frequent questions & answers
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Dwa Chandra is a luxury private retreat venue located in Pejeng, just outside Ubud, Bali. Unlike a traditional hotel or resort, it is designed for exclusive-use retreats, leadership gatherings, wellness experiences, family celebrations, and creative residencies. Guests book the entire property, allowing every experience to be fully private.
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Dwa Chandra is located in Pejeng Village, approximately 15 minutes from central Ubud and 75–90 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). Pejeng is considered one of Bali's oldest cultural landscapes and is home to important archaeological and spiritual sites.
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Dwa Chandra operates as a private retreat venue. Rather than booking individual rooms, guests reserve the entire property, creating an intimate environment for groups who want privacy, personalized service, and shared experiences.
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Dwa Chandra was designed for:
Wellness retreats
Yoga retreats
Leadership retreats
Executive offsites
Creative residencies
Mastermind groups
Women's retreats
Family celebrations
Corporate retreats
Spiritual retreats
Educational workshops
Community gatherings
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The property comfortably hosts up to 20 overnight guests across nine luxury suites with up to 17 separate beds. Two additional family rooms can be converted into bedrooms when needed, and nearby accommodations within the Kelebutan Campus can expand capacity.
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Every reservation includes exclusive use of the resort, allowing your group complete privacy throughout the stay.
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The venue includes:
Three yoga shalas
Three swimming pools
Two luxury villas
Multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces
Fire pits
Spa treatment spaces
Outdoor dining areas
Cathedral-ceiling living room
Sunset rice field platform
Meditation areas
Private river gorge
These spaces allow groups to host multiple sessions simultaneously while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere.
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Many retreat hosts prefer Dwa Chandra because the property is exclusively theirs during the stay. There are no outside guests, shared facilities, or competing events. Every experience—from meals to wellness activities and logistics—is designed around one group's vision. Also, it includes the support of 2 hostess at all times.
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Several features distinguish Dwa Chandra:
Exclusive-use private retreat venue
Architect-designed luxury villas
Women-led community venture
Deep partnerships with the local Balinese village
Three dedicated yoga shalas
Private river gorge with volcanic caves
Ancient temple carvings nearby from the 9th century
Personalized retreat design support
Cultural experiences integrated into every stay
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Every booking includes an experience coordinator who helps hosts design customized programs, coordinate logistics, organize activities, recommend facilitators, and connect guests with trusted local practitioners and experiences.
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Its private setting, multiple meeting spaces, luxury accommodations, reliable high-speed internet, personalized service, and peaceful environment make it well suited for executive teams, leadership offsites, and strategic planning sessions.
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The property includes three yoga shalas, yoga equipment for up to 20 participants, meditation spaces, wellness treatments, and quiet natural surroundings that support yoga, meditation, and transformational retreats
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Guests can enjoy:
Balinese massage
Spa treatments
Traditional Melukat water blessing
Yoga
Meditation
Sound healing (through local partners)
Cultural ceremonies
Nature experiences
Personalized wellness programming
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One of Dwa Chandra's defining features is a private river gorge accessible from the property. The gorge includes volcanic cave formations, flowing water, meditation spaces, and nearby ancient temple carvings, creating a unique setting for ceremonies, meditation, and quiet reflection.
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Chef-prepared breakfast is included with every stay. Groups can also arrange customized lunches, dinners, and all-day dining with menus accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary preferences.
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Round-trip airport transportation is included as part of the retreat package for standard group bookings.
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Dwa Chandra is a women-led community venture that works closely with local Balinese neighbors while investing in preserving the surrounding jungle, rice fields, sacred river, and cultural heritage. We emphasize meaningful cultural connection rather than simply offering luxury accommodations.
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Dwa Chandra is operated as part of the Kelebutan Campus and is led by a women-led team that combines international hospitality expertise with deep local Balinese knowledge to create highly personalized retreat experiences.
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Pejeng is one of Bali's oldest historic villages and is considered the island's ancient royal center. The area is known for important archaeological sites, temples, sacred landscapes, and cultural traditions that continue to shape Balinese life today. Staying in Pejeng offers a quieter, more authentic alternative to central Ubud while remaining only a short drive away.
