The Ultimate Culinary Escape
Hosted by Josh and Ali of WEKA, discover a more personal side of Bali through the people, flavours and traditions that have shaped this journey.
Stay at Fivelements Retreat and Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, two sanctuaries that redefine luxury
through connection and calm. Forage with chefs, learn to cook Balinese dishes, taste local honey, and sip cocktails infused with wild botanicals you foraged from the property yourself. and that’s only the half of it.
This is a return to slow living, shared meals, and the simple joy of feeling present.
Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport, where you’ll be met by your private driver and transferred to Fivelements Retreat, your riverside sanctuary of wellness and culianry exploration.
Settle into your private villa, surrounded by lush gardens and traditional Balinese architecture. This evening, join your hosts Anna (Lazy Susan) and Josh (Weka Travel) for a welcome ceremony and dinner, where Balinese flavours meet mindful preparation.
Fivelements Retreat Bali | Meals: D
Start the day with yoga or pilates in the open-air shala before breakfast overlooking the river.
Join Anna and the Fivelements chef for a hands-on village cooking experience, where you’ll gather fresh produce from local rice fields and lear to prepare traditional dishes.
After lunch, unwind with your included wellness package. from Balinese massages and healing rituals to fire or water blessings.
Tonight, savour a three-course dinner crafted by the Fivelements culinary team.
Fivelements Retreat Bali | Meals: BLD
After morning yoga and breakfast, immerse yourself in a raw food masterclass, guided by the Fivelements chefs. Using ingredients foraged from their organic gardens, discover the artistry of living foods and flavour balance.
Enjoy an afternoon of relaxation or optional wellness sessions before gathering for a final dinner celebrating nature’s bounty and connection.
Fivelements Retreat Bali | Meals: BLD
After breakfast and a final yoga session, check out and transfer privately to Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape. stopping en route in Ubud to explore local markets and enjoy lunch at one of Anna’s favourite restaurants.
Arrive at Buahan and settle into your open-air villa, each with its own infinity pool and panoramic mountain views. A welcome drink and ceremony set the tone for the tranquil days ahead.
As the sun sets, gather for a plant-based degustation dinner. highlighting Buahan’s ‘Zero Walls, No Doors’ philosophy of immersion in nature.
Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape | Meals: BLD
Begin your day with yoga beside the river before setting out on a foraging walk through Banyan Tree’s organic farm with the Head Chef. Collect wild herbs, roots, and edible flowers. then craft a Balinese lunch using your harvest.
This evening, join the resort’s mixologist for a botanical cocktail class, infusing your own spirits and kombuchas with foraged ingredients. End the day with another exquisite degustation dinner overlooking the jungle canopy.
Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape | Meals: BLD
After a morning yoga session, experience honey harvesting from Bali’s stingless native bees – an ancient practice believed to bring harmony and health. Continue to a local village for a hands-on sweet-making session, learning to prepare traditional rice confections paired with tropical fruits.
Later, join a food-painting workshop with a local artist before your farewell banquet.
Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape | Meals: BLD
Enjoy one last riverside breakfast before your private transfer to the airport. Depart Bali feeling nourished, inspired, refreshed and
Every WEKA experience is thoughtfully designed around you, shaped by trusted local relationships, and brought to life through experiences that leave a lasting impression.
