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THE SACRED WAY OF THE WATERS
Purification, Immersion & Divine Remembrance
A retreat invitation from the Temple of the Living Waters
With Katie Kempster & Melania Rombouts
NORTH BALI, INDONESIA
August 3rd-8th, 2026
Save $333 by booking in before December 21st, 2025
Step into a realm of serenity and empowerment at Temple of the Living Waters, where our immersive and transformative women's water retreat in Bali invites you to embrace your sacred journey. Experience the healing power of water and nature, as you connect with your inner self and fellow sisters in a tranquil, immersive environment.
ENTER THE WAY OF THE WATERS
THIS IS NOT JUST ANY RETREAT -
THIS IS A SACRED SOUL JOURNEY
This is a pilgrimage like no other, it is designed for women who seek renewal, clarity and a reclamation of their inner knowing. Guided by ritual and the land and in communion with the most holy elemental force of life- Water, a deep and ancient call to remembrance awaits you.
For thousands of years, seekers and mystics have travelled to sacred wells, enchanted springs, ocean bodies and mystical rivers to cleanse, heal, pray and to awaken and share in ancient memory. This retreat calls you now to step onto the pilgrim’s path to remember and embody the Sacred Way of the Waters.
Mama Bali is known to be both the purification portal of the planet and the Island of the Gods. Steeped in the deep spiritual current of Bali lies Agama Tirta- this is the Religion of Holy water- where every living drop is seen as divine essence and where the memory and sacredness of the waters is infused with aeons of timeless blessings. These waters support both the physical and spiritual needs of the land and are consecrated daily through the devotional offerings and practices of the Balinese people.
For five magical days, you will be held by the waters as you surrender into sacred springs, waterfalls and bathe in holy temple waters. You will learn and participate in ancient rituals, not just to cleanse yourself, but to be replenished and remember the true nature of who you are.
A JOURNEY
OF INSPIRATION
In the current of an overstimulated world,
Water is summoning you home
Back to your knowing,
Back to presence,
Home to your soul light essence.
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THIS RETREAT CALLS TO YOU IF...
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You are wanting to experience cleansing and purification and embody health, vitality and radiance at the molecular level of your being.
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You are calling forth a deeper communion with the divine, the elemental kingdoms and the relationship with your own divine presence.
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You are ready to initiate into the Ancient Water Temple arts, activate your codes of womb and water and embrace a calling to serve the waters as a Water Priestess, Water Guardian or Earth Steward.
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Your inner mermaid is calling you to gather in circle and engage in time honoured water rituals with like minded others, inviting the opportunity for you to feel more joy, freedom and connection.​​
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You are excited to walk a living prayer in the sacred ways of the water, prayers that you will imbibe throughout the waters of Bali. These waters alive within you, will transform your reality and radiate a clear vision for your path forward.
NOT JUST A HOLIDAY…
AN INITIATION WITH THE WATERS
WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU IN BALI…
1. Daily journeys to Sacred Water Temples
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Journey into Bali’s sacred springs, waterfalls, and water temples, guided by Katie, Melania, and the revered Pemangku Tirta (Balinese Water Priests). Each excursion is steeped in the ancestral wisdom of Agama Tirta—The Holy Water Path—and guarantees to offer an unforgettable immersion into the wild beauty and spiritual heart of North Bali.​​​​​​
2. Learn the Ways of the Water.
Water Alchemy Workshops, Ritual Temple Arts and Embodiment practices.
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Reawaken your unique bond with the waters through teachings and transmissions shared by Katie and Melania.
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Learn how to create sacred space and create your own water altars and shrines.
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Journey to meet your elemental water guide, or higher self-aspect,
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Discover and paint your own water sigil for use in your personal water practice.
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Learn and participate in the ritual arts of anointing, libation, flower and gem elixir creation, water weaving and feel confident to create your own water blessing rituals.
