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The Wanderlust Edit · Bali & Sumba · 2027
Bali, Sumba, or both.
For the woman who's been holding everything together — this is where you finally exhale.
Bali 24 Oct to 1 Nov · Sumba 1 to 6 Nov 2027 · 72 hours of inner circle access, 6 rooms in Bali and 6 in Sumba
14
Days
6
Rooms per island
2
Islands
2027
Inner circle open
A women-only, multi-stop journey through Bali and Sumba — two islands, thirteen nights and a retreat that moves with you from clifftop temples to jungle villas and one of Indonesia's last untouched coastlines.
Tap a number to see each stop
Where you’ll stay
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![Charming tropical A-frame villa accommodation at Bali yoga and pilates retreat Indonesia surrounded by lush jungle garden]()
3 nights in Uluwatu in a gorgeous Balinese lumbung
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![Luxury tropical resort villa with private swimming pool at Bali yoga pilates retreat Indonesia ideal for wellness holidays]()
5 Nights in our private Ubud villa
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![Group yoga class on open-air wooden deck at Bali yoga and pilates retreat Indonesia under thatched bamboo pavilion with tropical garden]()
Our private in villa yoga/pilates space
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![A luxurious outdoor patio with a large L-shaped sectional sofa, small palm trees in planters, and a thatched roof tiki hut, set against a lush tropical backdrop of palm trees and sunset sky.]()
Our Ubud Villa
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![Contemporary bedroom with wooden accents, sliding glass doors opening to greenery, bed with beige and white pillows, woven wall hanging, and natural decor.]()
Stunning rooms in Ubud (twin & king available)
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![Luxury resort with swimming pool surrounded by thatched-roof cabanas, tropical plants, and tall palm trees, with a modern building featuring stone and white walls in the background, under a sunny sky.]()
5 Nights in 5 Star Alamayah Sumba
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![Indoor bathroom with a freestanding bathtub facing a large window with palm trees and ocean view, decorated with vases, books, and natural light.]()
Alamayah (every room with a tub)
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![Aerial view of a backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees, grassy areas, and shaded umbrellas. There are lounge chairs and a person swimming in the pool.]()
Alamayah Sumba
Signature Experiences Included
CLIFFSIDE RECOVERY SESSION
Ice bath, steam, sauna & more at The Istana
YIN YOGA AT ALCHEMY
One of the O.G (and best) Bali studios
SACRED WATERFALL CEREMONY
Purification ceremony with a local guide
CHASING WATERFALLS
Hike into the heart of Sumba's jungle
SOUND HEALING
at the iconic pyramids of chi
SWIMMING WITH HORSES
One of those moments you'll never forget
Inclusions
✓ 3 nights in a Balinese lumbung at S Resorts, Uluwatu
✓ 5 nights in our private villa in Ubud
✓ 5 nights at the 5-star Alamayah, Sumba
✓ Daily Pilates & yoga, led by Courtney
✓ Daily breakfast in Bali & all meals in Sumba
✓ Cliffside recovery session at The Istana (ice bath, steam & sauna)
✓ Yin yoga at Alchemy & sound healing at the Pyramids of Chi
✓ Sacred waterfall purification ceremony
✓ Jungle waterfall hike & swimming with horses in Sumba
✓ All transfers within Bali & Sumba
✓ Full in-destination support throughout
Not included:
× International & domestic flights (including the Bali to Sumba flight)
× Travel insurance (compulsory)
× Lunches & dinners in Bali
× Optional spa treatments
× Personal expenses
Is this retreat right for me?
This retreat is for you if:
You’ve got a serious case of wanderlust and want a trip that feels like a real adventure: two islands, two completely different worlds, one unforgettable journey
You’d rather venture off the beaten path than follow the tourist trail. Think swimming with horses on wild Sumba beaches and chasing waterfalls through the Bali jungle
You love yoga, Pilates, sound healing and want a beautiful balance of different modalities, with movement every day and properly unwinding every evening
You want to see the Bali most visitors never find, like the hidden corners and local ceremonies, shown to you by someone who’s been exploring the island for 18 years
You’re travelling solo or with someone you love, and want the warmth and ease of a small, curated group
You want to come home lighter, stronger and restored, not needing a holiday from your holiday
Travelling solo? You’re in great company
The majority of guests on The Wanderlust Edit travel solo — and it's one of the things that makes this retreat so special. There's something about moving through two extraordinary islands together that accelerates connection in a way a single-location retreat simply can't. By the time you reach Sumba, these feel like people you've known for years.
