Bali Breakthrough
7 days / 6 nights | Women's Retreat
The Bali Breakthrough Retreat is where it all started for Hosted by The Cooks — their first destination ever offered. Join them in the place they called home for 7 years and explore Bali with family, who make everything simple and handle all the planning.
Exclusive experiences
A full Balinese spa day complete with the world-famous Flower Bath. The iconic Bali Swing, followed by a waterfall hike in Ubud. A private yoga class and an afternoon at the local market. A day of beach club luxury with a sunset over the water. And a free day to spend however you want, capped off with an all-white party under the stars.
THE COOKS: MEET YOUR HOSTS
The Couple Behind it All
Amirah and Jarrell Cook are the husband-and-wife team behind Hosted by The Cooks. Bali is where it all started for them, the first destination they ever hosted a retreat in, and the place they called home for seven years before relocating to Bangkok. They know it the way you only know a place after actually living there.
Amirah leads the guest experience, planning, and hosting for every retreat, making sure every detail of your week is handled before you even think to ask. Jarrell, a contemporary visual artist, works alongside her on the ground, from logistics to the small touches that make a trip feel effortless rather than managed.
Together, they've hosted retreats across Bali, Morocco, Tokyo, Thailand, and Italy. Bringing the Bali Breakthrough Retreat back is, for them, exactly like coming home.
Our itinerary For The week
Settle In
You've made it. Check in, unpack, and take a breath. The villa is yours for the week. Explore every corner of it, claim your spot by the pool, and let the fact that you're actually here sink in.
Meet Your People
This is where the magic starts. Meet your host and the other women who said yes to this week. No awkward icebreakers. Just good energy and great conversation.
Welcome Dinner
Your first evening ends with a private chef dinner in the villa. Everything is taken care of. All you have to do is show up hungry.
The Full Treatment
This is not a quick massage. This is a full Balinese spa experience, complete with the world-famous Flower Bath. Let everything you carried here melt right off of you.
Lunch With a View
From there, it's lunch at one of my absolute favorite restaurants on the island. Good food, better company.
Early Evening
Back at the villa, enjoy the pool, relax in your room, and indulge in a temporary henna design if you'd like. It's an ease into our week together filled with laughter and relaxation.
The Bali Swing
Feel the rush on one of Bali's most iconic experiences. This is the moment everyone's phone comes out. Choose between the private swing, a bed swing, biplane and more. With breathtaking views, and plenty to explore, this is everyone's favorite stop.
Coffee + Tea Tasting
Learn the history and process of making the most expensive coffee in the world. Taste test different teas and coffees, shop for your own, surrounded by lush rice fields on a day with a private photographer to capture every moment.
Waterfall Adventure
Trek to one of Ubud's most stunning waterfalls. Steps down, breathe taken away, in more ways than one. Capture timeless moments with a photographer to remember this once in a lifetime experience.
Yoga Class
Start the morning grounded, breathing, present. Consider this your reset button before the second half of the week.
Shop the Local Market
From there, wander a local market for the kind of finds you can only bring home from Bali. We'll keep a running list of souvenirs and dream purchases and hunt them down together in a fun negotiation style shopping excursion.
Feel the Community
Walk through Ubud, the Soul of the Island, and feel the energy it is known for. Study the architecture up close, pop in boutique markets, try delicious foods, and have a ball together with the group.
Floating Breakfast
Start the day exactly how you'd imagine paradise starting: breakfast served to you, floating, in our private pool at the villa. Photographer on hand, an unbelievable moment to capture.
The South of the Island
From there, we head to the south of the island, a completely different side of Bali than you've seen all week. New views, new energy, one more reason this trip never feels the same twice.
Beach Club Day
The day closes out at a VIP beach club. Comfortable loungers, delicious food, flowing drinks, and an incredible view. Sink in and watch the sun set over the water like it's putting on a show just for you.
Do What You Want!
This is your day. No schedule, no plan, just whatever you want it to be. Sleep in. Swim. Shop. Book another spa treatment. Do absolutely nothing at all.
