“DESIGN & DECORATE” RETREAT

Sunday 23rd August – Friday 28th August
Start: 11:00am
Finish: 11:00am

“RENOVATE & BUILD” RETREAT

Monday 31st August – Saturday 5th September
Start: 11:00am
Finish: 11:00am

Guests are welcome to join one or both retreats.
If joining both, we recommend using the two-day gap (28–31 August) to rest, enjoy Bali, or revisit suppliers for larger orders.

To secure your place on either retreat, a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 AUD is required at booking.
The remaining balance is payable in instalments:

1. $1,000 non-refundable deposit — paid at checkout

2. The remainder of the balance will be due within 60 days or if the booking is made within 60 days before the tour commences, it will need to be paid in full. (this also includes $1000 non-refundable deposit)

For information about Terms & Conditions and cancellation policies please refer to the SallyO & Co website.

• International flights

• Travel insurance (mandatory)

• Lunches and dinners (Bali has excellent, affordable dining — we will curate a wonderful week of dining experiences for you)

• Personal shopping, freight, and supplier orders

• Optional 1:1 sessions and private design intensives with Mel

• Optional accommodation before/after the retreat

Our final sourcing destinations will be selected by Sally based on local events, traffic conditions etc.  They are subject to change but with Sally’s incredible list of sources there are always treasures to be found and new things to discover.

Each evening, you will receive the following days itinerary on our retreat WhatsApp group.

Breakfast is included each morning at the villa or a local cafe.
Guests are responsible for payment for all lunches and dinners.

Sally will curate a selection of her favourite local cafés and restaurants, giving you the chance to experience Bali’s incredible food culture.

We recommend allowing:
AUD $75–$100 per day
(to cover the eco-resort day pass, lunches, and dinners).

Shopping is a major part of the retreat, and many guests return home with beautiful pieces for their home.

We recommend:

✔ Adding 40kg of extra luggage allowance for your return flight

For larger or heavier purchases:

• Sally’s trusted local freight agents can assist with packing and international shipping.

• If you plan to place significant orders, we recommend adding 1–2 days at the end of your trip to revisit favourite suppliers and finalise arrangements.

• If you’d like additional assistance from either Sally or Mel for the final orders, both are available for assistance and consulting after each retreat.  Please enquire early to secure a time slot.

• Guests are responsible for flights into Denpasar (DPS).

• You will need to make your own way to the Day One meeting point (Joglo café) for the 11am start.

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all guests.

We will assist with currency exchange once everyone has arrived on Day One.

Late August to early September is one of Bali’s most beautiful times of year:

• Warm, sunny days

• Lower rainfall

• Humidity is moderate to high

• Ideal for sourcing, swimming, exploring and sunsets

Expect daily temperatures of 26–31°C.

Mosquitoes

Bali is tropical, so mosquitoes are common.
We recommend:

• Light, long-sleeve clothing at dusk

• Good insect repellent (DEET or picaridin)

• A small after-bite cream

Bali Belly

We take every precaution with food stops, but Bali Belly can happen.
We recommend packing:

• Hydralytes

• A gentle probiotic

• Imodium

• Hand sanitiser

Hydration

The climate is warm and humid — we encourage guests to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Insurance

Please ensure your travel insurance covers:

• Medical, illness and hospital visits

• Lost/stolen property

• Flight delays or cancellations

• Shopping and freight (if applicable)

Most places accept card, but cash is essential for:

• Smaller suppliers

• Markets

• Taxis or tips

• Small cafés

We will take the group to a trusted money exchange on Day One.

ATM machines are widely available, but card fees vary.

• Light, breathable clothing

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Swimwear

• Sunhat + sunglasses

• Light jacket for cooler nights

• Insect repellent

• Reusable water bottle

• Travel adaptor (Indonesia uses Type C & F plugs)

• USB or drive (for wallpaper printing if desired)

• Copies of your passport & insurance documents

• Collect images of your home

• Bring floorplans including dimensions if you have them.

• Collect relevant measurements.  Think beyond just room measurements, measure things like how tall, wide and deep is the space on your bookshelf? How much space is between the top of your bedhead and the cornice? Knowing these dimensions will help you when making buying decisions, knowing the item you love will fit in the space you envisage it for. 

• Bring small samples of existing finishes in your home if relevant - paint chips, carpet samples etc.