IFS retreat for therapists in Bali - Cece Sykes, EARLY BIRD DEPOSIT (995 USD)

March 14th to 20th, 2027 | Hosted by IFSBali.com

This retreat offers IFS Continuing Education Credits 

Step away from the pace of your professional world and return—gently, intentionally—to the inner story that first drew you into healing work. In March 2027, you can join Senior IFS Lead Trainer Cece Sykes for a deeply immersive retreat in Bali: a restorative, intimate week designed for IFS therapists and practitioners.

Surrounded by turquoise ocean, warm breezes, and the quiet hum of Balinese life, this retreat offers something rare: a compassionate pause, where you become the one held.

Meet Cece Sykes, Senior Lead Trainer with the IFS Institute

Embodying IFS: A Transformational Week in Bali

This retreat invites you into a full-bodied return to Self—one where your inner system becomes the focus of gentle, curious exploration.

Across the week, Cece will guide you through an experiential journey designed to help you:

• Reconnect with the early impulses and parts that led you into the healing professions
• Meet your own system with renewed tenderness
• Explore the burdens, gifts, and legacies you carry
  
• Rediscover the joy and clarity at the center of your work

Each day blends experiential IFS processes, guided inner journeys, reflective writing, heartfelt dialogue, quiet moments in nature, and nourishing rest. As you deepen into your own story, you’ll be held by Bali’s calming ocean air, lush tropical landscape, and a community of fellow practitioners committed to authentic presence.

Expect a week that softens the edges, restores your vitality, and reconnects you with what is most essential for you.

You’ll return home more grounded, more openhearted, and more aligned with the soul of your work.

Who This Retreat Is For:

This retreat is open to IFS trained therapists, practitioners, counselors and coaches (you must have completed IFS Level 1, or have equivalent training and experience).

If you’re unsure whether your background aligns, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re happy to help.

What's included in Your Retreat Package?

Enjoy 7 days - 6 nights in a private room at our beautiful coastal venue in Bali, where you’ll be nourished with three daily à la carte meals, made from fresh, local ingredients and served at two on-site restaurants. Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.

Each meal includes your choice of fresh juice, smoothie, or young coconut, and mornings begin with coffee or tea. Your stay also includes a welcome dinner, a farewell celebration, and the complete retreat program with Cece Sykes.Between sessions, you’re welcome to enjoy the hotel’s beach bar offerings (available for purchase), relax in the gardens, or rest deeply in the peaceful atmosphere.

Please note: Flights, travel insurance, and airport transfers are not included. However, we’re happy to connect you with trusted local drivers for a smooth arrival.

Retreat Program:

The retreat begins on Sunday, March 14th, 2027, with check-in available from 3 PM, and concludes on Saturday, March 20th, in the early afternoon. Below is the full program outline (please note that minor adjustments may occur without affecting the total number of hours):

Arrival Day - Sunday, March 14th

Check in from 3 PM

4.30 PM: Group Welcome & Introduction

6.30 PM: Balinese blessing ceremony

7.00 PM: Welcome Dinner 

Retreat Days - March 15th, 16th, 18th and 19th:

From 7.00 AM: Breakfast

7.30 AM: Optional Morning Yoga (60 min)

9.00 AM: Morning Session

12.30  PM: Lunch Break

3.30 PM: Afternoon Session

6.00 PM: End of Session

7.00 PM: Dinner

Relax & explore Bali, March 17th:

This day is yours to explore and unwind. Join our optional day trip to Ubud, or create your own adventure — visit sacred water temples, wander in the mountains, take a surfing lesson, or simply relax by the pool and let your body and mind integrate the week’s experiences.

Final Day - Saturday 20th of March

From 7.00 AM: Breakfast

9.30 AM: Morning Session

1.00 PM: Lunch and End of the Retreat

Location

Nestled along a serene stretch of Bali’s coastline, just about an hour from the international airport, our retreat is held at a peaceful beachfront hotel beside a striking black sand beach. Surrounded by tropical gardens and ocean breeze, it’s a place designed for rest, reflection, and reconnection.

The venue also offers an on-site spa, yoga program, and fitness facilities for those who wish to unwind between sessions. Spa treatments and surf lessons can be booked through the hotel and are available at your own expense.

Getting to Bali

Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar – DPS) is well-connected to many major cities worldwide. Here are some typical flight options:

From the US East Coast: United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways offer connecting flights via their respective hubs.

From the US West Coast: Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Airlines offer one-stop routes from cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles.

From Australia: Direct flights are available from Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth with Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia.

From Singapore: Singapore Airlines operates direct flights from Changi Airport to Denpasar, with a flight time of approx. 2 hours.

We’re happy to help arrange trusted ground transportation from the airport to the retreat venue, so your arrival is smooth and stress-free.

Please plan your travel to allow full participation
To honor the depth of this retreat and our shared space together, we ask that all participants plan to be present from the opening to the closing of the program:

Arrival: Please schedule your flight to arrive in Bali by 12:30 PM at the latest on Sunday, November 1st. This ensures time for airport procedures and transfer, so you’re settled in and ready for our Welcome Session at 4:30 PM.

Departure: The retreat concludes with lunch around 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 20th, so your return flight should not be earlier than 6:00 PM that day.

The Food

The food is exceptional — nourishing, flavorful, and a retreat highlight in itself. Prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the hotel offers three beautifully made meals a day, with plenty of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from their à la carte menu at two onsite restaurants. Dietary needs such as gluten-free, vegetarian, or lactose-free can be accommodated with advance notice.

Between meals, you’re welcome to treat yourself to fresh juices, smoothies, or snacks, available for purchase from the hotel’s juice and beach bar.

Price and Practicalities

Your investment for this Retreat, 7-day / 6-night, with Cece Sykes, hosted at a beautiful beachfront hotel in Bali, is 2,795 USD for a private single room. This early bird rate is valid until June 1st, 2026. After that, the standard price of 2,995 USD applies.

To secure your place, a deposit of 995 USD is due upon registration. The remaining balance of 1,800 USD (or 2,000 USD after June 1st) is due by November 1st, 2026.

Travel Insurance

We recommend purchasing travel insurance if you are not already covered by an existing policy. Please note that IFSBali.com is not liable for any delays, cancellations, or changes to your travel itinerary.

If you have any questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help.

We hope to see you in Bali.

Warmly,
The IFSBali Team