The Nourished Woman
Yoga, Food, Culture & Connection Women's Retreat
Sidemen, Bali
6 Nights
Sunday 25th July - Saturday 31 July, 2027
Do you feel like you spend your days caring for everyone else, and wonder when it became normal to leave yourself until last?
Then Nourished Woman, in beautiful Sidemen, Bali, is your kind of retreat.
This retreat is for the woman who wants time to come back to herself. Who's ready to fill her own cup for once, and bring more spark back into her days. It's for women who know real rest isn't a luxury, it's what makes everything else possible.
Sidemen offers the perfect backdrop to do exactly that. Tucked in a quiet valley of rolling rice terraces and jungle-covered hills, with striking Mount Agung watching over it all in the distance, this is Bali with the volume turned down. There's no town centre to rush around, no dodging scooters, just local farmers working the land, the sound of the birds, and a stillness that settles into you within hours. This is a place built for slowing down, not filling up your itinerary. The moment you arrive, it feels like one long exhale.
You will be nourished from every angle. Your mind will be nourished from slow unhurried days, daily yoga and real rest. Your body nourished from amazing food and learning how to eat in a way that actually works for you. And your soul nourished with long-table dinners, laughter, and conversations with like-minded women.
Each yoga session will meet you exactly where you're at. Whether yoga is a regular part of your life, or something you dip in and out of, there's space for you here.
All you need is a willingness to put yourself first for six days.
And because switching off means not having to research a thing, I'll hand you my little black book of favourite spots, restaurants, coffee, massage, things to do, so the only decision left each day is how much you want to relax.
So if you're ready to slow down and remember what it feels like to be looked after, join me.
This is the way back to you. Nourished Woman.
Hi! I’m Mel
...I'm your retreat host, nutritionist, & yoga teacher.
...I'm your retreat host, nutritionist & yoga teacher.
Aside from that, I love having my tastebuds lit up with amazing food, engaging in meaningful connection, and travel experiences that feed the soul.
Over the years, I've worked with hundreds of women who give so much of themselves to everyone else, and forget to leave anything for themselves. I believe true wellbeing is more than what's on your plate, it's rest for your nervous system, movement that feels good rather than another thing to push through, and connection with people who just get it.
This retreat brings together some of my greatest passions: slow travel, real food, and space to properly switch off. We'll practise yoga above the Sidemen River, sit down to delicious Balinese dinners, and let the quiet of this valley do some of the work for you.
I can't wait to guide you through this experience, share my favourite parts of this quiet corner of Bali, and give you six days to rebuild your energy at your own pace.
What’s Included?
Our retreat home is the beautiful ArtVilla Sidemen River, which is nestled in the lush greenery of surrounding hills with the soothing melody of the flowing river which the accommodation overlooks. This newly built accommodation is the perfect haven for relaxation and rejuvenation.
You will enjoy your own private room with modern comforts - all rooms feature air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a balcony with garden or pool view. Additional facilities include a sofa, kettle, Wif-Fi and hairdryer to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Accommodation
Daily Yoga Sessions
Each morning we will start the day with a relaxed and grounding yoga class, taught by me in the onsite yoga shala. These sessions are designed to help you reconnect with your body, slow down, and feel good.
There will also be a yin yoga class and sound healing immersion taught by a local teacher on a couple of the afternoons during the retreat.
No advanced practice needed - these classes are about movement, breath, and presence, not perfection. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just dipping your toes in, you'll feel supported and at ease.
Freshly prepared breakfasts will be served each morning at the villa, with the aim of fuelling you for the day ahead.
There will also be 3 dinners included where we will eat as a group - one at the villa prepared by our Balinese hosts, one at a local restaurant walking distance away, and one we will cook ourselves as part of the afternoon cooking class.
At lunchtime you will have the opportunity to explore the many amazing local warungs and restaurants that Sidemen has, all within walking distance. Of course, I will provide you with my top dining recommendations to make your job even easier :)
Daily Breakfasts + 3 x Delicious Dinners
Plus:
Balinese cooking class, massage, nutrition sessions, sound immersion, & my curated guide to Sidemen's best spots
Summary of Inclusions
✔️ 6 nights accommodation
✔️ 3 x dinners
✔️ All breakfasts
✔️ Once daily morning yoga sessions
✔️ 2 x afternoon yin yoga sessions
✔️ Use of yoga mat & equipment
✔️ Sound healing session
✔️ Balinese cooking class
✔️ Massage treatment (60 minutes)
✔️ Nutrition seminars
✔️ My personally curated guide to Sidemen's best restaurants, coffee, massage & excursions
What's not included
Flights
Travel insurance
Additional food and drink outside of set meals
Additional excursions or spa treatments
Airport Transfers
A sample day on retreat...
...each day is a little different, but here is a taste...
7.30am Yoga
8.45am Breakfast
10.30am Activity such as Nutrition Session / Massage / or free time
12pm Lunch at your convenience
Afternoon Free Time: Dip in the Pool / Read a Book / Explore / Go for a Walk in the Ricefields / Visit a nearby Waterfall / Spa Treatment / Silver Making Workshop
4.30pm Either Yin Yoga / Sound Healing or Cooking Class
6pm Dinner
Explore the Accommodation
Tucked above the Sidemen River with sweeping views over the valley towards Mount Agung, ArtVilla Sidemen River is where the retreat truly settles into stillness. It's a short walk in through the gardens from the road, secluded, quiet, with the sound of the river running beneath it the whole time you're there.
You'll have your own private room, some looking out over the garden, others over the pool or the river itself, each with air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a balcony or terrace to sit with your morning cup of tea before yoga.
The restaurant at the Villa run by our Balinese hosts takes care of the rest, from a delicious relaxed breakfast each morning, with vegetarian options and dietary requirements happily accommodated. The yoga shala we will use each morning is onsite, so you can practice with the sound of the
Then there's the infinity pool. Ease into the water as the light shifts over the rice paddies on the far side of the valley, or simply sit at the edge and let the sound of the river do the rest.
This is where the exhale really happens. Thoughtfully designed, deeply quiet, and yours for the week.
Pricing
$1,860pp Solo Room (early bird - ends 5 April, 2027)
$2,060 Solo Room (full price)
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