Bali Retreat with Kristen Firpo

This eight-day wellness retreat with Kristen Firpo takes place at COMO Shambhala Estate in the rainforest near Ubud, Bali. It is made for people who are burnt out, tired of quick fixes and spa-day resets, and ready for deeper change. The week blends Ayurvedic healing, sound healing, Balinese ritual and private coaching, and it is timed to include Nyepi, Bali's Day of Silence.

What to Expect

The retreat is built around clearing away noise first, then working out what you actually want and why. Kristen Firpo has designed the week to hold both group connection and plenty of time alone for quiet and reflection. Past guests describe mornings that begin however you like, with a walk, a swim or meditation, followed by a made-to-order breakfast. The day then belongs to you, and you can spend it solo or with others in the group.

Each participant receives daily Ayurvedic treatments, sound healing and private coaching. Meals, movement practices and therapies are tailored to individual needs. The program also includes traditional Balinese water blessings, ceremonies and guided cultural experiences.

Nyepi is the center of the week. On this day the whole island comes to a standstill, with no planes and no cars, and the retreat uses that stillness to make room for clarity. Guests have written that the day taught them the lasting power of not doing, and that they could finally hear their own thoughts.

Evenings include group dinners, which past participants describe as a warm place to share ideas and gratitude, often beginning with a welcome dinner where strangers quickly connect. If you wish, the last hour of the day is a sound healing session with Kristen before you walk back to your villa.

Coaching continues after you return home. Kristen coaches participants for one year, so the intentions set in Bali are reinforced in daily life.

About Kristen Firpo

Kristen Firpo leads the retreat as a coach and sound healer. Her approach combines Eastern wisdom, Ayurvedic healing and coaching. Participants often mention her listening, her intuition and the way she holds a safe space where people choose how to show up. Past guests also speak of her thorough preparation before the trip, including guidance on weather, clothing, currency, language and local culture, which made travel easier for first-time visitors and solo travelers.

The Setting

COMO Shambhala Estate is a private estate of about twenty acres in the Balinese rainforest near Ubud. Guests stay in villas surrounded by flowering gardens, with a river running beneath the property and the sounds of the jungle at sunrise. Fresh fruit and juice accompany made-to-order breakfasts, and the estate invites evening strolls under the moon.

Before You Go

This retreat suits those who want deep healing, personalized support and integration after the week. It is not meant for anyone looking for just another getaway. Kristen's pre-trip communication covers what to expect from the weather and what to wear, and guests have found it helpful whether traveling alone or with family. Past attendees have come as individuals and as pairs, including sisters.