Retreat Group Cooking Class & Farm Experience in Ubud
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Retreat Group Cooking Class & Farm Experience in Ubud
4.8 101 reviews
Book a private retreat group cooking class at our 1.5-hectare organic farm in Ubud. Built specifically for international wellness, yoga, and cultural retreat coordinators, our open-air wooden kitchen pavilions in Taro Village offer a quiet environment away from town traffic. We comfortably host private groups from 10 up to 50+ participants, with the facility capacity to accommodate large organizational cohorts of up to 90+ guests with full exclusivity.
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Highlights
- High-Capacity Exclusivity: Private buyout of our open-air wooden kitchen facilities for retreat groups up to 50+, with maximum space for up to 90+ participants.
- Cooked Heritage Cuisine: Traditional Balinese and Indonesian recipes modified for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free preferences.
- Whole-Food Sourcing: Zero processed meat substitutes; menus rely entirely on fresh estate vegetables, local tofu, and artisan tempeh.
- 1.5-Hectare Farm Setting: Conduct your group workshops on a real, working organic property in ancient Taro Village.
- Coach-Ready Logistics: Private on-site parking lot built with direct entry and turnaround space for large tourist buses.
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Mindful Balinese & Indonesian Cooked Cuisine
International retreat groups require menus that respect their dietary choices without losing local culinary authenticity. At Taman Dukuh, we specialize in adapting traditional Balinese and Indonesian home-style cooking into plant-based and gluten-free menus.
Our local chefs substitute commercial shrimp paste (terasi) and meat stocks with fresh roots, stalks, and aromatics to prepare a fully cooked, clean Base Gede spice paste. Rather than using processed fake meats, our menu focuses on cooked whole foods. Your guests will learn to prepare rich curries, traditional grilled satays, and spiced vegetable dishes using farm-fresh greens, tofu, and local tempeh.
*Dietary Notice: While we accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free lifestyles, our farm handles peanuts and wheat daily. We do not operate a certified allergen-free isolation facility.
Private Village Setup for Group Workshops
Our culinary school sits on a private family property in Taro Village, Gianyar. Your clients will work inside spacious, open-air wooden kitchen pavilions completely surrounded by active agricultural fields.
This peaceful countryside setting gives retreat leaders the space to connect their own daily workshops on mindfulness and sustainability with the local Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana (maintaining harmony between humans, nature, and the community).
Streamlined Logistics for Organizers
We manage all the logistical details behind the scenes so your retreat schedule runs on time. Guests work in pairs at dedicated cooking stations, ensuring the process remains hands-on, interactive, and collaborative.
We provide clear corporate invoicing, flexible start times to match your itinerary, and reliable communication via WhatsApp throughout the planning process.
Sample Itinerary
Pricing
Option 1: Morning Schedule (Includes Local Market Visit)
Starts at 7:30 AM. Includes a guided traditional market tour, a walk through our 1.5-hectare organic garden, a hands-on cooking class, and a full cooked lunch.
- Private Solo Coordinator / Planner Site Visit (1 Person): Rp 1,000,000
- Small Retreat Groups (2 to 4 People): Rp 800,000 per person
- Medium Retreat Groups (5 to 9 People): Rp 700,000 per person
- Large Private Retreats (10 to 90+ People): We regularly host large yoga retreats, wellness groups, and organizational cohorts. For groups of 10 or more, we offer exclusive pavilion use, customized menu options, and special discounted volume rates. Please contact us directly via WhatsApp or email for a formal B2B quote and corporate invoicing.
Option 2: Afternoon or Evening Schedule
Starts at 12:30 PM or 4:00 PM. Includes a detailed tour of our 1.5-hectare working farm, a hands-on cooking class, and a cooked lunch or dinner under our wooden pavilions.
- Private Solo Coordinator / Planner Site Visit (1 Person): Rp 950,000
- Small Retreat Groups (2 to 4 People): Rp 750,000 per person
- Medium Retreat Groups (5 to 9 People): Rp 650,000 per person
- Large Private Retreats (10 to 90+ People): Secure full private buyout of our wooden kitchen facilities for your large group. We offer highly competitive, customized package rates for events over 10 participants. Contact our team via WhatsApp or email to coordinate your dates and build your custom group package!
Customized Menu
Flexible Menu Options for Your Group
We structure our group sessions so participants prepare and share their meals together in our open-air wooden dining pavilions. Retreat coordinators can choose between our two core menu tracks below.
