St. Michael & Company is excited to announce a women’s retreat to the island of Bali in Indonesia. Bali’s is province of Indonesia and located in the western most part Lesser Sunda Islands and 2,232 mi² . Denpasar is the provincial capital There are 4,317,404 people living in Bali that is excluding foreigners. Ubud the upland town is the epicenter of Culture and Spa centers. Bali’s economy is 80% from tourism-related business.
Rich in heritage of arts, culture and history, Bali is one a frequently visited tourist destinations. As history tells us, Bali is known as the Land of the Gods because of its majestic mountain views, clear blue ocean water, luscious rice plantations and bountiful agricultural lands. Surrounded by its nature beauty, there is certainly a feeling of serenity and peace. According to Geography, Indonesia has more than 139 active volcanoes of which Agur, Batur.
Bali is the epi center of spa and wellness in Southeast Asia. Experience the most decadent spa and massage treatment for the mind and body wellness. We will explore the island for 8 days. The Balinese people center their lives into two most important elements family and faith. Each person begins their days with prayers and offerings to temples in their homes and nearby special sites. These offerings are gestures of gratitude for their families and the entire Balinese people. They believe in the core of each family that holds important values as a nation. With 89 % of the population is Hindu, there are two important public national holidays; Galungan and Kuningan.
Galungan is a three-day public national holiday with festivities beginning at dawn for all women dressed up in traditional costumes placing offerings and going to temples while the men prepare the special Lawar dish for the family. This festivity celebrates the victory of dharma over adharma (the good over evil). It is a celebration in honor of ancestral spirits of deceased relatives and visit the Earth. On the last day of Galungan is called Kuningan. The streets, temples and houses are decorated with penjor. Penjor are colorful lantern look made of palm leaves and were hung in tall bamboo poles. Galungan and Kuningan are special religious occasion to celebrate time with families.
