IFS Write to Heal: A Transformational Writing & Healing Retreat in Bali with Dr. Lissa Rankin - EARLY BIRD (approx. 995 USD)

February 22–27, 2026 | Hosted by IFSBali.com

Join us in sacred Bali for a rare opportunity to write, reflect, and heal in the company of kindred spirits and a gifted guide.

Led by New York Times bestselling author and trauma healing visionary Dr. Lissa Rankin, this 6-day retreat is more than a writing workshop—it’s a soul pilgrimage. Designed for IFS-informed participants, therapists, writers, and seekers alike, this intimate retreat explores how the written word can become a portal to profound healing, self-discovery, and transformation.

Through a powerful blend of Internal Family Systems (IFS), memoir writing, and trauma-informed rituals, you'll be supported in bringing your story to life—not from pain or reactivity, but from your centered, Self-led inner healer.

Together, we’ll write not just to remember—but to reclaim, reframe, and restore.

Meet Dr. Lissa Rankin

Lissa Rankin, M.D. is a physician, author, spiritual teacher, and founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute. She’s the bestselling author of Mind Over Medicine, Sacred Medicine, and five other books, with works translated into 28 languages. A longtime IFS practitioner and trauma healing guide, Lissa brings clinical depth, soulful presence, and a fierce devotion to wholeness.

Having taught at leading centers like Esalen, Kripalu, Omega, and 1440 Multiversity, she is best known for her *Daily Flame* love letters—touchstones of compassion and insight shared with millions. Lissa’s approach weaves IFS, ritual, storytelling, and energy medicine into safe, inclusive spaces for healing the wounds that words can carry—and release.

This retreat offers a rare chance to write and reflect under Lissa’s guidance in the lush stillness of Bali’s coastal beauty.

An Immersive Experience in Every Way

This retreat is designed to nourish you on every level—creatively, somatically, and spiritually. Each day blends:

* Memoir writing anchored in IFS-based parts work
* Healing rituals, song, and movement
* Creative expression through art-making and guided reflection
* Somatic integration in a serene, intimate setting

Whether you arrive with pages written or none at all, you’ll be met with care, curiosity, and community. No prior writing experience is needed—just a willingness to explore your inner world and welcome what arises.

Why Join This Retreat

This retreat is for you if:

* A story lives within you—one that’s ready to be seen, heard, and healed
* You’re navigating trauma, transition, or transformation and seek meaning
* You long for a brave space to share and write in community
* You’re a therapist, healer, or creative ready to deepen your understanding of IFS through experiential work

You don’t have to publish your story. But you can claim it, honor it, and begin to write it from a place of truth, tenderness, and Self.

What's included in Your Retreat Package?

Enjoy 6days-5 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 Dr. Lissa Rankin—blending teaching, writing practice, creative process, and integration.

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, February 22nd, 2026, with check-in available from 3 PM, and concludes on Friday, February 27th, 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, February 22nd

Check in from 3 PM

4.30 PM: Group Welcome & Introduction

6.30 PM: Balinese blessing ceremony

7.00 PM: Welcome Dinner 

 

Write to Heal Retreat Days - February 23rd, 24th 25th & 26th: 

From 7.00 AM: Breakfast

7.30 AM: Optional Morning Yoga (60 min)

9.00 AM: Morning Session

12.30  PM: Lunch Break

3.00 PM: Afternoon Session

6.30 PM: End of Day's Program

7.00 PM: Dinner

 

Farewell Day - Friday 27th of February

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.

Retreat sessions take place in a traditional Balinese joglo-style wooden shala, complete with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and open access to the surrounding greenery.

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, February 22nd. 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 Friday, February 27th, so your return flight should not be earlier than 5:00 PM that day.

Thank you for planning ahead to be present for the entire retreat — your presence from beginning to end truly matters.

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 the IFS Write to Heal Retreat, 6-day / 5-night, Dr. Lissa Rankin, hosted at a beautiful beachfront hotel in Bali, is 2,695 USD for a private single room.
This early bird rate is valid until October 1st, 2025. After that, the standard price of 2,995 USD applies.

The retreat price includes:

Full IFS Write to Heal retreat program with Dr. Lissa Rankin

5 nights of private accommodation

Full board with three nourishing meals per day

To secure your place, a deposit of 995 USD is due upon registration. The remaining balance of 1,700 USD (or 2,000 USD after October 1st) is due by December 15th, 2025.

This retreat is open to IFS-informed participants, as well as helping professionals, creatives, and seekers called to use writing as a healing practice. If you’re unsure whether this retreat is right for you, feel free to reach out - we’re happy to guide you.

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.

 

Ready to Join Us?

We would be honored to welcome you to this unique IFS Write to Heal retreat in Bali with Dr. Lissa Rankin.  We recommend early registration, as spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly.

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