Mud Women Weekend Retreat at Desa Seni, September 26-28

Overview

Join a three-day, 2-night, weekend retreat in Bali’s highlands to discover the wisdom of clay.

Description

Allow the wisdom of your hands and the wisdom of clay to guide you. Guided by Willow Salathiel, this retreat invites you to create your own Mud Woman while exploring creativity, connection and a deeper relationship with yourself. Limited to 10 participants.Allow the wisdom of your hands and the wisdom of clay to guide you. Guided by Willow Salathiel, this retreat invites you to create your own Mud Woman while exploring creativity, connection and a deeper relationship with yourself. Limited to 10 participants.

Gather with a small circle of women in Bali's highlands and reconnect with yourself through the wisdom of raw clay.

Working with your hands in a supportive community of women, you'll create your own Mud Woman while exploring creativity, connection and self-discovery.

As Mud Women Creations are not Fired, you have the opportunity to adorn them with sticks, twigs, stones, treasures, flowers, beads, feathers, paints.

Set in the cool highlands of Baturiti, surrounded by nature and open space, this is a 3-day, 2-night WEEKEND retreat for women seeking time to reflect, create and reconnect, with a focus on Play and insightful exploration ❤

You won't create alone. Mud Women facilitator Willow Salathiel will guide the process, helping you connect with yourself, your creativity and the supportive presence of other women.

You’ll Enjoy This Retreat If

• You feel drawn to working with raw clay, even if you've never used it before • You want to explore creativity in a supportive circle of women/daughters

• You'd like to reconnect with yourself through the wisdom of your hands

• You are seeking space for reflection, self-discovery and personal insight

• You enjoy creating with natural materials and simple, intuitive processes • You want to nurture yourself while connecting with other women

• You are curious about what can emerge when your hands lead the way

THE CLAY PROGRAM

September 26-28

A beautiful weekend to explore the relationship you have with yourself through the wisdom of clay. Sink your hands deeply into the creative process, connect with other women, and discover what emerges when words give way to intuition, reflection and self-discovery.

3-Day Program

**Saturday 26:Arrive, mingle, create

• Morning Group Session:(12 – 1 pm)**

• Meeting the group and creating a supportive circle of women

• Introduction to working with raw clay (not fired) and adornment.

• Afternoon Session:(2.30 – 6 pm)**

• Listening to the wisdom of your hands

• Beginning your Mud Woman creation

• Developing your sculpture

• Individual reflection and creative exploration

• Support and encouragement within the group

• Evening Dinner: (7.30 pm)

• Space to reflect over dinner

**Sunday 27:Hands in clay, creativity and connection

• Morning Group Session:(9 am – 1 pm)**

• Continuing your Mud Woman creation

• Exploring what is emerging through the process

• Reflection on personal insights and discoveries

• Afternoon session: (2.30 – 6 pm)

• Completing and decorating your creation with natural materials

• Session with guest Karen Donald (Publisher)

• Reflect on what emerged during the process.

• Share insights as a group.

• Evening Dinner: (6.15 pm)

• Fire Circle at Desa Seni (gathering with fireflies)

Sept 28, Day 3: Leave with your woman

Departure with your Mud Woman and a deeper connection to yourself and your creativity.

ABOUT THE HOST

Australian born, Willow Salathiel has been facilitating Mud Women gatherings for 20-years, bringing women together to connect, create and enjoy community through the shared experience of sculpting feminine forms in raw, (unfired) clay and incorporating natural treasures gathered from the environment. Her workshops encourage creativity, connection and self-expression in a supportive space where women are inspired by one another and guided by the process of working with clay.

ABOUT THE GUEST SPEAKER

Award-winning author, filmmaker, and ghostwriter Karen Donaldhas lived in Bali for two decades. As the founder of Karen Donald Publishing, she helps others finish and publish their books, at retreats, and in person.

ABOUT DESA SENI
Desa Seni is an eco-resort with a saltwater pool and a dedicated art room, providing additional creative space alongside a safe space for women.

The garden terrace restaurant serves Indonesian and international dishes, and massage services, and activities including yoga, meditation, cooking classes, garden tours, and arts sessions, all designed to give a peaceful, creative, and ecological stay.

Accommodation

At Desa Seni, the accommodation consists of eight traditional Indonesian structures, each thoughtfully restored and combined with modern comforts such as private bathrooms, tiled floors, ceiling fans, and natural airflow. Each space includes a veranda and offers either a double bed or twin beds.

Seasons Restaurant offers fresh, organic meals made with 80% farm-sourced produce. French Chef Willy Kobylt creates imaginative dishes to nourish and inspire, perfect for nurturing the soul.

· Village Cabin single occupancy only

· Shared House up to 2 people

· Village House up to 2 people

· Deluxe House up to 2 people option for 3rd with extra bed

· Suite House up to 3 people

· Village Home 2 bedrooms up to 4 people

WHAT'S INCLUDED

· Three days of retreat inspiration

· Two nights’ accommodation in traditional Indonesian houses

· Welcome and farewell gatherings

· Daily workshops with Art Therapist Willow

· Evening guest with Writer/ Publisher, Karen

· Food (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

· Creative materials and clay.

· Ongoing WhatsApp community after the retreat

ADD ONS

Wellness

A group of highly qualified professionals offer inhouse spa treatments to guests at Merapu Svaasthya. Every therapy is carefully designed to encourage a deeper connection within, whether the goal is tranquilly or revitalisation.

Yoga

Gentle Hatha and Vinyasa yoga sessions are available to support focus, clarity, and creative flow. A simple way to reset the body. Suitable for everyone.

Excursions

Including temple visits, rice terrace walks, waterfalls and sunset viewpoints. Inquire for current options and pricing.

