Women of Water
a soft, artful week of water, beauty & expression in Bali
October 25, 2026 — November 1, 2026
Join us in Bali for a week of liberating your inner renaissance woman — exploring water, femininity, softness, creative power, and beauty through art making, expression, and connection.
Meet Your Guides
Natalie Karpushenko / Anthea Taeuber
Natalie Karpushenko
Natalie Karpushenko is a Kazakhstan-born art director and photographer known for her distinctive artistic vision. Inspired by nature and the human body, she creates powerful, intimate imagery that celebrates femininity and natural beauty, offering women a unique and transformative photoshoot and co-creative experience.
Anthea Taeuber
Anthea is a trauma-informed yoga teacher, freediving instructor, and mind-body practitioner. She creates safe, supportive spaces for women through yoga, breathwork, and meditation, helping them reconnect with their bodies and feel more grounded and free. She has been posing and modeling since age 14, working closely with her mom, Kathy Coe, and with Natalie for the past 6 years.
Workshops & Experiences
Intro to Freediving
Theory and static apnea to begin exploring the body, breath, and water with care.
Underwater Sculpture Garden
A dreamlike ocean experience where water, art, and embodiment meet.
Spa Day
Sauna, cold plunge, teatime, and space to soften, release, and restore.
Menjangan Island
Reefs, white sand, and a full day held by the beauty of Bali’s north coast.
Full Moon Cacao Ceremony
A heart-opening ritual for reflection, connection, and creative intention.
Sunrise with Dolphins
A magical morning on the water, welcoming the day with dolphins and ocean light.
Nude Minishoot + Group Shoots in Water
Receive a 30 minute solo shoot with Natalie on land and be part of group shoots in the water. Everyone receives their photos in a custom gallery one week after the retreat finishes.
Figure Drawing & 1:1 Posing Session
With Kathy Coe — a fine oil painter creating spaces where women feel at home and beautiful in their body.
Hormone Balancing Workshop
With Pauline Gisele, creator of OmCycle: a holistic, science-informed approach to understanding your cycle and supporting your fertility naturally.
Morning Yoga
Four 75-minute yoga classes from 8–9am on mornings we are not on the water. The shala will be open for personal use anytime.
A Day in the Life
Yoga or water day
Morning yoga on non-water days, or an ocean day exploring Bali by boat.
Art, water & restoration
Photoshoots, freediving, sculpture garden, spa rituals, island reefs, or creative sessions.
Community ritual
Cacao, reflection, shared meals, and soft connection with the group.
Rooms & Pricing
Private Room
King bed, private bathroom, AC, ocean + garden views. Maximum comfort.
4 available
Interest form →Shared Room
Two twin beds in a shared ocean-view room with private bathroom and AC. Two shared rooms available.
4 available
Interest form →50% deposit due to hold your spot, balance due July 25th. Payment links coming soon — please fill out the interest form for now.
What's Included
Included
- ✓7 nights private, luxury accommodation
- ✓Healthy, locally grown foods — daily brunch & dinner, with dietary preferences taken upon booking
- ✓6 full days of programming — 3 boat exploration days, yoga, breathwork, hormone workshop, posing session, meditation sessions, art materials, and photo session
- ✓Freediving / modeling workshops — discovery course and line diving
- ✓Spa day — sauna, cold plunge, and tea
- ✓Goody bags, $500+ value
- ✓Photo gallery of all pictures
- ✓Group transport to and from Sumberkima — pickup and drop-off in Ubud
Not Included
- –Freediving gear, if needed
- –Private photo sessions with Natalie — available as an add-on
- –Large prints, available for an extra charge
- –Flights to Bali — fly into DPS
- –Pre-retreat accommodation if you arrive 2–3 days early to adjust to the time zone
Ethos
A thoughtfully curated container
Every part of this week will be paced and guided with intention, softness, and nourishment. Together we’ll create a container for celebrating each other as creatives and women of water.
This Experience is For You If
You’re drawn to the water
You feel called by the ocean, softness, and the mystery of being held by water.
You’re curious about freediving
You want to explore breath and depth in a supportive, beginner-friendly container.
You crave creative expression
You want to make art, be witnessed, and let your body become part of the creative process.
You want to experience being a muse
You’re ready to be seen with tenderness, beauty, and artistic care.
You like being surrounded by women
You want to be in a small, intimate community of women celebrating each other.
You want to feel more embodied
You want to return to your body through yoga, breath, water, ritual, and rest.
You are interested in creating art with your body
You want to explore movement, posing, figure drawing, and photography as forms of expression.
You want to explore nudity as an art form
You feel curious about softness, vulnerability, and the body as natural art.
FAQs
Where is the retreat?
Bali, Indonesia, based in private villas in Sumberkima. Fly into DPS. Pickup and drop-off from Ubud are included.
How many spots are available?
This is a small group experience with 8 spots available.
What is the deposit?
A 50% deposit holds your spot, with the balance due July 25th. Payment links are not live yet — please use the interest form for now.
Can I arrive early?
Yes. If you’re coming from far away, arriving 2–3 days early is recommended to adjust. Anthea can help with suggestions and trusted transport.
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