From here, forward.
A Conscious Leadership Retreat in Bali
❋ 7-Days of Coaching, Yoga & Mindfulness
📍 Batukaru Coffee Estate | 7 - 13 March 2026
Why This Retreat Matters
There comes a point in every leader’s journey where more effort is not the answer — greater clarity is. This retreat is designed for seasoned professionals, founders, executives, and emerging leaders who want to step away from daily pressure and gain perspective on their path forward. In a world of relentless “doing,” this experience gives you space to reflect, recalibrate, and act with intention — grounded in your own strengths, embodied presence, and systemic insight.
Over the course of this week you’ll move beyond routine strategy or productivity frameworks. Instead, you’ll explore how to lead with greater clarity, confidence, resilience, and presence — not only in your work, but in your choices, priorities, and relationships.
❋ This isn’t a holiday.
❋ This is a strategic reflection with movement — intellectual, somatic, and contextual.
❋ This retreat transforms how you show up, not just how you perform.
Duration
6 Nights/7 Days
(All prices include full board accommodation, all practices, workshops and experiences as shown, plus pre and post 1:1 coaching & local taxes)
Dates
7–13 March 2026
Location
Batukaru Coffee Estate, Bali (map)
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is designed for people who are already capable, committed, and engaged — and who sense that their next step requires clarity rather than acceleration.
Many participants come with full lives and meaningful work: leadership roles, creative responsibility, or a phase of transition where familiar ways of operating no longer feel sufficient. Not because something is broken — but because the context has changed. The questions are more nuanced, the stakes higher, and the need for grounded perspective greater.
From Here, Forward is for those who want to pause deliberately, reflect honestly, and realign how they lead, decide, and move forward — in work and in life.
You may recognize yourself if you are:
❋ navigating complexity, responsibility or transition
❋ seeking direction without noise or pressure
❋ wanting to lead with more steadiness and presence
❋ ready to integrate insight into action, not theory
No experience required — just an open heart.
What to Expect
An experience shaped by place, pace, and presence
The Location — A Sanctuary in Bali’s Highlands
Batukaru Coffee Estate is a peaceful sanctuary set in the lush highlands of central Bali. The estate is a labour of love built by local craftspeople, using natural materials such as bamboo and wood, and constructed in a way that fully respects the mountain terrain and surrounding vegetation.
Removed from the busier parts of the island, Batukaru offers a quiet, grounded setting that naturally supports focus, reflection, and presence. The architecture blends seamlessly into the landscape, creating a sense of immersion in nature while offering a high level of comfort and care.
Interiors are thoughtfully furnished with attention to detail, combining warmth, elegance, and ease. The experience reflects a sense of quiet luxury — where quality is felt rather than displayed, and refinement is expressed through simplicity, space, and intention.
Food & Nourishment — Garden to Table
Food at Batukaru Coffee Estate is an integral part of the retreat experience. Meals are freshly prepared, vegetarian, and served in a traditional Indonesian way, using local ingredients grown on the estate and sourced from nearby farms.
The cuisine is simple, nourishing, and well balanced — supporting energy, clarity, and ease throughout the day. Meals are shared in an unhurried, communal setting and naturally become moments of connection, reflection, and integration. Individual dietary needs, including gluten- and lactose-free options, are thoughtfully accommodated as part of the overall care of the group.
A strengths-based immersion combining reflective coaching, embodied practice, and intentional dialogue — designed to support your next phase in life and work.
A purposeful pause for clarity, confidence, and conscious leadership.
What you’ll experience
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Before arriving in Bali, you begin with a private virtual 1:1 coaching session with Susanne, focused on strengths-based reflection and orientation.
This session supports you to:
explore your Gallup CliftonStrengths and leadership patterns
clarify personal intentions and guiding questions
identify themes, decisions, or transitions you want to work with
arrive grounded, prepared, and focused
This phase ensures the retreat begins with awareness — not from zero, but from clarity.
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The in-person retreat in Bali is the heart of the experience. Over seven days, leadership work, embodied practices, and cultural immersion are woven into a spacious yet intentional rhythm.
During the retreat, you’ll engage in:
conscious leadership and strengths-based coaching workshops
a second 1:1 private coaching session with Susanne
daily embodied practices supporting presence and integration
group dialogue, reflection, and individual quiet time
cultural and nature-based experiences rooted in place
This phase creates the conditions for insight to emerge through presence and experience — supported, unforced, and deeply contextual.
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After returning home, you’ll complete the journey with your third 1:1 integration coaching session with Susanne.
This session supports you to:
reflect on key insights from the retreat
translate awareness into concrete next steps
integrate learning into leadership, work, and daily life
move forward with clarity, confidence, and intention
This final phase ensures that what you explored in Bali continues to live and evolve beyond the retreat itself.
