BALI Design Retreat 2026
A transformative sourcing + design experience in the heart of Bali.
Join SallyO, Bali’s leading interiors sourcing guide, and Melissa Bonney, Founder & Creative Director from The Designory for an unforgettable series of retreats designed to inspire, educate, and elevate your home projects — whether you’re decorating, styling, renovating, or building.
Across six magical days, you’ll immerse yourself in Bali’s most creative pockets — artisan workshops, hidden backstreet wholesalers, breathtaking eco-hotels, galleries, boutiques, and supplier showrooms. Along the way, you’ll receive hands-on guidance from both Sally and Mel, blending local sourcing knowledge with industry-leading design and renovation expertise.
Stay in a tranquil coastal-style villa, enjoy daily design Q&As, shop with purpose, and leave with the confidence and clarity to create the home you’ve always imagined.
Choose from two beautifully curated retreat experiences — or join both for the ultimate Bali design immersion.
Design & Decorate Retreat
DESTINATION: BALI, INDONESIA
6 Days: 23rd - 28th of August
INVESTMENT: $4,650 - $4,950 AUD
A beautifully curated sourcing and styling adventure in Bali. If you adore interiors, homewares, and discovering unique pieces for your home, this retreat is your dream week away. The Design & Decorate Retreat blends the sourcing expertise of SallyO with the interior design knowledge of Mel & Cat from The Designory, giving you an immersive and inspiring six-day journey through Bali’s most creative pockets.
Renovate & Build Retreat
DESTINATION: BALI, INDONESIA
6 Days: 31st of August - 5th of September
INVESTMENT: $4,650 - $4,950 AUD
A hands-on sourcing adventure for renovators, builders, and anyone preparing to create or transform a home. The Renovate & Build Retreat is designed for people planning a renovation, extension, new build, or major upgrade — and looking for access to Bali’s exceptional craftsmanship, materials, and maker network.
Meet your Retreat Hosts!
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Founder + Creative Director of The DesignoryAs Founder and Creative Director of The Designory, Melissa has led more than 400 successful residential design and build projects. Her strength lies in blending creative vision with practical insight — making great design feel accessible, intelligent, and deeply considered.
Melissa is also an advocate for accessible, transparent design. She’s passionate about sharing professional insights, simplifying the process for homeowners, and breaking down industry barriers through education, digital resources, and collaborative storytelling. Driven by curiosity and a love of innovation, Melissa is on a mission to empower others to design with confidence and creativity—without the barriers of jargon or exclusivity.
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Owner of Sally O’s Sourcing Adventures and Coastal Vintage.
After a decade of sailing around the world, Sally turned her love for the high seas into a global treasure hunt sourcing wares across the seven seas and bringing you a collection of hand-picked coastal and nautical treasures in her store Coastal Vintage.
For more than eight years, Sally has been travelling to Bali to source unique pieces for her retail and wholesale business and now hosts tours to show you how to source just like she does.
