Isn’t it time you take care of YOU for a change?!?
Midwives give so much of themselves, it's time they re-learn how to fill your own cup.
Will you join me in Bali August 15, 2020?
I want to midwife you for a week!
Come join the circle, soak in beauty, visit temples, get a massage, eat organic, swim at midnight, laugh and cry your way to a new paradigm with private and group coaching with yours truly - Augustine ❤️[the midwives’ midwife].❤️ As well as a whole team of passionistas dedicated to your up-leveling during this week of transformation!
Will you join me in Bali August 15, 2020?
I want to midwife you for a week!
Come join the circle, soak in beauty, visit temples, get a massage, eat organic, swim at midnight, laugh and cry your way to a new paradigm with private and group coaching with yours truly - Augustine ❤️[the midwives’ midwife].❤️ As well as a whole team of passionistas dedicated to your up-leveling during this week of transformation!
In Brene Brown’s book ‘Braving the Wilderness’, she says that being lonely effects the length of our life expectancy similar to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
You know that your longing for connection is LEGIT - it’s life-saving. I think we’ve treated friendship like a luxury for far too long; friendship isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. We don't just want it. We absolutely need it.
You also know that COMMUNITY-BASED MIDWIFERY IS THE HARDEST JOB IN THE WORLD, and its lonely, and exhausting.
I know that midwives need a community that gets it and gets you.
You know that your longing for connection is LEGIT - it’s life-saving. I think we’ve treated friendship like a luxury for far too long; friendship isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. We don't just want it. We absolutely need it.
You also know that COMMUNITY-BASED MIDWIFERY IS THE HARDEST JOB IN THE WORLD, and its lonely, and exhausting.
I know that midwives need a community that gets it and gets you.
YOU NEED THIS RETREAT!
Its time to say YES.
Yes to yourself!
Yes to your happiness!
Yes to your freedom!
YES to a friendship circle in midwifery!
Join me for the time of your life!
Meet Your Team of Coaches.
Midwifing the midwife.
Augustine ColebrookAugustine is a midwife, mentor, and muse to midwives around the globe. She is up-ending the paradigm of midwife-as-martyr and inspiring a new model of successful sustainability. She holds impeccable space for epic and quick transformation and delights in illuminating the path to profound joy. Augustine is a fire-starter for global revolution away from the status quo towards sustainability and accessibility for all.
Leading the Way Home
Wendy SnoblWendy is a radical self-care activist, yoga teacher, active herbalist, medicine maker, passionate soul-mentor, and teacher of ancient wisdom traditions from Minnesota, USA. She is dedicated to elevating all and living a wild, beautifully sacred life.
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Healing Birth by Healing Midwives.
Stacey O'Brien
Visibility for Visionaries
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"The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you're enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect.”
- Brene Brown
Organic, Vegetarian, Vegan or Raw? We got you!
All breakfasts, snacks, tea/ coffee, and dinners included in this retreat will be lovingly prepared by the in-house Soul Kitchen Chefs. Lunches are on your own each day as you wander around town, relax by the pool, or purchase a packed picnic for a hike. Here is an example of what awaits:
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Ocean Bowl Mahi-mahi, ginger tempeh, steamed greens, nori, sesame seeds, and miso orange dressing
Sate Avam Grilled chicken skewers served with organic red rice sautéed greens, spicy simbal, and peanut sauce
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Zucchini Wraps Creamy feta cheese wrapped inside grilled zucchini strips, drizzled with olive oil, lemon & sea salt
Kare Kelapa Coconut curry with fresh vegetables, sautéed greens, tofu, and organic red rice
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Live Lasagna Luscious layer of zucchini, basil pesto and raw cashew cheese
Dragon Bowl Ginger garlic tofu, kimchee, steamed greens, sliced avocado, organic red rice, sesame seeds, miso dressing
About your schedule
Sample daily schedule:
- 6am - Sunrise Yoga with Wendy
- 7am - Organic Breakfast at the Soul Kitchen
- 9am - Morning Coaching Session with the group
- 12pm - Lunch, napping, swimming, exploring, shopping on your own
- 6pm - Either Private Coaching Session or Private Photo Shoot
- 7pm - Family-style organic dinner poolside
- 9pm - Drifting off to sleep to the sounds of the jungle after a roommate giggle session
The full itinerary, address, menu, travel details will be emailed after registration.
Celebrating Local MidwivesDuring this epic week of retreat, as a group, we will be hosting an evening reception for Robin Lim and the rest of the midwives at Bumi Sehat. Please plan to bring a gift or two for them.
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About your lodging
We are offering double occupancy in luxurious rooms. You have a choice of standard or deluxe (with a tub). If you have a midwife-roommate in mind, please let us know. We can't guarantee housing specifics, except that everyone will have their own bed.
If you want a private room or are bringing a partner with you, you must pay for 2 sign ups, there is no discount on the retreat for non-participants. They are welcome to accompany you, but must have other plans during the morning sessions.
Check in for the retreat is at 3 pm on the 15th, but they have space for you to rest while you wait for your room if you are arriving sooner. Check out is at 11 am on the 22nd
If you want a private room or are bringing a partner with you, you must pay for 2 sign ups, there is no discount on the retreat for non-participants. They are welcome to accompany you, but must have other plans during the morning sessions.