If your health or wellness curriculum requires specific ingredient modifications—such as omitting refined sugars or utilizing alternative cooking oils—please inform us during the planning stages so our chefs can adjust the ingredients.
Traditional Non-Vegan Menu
- Appetizers: Tempe Asam Manis (Sweet & Sour Tempeh) and Sayur Urab (Warm vegetable salad tossed in spiced shredded coconut).
- Spice Foundation: Base Gede (Traditional Balinese spice paste prepared from scratch using fresh roots and aromatics).
- Main Courses: Opor Ayam (Balinese Chicken Curry cooked in fresh coconut milk), Sate Lilit (Traditional minced chicken satay wrapped around lemongrass skewers), and Ayam Sambal Matah (Cooked chicken topped with a fresh, raw lemongrass and shallot dressing).
- Dessert: Pisang Goreng (Crispy banana fritters) or Bubur Injin (Sweet black rice pudding), depending on seasonal farm availability.
Traditional Vegan & Vegetarian Menu
- Appetizers: Tempe Asam Manis (Sweet & Sour Tempeh) and Gado-Gado (Blanched local vegetables with a fresh, homemade peanut sauce).
- Spice Foundation: Base Gede (100% Plant-Based spice paste substituting animal bases with fresh farm aromatics).
- Main Courses: Opor Tempe (Rich, slow-cooked tempeh curry), Bergedel Jagung (Crispy Balinese corn fritters), and Vegan Sate Lilit (Plant-based minced skewers using local whole foods).
- Dessert: Pisang Goreng (Crispy banana fritters) or Bubur Injin (Sweet black rice pudding), depending on seasonal farm availability.
Accommodating Mixed Dietary Groups
If your cohort contains a mix of regular, vegetarian, and vegan participants, we organize your group across our wooden cooking pavilions accordingly. Vegan and meat-based ingredients are kept separate at the cooking stations so all of your clients can prepare their preferred menus side-by-side without administrative confusion.
(Dietary Note: While we regularly adjust our recipes to support vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free lifestyle choices, our facility handles peanuts, soy, and wheat daily. We do not operate a certified allergen-free isolation environment. Please ensure participants with severe, life-threatening food allergies are aware of this operational framework before booking.)
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Transport & Bus Logistics:
- Direct Group Pickup: We provide a free return shuttle directly from your retreat villa or accommodation within the Ubud area.
- Private Charter Transport: If your group is using a private charter bus, your driver can navigate directly to Taman Dukuh in Taro Village. Our farm features a private parking lot with a safe turnaround area built for large 30-seater and 35-seater tourist coaches.
- Central Ubud Meeting Point: Groups can also choose to meet our team at Pura Dalem Puri Central Parking in Ubud [Open in Google Maps].
Class Schedules:
- Flexible Timelines: Standard start times are 7:30 AM (Morning), 12:30 PM (Afternoon), or 4:00 PM (Evening). Because this is a private group booking, we can customize these hours to match your retreat’s daily workshop schedule.
Please Note:
- Group Exclusivity: Your retreat secures 100% private use of an open-air wooden kitchen pavilion and dedicated instructors. We host private retreat cohorts from 10 up to 50+ participants, with a total facility capacity to accommodate up to 90+ guests.
- Dietary Adaptability: We modify our traditional Balinese and Indonesian recipes for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free lifestyle choices. Please send us your group’s dietary details when booking. Notice: Our farm handles peanuts and wheat daily; we do not operate a certified allergen isolation kitchen.
- Accessibility: The working farm is not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with mobility concerns due to natural dirt walkways and traditional village stone steps.
- Location: Our Taro Village farm is located 15 minutes north of the Tegallalang Rice Terraces and 10 minutes from Gunung Kawi Sebatu. It acts as a practical midday lunch stop for groups returning to Ubud after a Mount Batur (Kintamani) sunrise trek.
Payment & Cancellation Policy:
Because private classes require us to block out dedicated chefs and private kitchen spaces, we require a slightly stricter policy than our standard classes.
- Payment Terms: A 50% deposit is required to lock in your requested date. The remaining 50% balance and your final guest headcount are due 1 day before (H-1) your class.
- Free Cancellation: Up to 15 days before the class starts (full deposit refund).
- Deposit Forfeited: Cancellation 7 to 14 days in advance (we retain the 50% deposit).
- 100% Fee: Cancellation within 0 to 6 days of the scheduled event.
- Date Changes: We offer 2 free date changes (valid for up to 50 days from your original booking) if your retreat itinerary shifts, subject to facility availability.
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