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Explore the science of water as a living consciousness and keeper of ancient memory and enjoy a discussion of Veda Austin’s incredible work including a demonstration of Veda's unique crystallography method.
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3. Balinese Water Purification Rituals and Ceremonial Initiations.
Enjoy the profound experience of Melukat:
Balinese Water purification ritual.
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Balinese purification rituals are venerated to wash away lifetimes of heaviness, dissolve stagnant energy, and awaken deep renewal. These ancient rites, guided by generations of ceremonial mastery, are more than just symbolic rituals, they are a living transmission of the sacred liquid codes of light. They offer the seeker a profound opportunity for healing and transformation.
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You will experience an Oceanside Melukat at a remote 15th Century sacred Sea temple where the black volcanic rock meets the endless horizon.
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From the ocean, to the jungle, your final Melukat experience will be held at Tirta Empul. This temple which means “Big Spring“ is considered one of the five most holy temples in Bali and is said to be the source of the holiest water (Metirta yarta). Fed by crystal-clear springs, its flowing fountains are a profound place of prayer, purification, and blessings.
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Concluding the Sacred Way of the Waters retreat at this time-honoured temple has been timed to align with the peak of the Lion’s Gate Passage (08/08/2026).
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In ancient Egypt, the celestial rising of Sirius around this time and the tears of the goddess Isis were said to swell the Nile’s flow ushering with it renewal, abundance, and divine feminine awakening. Today, it is honoured as a cosmic portal for higher consciousness and spiritual transformation.
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Beneath this cosmic alignment, immersed in the sacred waters of Tirtha Empul, you will cleanse, realign and baptise yourself anew, in harmony with the waters, the earth, the sky, and your own divine spirit.
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You will emerge with the quiet knowing that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
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4. Ultimate relaxation.
Private Waterfront Retreat Sanctuary
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The resort blends modern comfort with nature, luxury, and style, creating a sanctuary that feels both refined and deeply connected to its surroundings. Its intimate size and secluded setting invite a sense of peace and stillness—an ideal space to relax, unwind, and immerse yourself in Bali’s rich cultural traditions.
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Knowing that the environment shapes every part of your journey, we’ve chosen our location with intention. In remote North Bali, where the mountains meet the sea, the land itself forms a natural, protective container ideal for rest, renewal, and transformation.
Return home from this retreat renewed, revitalised, and deeply nourished—body, mind, and spirit—across all layers of your being.​
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As you embrace the path of the Water Priestess, sacred water practices and ceremony will flow effortlessly into your daily life, your family, your community. ​
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You will carry within you the living codes of the Sacred Way of the Waters and cross the river to unite with your future inspired, aligned and revitalised self.
RETREAT LEADER:
KATIE KEMPSTER
Katie embodies a deep connection to the divine feminine, she is an experienced space-holder, water weaver and facilitator dedicated to creating transformative experiences that connect people deeply with nature, spirit, and self. As a devoted childbirth doula and hypnobirthing educator for over a decade, her focus from tending to the waters of the incoming souls now attunes to the waters of the Earth and the waters within us all. ​With an intuitive gift for guiding others through ritual and transformation, Katie creates spaces where participants feel safe, seen, and deeply supported.
​In the summer of 2021, Katie purchased a shared off grid property on Biripi country on the mid North Coast of NSW. The property is blessed with both a clean flowing river and an ancient holy spring. The communion and regular ceremony Katie has held with these waters has profoundly deepened her relationship with water and with it a remembrance, activation and a call to action for supporting others to embrace planetary water service.
As a sacred water priestess and shamanic womb keeper, anchored in the lineage of the Magdalene, Katie's work is inspired by a commitment to igniting the codes of womb and water in others and a reverence for keeping ancient water practices alive and accessible. She now invites others into a profound relationship with the planetary living waters and in connection with the inner flow of their own sacred waters.​
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On this retreat, Katie will walk beside you through Bali’s sacred springs, waterfalls, and water temples offering guidance, insight, and gentle encouragement as you journey into renewal, connection, and transformation.
