# Goddess Retreats > Goddess Retreats is a women-only wellness and retreat company based in Bali, Indonesia. It was founded in 2003 as Surf Goddess Retreats and offers all-inclusive retreats in Seminyak and Ubud, covering yoga, meditation, spa treatments, cultural activities, and healthy cuisine. Retreats run for seven days and six nights. Goddess Retreats was founded in 2003 by Chelsea Ross, who launched Surf Goddess Retreats, described on the site as the world's first women's surf and yoga retreat. The company later added wellness, healing, fitness, creative, pilates, and longevity retreats in Bali. Its current destinations listed on the site are Seminyak and Ubud in Bali, Weligama in Sri Lanka, Hakuba in Japan, and the Maldives. All retreats are designed for women, and most guests join alone. The 7-day package includes six nights in private pool villas, daily meals, unlimited spa treatments, daily yoga, meditation and breathwork, and airport transfers. Site: https://www.goddessretreats.com/ ## Start here - [Home](https://www.goddessretreats.com/): Overview of Goddess Retreats and its Bali retreat programs for women. - [Our story](https://www.goddessretreats.com/about-us/our-story/): How the company started in 2003 and how it grew into its current retreat programs. - [Our family](https://www.goddessretreats.com/about-us/our-family/): The people behind Goddess Retreats. - [Booking](https://www.goddessretreats.com/booking/): How to book a retreat. - [Contact](https://www.goddessretreats.com/contact/): Ways to reach the Goddess Retreats team. ## Retreats - [Retreat styles](https://www.goddessretreats.com/retreat-styles/): Overview of the retreat styles offered. - [Bali wellness retreat for women](https://www.goddessretreats.com/retreat-styles/wellness-retreat-bali/): Wellness retreat in Bali with yoga, spa treatments, and healthy cuisine. - [Bali healing retreat](https://www.goddessretreats.com/retreat-styles/bali-healing-retreat/): A 7-day healing retreat in Ubud with water purification ceremonies, private energy healing, daily restorative yoga, and unlimited spa treatments. - [Bali surf retreat](https://www.goddessretreats.com/retreat-styles/bali-surf-retreat/): Surf and yoga retreat for women in Bali. - [Bali fitness retreat](https://www.goddessretreats.com/retreat-styles/bali-fitness-retreat/): Fitness-focused retreat for women in Bali. - [Pilates retreat in Bali](https://www.goddessretreats.com/retreat-styles/pilates-retreat-bali/): Pilates-focused retreat in Bali. - [Mother and daughter retreats in Bali](https://www.goddessretreats.com/retreat-styles/best-mother-daughter-retreats-bali/): Retreats designed for mothers and daughters to travel together. - [Wellness Goddess retreat package](https://www.goddessretreats.com/goddess-packages/bali-wellness-retreat-holistic-healing/): Wellness retreat in Ubud combining Ayurveda, yoga, and holistic healing practices in a quiet jungle setting. - [Reset Goddess retreat](https://www.goddessretreats.com/goddess-packages/bali-wellness-reset-retreat-for-women/): All-inclusive retreat with daily yoga, unlimited Balinese spa treatments, cultural experiences, and locally sourced meals. - [Creative Goddess retreat](https://www.goddessretreats.com/goddess-packages/creative-goddess-cultural-art-retreats-bali/): Retreat combining creative workshops, cultural experiences, wellness activities, and unlimited spa treatments. - [Detox and self-care retreat](https://www.goddessretreats.com/goddess-packages/bali-wellness-retreat-detox-self-care/): Retreat built around cleansing, renewal, and self-care practices such as mindful movement and nourishing meals. - [Longevity retreat for women](https://www.goddessretreats.com/goddess-packages/longevity-retreat-bali-for-women/): Retreat for women at different life stages that combines wellness technologies with traditional therapies to support energy, sleep, and overall vitality. - [Padel retreat in Bali](https://www.goddessretreats.com/goddess-packages/padel-retreat-bali/): Padel retreat for women in Bali. - [Bali surf and yoga retreat](https://www.goddessretreats.com/goddess-packages/bali-surf-yoga-retreat/): Surf and yoga retreat in Bali. - [Surf Goddess retreat in Sri Lanka](https://www.goddessretreats.com/srilanka-surf-yoga-retreat-for-women/): Surf and yoga retreat for women in Sri Lanka. - [Snow Goddess retreat in Japan](https://www.goddessretreats.com/snow-retreat-hakuba/): Snow sports retreat for women in Hakuba, Japan. - [Surf retreat in the Maldives](https://www.goddessretreats.com/maldives-surf-retreat-for-women/): Surf retreat for women in the Maldives. ## Destinations - [Destinations](https://www.goddessretreats.com/destinations/): Overview of all retreat locations. - [Bali retreats in