Check in for the retreat is at 3 pm on the 15th, but they have space for you to rest while you wait for your room if you are arriving sooner. Check out is at 11 am on the 22nd
About your travel arrangements
Traveling to Bali from the US takes 24 hours, please plan accordingly. Air flight costs are NOT included. You will need to arrange to fly into DPS - this is Bali’s only international airport outside the town of Denpasar. Share your arrival details and we will arrange for a shuttle to meet you at the airport and take you the hour up to the town of Ubud where SOULSHINE is located.
Bali uses the Rupiah as currency- the exchange rate is currently $70 USS to $1,000,000 Rupiah - you should plan to have about that amount in cash exchanged when you arrive - the US dollar is not accepted in Bali. There are plenty of ATM’s in Ubud, so don’t carry a lot of money. ATM’s there will take your visa and credit cards without a hitch.
Upon entering Bali, you will be issued a free 30 day tourist visa - DO NOT overstay your visa, as it is $100 USD/ day fine. If you are coming for an extended stay you can purchase a 2 month visa for $35 USD on arrival, but you will have to ask three times about it, because they don’t like to issue them.
If you plan to drive (motor bike rentals are everywhere), it is recommended that you go to your local AAA and purchase an international driving permit for $20 before you leave home. Although, driving in Bali is on the left side of the road and frankly terrifying with very few enforced laws. Taxis are everywhere, so no need. And we provide transportation for any group activities.
If you are desiring to stay longer (or arrive earlier) than the 7 day retreat, SOULSHINE may have openings, but call early to set that up. AirBnB is also very active in Bali.
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Bali uses the Rupiah as currency- the exchange rate is currently $70 USS to $1,000,000 Rupiah - you should plan to have about that amount in cash exchanged when you arrive - the US dollar is not accepted in Bali. There are plenty of ATM’s in Ubud, so don’t carry a lot of money. ATM’s there will take your visa and credit cards without a hitch.
Upon entering Bali, you will be issued a free 30 day tourist visa - DO NOT overstay your visa, as it is $100 USD/ day fine. If you are coming for an extended stay you can purchase a 2 month visa for $35 USD on arrival, but you will have to ask three times about it, because they don’t like to issue them.
If you plan to drive (motor bike rentals are everywhere), it is recommended that you go to your local AAA and purchase an international driving permit for $20 before you leave home. Although, driving in Bali is on the left side of the road and frankly terrifying with very few enforced laws. Taxis are everywhere, so no need. And we provide transportation for any group activities.
If you are desiring to stay longer (or arrive earlier) than the 7 day retreat, SOULSHINE may have openings, but call early to set that up. AirBnB is also very active in Bali.
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About your costs
We have hustled hard to make a luxury retreat to the most beautiful island on earth affordable and accessible. Aside from these two price points, we also gladly continue to offer a midwife of color discount of 25% - use code #MOC at check out.
And what is the value of this retreat if you paid separately? Well folks, its a crazy, ridiculous, you-know-you-deserve-this-now kinda value!
- Luxury stay at the incomparable SOULSHINE owned by Michel Franti in Bali - $350 a day
- Two meals a day at the epic organic SOUL KITCHEN - $60 a day
- Airport shuttle to and from hotel (in air conditioning) - $100 a person
- Daily sunrise yoga in the third-floor, open air, jungle shala with all the yoga props - $20 a class
- Sacred temple visit and blessing with Balinese medicine man - $25 per person
- A day at the pristine white beaches of Cangu - $50 a person
- Private and group coaching with Augustine for a week - $3000
- Group provider-trauma release session with Stacey - $200 a person
- Visibility coaching from badass babe, Angela - $500 a person
- Private, joy-focused, essential essence photo shoot - $300 a person
- A celebration evening with Ibu Robin Lim and local Balinese midwives - Priceless
plus:
- Tour of the Bumi Sehat Birth Center in Ubud, Bali
- 24 hour self-serve local coffee/tea
- 24 hour infinity pool access
- Free high-speed WiFi throughout the compound
- Afternoons free to explore Bali
- Real and lasting connections built with authentic sister (peer) midwives
Special registration coupon for those pledging to bring WISH LIST items.
#BumiSehatUse this code above to get $300 off registration if you agree to help stock Bumi Sehat with hard to find medical equipment and supplies off our WISH LIST.
We need things licensed midwives in the states can easily order online. As an extra incentive, the retreat participant who brings the largest donation to Bumi Sehat will receive a special gift from Augustine (and our tax deductible thanks)! |
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Disclaimers:
- While we love and celebrate everyone on the midwifery path, this retreat is only for midwives and senior students (a year or less from graduating).
- Babes in arms are welcome to attend, but can not be crawling for safety reasons without bringing (or hiring) a full-time caregiver (there ,may be extra lodging and food charges for children) - please message with questions before registering.
- All children must be supervised at all times.
- WARNING: being caught possessing marijuana in any quantify including CBD carries a LIFE IN PRISON SENTENCE IN INDONESIA - please do not try to sneak any into the country - there are Americans in jail in Indonesia right now because of this. This retreat will make you high, we promise - you don’t need your THC this week!
- We do not offer refunds for any reason, but you may transfer your ticket to another midwife at no penalty.
- This retreat is inclusive of all the lovely ways humans express their diversity. We define diversity as the variety of differences and similarities among people which can include gender identity, race/ethnicity, tribal/indigenous origins, age, culture, generation, religion, class/caste, language, education, geography, nationality, different abilities, sexual orientation, work style, work experience, job role and function, military involvement, thinking style, personality type and other ideologies. Welcoming diversity requires moving beyond simple tolerance to respecting and embracing differences in a safe, positive and nurturing environment - you must agree with this to join this retreat.