Bali: 21-26 June, 2026

Held Retreat

making beauty from what's broken your heart

Are you ready to feel truly held?

This retreat is full: wait list only. Please contact triciakarp@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist

As women, we pour so much of ourselves into caring for others.

We are partners, mothers, sisters, friends. We tend, we mend, we soothe, we support. We care deeply, wanting to heal the hurts of the world, to make a difference in the ways we were born to do.

But so often, our own losses go untended.
Our own hearts are left wanting.
We’re tired. Our energy frays at the edges.

Grief stacks up inside us, waiting for our attention.

Isn’t it time to let yourself be held, too?

Grief isn't a problem to solve...

It's love - for someone or something who mattered deeply. And that love doesn't disappear.

In our culture grief is often silenced, rushed or shamed. We're told to get over it and get on with it, and that comes at a great cost to our hearts.

Grief, when honoured, can expand our capacity for love, aliveness and joy in ways we never imagined. But we're not taught how. We're not given the space to learn.

The Held retreat is a place where grief is allowed to exist. Fully, tenderly and without apology.

Because most of are us grieving.

Not just death, but all kinds of loss:

A person, a relationship, a home, a job, a dream, a place, parts of yourself you left behind, the earth, a pet, a future you thought was certain.

Together, we'll name the losses that go unnamed.

You'll be witnessed, heard, loved and held as you share your stories and take part in rituals to discover the medicine grief is waiting to offer.

We'll make space for the full experience of being human in a world that keeps breaking our hearts.

We'll tend to our hearts - for ourselves, for those we love, and for the world - as we reconnect with what's sacred in this life.

We'll make offerings of beauty to our hopes, dreams and wishes for comes next - for our precious hearts and precious lives.

You're invited to come as you are.

Bring what you've lost.

We'll meet you there.

"When I heard about Tricia's retreat I just felt that I needed to go. I literally felt that I was called, that I had to be there, that there'd be something there that I needed for me, for my next version of me, so I did it. I trust Tricia and she made us all feel safe. There was trust between the other women too and love and vulnerability and human connection. I've discovered a new version of myself and it's truly wonderful" ~ Michelle Kneebone

You are so welcome here if:

You're feeling tired, frayed or heavy-hearted
You're carrying silent heartbreak
You crave to sit in a circle with women who won't shame you or try to fix you
You long for ceremony, nature, and community to meet you right where you are
It's time to come home to yourself and your beauty, and connect with the sacredness of life
You're ready for more love in your heart, energy in your body, aliveness, fun, laughter and joy

At Held you’ll feel fully accepted. You’ll be surrounded by women with open hearts who won’t judge you, no matter the cause of your sorrow or how long you’ve been carrying it.

What You'll Experience

Over five days in the Balinese rainforest, you'll:

Receive a traditional blessing
Sit in sacred circle and share your story
Take part in rituals to honour grief
Rest in open-air bungalows and be nourished by organic meals
Celebrate beauty, joy, and what's next for your heart - there'll be lots of fun and laughter

You'll return lighter, braver, and more at peace - with what's been and what is still to come.

Is Held for you?

I'm Tricia Karp

I’ve had many titles over the years, including award-winning TV and radio journalist and presenter, business owner, best-selling author, professional speaker, executive coach, counsellor astrologer, corporate trainer, marriage celebrant and sacred feminine arts teacher. I've worked with hundreds of women around the world, and presented on stages to hundreds more. I’ve run sold-out workshops and retreats, and published three books, including two Amazon international number one best-sellers.

I’ve also experienced plenty of loss. I’ve lost a marriage, a life overseas that I loved, my daughter living at home, friends, grandparents, intimate relationships and pets. I’ve navigated the kind of crippling grief that made me question how the rest of the world could function normally around me. I've lost my identity for seasons at a time, futures I thought were certain, and I’m not immune to the collective grief that impacts all of us these days.

Grief has delivered the loneliest times in my life. It’s also brought me rich gifts that have shaped me into the woman I am today.