RETREAT LEADER:
MELANIA ROMBOUTS
Melania is a visionary artist and cosmic seer whose sacred work is rooted in deep presence, a devotion to the arts, the dreaming and to the healing power of water. Melania’s ceremonial water path has been woven from diverse threads that are steeped in the ancient oceanic consciousness of her Fijian and La Pita ancestry.
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As a Water Priestess and intuitive guide she carries an innate reverence for the sacred feminine and works with nature’s rhythms and the waters as portals of renewal, transformation, and remembrance. With an unbound devotion to Yeshua, Melania walks in his way of compassion ,truth and light and her gentle strength and nurturing presence as a facilitator invite participants to open fully, allowing the waters to awaken what is most true within them.
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On this retreat, Melania will guide you through Bali’s holy water temples, waterfalls, and sacred springs, holding space for you to receive the blessings of the waters and to reconnect with the deeper currents of your being.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
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5 nights accommodation at a Lush Balinese Resort on the North Coast of Bali.
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Group transportation from (DPS- I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport) to Retreat Venue 3.5 hrs. Drive
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3 Healthy & Delicious freshly catered meals per day.
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Regular workshops that may include, yoga, meditation, movement and transformational art practices.
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Group Excursions to Balinese waterfalls, springs and Holy Temple sites.
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Melukat with Traditional Balinese Priests
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Water Ritual Art Instruction and Ceremonies
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A delightful journey with the dolphins to watch the sunrise over Mt Agung.
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A one-hour Traditional Balinese Healing Massage at the in-house Spa
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Water Priestess Alchemy gifts that you will CHERISH!
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
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Transportation home from the Final Ceremony at Tirtha Empul on 08/08/2026
(Located in TAMPAKSIRING Approx 20km from Central Ubud)
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Gratuities
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Extra Meals
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Alcohol
**(Retreat Hosts can assist you to arrange your own transport to either DPS Airport or anywhere else in Bali you wish to travel to at the completion of the retreat at this beautiful temple.)
YOUR LOCATION
BALI : LAND OF THE LIVING WATERS AND ISLAND OF THE GODS
Bali is a living tapestry where spirituality and nature flow together like the island’s sacred rivers. For generations, the Balinese have honoured water as both a life-giving force and a divine presence, weaving this reverence into the rhythms of everyday life.
The ancient subak irrigation system recognised by UNESCO channels holy spring water through terraced rice fields in a way that honours harmony between land, community, and spirit. Across the island, waterfalls cascade into hidden pools, crystal springs rise from the earth, and water temples stand as places of purification, prayer, and renewal.
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To step into Bali’s waters is to enter into a communion with ancestral wisdom, one that understands water as the heartbeat of the land, the lifeblood of the people, and the spirit that connects them. It is a place where every drop carries both ecological balance and sacred blessing, making Bali the perfect sanctuary to walk and celebrate the sacred ways of water.
NORTH BALI
North Bali is a sanctuary of untamed beauty and sacred calm, where jungle-clad mountains spill into hidden valleys alive with crystalline waterfalls, healing springs, and ancient water temples. Here, nature still breathes in its raw, unspoiled rhythm water thunders down moss-covered cliffs at Sekumpul, drapes in delicate veils at Gitgit, and rises in mineral-rich hot springs treasured by locals for generations.
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The air is laced with the sweet perfume of tropical blooms, the soundtrack a chorus of bird calls and rushing streams. At revered water temples, cool holy springs invite you to immerse in time-honoured cleansing rituals that nourish both body and spirit.
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Travelling through North Bali is a journey for the senses—each winding mountain road opening to a new secret pool, a hidden shrine, another sacred moment to be carried away by the island’s magic.
