The Return to Self Retreat
Rest. Reconnect. Remember Who You Are.
13–19 March 2027 | Ubud, Bali
You spend so much of your life caring for others. This is your invitation to come home to yourself.
Nestled in the tranquil heart of Ubud, this intimate women’s retreat is an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life, slow down, reconnect with yourself, and create space for what truly matters.
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Come Home to Yourself
What if you haven't lost yourself… you've simply been too busy to hear yourself?
Responsibilities. Expectations. Work. Family. Relationships. The endless mental load of remembering, organising, supporting and getting things done.
And somewhere amongst all that doing, it can become difficult to hear your own voice.
The Return to Self Retreat is an invitation to gently put some of that weight down.
To breathe. To rest.
To reconnect with your body, your heart and your inner wisdom.
And to remember what it feels like to simply be you.
This isn't about fixing yourself or becoming someone new.
It's about returning to the woman you've always been.
Rest. Reconnect. Remember.
Rest
Step away from the constant doing and give your mind, body and nervous system permission to slow down, soften and restore.
Reconnect
Create space to hear yourself again—your needs, intuition, values and the quiet inner wisdom that can so easily become lost beneath life's demands.
Remember
Rediscover the joy, clarity and sense of aliveness that comes when you reconnect with who you are and what truly matters to you.
Who Is This Retreat For?
The Return to Self Retreat has been created for women who give so much of themselves to their families, careers, relationships and communities—and are ready to create some space for themselves, too.
The Woman Who Is Always There for Everyone Else
You are often the one people rely on, yet there rarely seems to be enough time or energy left for you.
The Woman Who Is Tired of Constantly Doing
Life feels full, your mind rarely switches off, and you long for genuine space to breathe.
The Woman Navigating Change
You're moving through a transition in life, relationships or career and want space to reconnect with yourself and gain clarity about what comes next.
The Woman Who Misses Herself
You miss feeling playful, inspired, connected and fully alive—and sense there is more of you waiting beneath the responsibilities.
The Woman Who Knows It's Time
Nothing necessarily needs to be wrong. You simply feel a quiet knowing that it's time to slow down, choose yourself and reconnect with what matters.
Is The Return to Self Retreat Right for You?
This Retreat May Be for You If…
- You give generously to others but rarely create the same space for yourself.
- You feel mentally or emotionally tired from constantly doing and carrying.
- You want to reconnect with your intuition, needs and values.
- You're navigating change and would value space and clarity.
- You long for more peace, joy, connection and presence in your life.
- You're ready to give yourself permission to rest without needing to earn it first.
This May Not Be for You If…
- You're looking for a highly structured, activity-packed holiday.
- You're seeking an intensive program focused on pushing, achieving or constant self-improvement.
- You're not comfortable with reflective practices, mindfulness or gentle personal exploration.
- You're looking primarily for sightseeing rather than an intentionally restorative retreat experience.
You don't need to arrive with all the answers.
Simply come with an open heart and a willingness to receive.
Not quite ready to book? Book a Conversation With Josie
Your Retreat Journey
From the moment you say yes, every element of the experience is designed to help you feel supported, prepared and able to fully immerse yourself once you arrive.
Before
- Personal welcome and comprehensive Retreat Welcome Guide
- Private online connection group
- Travel and preparation guidance
- Gentle pre-retreat reflections
- Opportunities to connect with the women you'll be sharing the experience with
During
- Six nights' luxury accommodation in Ubud
- Transformational workshops and guided experiences
- Meditation, breathwork and nervous system restoration
- Sound healing and restorative practices
- Sacred ceremonies and meaningful rituals
- Connection circles and reflective practices
- Nourishing breakfasts and lunches
- Welcome Dinner
- Day spa experiences
- Generous time for rest, reflection and exploring Ubud
After
You return home not with another list of things you need to do, but with practices, insights and a deeper awareness of what supports you.
The intention is for what you discover in Bali to continue shaping how you care for yourself, honour your needs and move through everyday life.
Your Retreat Investment
Private Sanctuary
AUD $3,999 per person
Enjoy your own beautifully appointed room within our private retreat villa—a peaceful sanctuary to rest, reflect and restore.
Prefer to experience the retreat with a friend?
Twin and triple-share options are available at a reduced rate when booking together with your chosen friend/s. Shared rooms must be booked together and are not available for individual matching.
Your Investment Includes:
Six nights' accommodation, daily retreat experiences and workshops, breakfasts and lunches, Welcome Dinner, day spa experiences, teas and snacks, retreat gifts, pre-retreat support and access to our private retreat sanctuary and facilities.