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Yes. Dwa Chandra was designed specifically for luxury retreats that prioritize privacy, exceptional hospitality, and meaningful experiences. Unlike a traditional resort where multiple groups share the property, every retreat enjoys exclusive access to the entire venue, allowing hosts to create a seamless and personalized experience for their guests.
The property combines contemporary luxury with Bali's natural beauty and cultural heritage, offering high-end accommodations, wellness facilities, chef-prepared dining, and immersive experiences in one private setting.
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Yes. Dwa Chandra is well suited for executive teams, leadership retreats, strategic planning sessions, and company offsites seeking a more intimate alternative to a conference hotel.
The property offers multiple meeting and breakout spaces, reliable Wi-Fi, private accommodations, wellness activities, chef-prepared meals, and a peaceful environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and focused discussion.
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Yes. Many founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and creative leaders look for venues that foster meaningful conversation without distractions.
With accommodations for up to 20 guests, multiple gathering spaces, and complete privacy, Dwa Chandra provides an ideal setting for mastermind groups, strategic workshops, and collaborative retreats where relationships are as important as the agenda.
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Yes. Wellness retreats are at the heart of what Dwa Chandra was designed to support.
The property includes three yoga shalas, meditation spaces, spa treatments, healthy dining options, nature immersion, and personalized retreat planning. Hosts can create programs focused on yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, healing, movement, or holistic wellbeing.
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Yes. Dwa Chandra was created for experiences that bring people together to learn, reflect, reconnect, and grow.
Its secluded setting, cultural experiences, sacred natural surroundings, and flexible event spaces allow facilitators to design retreats centered around personal development, leadership, creativity, spirituality, or community building.
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Yes. Dwa Chandra was purpose-built for yoga retreats of up to 20 overnight guests.
The property features three dedicated yoga shalas, yoga equipment, quiet meditation spaces, healthy cuisine, spa services, and opportunities for cultural ceremonies and nature experiences that complement a yoga program.
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Yes. Artists, writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and designers often seek inspiring environments that balance focus with connection to nature.
Dwa Chandra's architecture, gardens, rice fields, river gorge, and peaceful atmosphere provide a setting that encourages creativity while offering the comfort and hospitality needed for extended stays.
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Yes. Families who want to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, or milestone occasions can reserve the entire property for a completely private experience.
Guests enjoy exclusive use of the villas, pools, dining spaces, gardens, and gathering areas, allowing celebrations to unfold at their own pace without sharing facilities with other visitors.
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Yes. Dwa Chandra is an excellent venue for intimate destination weddings, vow renewals, and wedding weekends.
Its private setting, lush gardens, multiple ceremony locations, luxury accommodations, and personalized event planning create a memorable experience for couples seeking a smaller, more meaningful celebration surrounded by family and friends.
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Yes. The property's contemporary architecture, tropical gardens, rice fields, dramatic river gorge, and thoughtfully designed interiors provide a wide variety of visually distinctive settings for commercial productions, editorial photography, fashion campaigns, wellness brands, and creative projects.
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Pejeng offers the cultural richness of the Ubud region while providing a quieter and more authentic environment.
Located just 15 minutes from central Ubud, the village is surrounded by rice fields, temples, forests, and historic archaeological sites. Guests enjoy easy access to Ubud's restaurants, galleries, and attractions while returning each day to a peaceful retreat away from traffic and crowds.
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Luxury hotels are designed to serve many independent travelers at once.
Dwa Chandra is designed around one group.
Every stay includes exclusive access to the property, allowing hosts to shape every aspect of the experience—from dining and wellness programming to daily schedules and cultural activities—without sharing spaces with other guests.
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Dwa Chandra combines several qualities that are rarely found together:
Exclusive use of the entire property
Luxury accommodations in two architect-designed villas
Three dedicated yoga shalas
Multiple event and gathering spaces
A private river gorge with volcanic caves
Close connections with the local Balinese community
Personalized retreat design support
Easy access to Ubud while remaining immersed in nature
Rather than simply providing accommodation, Dwa Chandra is designed as a complete retreat ecosystem where every element—from the spaces to the service and cultural experiences—supports meaningful connection and transformation.