OUR RETREAT SANCTUARY
Your retreat home is a serene sanctuary, nestled in a peaceful fishing village on Bali’s untouched northeast coast. Framed by majestic mountains and the sparkling Bali Sea, it offers a perfect balance of seclusion and beauty.
Step straight from the resort into clear waters to snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, unwind in one of two swimming pools, or rest in tranquil garden pavilions shaded from the sun.
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Indulge in treatments at the in-house spa, and savour nourishing, flavour-rich wholefood meals prepared fresh each day. For the duration of your stay, this retreat centre will be reserved exclusively for The Sacred Way of the Water participants ensuring privacy, intimacy, and a deep sense of connection to the place and each other.
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RESORT FEATURES
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Full resort exclusivity for Sacred Way of the Water participants
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Private and shared accommodation options
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Elegant beachfront accommodation away from tourist crowds
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Air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities
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Multiple spaces for both group work and private reflection
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Two swimming pools surrounded by tropical gardens
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Oceanfront Dining Experiences
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Spa facilities for deep relaxation and self-care
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Direct access to a peaceful beach/ reef for snorkeling
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Reception & Gift shop for any other needs
ITINERARY
TRAVEL DETAILS /FLIGHTS
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Fly to Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
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Group transportation to the Retreat Venue is included.
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Arrive for Group Airport pickup before 11am on the first day ( Monday August 3rd, 2025)
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Arrange own transport and depart from Tirta Empul Temple at approximately 2pm on the last day (Saturday August 8th, 2026)
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Airport is 3.5 hrs from the Retreat Location
ARRIVAL DAY ONE: MONDAY AUGUST 3RD, 2026
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Airport pickup at Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) Depart Denpasar at approximately 11am Monday 03/08/26
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Check In at Resort Centre
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Welcome Ceremony
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Dinner
SAMPLE DAILY ITINERARY
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Yoga/Meditation/ Breathwork/ Movement or Sleep in!
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2 mornings out of the 5 we will enjoy a glorious sunrise experience
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Breakfast
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Morning Excursion to a water temple or water healing experience or a Water temple arts workshop experience.
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Lunch
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Afternoon excursion to a water temple or water healing experience or afternoon free time to snorkel or enjoy a spa treatment.
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Dinner
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Evening chill time ( 2 evenings after dinner, we will have special workshops to support our Melukat experiences.)
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Every second day, we will enjoy a full day excursion ​​​
DEPARTURE DAY SIX: : SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH, 2026
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Breakfast
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Travel to Tirta Empul
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Melukat Ceremony
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Closing Circle
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Take own transport to the airport or anywhere else in Bali ( Tirta Empul is 20km’s from Central Ubud. )
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Retreat hosts will support you to organise transport from Tirta Empul .
INVESTMENT​​
Early Bird Ends: 21 December 2025 -
Book Now and SAVE $333
Secure your place and price with a $500(AUD) non-refundable deposit.
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Private Room:
Pay Up Front :
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$3333 - All inclusive
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$3000 - (Early Bird Price only)
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$500 Non - Refundable Deposit to secure your place
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Final payment due by December 21st, 2025
Payment Plan:
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$3555 - All inclusive
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$3222 - (Early Bird Price only)
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$500 Non - Refundable Deposit to secure your place
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8 monthly payments of Approx. $400 per month
**Note: $150 AUD Extra If you would like a Seaview Deluxe Villa
Twinshare Room:
Pay up Front:
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$3033 - All Inclusive
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$2700 - (Early Bird Price Only)
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$500 Non - Refundable Deposit to secure your place
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Final payment due by - December 21st, 2025
Payment Plan:
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$3233 - All inclusive
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$2900 - ( Early Bird Price Only )
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$500 Non - Refundable Deposit to secure your place
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8 monthly payments of Approx. $375 per month
This is more than a retreat. It is an immersion into Bali’s sacred waters, ancient temples, and timeless rituals—a journey where every step, every drop, and every moment is infused with meaning.
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