I stand for our pain, silence, rage, shame and disconnection, and our vulnerability, authentic voices and beauty as the path home to the gifts of our grief and ourselves.

I’m known for helping women to step into and own their power, and creating spaces filled with safety, support and so much love, where every woman can come to the majesty of her own truth and magnificence.

Held is the result of my vision and deep desire to restore grief – and its gifts – to their rightful place in our world.

You are so welcome here.

Your grief belongs.

I can't wait to share Held with you.

"I have loved Tricia's work for 10 years! Tricia brings love and profound learning and laughter! She has an innate talent to teach and hold space so we can connect to our hearts, emotions and inner wisdom. I am always inspired and deeply touched by Tricia's presence and the amazing women she attracts as she generously shares her soul's work with the world. Tricia's work honours the power and magic of women everywhere to change the world!" ~ Kate Woodland

Where we'll stay

Is Held for you?

Where we'll stay

Our home away from home is Bali Eco Stay, in the lush jungle of Mt Batakaru.

There’s no traffic here and no shops. This is Bali like it used to be before the tourists arrived, with only the sounds of waterfalls, birds, frogs and insects, and the breeze rustling through coconut palms. Surrounded by rice fields and terraces, local villages, pristine rainforests and ancient temples, you’ll naturally slow down, deeply relax, and connect with the rhythm of nature – and yourself.

There are so many beautiful places here to walk, sit by private waterfalls, and swim in the creek. Bali Eco Stay is a sustainable resort, and you’ll be nourished by organic food grown on site that’s lovingly harvested and prepared for each meal. The spring water is pure enough to drink, and the skin care products in your bathroom are made from the natural goodness of the land.

This is the perfect place for us to gather, to be held by the wild beauty of Bali. You'll fall asleep each night to the sounds of the forest, safe and held.

What's included

5 nights’ eco-luxury accommodation
All delicious vegetarian buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners, springwater, all day tea and coffee (dietary requirements will be catered for)
Traditional welcome ritual and blessing the from the local Balinese Mangku (priest)
All activities, including circles, rituals, sacred ceremonies, and special celebration surprises
Meditation, Qigong, movement and nature walks
A blissful 60 minute Balinese massage (with the time and option to book more)
Return group transfer from Denpasar airport
Time to rest, journal, swim in the waterfall and simply be
Free WiFi and daily housekeeping

Airfares, visa fees, alcohol, and additional travel taxes are not included

What to Expect in a Typical Day

We’ll meet in our temple on our first day at 4pm. On the final day we’ll finish by 11am. In between, each day offers a nourishing blend of movement, connection and rest.

Here's how most days will unfold:

8 – 8.30am:

Begin with meditation or Qigong to gently arrive in your body and breath

8.30am: Breakfast

A nourishing breakfast shared in quiet or conversation

10am – 12.30pm:

Circles, rituals and dance. Spaces to explore, connect and express.

12.30pm:

Lunch, followed by time to yourself for a walk, swim in the waterfall, journal, rest, or receive a massage

4 – 6pm:

Return to circles, rituals, dance. Deepening into the day's themes

6pm:

Dinner, replenishing

7pm (on select evenings)

Special ceremonies, gently closing by 9pm

Each moment is held with care. You're invited to move at your own pace, honouring what feels true for you.

Your Bungalow Options

Private Bungalow - SOLD OUT

A serene space with a queen bed, private bathroom, and balcony for quiet reflection.

Deluxe Shared Bungalow - SOLD OUT

Spacious bedroom with private ensuite in a two-bedroom bungalow. Ideal for those seeking comfort and a touch of privacy.

Large Private Bedroom in Shared Bungalow - SOLD OUT

Two-bedroom bungalow with one shared bathroom. A generous room for solo travellers who value space and connection.

Small Private Bedroom in Shared Bungalow - SOLD OUT

One private bedroom upstairs, one private bedroom downstairs, with a shared bathroom. A cosy retreat with thoughtful design and perfect for those who prefer simplicity and ease.

Love notes from previous retreats

Carolyn Parrella testimonial: Reclaimed & Radiant Retreat, Bali