Shivatri Temple: a white space with pillars and a draped ceiling, floor cushions laid out in rows, a blue lantern overhead

Three spaces.

House of Surrender, Ubud

Each one holds a different kind of work. All three were made for work that asks for trust. Take one for an afternoon, or all three for your retreat.

Brahma Shala in daylight: timber floor, white curtains on every wall, a blue lantern hanging from the peaked roof

Brahma Shala

Setting
Indoor
Holds
36, comfortably

The largest space, and the heart of the house.

Dark timber overhead and underfoot, white drapes on every side, a carved door open to the garden. Big enough for ceremony and movement. Quiet enough for the moment after.

The red and gold in some of our photographs was dressed for an embodiment retreat held here.

Brahma Shala with white sheer drapes gathered under the timber roof
A group moving together in Brahma Shala, the space dressed in red curtains
Kali Shala, an open-air pavilion in the garden with white curtains tied at each post and cushions laid in a circle

Kali Shala

Setting
Open air
Holds
16, comfortably

A pavilion in the garden with white curtains on all sides.

Draw them for privacy, or tie them back and let the green in. Small by design, for groups that want to stay close. Sixteen people fit comfortably.

Inside Kali Shala: floor cushions around a rug, curtains open to the garden
Kali Shala from the lawn, curtains tied back at each post

Shivatri Temple

Setting
Indoor, main house
Holds
26, comfortably

White pillars, floor cushions and an easy, casual feel.

It sits inside the main house. Good for circles, teaching days and the smaller gatherings that do not need a stage.

A carved timber doorway at the end of Shivatri Temple, white walls either side
Shivatri Temple, a white space inside the main house with pillars, draped ceiling and floor cushions
Shivatri Temple from one corner, windows along the wall and cushions on the floor

The grounds

The spaces are only part of it. What happens between sessions matters too.

The pool on a clear day, loungers and umbrellas along the edge, cushions floating on the water
The pool
For the hours between sessions, and for the nights when the lights come up in the water.
The open field
Open ground under the sky, for whatever your work needs.
The gardens
Paths to walk when someone needs a minute alone.
Kitchen and dining
So the whole group can eat together. Catering from our kitchen, or bring your own.
The pool at night, lit from below, a thatched pavilion glowing beyond
The outdoor kitchen bench under a thatched roof, surrounded by tropical plants

Capacity at a glance.

Take one space, or the whole property with every space, the pool, the field and the gardens for your group alone.

Capacity by space
SpaceSettingHolds
Brahma ShalaIndoor36
Shivatri TempleIndoor, main house26
Kali ShalaOpen-air pavilion16