Bali Retreat (from 5 January)
The New Year is always exciting, almost like a new chapter in life, empty and waiting to be filled. The New Year is the perfect opportunity to reflect, to plan and to set goals. If you need support and inspiration then this retreat could be for you. ‘Live Your Dreams to Life’ is the name of this retreat with Kass Thomas and friends. This retreat will give you a set of tools to transform your life with ease, joy and lots of fun. You will learn how to effortlessly include yourself in your own life and business without excluding others. Being the best that you can be is what the journey is really all about. This is a 5 day retreat and includes a pre-retreat Access Body Class, and a post-retreat certification program. The pre-retreat is 5 – 7 January, the Bali retreat is 8 – 12 January and the post-retreat is 13 – 16 January. The website is comprehensive and gives you more information as to what it can offer you. You can also register at the website below. Retreats like this do not happen often and are worth attending if you are looking for an opportunity to move forward and receive the tools to help to live your dreams daily.
Where : Taksu Bali, Ubud
Contact : www.taksuspa.com www.liveyourdreamstolife.com
www.kassthomas.com/events/103,495/living-experience
Bamboo Structure Workshop (15 – 17 January)
Bamboo is a versatile material and has become increasingly popular in construction. This workshop offers information on bamboo construction techniques, principles of construction, opportunities and constraints of bamboo as a building material and is an opportunity to participate in artisan bamboo craft workshops. The workshop venue is located at the bamboo factory where artisan craftsmen and bamboo preservation techniques can be observed. The workshop can be tailored to individual requirements. Further details of this 3 day intensive workshop can be found on the Facebook page below and prices will be given when you call the number below.
When : 9 am
Where : Asali Bali, Jl Padat Karya, Belega, Blah Batu, Gianyar
Contact : 081 138 644 www.facebook.com/events/160397371224682/
Christmas Movie Club (6 January)
This is the last instalment of the Christmas Movie Club at Seminyak Village Mall and a chance for kids to watch Home Alone 2. This is a great way to keep the kids occupied in the afternoon especially if they are still on holiday from school and getting bored. January is always a good month to catch up on movies you were too busy to watch at Christmas. All you need to do is drop your kids off for a fun afternoon at Seminyak Village Mall.
When : 2 pm – 3.30 pm
Cost : free
Where : Kids Playground, First Floor, Seminyak Village Mall, Jl Kayu Jati No 8, Seminyak
Contact : www.facebook.com/events/181592462421250/
Gala Robert Burns Night (20 January)
Burns Night is a Scottish tradition held in honour of Scotland’s most famous poet Robert Burns and is celebrated at the end of January every year. This event will follow the protocols and traditions that were first established at Robert Burn’s cottage on 21 July, 1801 which was the fifth anniversary of his death. The backdrop to the celebration will be in a tented garden and the dress code is kilts, tartans, formal dress, black ties or ‘red sea rig’ to accommodate Bali’s tropical climate, definitely not needed back in the northern hemisphere. Bag pipers will remind us of the sounds of Scotland and for those who have not had the pleasure of tasting Haggis then you are in for a real treat. The menu consists of samples of Scottish cuisine with specialities including cock-a-leekie, tatties and neeps and plenty of premium Australian wine, beer and single-malt Scotch whisky. Seating is limited so book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The price includes all food, entertainment, an open bar and a bottle of Single Malt on each table. Funds raised will go to the Puspadi Foundation that provides wheelchairs, prosthetics and rehabilitation to disabled members of the community. There will also be a charity auction and lucky draw prizes. This is one of the first big charity events of 2018 and well worth attending! You can join the Facebook group below to find out more information.
When : 6.30 pm
Cost : IDR 1,400,000
Where : BioSystems Group Gardens, Jl Tambak Sari No 1, Sanur
Contact : 281969 www.facebook.com/groups/1695567457150120/
Green School Music and Dance Festival (12 January)
This event is more than a celebration. It is the launch of the Green School’s ten year anniversary with music, dance, environment and sustainability coming together. Sounds from all over the world and amazing local artists will be part of a benefit concert to support Bumi Sehat, a natural birthing clinic in Bali and the Green School’s local scholarship programme endowing local children to study at the Green School. Let your green soul shine with Michael Franti and come along and celebrate. The Green School is known globally and is one of Bali’s success stories with its commitment to the environment and sustainability, an inspiration for schools across the world. This is a community gathering and another event not to be missed.
When : 3.30 pm – 8 pm
Cost : IDR650,000 IDR 270,000 (KTP and Green School adults) under 6 free
Where : Green School, Banjar Saren, Abiansemal, Sibang Kaja, Kabupaten
Contact : www.events.greenschool.org/greensoulshine/
The High Season Closing Party (6 January)
The high season closing party it may be but it is also setting the scene for Bali’s diverse and outstanding nightlife to look forward to in 2018! This event is the collaboration between Ulu Cliffhouse and Basement Love and promises to set the benchmark for 2018 in Bali. Basement Love brings DJs Tiago Oudma, Ricardo Who?, Triage Young, Kumasi, Doctor Yez and Kai rounding out 12hours on the one-of-a-kind cliff top playground of Ulu Cliffhouse. Ulu Cliffhouse is Bali’s newest beach club, perched on the cliffs of Uluwatu with stunning views of the ocean. VIP sun bed packages and selected VIP Champagne brunches are available.
When : 12 noon
Cost : Free
Where : Ulu Cliffhouse, Pecatu, Uluwatu
Contact : 081 338 812502 reservations@ulucliffhouse.com www.ulucliffhouse.com
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