Private Yoga & Wellness Week in Bali's Mountain Village

Desa Seni sits in Baturiti, about 90 minutes north of Denpasar airport, in the cooler, greener highlands of central Bali. The property is built around restored traditional Javanese timber houses, each one different, set among tropical gardens with a pool at the centre. The vibe is quiet and unhurried — no beach club noise, no traffic, just birdsong and the occasional sound of a neighbour's rooster.

The retreat itself is built around private sessions rather than group classes. You get three private yoga sessions over the five nights, plus one private meditation session. The yoga can be Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, Restorative, or Kundalini — your teacher Carlotta (an ERYT-500 with a dance background) adjusts the style and intensity based on what you need. If you're dealing with a tight lower back or want to work toward a specific asana, that's what the session becomes.

Two Desa Seni signature massages are included, scheduled around your yoga sessions to help the body release and recover. The property also runs daily group activities — pranayama, art sessions, farm walks, cooking with Chef Willy — which you can join or skip as you like. There's no packed schedule you have to follow; the point is to have options without pressure.

The location itself is part of the draw. Baturiti is surrounded by rice terraces, small farms, and temples that see more locals than tourists. You can walk to the Bedugul area and its traditional market, visit the Ulun Danu lake temple at sunrise by boat, hike to waterfalls, or just stay on the property and read in the Arthouse — a gallery space with good art, comfortable seating, and a view of the garden.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in a private traditional timber house - Daily breakfast - 4 lunches - 5 dinners - Unlimited drinking water - 3 private yoga sessions - 1 private meditation session - Consultation with your teacher - 2 Desa Seni signature massages - Access to daily activities (pranayama, cooking, art, farm walks) - Free WiFi - All taxes and service charges

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Airport transfers (available for €759 return) - Additional spa treatments - Activities not included in the itinerary - Personal expenses