Join a three-day, 2-night, weekend retreat in Bali’s highlands to discover the wisdom of clay.

Description

Allow the wisdom of your hands and the wisdom of clay to guide you. Guided by Willow Salathiel, this retreat invites you to create your own Mud Woman while exploring creativity, connection and a deeper relationship with yourself. Limited to 10 participants.Allow the wisdom of your hands and the wisdom of clay to guide you. Guided by Willow Salathiel, this retreat invites you to create your own Mud Woman while exploring creativity, connection and a deeper relationship with yourself. Limited to 10 participants.

Gather with a small circle of women in Bali's highlands and reconnect with yourself through the wisdom of raw clay.

Working with your hands in a supportive community of women, you'll create your own Mud Woman while exploring creativity, connection and self-discovery.

As Mud Women Creations are not Fired, you have the opportunity to adorn them with sticks, twigs, stones, treasures, flowers, beads, feathers, paints.

Set in the cool highlands of Baturiti, surrounded by nature and open space, this is a 3-day, 2-night WEEKEND retreat for women seeking time to reflect, create and reconnect, with a focus on Play and insightful exploration ❤

You won't create alone. Mud Women facilitator Willow Salathiel will guide the process, helping you connect with yourself, your creativity and the supportive presence of other women.

You’ll Enjoy This Retreat If

• You feel drawn to working with raw clay, even if you've never used it before • You want to explore creativity in a supportive circle of women/daughters

• You'd like to reconnect with yourself through the wisdom of your hands

• You are seeking space for reflection, self-discovery and personal insight

• You enjoy creating with natural materials and simple, intuitive processes • You want to nurture yourself while connecting with other women

• You are curious about what can emerge when your hands lead the way

THE CLAY PROGRAM

September 26-28

A beautiful weekend to explore the relationship you have with yourself through the wisdom of clay. Sink your hands deeply into the creative process, connect with other women, and discover what emerges when words give way to intuition, reflection and self-discovery.

3-Day Program

**Saturday 26:Arrive, mingle, create

• Morning Group Session:(12 – 1 pm)**

• Meeting the group and creating a supportive circle of women

• Introduction to working with raw clay (not fired) and adornment.

• Afternoon Session:(2.30 – 6 pm)**

• Listening to the wisdom of your hands

• Beginning your Mud Woman creation

• Developing your sculpture

• Individual reflection and creative exploration

• Support and encouragement within the group

• Evening Dinner: (7.30 pm)

• Space to reflect over dinner

**Sunday 27:Hands in clay, creativity and connection

• Morning Group Session:(9 am – 1 pm)**

• Continuing your Mud Woman creation

• Exploring what is emerging through the process

• Reflection on personal insights and discoveries

• Afternoon session: (2.30 – 6 pm)

• Completing and decorating your creation with natural materials

• Session with guest Karen Donald (Publisher)

• Reflect on what emerged during the process.

• Share insights as a group.

• Evening Dinner: (6.15 pm)

• Fire Circle at Desa Seni (gathering with fireflies)

Sept 28, Day 3: Leave with your woman

Departure with your Mud Woman and a deeper connection to yourself and your creativity.

ABOUT THE HOST

Australian born, Willow Salathiel has been facilitating Mud Women gatherings for 20-years, bringing women together to connect, create and enjoy community through the shared experience of sculpting feminine forms in raw, (unfired) clay and incorporating natural treasures gathered from the environment. Her workshops encourage creativity, connection and self-expression in a supportive space where women are inspired by one another and guided by the process of working with clay.

ABOUT THE GUEST SPEAKER

Award-winning author, filmmaker, and ghostwriter Karen Donaldhas lived in Bali for two decades. As the founder of Karen Donald Publishing, she helps others finish and publish their books, at retreats, and in person.

ABOUT DESA SENI
Desa Seni is an eco-resort with a saltwater pool and a dedicated art room, providing additional creative space alongside a safe space for women.

The garden terrace restaurant serves Indonesian and international dishes, and massage services, and activities including yoga, meditation, cooking classes, garden tours, and arts sessions, all designed to give a peaceful, creative, and ecological stay.

Accommodation

At Desa Seni, the accommodation consists of eight traditional Indonesian structures, each thoughtfully restored and combined with modern comforts such as private bathrooms, tiled floors, ceiling fans, and natural airflow. Each space includes a veranda and offers either a double bed or twin beds.

Seasons Restaurant offers fresh, organic meals made with 80% farm-sourced produce. French Chef Willy Kobylt creates imaginative dishes to nourish and inspire, perfect for nurturing the soul.

· Village Cabin single occupancy only

· Shared House up to 2 people

· Village House up to 2 people

· Deluxe House up to 2 people option for 3rd with extra bed

· Suite House up to 3 people

· Village Home 2 bedrooms up to 4 people

WHAT'S INCLUDED

· Three days of retreat inspiration

· Two nights’ accommodation in traditional Indonesian houses

· Welcome and farewell gatherings

· Daily workshops with Art Therapist Willow

· Evening guest with Writer/ Publisher, Karen

· Food (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

· Creative materials and clay.

· Ongoing WhatsApp community after the retreat

ADD ONS

Wellness

A group of highly qualified professionals offer inhouse spa treatments to guests at Merapu Svaasthya. Every therapy is carefully designed to encourage a deeper connection within, whether the goal is tranquilly or revitalisation.

Yoga

Gentle Hatha and Vinyasa yoga sessions are available to support focus, clarity, and creative flow. A simple way to reset the body. Suitable for everyone.

Excursions

Including temple visits, rice terrace walks, waterfalls and sunset viewpoints. Inquire for current options and pricing.