We are honored to be featured in She Owns It. In this interview, our founder Chelsea Ross shares the story behind Goddess Retreats. She discusses the journey of creating one of the world’s pioneering women-only wellness retreat experiences.
The Evolution of a Pioneering Women’s Space
Since 2003, Goddess Retreats has created supportive spaces for global travelers. Specifically, it offers environments where women can travel, rest, heal, and reconnect with themselves. What began as the original Surf Goddess Retreat has now grown significantly. Today, it includes a diverse collection of retreats designed to support women through many different stages of life.
The feature shares Chelsea’s unique path from corporate coaching, yoga, and personal development. Consequently, she blended these skills to create a retreat experience that combines wellness, adventure, luxury, and meaningful connection for women traveling solo.
At a time when few travel experiences existed specifically for women, Chelsea recognized a massive gap. She saw the need for spaces where women could feel safe, supported, and empowered. As a result, she built a space for women to explore the world and reconnect with their own inner strength.
Over Two Decades of Global Impact
Over the past two decades, Goddess Retreats has welcomed more than eighteen thousand women across Bali, Japan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Today, the retreats continue to evolve beautifully. We consistently combine movement, healing, relaxation, culture, and community.
Furthermore, the article explores the core philosophy behind Goddess Retreats. It emphasizes the importance of creating intentional environments where women can slow down. Therefore, guests can easily reconnect with themselves away from the constant pressures of daily life.
Currently, women who join Goddess Retreats can choose from a wide variety of wellness experiences, including:
- Bali Retreat – Seminyak
- Bali Retreat – Ubud
- Wellness Retreat – Seminyak
- Wellness Retreat – Ubud
- Healing Retreat – Seminyak
- Healing Retreat – Ubud
- Longevity Retreat – Seminyak
- Longevity Retreat – Ubud
- Fitness Retreat
- Surf Retreat
- Pilates Retreat
- Padel Retreat
- Mother Daughter Retreat
- Solo Travel Retreat
Sustainable Leadership and Giving Back
In the feature, Chelsea also reflects on the importance of nervous system regulation. She discusses longevity, authenticity, and creating an aligned life. Through practices like yoga, meditation, surfing, and mindful living, she shares how self-care becomes an essential part of sustainable leadership.
Beyond the retreats themselves, the feature highlights our long-standing commitment to the Balinese community. For example, we support local employment and women’s empowerment programs. Additionally, we invest in permaculture farming, charitable partnerships, and community support initiatives.
Ultimately, for many women, solo travel becomes more than just a holiday. Instead, it becomes a powerful opportunity to rediscover confidence, clarity, connection, and a deeper sense of self.
Deepen Your Wellness Journey on Our Blog
- How to Choose the Best Retreat for Your First Solo Trip to Bali
- How to Choose Your Perfect Goddess Retreat in Bali
- 8 Types of Women Who Find Their Home at Goddess Retreats Bali
We are deeply grateful to She Owns It for highlighting Chelsea’s journey and the mission behind Goddess Retreats. Most importantly, we thank every woman who has trusted us to be part of her personal journey over the past twenty years.
