Sober Haven Bali is a boutique holiday experience.....

[Brian H]

Sober Haven Bali is a boutique holiday experience on the magical island of Bali created especially for 12 step program members. Our retreat provides enchanting space where one can surf, scuba dive, tour, golf, yoga and shop at their leisure while in a totally positive and supportive environment. This is a time to unwind from the pressures of life and take time to pamper themselves while staying close to their program and surrounded by fellow 12 steppers. Retreat to a paradise full of transformative yoga sessions, scrumptious meals, decadent spa treatments and a wide choice of outdoor activity packed with fun and laughter with their old and new friends!

Imagine this: A luxuriously soft massage table. A fragrant tropical sea breeze. The sound of Indian Ocean waves lapping the powder-soft sand of a secluded beach. A traditional Balinese massage after a day of white water rafting
or hiking a volcano….

But instead of a rum drink on the table next to you, there is a glass of the freshest, purest, most refreshing tropical fruit drink or Java tea. That is because this beautiful resort destination is Sober Haven Bali, a paradise vacation
spot for people in recovery — or anyone else who wants to have a wonderful
vacation in an alcohol and drug free environment.

Founded by Brian H, a participant of a 12-step program since 1984, Sober Haven Bali was born out of the philosophy that true happiness and health both come from enjoying life as an endless journey of mental, physical and spiritual
pursuit. Thus, the “Eat Pray Play” theme was intertwined with this tropical
destination as a safe haven for those who are on that journey. Upon a close
inspection of the amenities offered at the resort, Sober Haven Bali fully
embodies these ideals.

Sober Haven Bali is not a treatment centre. Rather, it is a safe cultural, spiritual, gourmet and temptation-free vacation resort for people in recovery and 12-step programs. The friendly and helpful staff, from the tour guides
to the surf instructors, are all members of 12-step programs themselves. Their
primary mission is to provide a guaranteed level of luxury, adventure and
excitement, to assure the guests have a fun filled vacation that have come to
this mystical island to be “happy, joyous and free”.  

 

Temptation-free is definitely not a code word for "no fun", either! In fact, the entire focus of Sober Haven Bali is centred on enriching people's lives by a most exhilarating vacation of active participation in tour
events of their choosing, sublime relaxation and close contact with the unique
Balinese culture in all its diversity

Located on the West Coast of the island, Sober Haven Bali is situated in the chic village of Seminyak. The resort's lushly-planted grounds provide a peaceful oasis for meditation, relaxation and fellowship. Meanwhile, exciting
shopping opportunities and miles of peaceful, uninterrupted beaches are easily
accessible and just minutes away. The resort offers various levels of
accommodation with tour packages which include guided activities such as
surfing lessons, downhill bike tours, yoga, golf, cultural and Balinese cooking
tours, hiking volcanoes and more! The brand new resort of Sober Haven Bali with
its enticing Eat, Pray, Love tour retraces Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Eat, Pray,
Love” journey on this mystical island; inspired by the release of Gilbert’s
popular screenplay, which was filmed in Bali.

Sober Haven Bali also boasts a visit to a famous world-class spa for both women and men that incorporate various traditional Balinese techniques of relaxation and the overall promotion of wellness.

The guest rooms are furnished comfortably and beautifully in local decor, complete with native flower arrangements, rain showers, ceiling fans and air-conditioning.  There is a large
swimming pool, rooftop relaxation areas, and other quiet places around the
grounds where guests can spend time with family, make new friends, or just find
peaceful solace when so desired.

As for dining, Sober Haven Bali's world-class trained chefs and outdoor dining area treats guests to the freshest and healthiest natural foods from Bali. With an emphasis on the organic and the sustainable, meals consist of
locally grown salad greens, wild-caught seafood, local fruit, inspired deserts
embodying the “Gourmet Haven” ideal. Flavours range from Balinese and Asian
spices to the globally influenced. Meals are included in the vacation packages,
and inspiring new menus are available each day.

In a world of hustle and bustle, stress and anxiety it is becoming increasingly difficult for the more than 10 million people in 12-step programs to find an oasis which
supports their sober journey. Until now an exotic vacation spot like Bali
generally has been a daunting decision of whether to go or not to people in
recovery. However, Bali is also a part of the world that possesses incredible
beauty, spirituality and natural wonders. That's why Sober Haven Bali exists —
to help people in recovery, or anyone else, explore the many positive aspects
of this tropical island. The sanctuary style resort offers a Balinese vacation
experience that is safe, sober, and more than likely a life changing
experience!