We are honored to be featured in She Owns It, where our founder Chelsea Ross shares the story behind Goddess Retreats and the journey of creating one of the world’s pioneering women-only wellness retreat experiences.
Since 2003, Goddess Retreats has created supportive spaces where women can travel, rest, heal, and reconnect with themselves through immersive wellness experiences in Bali and beyond. What began as the original Surf Goddess Retreat has grown into a collection of retreats designed to support women through many different stages of life.
The feature shares Chelsea’s path from corporate coaching, yoga, and personal development into creating a retreat experience that blended wellness, adventure, luxury, and meaningful connection for women traveling solo.
At a time when few travel experiences existed specifically for women, Chelsea recognized the need for spaces where women could feel safe, supported, and empowered while exploring the world and reconnecting with their own inner strength.
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 through curated experiences that combine movement, healing, relaxation, culture, and community.
The article also explores the philosophy behind Goddess Retreats and the importance of creating intentional environments where women can slow down and reconnect with themselves away from the pressures of daily life.
Women who join Goddess Retreats can choose from a 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
Chelsea also reflects on the importance of nervous system regulation, longevity, authenticity, and creating a life that feels aligned both personally and professionally. Through practices like yoga, meditation, surfing, wellness therapies, and mindful living, she shares how self-care has become an essential part of sustainable leadership and wellbeing.
Beyond the retreats themselves, the feature highlights Goddess Retreats’ long-standing commitment to supporting the Balinese community through local employment, women’s empowerment programs, permaculture farming, charitable partnerships, and community support initiatives.
For many women, solo travel becomes more than just a holiday. It becomes an 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.
