Earth Workshop in bali

📧 Email: ecoarchbali@gmail.com
📞 Contact: +91 9604800621 | +91 9730444995

 

Day 1 – Arrival & Local Markets

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• Arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar)
   

• Check-in at hotel in Kuta
   

• Evening stroll at Kuta Beach
   

• Visit Satria Gatotkaca Statue and enjoy a local market crawl at Kuta Square
   

Day 2 – Southern Bali Exploration

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• Morning visit to Uluwatu Cliff & Temple
   

• Relax at Nusa Dua Beach (optional water sports)
   

• Evening Kecak Fire Dance performance at Uluwatu
   

Day 3 – Temples & Coastline

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• Sunrise visit to Tanah Lot Temple
   

• Visit Pura Petitenget Temple
   

• Evening relaxation at Seminyak Beach sunset cafés
   

 

Day 4 – Arrival & Grounding into the Earth

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Theme: Arrival • Connection • Roots

Morning / Early Afternoon

• Students arrive in Jatiluwih, greeted with a traditional Balinese welcome ritual (flower offerings, blessing water).
   

• Welcome lunch: farm-to-table vegetarian Balinese meal with local seasonal produce.
   

Afternoon

• Orientation circle: introductions, setting intentions for the journey, sharing personal goals.
   

• Heritage walk through Jatiluwih rice terraces (UNESCO site) with local guides → learn about Balinese ancient architectural vernacular buildings and irrigation systems (Subak) and harmony between people, land, and spirit.
   

Evening

• Opening circle & meditation – grounding practice to connect with the land and each other.
   

• Dinner together under the stars.
   

• Optional: Bonfire storytelling – sharing ancestral wisdom, local myths, and introduction to earth as a living medium.
   

 

Day 5 – Working with Earth, Learning from Ancestors

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Theme: Creation • Craft • Transformation

Morning

• Morning meditation & gentle movement (yoga or breathwork) to prepare body and mind.
   

• Hands-on workshop: Earthen floors – preparing soil, mixing natural binders, understanding textures and making of interior earth floor.
   

• Tea break with local snacks.
   

Midday

• Practical session: Earthen walls & plasters – applying ancient techniques, layering, and experimenting with natural finishes.
   

• Lunch together (Balinese vegetarian dishes).
   

Afternoon

• Theory session: history of earth architecture, ancient Indian-Balinese connections in design, sustainability and modern applications.
   

• Group dialogue: How can design heal communities?
   

Evening

• Community circle: reflection and guided discussion on conscious, spiritual thinking in design.
   

• Dinner together.
   

• Optional: Healing session / sound bath / hot spring bath – relaxing, integrative experience to release energy and embody the day’s learning.
   

 

Day 6 – Integration & Celebration

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Theme: Reflection • Community • Continuity

Morning

• Sunrise meditation in the rice terraces.
   

• Workshop continuation – detailing, polishing, and final touches on earth floors/walls.
   

• Group photo and project blessing.
   

Midday

• Closing circle: students share their experiences, transformations, and intentions to carry forward.
   

• Lunch feast with local music/dance performance (optional cultural immersion).
   

Afternoon

• Free time for rest, journaling, or exploring nearby village life.
   

• Farewell blessings – small gift (earth keepsake or local craft) to carry the memory home.
   

Evening

• Departure to next destination / return to Ubud base.
   

 

Day 7 – Spiritual Bali

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• Visit Brahmavihara-Arama Buddhist Monastery
   

• Relax at Banjar Hot Springs
   

• Evening free for Ubud cafés & group leisure
   

Day 8 – Royal Palaces of East Bali

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• Day trip to Tirta Gangga Water Palace
   

• Explore Taman Ujung Water Palace
   

• Return to Ubud
   

Day 9 – Sacred Temples & Panoramic Views

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• Early morning visit to Besakih Temple (Mother Temple of Bali)
   

• Stop at Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven)
   

• Scenic views at Lahangan Sweet Viewpoint
   

Day 10 – Departure

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• Breakfast at hotel
   

• Free morning for final shopping in Ubud
   

Transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport for departure