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A TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING JOURNEY WITH

KEN OTTER, PH.D

SEPTEMBER 16-29, 2019

INDIGENOUS WISDOM & COLLECTIVE LEADERSHIP


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

► Welcome orientation with helpful hints for your time in Bali.

► Lunch at Ubud Inn followed by free time to explore Ubud.

► Free time to explore Ubud

► Attend an exclusive Royal Palace tour and dinner at the Peliatan

Palace hosted by Prince Cokorda Agung Krisna Dalem.

► Enjoy a spectacular evening performance of traditional Balinese

Legong dance at the palace.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

► Early morning herbal walk to learn how Bali’s native plants are

used in traditional medicine, food and body care products. Visit a

production facility where plants are harvested and then processed

into these products.

► Lunch at a delicious local restaurant.

► Learn about Bali’s banjar community centers and join a fun

introductory workshop with teachers of traditional Balinese music,

dance, woodcarving, and offering-making at the local banjar .

► Dinner on your own and evening free.

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UBUD: SEPTEMBER 16 - 21

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

► Arrive into Denpasar, Bali in the early afternoon.

► Enjoy your first taste of Balinese cuisine at our welcome dinner

and then off to a good night’s sleep.

so it is here that people flock for healing energies, good

Ubud is a thriving village in central Bali

that is considered the cultural capital of

this t iny is la nd. It is fam ous as an

arts and crafts hub, and much of the

v i l l a ge an d ne ar by a r e as c ons i st

of artists’ workshops and galleries. Here you find

r e m a r k a bl e a r c h i t e c t u r e a s w e l l a s h i s t or i c a l

famous local foods, and non -stop ceremonies. The word

museums, artists, and an array of interesting cafes,

Ubud comes from the Balinese word for medicine,

spirits, meditation, yoga, artistry, and indigenous knowledge.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

► Visit to Senang Hati, a non-profit organization that strives to develop

the skills and confidence of Balinese people with disabilities.

► Lunch at Senang Hati.

► Visit to Tirta Empul holy spring temple, considered a sacred site to

purify the soul and mind by the Balinese people.

► Meet a balian, or traditional Balinese healer.



AMED: SEPTEMBER 21 - 23 Amed refers to a long stretch of shoreline

on B a l i ’ s n or t h e a s t c oa s t , m a d e u p of

small fishing villages divided by large

hills and river valleys. The area only

received an official road a little over 15 years ago,

and while it is known to visitors as a great spot for

diving, the area’s local residents make a living mainly

from fishing and salt -making. Amed is one of the

poorer areas in Bali due to limited land suitable for

g r o w i n g r i c e a n d l e s s t o u r i s m t h a n o t h e r a r e a s ,

however you’ll still find ornate ceremonies and lively

c e l e b r a t i o n s u p a n d d o w n t h e c o a s t y e a r - r o u n d .

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

► Private tour and coffee with Agung Rai, the founder and visionary

behind the world-renowned ARMA Museum.

► Lunch at ARMA.

► Afternoon free time.

► Visit to a local Women’s Center where you’ll join a gentle yoga class

and hear about the founder’s dream to create a space where

Balinese women can support each other and learn new skills.

► Dinner at the Women’s Center.

► Evening free.

PEMUTERAN: SEPTEMBER 23-28

Pemuteran is a small fishing village on the

northwest coast of Bali. It lies between a

and Menjangan Island in the north, an

gorgeous mountainous region to the south

area considered one of the top dive sites in the world.

Pemuteran has the largest area of shallow coral

reefs in Bali and is easily accessible, free of strong

currents and waves making it perfect for swimming,

largest artificial coral reef project in the world, and the village’s model of community-based tourism and

snorkeling and diving. Pemuteran is home to the

conservation has been recognized by the United Nations.


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

► Wake up early for a stunning sunrise boat ride and snorkeling.

► Free time.

► After lunch, learn about eco-bricks at Peduli Alam, a non-profit

focused on waste management and recycling in Amed.

► Witness the practice of a local healer at his home in the jungle.

► Dinner on own and evening free.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

► Head to Amed, lunch and sightseeing along the way.

► Settle into hotel.

► Free time.


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

► Head to Pemuteran, stopping along the way.

► Stop at East Bali Immersion, an eco-camp on a cashew plantation

focused on immersing visitors into life in East Bali.

► Lunch at EBI.

► Visit the East Bali Cashews factory, which was founded on the

premise that if the cashews grown locally could also be processed

locally instead of shipped overseas, it would increase the

livelihood & educational opportunities in the community.

► Visit Narayen Seva, an orphanage that organizes exceptional

educational and recreational programs for the children.

► Dinner at Narayen Seva.

► Arrive in Pemuteran and settle into the hotel.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

► Morning free time to swim, explore, or relax.

► Lunch at the hotel.

► Visit a local turtle hatchery where they are working toward

increasing the number of sea turtles in Bali’s oceans.



THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

► Spend the day with the Five Pillars Foundation, an organization

which works with rural village youth and communities to develop

new economic opportunities that protect and preserve local

communities and their resources.

► Lunch at the Five Pillars Foundation.

► Afternoon at the Five Pillars Foundation.


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

► Spend the morning learning about the Coral Restoration Project,

which has planted artificial coral reef structures to help restore

the once devastated coral reefs of Pemuteran Bay.

► Lunch on your own.

► Meet another balian traditional healer who specializes in

channeling spirits.

► Come together for an authentic Balinese dinner at a local family’s

home.

► Head out on a special night trip to Melanting Temple, Bali’s

temple for prosperity.


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

► Day trip to Menjangan Island to snorkel over the amazing coral

reefs.

► Lunch on the island.

► Snorkel on another area of the island to see a different

ecosystem.



SANUR: SEPTEMBER 28-29

path snakes along the beach for several kilometers.

made up of a long stretch of beach with calm, shallow waters. Colorful jukung fishing boats rest on the sand and a paved

Sanur is home to great restaurants (many with live music), a wide variety of shops, and a relaxed atmosphere despite being closer to the major cities of south Bali. It’s a perfect spot to pick up last -minute gifts, lounge by the beach or the pool, explore sights along the beach walkway, and enjoy a final sunset dinner.

Sanur is a seaside town in southeast Bali

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

► Head to Sanur, lunch on the way.

► Spend the afternoon exploring Sanur, relaxing by the pool or

ocean, or shopping for last minute gifts.

► Final sunset dinner together on the beach.

► Evening reflection.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

► Final breakfast and goodbyes, our journey in Bali ends today.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

► The activities listed above are based on availability and

program scheduling considerations, and are subject to change.

► There are often special ceremonies and rituals that happen on the spur of the moment. We will make

every effort to accommodate unplanned events that will add evermore to this spectacular trip.


ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORT

UBUD: OM HAM RETREATSEPTEMBER 16-21Jalan Tirta Tawar, Banjar Junjungan, Tegallalang Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571+62 361 900 0352

Om Ham Retreat is a peaceful oasis for those looking to relax and appreciate the natural beauty of Bali. The rooms are surrounded by productive rice paddies, creating a serene environment to return to after a day of exploring in Bali. Om Ham is a quick drive from the heart of Ubud, serves healthy and organic food in their restaurant (much of it grown in their own garden), offers daily yoga classes, and has an on-site spa.

With its infinity pool, breezy restaurant, beautiful beachfront, and lush green gardens, Arya Amed is a tranquil oasis on Bali’s east coast. The hotel is centrally located in the Amed area in quiet Bunutan village. It’s the perfect spot to observe Balinese coastal life, take in the majestic mountain backdrop, and browse the few local shops in the area. Arya Amed is also surrounded by some of the best diving and snorkeling locations Bali has to offer. The waters just off the shore of the hotel are home to a myriad of colorful and varied fish and corals.


AMED: ARYA AMED BEACH RESORTSEPTEMBER 21 - 23Jl. Raya Amed Bunutan, Bunutan, Abang, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80852+62-363-23513

PEMUTERAN: ADI ASSRI BEACH RESORTSEPTEMBER 23 - 28Jl. Seririt-Gilimanuk, Pemuteran, Gerokgak, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81155+62 362 94838

Adi Assri is nestled in its own secluded tropical garden on the peaceful white sand beaches of Pemuteran. The resort offers beautiful beachfront cottages and suites with paths through lush tropical trees and flowers leading to the refreshing pool overlooking the ocean. The resort is situated between misty mountains and the sparkling ocean, and also has amazing colorful coral reefs just off the shore.

Abian Harmony is located a quick walk from Sindu beach and Semawang beach in Sanur, where you can watch dazzling sunrises each morning and sunsets behind Mount Agung each evening. At the beach you can meander along to boardwalk and browse the shops or have a meal in any of the great restaurants right on the seashore. The modern, spacious rooms at Abian Harmony are situated around a large swimming pool, perfect for cooling off after exploring the Sanur area! Abian Harmony is about a 25-minute drive from the airport, making it a convenient place to stay before saying farewell to Bali to fly home.

SANUR: ABIAN HARMONYSEPTEMBER 28 - 29Jl. Danau Tamblingan No.192, Sanur, Denpasar Sel., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80229+62 361 4721299


TRANSPORT

We use 12-15 passenger air-conditioned mini-buses while traveling the island to ensure participants’ enjoyment, comfort, and safety.

A NOTE ABOUT SUSTAINABILIT Y

Bali Institute is currently working towards gaining certification through Travelife, a leading training, management and certification initiative for tourism companies committed to reaching sustainability. We believe in continuously learning how to improve the environmental and social impacts of our work because we care about contributing to a positive future for Bali and its people. Assessment for the Travelife certification includes management and performance criteria based on leading international sustainability and corporate social responsibility standards and guidelines.


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