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THE ART OF REST — A REST RESIDENCY IN BALI

4 nights / 5 days — (Ubud) Bali, Indonesia
August, 2026

This is not a holiday.
It’s a place to rest in a way most women no longer know how to.

If you’re high-functioning, capable, and outwardly “fine” but inwardly tired, this residency was created for you.

The Art of Rest is a deeply held, sensory experience designed to help your nervous system soften, your sleep deepen, and your body return to a slower, safer rhythm.

Held in a private villa in Ubud, Bali, this residency explores rest as something to be practised, protected, and supported not rushed, earned, or maximised.

Who It’s For

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This residency is for women who:

  • Carry a lot, quietly

  • Feel tired even when life looks “good”

  • Struggle to truly switch off

  • Want depth, not performance wellness

  • Value beauty, care, and thoughtful detail

  • Prefer small, intimate experiences

No prior experience with sound, breathwork, or movement is required.
Everything is gentle, guided, and optional.

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What’s Included

  • 4 nights accommodation in a private luxury villa

  • Airport transfers (arrival & departure)

  • Chef-prepared meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner + snacks)

  • Floating sound bath

  • Daily breathwork/sound session

  • On-body vibrational sound massage

  • Somatic fascia movement sessions

  • Tea ceremony for sensory grounding

  • Sleep ritual evening

  • Nature immersion outing

  • 1 × 90-minute massage (additional on request)

  • Private pool + villa amenities

  • Curated meditative objects to take home

  • Downtime & unstructured rest

  • Integration & closing circle

You are free from logistics, decisions, and planning.
Your only role is to arrive.

About Your Host

This residency is guided by Zara, the founder of Mellow Habits.

Zara’s work centres on creating spaces where the nervous system can soften without effort. Her approach blends sound, gentle breathwork, somatic fascia practices and sensory grounding, designed for women who are capable, busy, and often last on their own list.

Her retreats are known for their quiet, thoughtful pacing and attention to detail, from how sessions are sequenced to how space, silence and rest are held. Guests are not asked to perform, process or push. Everything is optional, guided and deeply considered.

Zara facilitates retreats and residencies across Australia and internationally, working with private venues and hotels to create experiences that feel intimate, spacious and well cared for.

“My intention is simple — to create the spaces where rest feels safe again.”

Zara

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“This was one of the most grounding, restful days I’ve had in my entire life. Zara led us through several movements of rest, and from the moment we stepped foot in the house, my nervous system felt safe to just be.
I can’t wait to come back again soon, and would highly recommend anyone who needs a break from the everyday rush of life, to spend a day with Zara and have your cup filled.”

Shauna - Guest from The Art of Rest Retreat 2025

A typical day may look like:

  • Slow mornings with breath and gentle movement

  • Nourishing meals shared quietly or alone

  • Time by the pool or in nature

  • Afternoon somatic release and sound

  • Evening rituals designed for sleep

  • Long pauses with nothing scheduled

There is structure — but there is also space.

This is not a packed schedule or a productivity reset.

The Art of Rest is designed around containment — where every detail supports the nervous system to downshift naturally.

  • No rushing between sessions

  • No expectation to share

  • No “breakthroughs” to chase

  • No pressure to be anything other than present

You are not taught how to rest.
You are placed inside an environment where rest happens on its own.

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Retreat room with a view

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“I was going through a rough time and was under a lot of stress before attending the retreat with Zara. the retreat was out of this world! zara is sweet and considered all details. it was such a sensory experience. the moment i arrived i felt rested, the space was architecturally incredible, the food was so nourishing, everything was gentle, the movement, the breath, the sound baths from floating to vibrating on our bodies. the gift bag.. gosh where do i stop?
honestly if you want to fill your cup then this is the place to do it. highly recommend mellow habits retreats”

Steph - Guest from The Art of Rest Retreat 2025

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Deposit & Payments

A non-refundable AUD $1,000 deposit secures your place.
Pricing is in Australian dollars.
Remaining fees are paid in two installments.
Final balance is due 30 days before the retreat date.

All inclusions, airport transfers, meals and retreat experiences are covered.

King room King room
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$1,000.00

Book the entire room $4800 or share with a friend $6800 ($3,400 pp)

Pricing is in Australian dollars.

Twin room Twin room
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Twin room
$1,000.00

Shared room with a single bed. Book one for you: $4000

Pricing is in Australian dollars.

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Travel

Guests arrange their own flights to Bali.
Please wait for written confirmation before booking flights.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Once in Bali, all ground transfers, accommodation, meals and retreat activities are organised by our team.

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Cancellation & Transfers

Cancellations more than 30 days before the residency are refundable minus the deposit.
Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable due to villa and supplier commitments.
If you can no longer attend, you may transfer your place to another guest at no penalty.

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Exclusivity

This residency is intentionally small to preserve depth, spaciousness and personalised care.
Spaces are extremely limited.

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