A SACRED RETURN
August 16th - 20th, 2027
BALI, INDONESIA
Alongside the daily practices, you’ll spend time with the traditions and rhythms of Bali, explore what spiritual connection means to you, and learn to trust the quiet knowing that has been there all along.
Leave feeling rested, clear and back in your body, with a deeper trust in yourself and simple practices to carry home.
Join Ash Butterss for a five-day retreat in Bali, created for anyone ready to slow down and come home to themselves.
Set on Bali’s quiet west coast, where the river meets the ocean and the sand runs black, this experience invites you to put everything down for a while. Through immersive practices including breathwork, yoga, meditation and intentional rest, you’ll soften what you’ve been carrying and begin to hear your own voice again.
Who is this for?
This retreat is for women and men who are curious about what lives beneath the surface. Life may be good, full and busy, and still there’s a pull to slow down and look inward, to understand themselves a little more deeply.
If you’re drawn to breathwork, meditation and stillness, whether it’s their first time or you’ve been exploring for a while. You value presence over pace, and you’re ready to give yourself a few unhurried days to listen, reflect and see what comes up.
If you feel called to slow down, turn inward and meet yourself with fresh curiosity, this experience was made for you. No experience is needed.
What you’ll experience…
Across five days in Bali, you'll be guided through a gentle, unhurried journey inward, with space to slow down, listen and get to know yourself a little more deeply.
Through breathwork, yoga, meditation and dedicated rest, you'll learn to settle your nervous system, loosen the habit of rushing and doing, and begin to trust the quiet voice of your own intuition.
Expect morning practice, immersive workshops, time with the traditions of Bali, and long, open afternoons that ask nothing of you. Woven through it all is space to explore what spiritual connection means to you, in whatever way feels true.
You'll leave with more than a few days of rest.
A breath you can come back to.
A practice to carry home.
A deeper trust in yourself.
And a sense of what it feels like to be at home in your own skin.
What to expect
From the moment you arrive, you'll feel the pace change. On Bali's quiet west coast, life moves with the tide. Rice fields, coconut palms and the sound of the waves make it easy to slow down without even trying.
Each day is gently paced, balancing practice with stillness. Mornings begin with a variety of practices guided by Ash. Afternoons are left open for rest, reflection, a swim, sauna or even an ice bath for those brave enough! Throughout the week you'll also be introduced to traditional balinese culture and unique experiences such as floating sound healing.
Each day you’ll enjoy three fresh, nourishing meals prepared by the team. Evenings are slow, shared in conversation or in quiet as the sun sets over the ocean.
This isn't about becoming someone new. It's about coming home to who you already are.
What’s included?
Every part of these five days has been considered, so you can arrive, let go and simply be looked after.
4 nights' luxury accommodation in a deluxe villa with ensuite bathroom
Pickup from Seminyak on Monday 16 August and transfer to the retreat in Balian
Daily workshops and guided sessions with Ash and special guests, including breathwork and restorative yoga to help you let go and reconnect with yourself
Floating sound healing to deepen relaxation
Contrast therapy (Fire and Ice), a guided session of infrared sauna and cold plunge to build resilience and leave you feeling awake and alive
A traditional Balinese massage to help you unwind
Cultural rituals such as a Water Blessing, to immerse you in the spiritual nature of Bali
Three all-inclusive gourmet meals per day, made with fresh, nourishing ingredients
Luxury wellness amenities, including a gym, sauna, ice bath and spa
The Rooms
Prepare to take in the beauty of Bali's west coast. These newly built villas provide you with your own private sanctuary, with an ensuite bathroom and space to rest between sessions. Wake to the sound of the ocean, watch the morning light move across the rice fields, and feel the warm air drift in as the day slows down. In the late afternoon the sky turns gold over the water, and evenings settle into a soft, easy quiet. Every moment here invites you to slow down, breathe a little deeper and fall into the rhythm of the island.
Deluxe
Single Villa
Single Occupancy — $4,000pp
Designed for comfort and calm, the Deluxe Single Villa is a private place to land at the end of each day. Soft natural light, your own ensuite and the sound of the ocean nearby make it feel like a home away from home.
Rest on your own terms, read through the quiet of the afternoon, or simply lie back and let the day settle. Every detail has been taken care of, so all you need to do is arrive.
Deluxe
Shared Villa
Double Occupancy — $3,300pp
Perfect for those travelling with a friend or partner, the Shared Deluxe Villa is a lovely balance of connection and space. Each villa has two beds, its own ensuite and plenty of room to unwind together after a full day.
As the day draws to a close, settle into the stillness that comes from being fully present. It’s the kind of shared space where the best conversations happen, the ones you’ll remember long after you’ve flown home.
The Fine Print
Your place is secured with a $500 deposit, which is non-refundable.
The balance can be paid in instalments, with full payment due 8 weeks before the retreat.
Flights and travel insurance are not included. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Once your deposit is paid, you'll be sent a registration form with the full terms and conditions, along with a few questions about your health, dietary needs and room preference.
Questions before you book? Email Ash at hello@ashbutterss.com.
Meet Your Host
Today she guides others through that same return. Trained in breathwork, yoga and Vedic meditation, Ash has led groups in workshops and on retreats since 2022. Through her podcast she opens honest conversations about mental health, trauma and addiction, and she has shared her own story on the TEDx stage.
A Sacred Return brings together the practices that helped Ash find her way back to herself, shared slowly, in a place that makes it easy to listen.
Ash Butterss
iNNER Transformation Coach & yoga, meditation, breathwork facilitator
Ash Butterss is an inner transformation coach and the host of the podcast Behind the Smile.
Before this work, Ash spent years in the beauty industry at Mecca and L'Oreal, finishing as National Sales Manager. From the outside, life looked polished and successful. On the inside, she was a long way from herself. Finding her way back happened slowly, through the breath, stillness and a lot of honest inner work, and it changed the course of her life.