FREQUENTLY ASKED RETREAT QUESTIONS:
How much is this retreat and what will I get for the price?
The retreat price is US$6,500 to be paid by the end of March. This includes accommodation, meals, amenities, excursion transportation, excursion fees and materials costs. You will be responsible for your airfare to and from Bali. You will also be responsible for your transportation costs to and from the airport and the retreat location.
May I stay for less time than the full 9 days?
You are encouraged to stay for the full 9 days so that you can get the most out of this experience. However, if you cannot stay all 9 days, you may leave early. There are no refunds or discounts for those students who do not stay for the entire retreat.
Why are there no refunds?
A great deal of time, energy and planning has gone into making this retreat a reality. You will find that you will also put a great deal of time, energy and planning into coming on this retreat. It is important to respect this and commit to going. That being said, you may purchase trip cancellation insurance to cover yourself should you find that an emergency prevents you from attending the retreat.
Why am I being asked to apply to this retreat and answer questions?
This retreat isn’t an ordinary retreat. It also isn’t an ordinary travel experience, tour or course. By answering questions you will allow Professor Burlingame to tailor the anthropology information that will be taught. It will also allow Professor Burlingame to tailor the excursions in Bali that will best support your educational journey. In other words, this is a bespoke (or boutique) travel and learning experience! You are also being asked to apply because only five students will be invited to this retreat.
Why are only five students being invited?
Firstly, people learn best in small groups. It's
not that people can't learn in large classes, it's just that smaller groups aid
learning more, and for a longer duration, due to students having more
opportunities for individualized attention and greater social interactions with each other and their instructor. Secondly, too many people on this retreat will cut down
on the chances for everyone to enjoy their own bliss. Thirdly, five
students will be more convenient to maneuver around Ubud and its general
surrounds. Lastly, tourism in Bali contributes to astronomical levels of
environmental damage. A compact group of people will tread more lightly
upon Bali's natural resources.
Where will I be staying?
Retreat accommodations will be in a Balinese-style home near the celebrated city of Ubud. You will have your own room with a shared bathroom. Balinese-style meals will be prepared and served in the home. There will be a cleaning service, a gardening service and security.
How will I spend my days on the retreat?
During weekdays you will begin your day with yoga and breakfast before joining Professor Burlingame and your fellow attendees for discussion and activities. Weekday afternoons will be reserved for lunch, individual projects and/or wellness excursions that will support and reinforce classroom learning with hands-on activities. Weekday evenings will include dinner, music, dancing and socializing. Your weekends are free to schedule as you please. For instance, you may want to attend the cultural festivals that abound in Ubud year-round. However, you may find that relaxing at the retreat and enjoying home cooked meals is as ambitious as your weekend plans will get!
What are some examples of the wellness excursions being planned?
Some of the possible excursions may include: The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary; An Indigenous Farm; Balinese Cooking Class; Goa Gajah Temple Cave; Bumi Sehat (Healthy Earth Mother) Birth Clinic; Indonesian/Balinese Medicine Class; Herbal Medicine Walking Tour.
Where do I go if I have more questions and I want more information?
You may contact us HERE. You may also attend one of Professor Burlingame’s upcoming Masterclasses HERE and ask for more information afterwards.
Professor Burlingame cordially invites you to enjoy this unique and exciting travel experience! Come join us in Bali!