This retreat is designed as a coherent journey — not a standalone week. Each phase builds on the next, allowing insights to emerge gradually and be integrated with intention.
What you’ll work on
While the retreat unfolds organically, the experience is guided by a set of clear focus areas. These themes run through the entire week — shaping coaching sessions, embodied practices, dialogue, and moments of reflection.
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At the core of the retreat is Gallup© strengths-based and systemic leadership work. Through guided sessions, dialogue, and reflection, you’ll explore how you lead — yourself and others — especially in moments of complexity, responsibility, and change.
You’ll work with:
your Gallup CliftonStrengths and natural leadership patterns
conscious leadership tools for clarity, decision-making, and direction
reflection on roles, dynamics, and recurring patterns
questions around responsibility, influence, and next steps
The focus is not on fixing or optimising — but on strengthening alignment between who you are, how you lead, and what the moment requires.
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Embodied practices support presence, regulation, and integration — allowing insight to settle beyond the cognitive level. Sessions are accessible, grounding, and adapted to the group’s energy.
Throughout the retreat, practices include:
morning yoga flows and mindful movement
meditation and breath awareness
intuitive and restorative practices
Sessions take place on a covered yoga platform overlooking jungle and valley, offering a calm, protected space to reconnect with body, breath, and attention.
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Sound and voice are used as gentle tools for integration and expression. Alchemy crystal bowls and guided vocal practices support deep rest, nervous-system balance, and a deeper connection to self.
These sessions invite:
emotional release without analysis
inner quiet and spaciousness
embodied resonance and expression
No prior experience is needed — the emphasis is on listening, sensing, and allowing.
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Ritual moments throughout the retreat create space to slow down, reflect, and integrate what’s emerging. They are held with simplicity, care, and clear intention.
You’ll experience:
a cacao ceremony
guided journaling and intention setting
sharing and integration circles
These rituals support clarity and connection — individually and within the group — without performance or spiritual pressure.
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Equally important is what is left unscheduled. The retreat offers generous space for rest, silence, and time in nature — allowing insights to land naturally.
This includes time to:
enjoy the cooler mountain air
walk through gardens and rice fields
sit with estate-grown coffee or tea
read, journal, or simply be
This spaciousness is essential — creating room for clarity, perspective, and ease.
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This retreat is shaped by a genuine, lived relationship to Bali. Selena’s father is Indonesian and lives on the island with his Balinese wife. Parts of the retreat are informed by long-standing personal connections and an ongoing presence in local life.
Cultural elements are included with care and context — not as performances, but as lived practices shared through relationship. This includes traditional ceremonies, time in nature, and an optional Balinese dance class led by a local dancer and teacher.
At the same time, this retreat is guided by clear ethics. We invite participants who are open to meeting the place and its people with respect, curiosity, and humility — and who understand that presence in Bali is not something to be consumed, but something to be received in relationship.
The intention is to create an experience rooted in mutual respect — where guests are welcomed not as spectators, but as thoughtful participants.
What this retreat is not
This retreat is intentionally designed — and it may not be the right fit for everyone.
It is not a wellness holiday, a party retreat, or a place to escape responsibility.
It is not a performance-driven leadership training or a productivity bootcamp.
And it is not a space for consuming culture, spirituality, or place without awareness or respect.
This retreat is for people who are willing to slow down, listen, and engage thoughtfully — with themselves, with others, and with the context they are stepping into. We ask participants to arrive with openness, humility, and consideration for the people and culture that host us.
If you are seeking quick fixes, constant stimulation, or a curated version of Bali designed for consumption, this experience will likely not meet your expectations.
If, however, you value depth, presence, mutual respect, and intentional growth — you will likely feel at home here.
Holding the Space
This retreat is facilitated by Susanne Breton and Selena Suparman, who bring together complementary backgrounds in strengths-based leadership coaching, systemic work, and embodied practice.
Our work is shaped by years of experience supporting individuals and teams through complexity, transition, and growth — always with the intention of creating spaces that are clear, grounded, and human.
Bali is not a random setting for this retreat. Selena’s family lives on the island, and parts of the experience are rooted in long-standing personal relationships and cultural connection. Together, we host this retreat with care, responsibility, and a deep respect for the place and the people who make it possible.
Our role is not to lead from the front, but to hold the container — so you can meet yourself, your questions, and your next steps with presence and clarity.
Certified Gallup CliftonStrengths & Systemic Business Coaches ❋ Leadership & Organizational Consulting ❋ International Experience ❋ Intercultural Background ❋ Certified Yoga Teachers, Sound Healing & Voice Facilitation
Accomodation & Rooms
Accommodation at Batukaru Coffee Estate reflects the same sense of quiet luxury, care, and intention found throughout the retreat. Rooms are designed for rest and ease — offering privacy where desired, alongside shared options for those who appreciate connection and simplicity.
