Bali Standard Retreat 2024

9 to 18 September 2024

REJUVENATE, RELAX, AND GET CREATIVE IN BALI

This is the 11th season of Bali Standard Retreat by Wacky Jacky’s Textiles with over 1,000 people joining her to date.

Stay with a group of like-minded quilters in a beachside resort in the beautiful rural seaside village of Candidasa.

Candidasa is situated in the quiet, rural sector on the north-east coast of Bali where the locals are extremely friendly and helpful and it’s also the location of the Wacky Jacky’s Bali Batik Store.

Jacky, (your travelling companion) is a seasoned traveler and has been going to Bali for over 30 years. She has a wealth of knowledge on Bali customs, traditions and loves nothing more than showing off the best of this majestic island.

Jacky has been a quilter for over 20 years and a quilting instructor for over 10 years. She has combined her passion for Bali with her endless passion for quilting and textiles to bring you these retreats.

She has put together a package that is flexible enough to cater to all your needs, and selected the most amazing experiences over her last 30 years visiting Bali and packaged them up so you will get to make the most out of your adventure.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to see the very best of Bali with someone that has local knowledge as well as enjoy your favourite hobby with a group of fun, like-minded friends.

Room Types and Rates

Twin Share - you must have your own twin share buddy - Wacky Jacky's does not buddy up guests.

  • Single

    AU$2,290

  • Twin Share

    AU$1,990

  • Triple

    AU$1,890 (2 ladies must share King Bed + 1 single)

Inclusion

Payment Terms

- Initial installment: AU$1,000, deposit required to secure your position on the retreat.

- Second installment: AU$1,000 will be due 6 months prior to your retreat.

- Final installment: The balance will be due 3 months prior to your retreat.

Contact Jacky on admin@wackyjackys.com.au. Jacky will email you via email when these are due.

Transportation

- Transfers from Airport on Arrival:  (not included) Please organise your own transfer from Bali International Airport to the The Parigata Hotel, Sanur – at your own cost (there are taxi counters directly outside the customs hall in airport – it is very easy to navigate a taxi from there).

- Transfer from Candidasa Hotel to Airport on last day:  We will organise those transfers for you and are included in retreat.

Accommodation and Dining

- Welcome dinner with a glass of wine or beer.

- Seafront hotel/villas accommodation.

- Daily breakfasts.

- Morning and afternoon tea on work days.

- Plenty of good quality local restaurants & shops to browse through.

- If you arrive before the retreat dates: I advise you to reserve a room in the same hotel as our retreat: The Parigata Hotel, Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 87, Sanur. You may also book one nearby the hotel.

- Transfers from Airport on Arrival:  Please organize your own transfer from Bali International Airport to the The Parigata Hotel, Sanur – at your own cost (there are taxi counters directly outside the customs hall in airport – it is very easy to navigate a taxi from there).

*Contact me at admin@wackyjackys.com.au in regards to this.

Fabric and Quilting Activities

- All fabrics needed to make your project with the colour of your choice.

- Access to Wacky Jacky’s Bali fabric shop at special VIP discounted rates.

- A sewing machine for your use.

- Optional days of batik painting, Balinese cooking Class, Indigo Batik Day

Your Free Days

- Optional days out available, normally consist of batik painting, Balinese cooking Class, Indigo Batik Day.

- Plenty of good quality local restaurants, shops to browse through.

Massages / shopping / snorkelling / relaxing.

*Contact Jacky at admin@wackyjackys.com.au to find out more about this.

Flights to Bali

- Return flights from your home country to Bali are not included in this retreat.

- Please be aware that the first day of your retreat and the last day of your retreat are travel days. For example, if a retreat starts on 4 May to 16 May, you have to fly in on 4 May, and 16 May is the day you fly out.

- When booking, please aim to land in Bali early afternoon on your first day, and exit Bali in the early evening / late night on the last day.

- If you arrive before the retreat dates: I advise you to reserve a room in the same hotel as our retreat: The Parigata Hotel, Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 87, Sanur. You may also book one nearby the hotel.

 

- Transfers from Airport on Arrival:  Please organize your own transfer from Bali International Airport to the The Parigata Hotel, Sanur – at your own cost (there are taxi counters directly outside the customs hall in airport – it is very easy to navigate a taxi from there).

I am contactable at admin@wackyjackys.com.au

Exclusion

Flying into Bali

- Return flights from your home country to Bali are not included in this retreat.

- Please be aware that the first day of your retreat and the last day of your retreat are travel days. For example, if a retreat starts on 4 May to 16 May, you have to fly in on 4 May, and 16 May is the day you fly out.

- When booking, please aim to land in Bali early afternoon on your first day, and exit Bali in the early evening / late night on the last day.

- If you wish to fly in earlier be sure to book your own accommodation in Sanur – as Wacky Jacky’s does not book for you.

What You Need to Bring

Extra Luggage

- Since shopping is guaranteed, you need lots of space in the luggage! 😜

- For the same reason, I also suggest you to get extra baggage for your flight back home, as airlines can be strict with their luggage regulation.

- However, if it still exceeds, we can help arrange shipping at your own cost.

Patterns and Samples

- Bring your favourite patterns for quilting/any textile projects so you can preplan your fabric shopping.

- Since we also offer tailoring services, you can also bring your favourite dress/tops/bottoms as samples for our tailors.

Cash and Cards

- You will need spending money for lunch, dinners, drinks, souvenirs, optional tours and shopping days etc.

- Though not all, most places accept cards in Bali (like in my shop and cafe). I suggest bringing a little bit of cash and converting it in Candidasa, or you can lend some from me to be paid back later. Plenty of money changers in Candidasa.

- Avoid converting it in the airport as it may delay the group's collective arrival.

Suggested Attires

- Loose, cooling clothes as Bali can get both hot and humid.

- Bathers for swimming and beach days.

- Flip-flops and good walking shoes for our adventure.

- Last but not least, your sunscreen. I suggest the non-stick one so you can wear it all over your face and body.

Sense of Humour

- Sense of humour and easygoing approach to the Balinese people as they are one of the friendliest people on earth and really like to talk to guests.

MEET WACKY JACKYS AMAZING TEAM IN CANDIDASA WHO HELP AND GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE RETREAT.

Wacky Jacky's Textiles is a fully Indonesian company

Since Jacky has relocated to Bali, the final charges during checkout the final charges will be in IDR (Indonesian Rupiah), which may look like a lot of numbers (in thousands, 000).
Don’t worry, though, the prices have been adjusted correctly to our AUD benchmark