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Are you ready to step back in time? To be transported to the untouched? To the Indonesia that once was? This is Rote Island. It lies at the southernmost end of the Indonesian archipelago, and most who go report an uncanny sense of peacefulness and a slowing down of time. The Lonely Planet guide describes it as, “A slender limestone jewel, with powdery white sand beaches and epic surf” and the description is spot on. Most report Rote as “the way Bali used to be, decades ago”.

Nemberala Beach Resort is a modern property amidst the turned back hands of time. There are 8 beautifully crafted bungalows with local quarried stone, exposed regional hardwoods, and traditional Rotenese alang roofs with outdoor bathrooms and equipped with a/c. The resort sits on the edge of the stunningly blue ocean with a sunset to rival any in the world.

Due to the runway in Rote currently under repair and estimated to be fixed by May, we are creating the travel plan around the runway not being repaired. If the runway is repaired, then we will skip the night in Kupang , go straight to Rote on the 14th and you get a bonus night at NBR.

The transfer package is included in your retreat package.

Current Plan (with night in Kupang):
Please plan to arrive in Bali no later than 13th of October.

14 Oct - Group travel Bali /Kupang Lion Air
14 Oct  Group stays overnight at Aston Hotel Kupang
15 Oct  Morning fast ferry Kupang / Ba'a, Rote
15/21 Oct 6 nights Nemberala Beach Resort
21 Oct  Susi Air Flight from Ba'a to Kupang
21 Oct  Kupang/Bali Lion Air - we will arrive around 5PM on the 21st, so make sure your flights depart after 9PM or book to leave the following day.  You can stay right at the airport at the Novotel.

If the runway is repaired and Lion flights start operating we will drop the night in Kupang and add a 7th night  in Rote at NBR.

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Bully was first introduced to surf coaching in 2006. What started out as a job soon became his life’s passion and purpose. He taught at almost every surf school on Maui before opening up his own surf school in 2012, Bully’s Ohana Surf School, which is still in operation today. Seeing the impact that his surf instruction and life coaching had on people made Bully realize it was a calling for him to help people heal and become the best versions of themselves. Bully and his wife, Ashley, share a passion for ocean therapy, which led them to acquiring Swell Retreats and running retreats to empower, heal and help others find their bliss. Their hope is to share their own experiences and inspire others to awaken to their true potential and the limitless possibilities that life offers all of us. 

Ashley was born and raised in Alberta, Canada. She earned a business degree at 21 and a law degree by age 25. A lifelong athlete, she grew up playing soccer and volleyball and spent her winters downhill skiing. She is also an avid cyclist and golfer having lived next to the majestic Rocky Mountains for most of her life.  While traveling the world, she spent most of her time by or in the ocean and always wanted to learn to surf. So in January of 2022, in the face of burnout, trauma and a lot of grief, she took a month-long break from the world of corporate law to come to Maui to do exactly that. She was directed (by Lulu!) to the best surf coach on Maui- Bully Kotter. A month-long trip was extended by weeks and then months, and Ashley now lives full-time on Maui and is married to Bully (and loves to surf!). Starting a retreat business has been a lifelong dream for Ashley and acquiring Swell Retreats allows her and her husband to share their passion for ocean, nature, longevity and wellness to help others live the highest vibration life possible!

Surfer, yogini and empowerment coach Lulu Agan and her collective SwellWomen have been at the helm of leading women to their purpose, bliss and optimal health for more than 20 years. Coming from a vibrant background as a globe-trotting corporate executive and private chef, Lulu aims to take her worldly experience and share it with women who desire to hand-craft their most blissful lives possible. As a RYS600 Yoga Teacher and IIN Certified Coach, Lulu masterfully accomplishes this by honing in on the energy of surf, yoga, adventure travel, wellness and empowerment coaching to craft unique retreats and online offerings that serve to empower any woman brave enough to seek a guiding hand. 

To Lulu, the ocean has the power to erase egos, unleash bare human spirit and teach one to color outside of the lines, while yoga brings balance and a deep, supportive connection to oneself — all lessons that can be easily carried from her surfboard or yoga mat back to daily life, allowing that raw passion to color her every moment.
Learn more about Lulu Agan ~ Chief Officer of Bliss

How do we fit so much into one day? By taking care of all the details so that you can truly enjoy your luxury holiday. The surfing time’s depend upon tides and swell size, but here is an example of a SwellWomen Day:

• 6:00am  Meditation & Beach Yoga warm-up
• 6:30am  Early breakfast
• 7:00am  Depart for surf lesson
• 9:30am  Late breakfast
• 10:30 Nap in a pool chair, enjoy a massage
• 12:45 Lunch
• 1:30pm Depart for Day Tour 1, Boat trip to snorkelling on uninhabited Island OR time to free surf using the resorts boats OR rent a scooter and explore the island, or take another nap!
• 4:30pm  Yoga & Journal work
• 6:00pm Appetizers, drinks, watch the beautiful sunset
• 7:00pm Dinner

The schedule may change according to surf conditions, destination or other events that may be added to your surf and wellness package. Do you need to participate in everything? We are here to provide many options for you to choose from. If you opt to relax by the pool the entire day or choose to participate in only one activity per day, you will be supported in that decision. It’s your surf and yoga retreat, and we are here to accommodate you in whatever choice brings you the highest bliss.