Escape Haven is a women-only retreat resort in Canggu, Bali, running six-night all-inclusive programs built around yoga, spa treatments and wellness themes, with a separate surf package for beginners. It suits women who want a structured week away with everything arranged, alone or with a friend.
What it's like
Escape Haven has been running retreats for women in Bali since 2008, and today it hosts guests at its own resort in Canggu. The property sits beside a river about half a kilometer from Echo Beach, so the ocean is close but the resort itself stays tucked away.
The resort has private ensuite rooms and suites, some with Jacuzzis overlooking the pool. There are two pools, ice plunge pools, a poolside café, indoor treatment rooms for the spa and a shala for yoga, all set in tropical gardens. It's a women-only space, which a lot of guests say is exactly the point: you can show up alone and fall in with a small group without any of the usual social effort.
Food is part of the program. You eat three meals a day plus snacks, cooked by the in-house chefs, mixing Balinese and Western dishes. The kitchen leans on local, seasonal produce and keeps most dishes free of dairy, gluten and refined sugar. Dietary needs can be handled if you tell them ahead of time.
The programs
Retreats run weekly, Saturday to Friday, for six nights. Each week has a theme, and the current list is long: surf, yoga, fitness, Pilates, detox, Ayurveda, meditation, longevity, grief, menopause, a mother-daughter week and an adventure-focused "Bucketlist" package.
Most packages share a common base. You get daily yoga and meditation with full-time instructors, weekly workshops, a spa treatment most days chosen from a menu of more than 30, and cultural sessions like making Balinese offerings, a cooking class, jamu tasting and a visit to Tanah Lot temple. There's a welcome blessing ceremony at the start of the week and a sunset cacao circle along the way. Bikes, Wi-Fi and housekeeping are included, and there's a team of drivers for sightseeing days.
If surfing is the main reason you're coming, look at the Revive Surf package, which is aimed at absolute beginners. Surf lessons aren't part of the standard inclusions on every retreat, so check which package covers what before you book.
Who it suits (and who it doesn't)
It's a strong fit for women who want a week where every decision is made for them: meals, activities, transport and treatments are all lined up. Solo travelers do well here, and so do friends, sisters and mothers with daughters.
It isn't for couples or mixed groups, since it's women only. It's also not the place for anyone who wants a quiet, independent stay with no schedule. The week is busy by design. And if you want an austere, traditional ashram feel, this is a comfortable resort experience, not a monastic one.
Getting there
You fly into Denpasar, Bali's international airport. Escape Haven includes a transfer from the airport (or from a hotel within its service zone), so you don't need to arrange your own ride to Canggu. Flights aren't included. Because the retreat week starts on a Saturday, it's worth arriving that day or the day before and planning your onward flight for Friday.
Frequently asked questions
Is Escape Haven only for women?
Yes. Its retreats are designed for women only, and the program list includes a mother-daughter week.
How long are the retreats?
Six nights, running weekly from Saturday to Friday.
Do I need to know how to surf?
No. The surf package is aimed at absolute beginners, and most other weeks focus on yoga, wellness and spa time rather than surfing.
What's included in a stay?
Meals, daily yoga and meditation, workshops, most daily spa treatments, cultural activities and an airport transfer. Flights aren't included. Check the official dates and inclusions page for the exact list for your week.
Can the kitchen handle dietary needs?
Yes. Most food is already dairy- and gluten-free, and the team says it can accommodate other requirements if you let them know. Visit the official website: escapehaven.com