Seminyak](https://www.goddessretreats.com/destination/bali-wellness-healing-retreats-for-women/): Beachside location with a modern feel, body care, detox therapies, and boutiques and cafes nearby. - [Bali retreats in Ubud](https://www.goddessretreats.com/destination/ubud-yoga-healing-wellness-retreat-bali/): Jungle location beside a historic riverside temple, with a slower pace and a focus on spiritual and cultural experiences. ## Experiences and highlights - [Bali spa retreat and spa menu](https://www.goddessretreats.com/highlights/bali-spa-retreat/): Spa treatments included in the retreats. - [Retreat cuisine](https://www.goddessretreats.com/highlights/bali-retreat-cuisine/): Meals served during the retreats. - [Yoga and meditation retreat](https://www.goddessretreats.com/highlights/yoga-and-meditation-retreat/): Daily yoga and meditation programming. - [Healing and cultural workshops in Bali](https://www.goddessretreats.com/highlights/healing-cultural-workshops-bali/): Workshops covering Balinese culture and healing practices. - [Spiritual healing retreat in Bali](https://www.goddessretreats.com/highlights/spiritual-healing-retreat-bali/): Spiritual healing programming. - [Things to do in Bali](https://www.goddessretreats.com/highlights/things-to-do-in-bali/): Activities around the retreat locations. - [Wellness, longevity and Ayurvedic vitality blueprint](https://www.goddessretreats.com/highlights/wellness-longevity-and-ayurvedic-vitality-blueprint/): Overview of the vitality program. ## Plan your trip - [Frequently asked questions](https://www.goddessretreats.com/about-us/faq/): Answers on retreat length, inclusions, age range, locations, and medical considerations. - [Travel preparation](https://www.goddessretreats.com/travel-preparation/): What to prepare before arriving in Bali. - [Travel insurance](https://www.goddessretreats.com/travel-insurance/): Travel insurance information for guests. - [Payment and cancellation policy](https://www.goddessretreats.com/travel-guide/retreat-payment-cancellation-policy/): Booking payment and cancellation terms. - [Terms and conditions](https://www.goddessretreats.com/terms-and-conditions/): Booking and site terms. - [Bali retreats for solo travellers](https://www.goddessretreats.com/travel-guide/bali-retreats-for-solo-travellers/): Guide for women travelling to Bali alone. - [Longer Bali retreat stays](https://www.goddessretreats.com/travel-guide/longer-bali-retreat-stays/): Options for extending a retreat stay. - [Bali bliss activities](https://www.goddessretreats.com/travel-guide/bali-bliss-activities/): Activities guests can join in Bali. - [Loyalty program rewards](https://www.goddessretreats.com/travel-guide/goddess-retreats-for-women-travel-loyalty-program-rewards/): Rewards for returning guests. - [Travel agents](https://www.goddessretreats.com/highlights/women-solo-and-group-travel-agents/): Information for solo and group travel agents. ## Press, reviews and sustainability - [Press and media](https://www.goddessretreats.com/about-us/press-and-media/): Press coverage and recognition for Goddess Retreats. - [Press](https://www.goddessretreats.com/press/): Press and media page. - [Wellness retreat reviews](https://www.goddessretreats.com/bali-wellness-retreat-reviews/): Guest reviews of Bali wellness retreats. - [Sustainable eco tourism in Bali](https://www.goddessretreats.com/about-us/bali-sustainable-eco-tourism/): Sustainability practices in Bali. - [Giving back](https://www.goddessretreats.com/giving-back-with-heart/): Community and charitable work. ## Health and wellness information Goddess Retreats offers wellness, yoga, spa, and lifestyle retreats. These retreats are not medical treatment and do not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Meal plans are not formulated to address specific clinical health conditions. Guests with a medical condition, a food allergy, or who are pregnant should speak with their doctor and contact the reservations team before booking. Any health benefit described in the blog or on retreat pages reflects general wellness information, not a medical claim. ## Markdown content files - [Full content version](https://www.goddessretreats.com/llms-full.txt): Expanded version of this file with the full list of blog articles. - [About Goddess Retreats (Markdown)](https://www.goddessretreats.com/about.md): Detailed company profile covering history, founder, locations, retreat programs, and guest information. ## Optional - [Blog](https://www.goddessretreats.com/blog/): Articles on wellness, travel, and women's health in Bali. - [Privacy policy](https://www.goddessretreats.com/privacy-policy/): How personal data is handled. - [Sitemap index](https://www.goddessretreats.com/sitemap_index.xml): Full index of site sitemaps.