Not Included
International flights, airport transfers, dinners other than the Welcome Dinner, personal purchases, optional activities and travel insurance.
Securing Your Place
A non-refundable AUD $550 (inc GST) deposit is required to reserve your place.
The remaining balance is payable by 31 December 2026, with flexible payment plans available.
Places are intentionally limited to preserve the intimate, personal nature of this experience.
Not quite ready to book? Book a Conversation With Josie
Why The Return to Self?
Because You're Ready for…
Deeper Rest
Not simply a holiday, but genuine space for your body and mind to soften after spending so long switched on.
Greater Clarity
Space away from everyday noise so you can hear your own thoughts, needs and inner wisdom more clearly.
Meaningful Connection
Time with an intimate group of like-hearted women where you can feel seen, supported and free to simply be yourself.
More of You
A chance to reconnect with your joy, intuition, values and the parts of yourself that may have taken a back seat to life's responsibilities.
Imagine Returning Home…
From Running on Empty → To Feeling Restored
With more space in your mind, softness in your body and energy for the life waiting for you at home.
From Constant Doing → To Greater Presence
More able to slow down, notice what you need and experience your life rather than constantly rushing through it.
From Disconnection → To Trusting Yourself
More connected to your intuition, values and the quiet inner voice that knows what matters to you.
From Putting Yourself Last → To Honouring Your Needs
With greater confidence to create boundaries, choose what nourishes you and care for yourself without guilt.
What You Are Likely to Experience
Space to Exhale
Time to step outside your usual roles and responsibilities and allow yourself to simply be.
Moments of Insight
Workshops, reflection and meaningful conversations that invite you to see yourself and your life with fresh perspective.
Genuine Connection
Shared experiences, laughter and conversations with women who understand what it means to spend so much of life caring for others.
Your Journey Home
There is no pressure to achieve here.
No need to perform.
No expectation to spend every moment working on yourself.
Each day has been intentionally designed with a gentle rhythm of meaningful experiences and spaciousness.
You'll be invited into transformational workshops, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, restorative practices, sacred rituals, connection circles and moments of reflection.
And there will also be time to do absolutely nothing.
Lie beside the pool.
Book a massage.
Wander through Ubud.
Journal in the gardens.
Share a coffee with a new friend.
Or simply rest.
Because sometimes the most meaningful transformation doesn't happen when we do more.
It happens when we finally give ourselves permission to simply be.
What Awaits You in Bali
Transformational Experiences
Thoughtfully facilitated workshops and practices designed to encourage insight, reflection and meaningful change.
Rest & Restoration
Meditation, breathwork, sound healing, gentle movement and nervous system practices that allow your body to soften and settle.
Connection & Community
An intimate group of women sharing conversations, laughter, reflection and genuine connection.
Space & Freedom
Generous unscheduled time to enjoy Ubud, experience a spa treatment, relax beside the pool or simply follow what you need that day.
Why Bali?
Some places naturally invite us to slow down.
Bali is one of them.
Surrounded by the tropical beauty and gentle rhythm of Ubud, you'll have the opportunity to step outside your everyday environment and see your life from a different perspective.
To breathe more deeply.
To become present again.
And, perhaps most importantly, to hear yourself more clearly.
The greatest journey you'll take in Bali isn't across the island.
It's the journey back to yourself.
Meet Josie
For more than 25 years, Josie Thomson has supported people through meaningful personal and professional transformation.
A Master Certified Coach (MCC), international speaker, neuroscience educator, author, retreat facilitator and energy healer, Josie's work brings together evidence-based neuroscience, transformational coaching, mindful awareness, embodiment and grounded spiritual practice.
But what makes her retreats special isn't simply what Josie teaches.
It's the space she creates.
Warm. Grounded. Compassionate. Human.
A space where you don't need to have everything figured out.
Where you can slow down enough to listen.
And where transformation isn't about fixing who you are.
It's about remembering who you've always been.
Ready to Come Home to Yourself?
Perhaps you don't need another reason to keep waiting.
Perhaps you simply need permission to choose yourself.
To slow down.
To breathe.
To reconnect.
And to remember the woman you've always been beneath the busyness of everyday life.
If you're ready, you can secure your place today with your $550 (inc GST) non-refundable deposit.
13–19 March 2027 | Ubud, Bali
Not Quite Ready to Book?
If the retreat is speaking to you but you'd like to know more before committing, book a relaxed conversation with Josie.
You can ask your questions, talk through what you're looking for and explore whether The Return to Self Retreat feels right for you.
No pressure. No obligation.