Twin share guests are matched with a compatible roommate. We take this seriously — we consider travel style, sleep habits and personality, and in over a decade of running retreats, our matches have consistently become some of the strongest friendships formed on the trip.
If you'd prefer your own room throughout, single occupancy is available at each part. Either way, you'll never navigate any of this alone.
Meet your host
Courtney Lanfranco
Founder, Holistic Escapes · Pilates & Yoga Teacher
Courtney has been travelling to Bali for the last 18 years. She’s watched the island grow and change, and she knows exactly how to skip the crowded, overpriced hotspots and take you straight to the places that are truly special: the studios worth your time, the ceremonies worth waking up for and the quiet corners that never make it onto a travel reel. This is Bali, curated by Courtney, with all of the very best bits.
Before founding Holistic Escapes in 2015, she spent years as a flight attendant, seeing the world but quietly burning out. Pilates and yoga brought her back to herself. Today she brings a well rounded teaching experience rooted in nervous system regulation and yoga, and strengthened by Pilates.
She leads your daily Pilates and yoga sessions on The Wanderlust Edit herself. Every single one.
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With 10+ years of immersion in yoga, pilates and holistic healing — and qualifications in Pilates Mat, 200hr and 300hr Yoga Teacher Training, Yin & Restorative Yoga, Breathwork and Somatic Mind-Body Healing — Courtney brings both depth of knowledge and a rare warmth to every session. Guests consistently say her classes exceed every expectation, that she explains things in a way that instantly makes your shoulders drop away from your ears, and that from the moment you land to the moment you leave, you feel completely taken care of.
Join for one week, or experience both. The Full Journey saves you US$199 per person compared with booking Bali and Sumba separately.
Dates & Pricing
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Bali, The Awakening: 24 October to 1 November 2027 (9 days, 8 nights)
Sumba, The Path Less Travelled: 1 to 6 November 2027 (6 days, 5 nights)
The Full Journey: 24 October to 6 November 2027 (14 days, 13 nights)Only 6 rooms in Bali and 6 in Sumba. The inner circle gets 72 hours of first pick before we open to everyone, and early bird pricing is open until 30 November 2026.
A US$500 deposit secures your room (US$1,000 for the Full Journey), with the balance due 90 days before departure. Flexible payment plans available.
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Twin share: US$1,699 per person early bird until 30 November 2026 (then US$1,899)
Single room: US$2,449 per person early bird until 30 November 2026 (then US$2,649)3 nights at S Resorts in Uluwatu, then 5 nights in our private villa in Ubud. Only 6 rooms in Bali.
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Twin share: US$2,199 per person early bird until 30 November 2026 (then US$2,399)
Single room: US$3,249 per person early bird until 30 November 2026 (then US$3,449)5 nights at the 5-star Alamayah, with all meals included. Only 6 rooms in Sumba.
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Twin share: US$3,699 per person early bird until 30 November 2026 (then US$4,299)
Single room: US$5,499 per person early bird until 30 November 2026 (then US$6,099)Bali then Sumba, 13 nights across both islands. The US$199 Full Journey saving is included in the early bird price only. Full Journey places are limited, as each one holds a room in Bali and in Sumba.
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We get it. A retreat is a big yes, and it doesn’t have to land all at once.
Secure your room with a US$500 deposit (US$1,000 for the Full Journey). That’s all it takes to lock in your place. Then choose what works for you:
Pay in full by 90 days before the retreat starts and you’re all set.
Monthly payment plan. Split your balance into easy monthly payments between now and 90 days before departure. Just mention it in your booking request and I’ll set it up for you. For example, a Bali twin share works out to around US$135 a month if you book now.