All rooms and suites are thoughtfully furnished, light-filled, and integrated into the natural surroundings. Each features a private bathroom with a shower and/or bathtub. In keeping with traditional Balinese architecture, some rooms, suites, and bathrooms are designed in an open-air style, allowing for a close connection to nature while maintaining privacy. All beds are fitted with mosquito nets, ensuring comfort and ease throughout the stay.
from €2,800 €2,450 per person
A private suite with a king-size bed for single use.
Ideal for those who value full privacy, personal space, and uninterrupted rest between sessions.
This option offers the highest level of seclusion and comfort.
Private King Suite
from €2,300 €1,950 per person
A spacious room featuring one king-size bed and one single bed.
This option can be booked in different ways — for example by solo participants open to sharing, friends travelling together, or couples or close friends sharing the king-size bed.
If three people wish to share, this can be arranged upon request.
Shared King Room
from €2,050 €1,700 per person
A cozy shared room with a single twin bed.
This may be a room with two separate twin beds, or a room shared with a king-size bed occupied by another participant.
This option is well suited for friends travelling together or solo participants who are comfortable sharing space in a calm, considerate way.
Shared Twin Room
Pricing & Payment Options
To support different planning needs, the following options are available:
Early Bird pricing for bookings confirmed by January 15 — use code EARLYBIRD1
Bring-a-friend rates for participants booking together (amount depends on room type)
Split payment options available upon request
Please contact us for details.
All bookings are handled personally to ensure the right fit and a smooth process.
Reserve Your Spot
This retreat is open for booking and intentionally limited in size to allow for depth, individual attention, and a cohesive group experience.
If you feel drawn to this retreat and sense that the timing and setting are right for you, you’re welcome to reserve your spot directly.
If you have any questions before booking, feel free to get in touch.
How booking works
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Select the accommodation option that best suits your needs and preferences.
If you’re booking as a couple wishing to share a king-size bed, or if you’re interested in arranging a triple room, please contact us ahead of booking so we can confirm availability and details.
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Bookings and payments are handled securely via our website. Once completed, your spot is reserved.
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You’ll receive a confirmation email with practical information, including what to expect next and how to prepare.
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We recommend booking your travel to and from the retreat as early as possible, allowing for a relaxed and uncomplicated arrival.
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Closer to the retreat, you’ll receive final information, packing suggestions, and details about your pre-retreat 1:1 coaching session — then it’s time to arrive, settle in, and begin.
A note on participation
This retreat is designed for people who approach the experience with openness, respect, and consideration — for themselves, for others, and for the place that hosts us. We trust participants to choose this experience thoughtfully and to contribute to a shared, supportive group atmosphere.
If this resonates, we look forward to welcoming you.
What’s included
❋ 7 days / 6 nights accommodation at Batukaru Coffee Estate
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❋ Gallup© Strengths-based coaching & conscious leadership workshops
❋ Three one-on-one private coaching sessions with Susanne
– pre-retreat, during the retreat, and post-retreat
❋ Integration circles, reflective rituals & facilitated group sessions
❋ Open dialogue on leadership, wellbeing & contemporary topics
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❋ Daily yoga, meditation & mindful movement practices
❋ Sound healing & voice activation sessions
❋ Moon-phase ritual, cacao ceremony & guided journaling
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❋ Welcome blessing ceremony
❋ Traditional Balinese water blessing / purification ritual
❋ Biodynamic coffee plantation tour
❋ Guided nature trek to a local waterfall
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❋ Daily home-cooked vegetarian meals — breakfast, lunch & dinner
Organic, fresh, garden-to-table, prepared in a traditional Indonesian way. Soft drinks, tea, and coffee available throughout the day
❋ Retreat workbook & journal
❋ Closing bonfire night — with music, movement, voice & shared celebration
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What’s Not Included
❋ Flights to and from Bali
❋ Visas and travel insurance
❋ Airport transfers (available on request)
❋ Optional add-ons (can be booked on site)
Example Daily Rhythm
Each day follows a gentle yet intentional rhythm, balancing structure with spaciousness. While the exact flow may vary depending on the group and the moment, days typically unfold along these lines:
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❋ Morning (from around 7:00)
Silent morning practice, meditation, and gentle yoga and sound — followed by breakfast.
❋ Late Morning
Strengths-based coaching sessions, leadership workshops, or guided group dialogue.
❋ Midday
Lunch and time for rest, reflection, or individual integration.
❋ Afternoon
Individual coaching sessions, embodied practices, or curated cultural and nature experiences — such as guided walks, rituals, or time on the land.
❋ Evening
Sound healing, voice work, ceremonies, or integration circles held in a calm, grounded atmosphere.
❋ Night
Shared dinner followed by unstructured time — for conversation, quiet reflection, or rest.
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The rhythm is designed to support depth without pressure, allowing insights to emerge naturally while leaving space to breathe, integrate, and simply be.