Temple Journey.
A short note is enough. Tell us a little about timing and what is drawing you here, and we will respond personally — usually within a few days.