Custom plan. Got a payday rhythm or a budget that needs something different? Just ask. We’re a small, personal business and we’re always happy to work something out with you.
Booking early gives you the longest runway to spread payments out, so the sooner you secure your room, the lighter each payment feels.
Have a question about payments? Message us here and Courtney will get back to you personally.
Inner circle access
Reserve your room
1. Choose your journey
2. Choose your room
Your price per person
Frequently Asked Questions
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It’s built to be flexible. Join Bali only, Sumba only, or do the Full Journey across both islands. Each week works beautifully on its own, and the Full Journey gives you 13 nights to really land and let it all sink in.
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There’s nothing to keep up with. Every class is mat based and taught with beginners in mind. I’ll give you an easier and a stronger option all the way through, so complete beginners and experienced movers can work side by side, each at their own pace.
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A blend of strength-based mat Pilates and nervous-system-supportive yoga. Mornings are energising, evenings are slow and grounding, and along the way you’ll also enjoy yin at Alchemy and sound healing at the Pyramids of Chi. No two days feel exactly the same.
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Not quite. Movement is part of every day, but this is a journey rather than a single-location retreat. We weave in culture, ceremony, adventure and proper rest across two very different islands.
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There’s plenty of free time built in. Rest, explore the cafés, book a massage or do absolutely nothing at all. Every session and experience is there for you, never something you have to do.
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Yes, and most guests do. With only 12 rooms across both islands, by the first dinner you’ll already know everyone’s name. If you’d like to share, I match roommates personally based on things like travel style and sleep habits. Plenty of guests arrive as strangers and leave already planning their next trip together.
THE EXPERIENCE
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Fly into Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (DPS). It has direct flights from most major Australian cities, and I’ll send full flight guidance in your welcome pack once you’re booked.
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About a 1.5 hour domestic flight. Short enough to feel easy, far enough to feel like a completely different world. The domestic flight isn’t included, but I’ll help you book it and we take care of all your transfers on the ground.
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Yes, comprehensive travel insurance is compulsory for all Holistic Escapes retreats. I recommend cover for medical, cancellation and travel delay, and sorting it as soon as you book so you’re protected for the bigger things.
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
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All your accommodation, daily Pilates and yoga with me, breakfast every day in Bali, all meals in Sumba, the signature experiences (The Istana recovery session, yin at Alchemy, the waterfall ceremony, sound healing and swimming with horses), all transfers on the ground and full support throughout.
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International and domestic flights (including the Bali to Sumba flight), travel insurance (compulsory), lunches and dinners in Bali, optional spa treatments and personal expenses.
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In Bali, breakfast is included every day, leaving you free to explore the amazing café scene in Uluwatu and Ubud for your other meals. In Sumba, all meals are included at Alamayah. Think farm-to-table dining in one of the most beautiful settings in Indonesia.
ACCOMMODATION & INCLUSIONS
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A US$500 deposit secures your room (US$1,000 for the Full Journey). Your booking is confirmed once your deposit lands with our travel booking partner, Perfect Travel Group. From there you can pay the balance in full or spread it over monthly payments, with everything paid 90 days before departure.
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Once you’re booked you’ll get everything you need: detailed retreat information, flight guidance, what to pack, visa requirements and how to prepare. And you’ll have direct access to me the whole way through, from the day you book to the day you fly home.
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Life happens, I get it. Deposits aren’t refundable, but if you can’t make it I can usually transfer your deposit to another Holistic Escapes retreat within 12 months, subject to cancellation periods. I always recommend travel insurance as soon as you book so you’re covered for the bigger things. Full terms and conditions are on our booking terms page.
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Everyone on our interest list gets 72 hours of first pick of rooms before bookings open to the public. Early bird pricing is open until 30 November 2026, so the sooner you book, the better the price and the more choice you have.
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Just 6 rooms in Bali and 6 in Sumba, so a maximum of 12 guests in total. Choosing the Full Journey uses one room in each location. Once the rooms are gone, they are gone.
BOOKING & SUPPORT