Fifteen years ago, Bliss Sanctuary for Women quietly changed the face of wellness travel. Today, it stands as Bali’s most globally awarded women-only retreat and a pioneer in deeply personalised, soul-nourishing escapes designed exclusively for women.
Founded by wellness entrepreneur Zoë Watson in May 2011, Bliss Sanctuary for Women was created to fill a gap in the market that didn’t exist at the time, a luxury retreat where women are not told how to relax, heal or transform, but are instead supported to do it their own way. The result is a tailor-made retreat experience that meets each woman exactly where she is.
Across three boutique Bali locations, Canggu Sanctuary set among Berawa’s tranquil rice fields, Seminyak Sanctuary hidden in a cul-de-sac in vibrant Seminyak, and Villa Peace, an exclusive two-bedroom retreat, Bliss Sanctuary offers a rare balance of seclusion, accessibility and choice. Guests stay in hand-picked private villas, enjoy nourishing cuisine, and choose from unlimited spa treatments, yoga, gentle fitness and free time, all without rigid schedules or expectations.
More than a Bali retreat, Bliss Sanctuary for Women is a philosophy. With no couples, no children, and only a small number of women at any one time, women experience true ease, privacy and meaningful connection, whether that means meaningful conversation or blissful solitude.
Since 2017, Bliss Sanctuary for Women has received more than 110 international awards, making it one of Bali’s most consistently recognised luxury wellness retreats. Honoured by the World Luxury Hotel Awards, LUXE Global Awards, Luxury Lifestyle Awards, LUXLife Magazine Awards and M&A Today Global Awards, Bliss Sanctuary has won repeatedly in categories including Luxury Wellness Retreat, Women’s Wellbeing Sanctuary, Spa & Healing Retreat, Boutique Retreat and All-Inclusive Retreat across its Canggu, Seminyak and Villa Peace sanctuaries.
Notably, Bliss Sanctuary has been named World Luxury Retreat of the Year (Bali) for three consecutive years, a testament to its leadership in women-only wellness and holistic healing experiences.
Zoë Watson, Bliss Sanctuary Founder and Creator said: “Fifteen years ago, I set out to create something deeply personal, wellness without prescription, structure without pressure and a retreat without rigidity, where each woman felt truly seen and supported. I could never have imagined how profoundly it would touch so many hearts. What has guided us from the beginning is care, for our guests, our team and for creating an experience that allows women to simply arrive and exhale.”
At Bliss Sanctuary, women are invited to prioritise themselves – not as mothers, professionals or caregivers, but simply as who they are in that moment. Everything is thoughtfully included, allowing guests to focus on rest, renewal and reconnection without decision fatigue.
Fifteen years on, Bliss Sanctuary remains a trusted haven for women worldwide, offering a soulful blend of luxury, healing, and friendship that continues to redefine what solo female travel can be.