Explore More, Or Not
Want something arranged? We'll make it happen. Private excursion, salon appointment, another round at the spa, just say the word. Or, simply relax in the villa, order in takeout and do nothing.
All White Finale Dinner
Tonight, dress in your best white. One final private chef dinner together under the stars to close out the most unforgettable week.
One Last Brunch
Checkout comes with a brunch to send you off right. One last look around the villa, then a ride to the airport with a week's worth of memories you'll be talking about for years.
Checkout @ 11:00 AM
Before you book your flight home, look for one that departs later in the day. No reason to rush from breakfast straight to the airport when you could squeeze a few more hours out of Bali first.
Staying Longer?
Not ready to say goodbye yet? Let us know. We'll arrange your transport wherever you're headed next, another hotel, another island, one more stop before home.
Pricing
$3,000
Double room
$3,500
Single room
What's Included in the retreat
Luxury Accommodations
Daily In-House Housekeeping
Breakfast Every Morning
Local Transportation
Activity Entry Fees
Here's exactly what your retreat price covers, and what to plan for on your own, so there are no surprises between now and the moment you land in Bali.
- Private or shared bedroom and bathroom in a luxury villa (per room type)
- Daily breakfast
- Three hosted private chef dinners
- Full spa day
- Professional photoshoot
- Transportation to all scheduled activities
- Fully curated itinerary (Spa, Activity Entry Fees, Yoga Class, Tour, VIP Beach Club, Guided Shopping Experience, Sightseeing)
We only share photos of the exact villa with guests who have completed their reservation, but below you'll see villas from our past Bali trips to get an idea of what you can expect. We select the luxury accommodations ourselves to ensure they live up to our standards.
Spacious, private, the kind of place that feels like true luxury - exactly what you imagine when daydreaming a vacation to paradise. We will have a private pool, plenty of room to spread out, a private dining area, and indoor and outdoor living areas. We will enjoy daily housekeeping, a private driver, a dedicated butler.
What's Not Included in the retreat
Flights to and from Bali
Travel/Health Insurance
Shopping + Souvenir Expenses
Cash Tips
Bonus Activities
Not everything is built into your retreat price. Here's what to plan for on your own so you can budget with confidence before you arrive.
- Flights to and from Bali
- Airport transfers (available to schedule for about $40 each way)
- Travel insurance
- Daily Lunches and Some Dinners beyond the hosted evenings
- Extra activities not included in the itinerary
- Shopping expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, payment plans are available on both single and double occupancy, spread across monthly payments for a small fee. Payments are automatic for reduced stress with no late fees.
Yes! You will each need to book a double occupancy room and you'll share a bedroom and bathroom in our private villa. You can choose between a king bed or two twins. If you are traveling solo and want a double occupancy room, you will be paired with another woman.
Yes, the Bali Breakthrough Retreat is an all-women's retreat. If you'd rather travel with your partner, check out the Bali Baecation instead, built for couples wanting the same level of care in Bali.
Beyond the retreat cost, plan for lunches ($8-15 per meal), cocktails ($5-10 per drink), free day activities ($25-75 depending on what you choose), shopping, and gratuities for staff. A general budget of $300-500 for the week covers most people comfortably, not including flights.
All payments are final, no refunds. If you need to cancel more than 90 days before the retreat, your payments can be applied toward a future trip with Hosted By The Cooks within 12-months of your cancelled trip.
Not at all. Part of what makes this retreat work is that everything is handled for you. If this is your first international trip, you're in good hands.
From Our Travel Family:
Camille B.
Best vacation ever. Amirah leaves no stone unturned. From the moment you land, you are taken care of. The villas, the sites, the food. Literally everything was amazing.
Ariel M.
Amirah truly treats you like a bestie and she provides only the best for her besties. Her attention to detail is impeccable. Anything you want to do, see, or eat, Amirah will make it happen."
Samantha S.
There was a great balance of exploration and chill time. The villa was beautiful and the meals were divine. There was laughter, there were tears, and lots of Beyonce. I couldn't ask for more.