Reset, Replenish and Recover

Join Jonni Pollard and Carla Dimattina at The Sanubari Resort in Sumba, Indonesia for a 5-day transformative retreat
May 4-9 2025

A Life-Changing Experience

Introducing The Reset Retreat, led by Jonni Pollard, a spiritual therapist, and Carla Dimattina, a holistic physiotherapist, with over 50 years of combined expertise in optimizing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Jonni and Carla bring together their unique modalities to offer you a transformational retreat that promises deep and lasting change.

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What to expect on
The Reset Retreat:


  • Deep rest and recovery from stress and fatigue from your daily lives

  • Learn the powerful Vedic meditation technique that you will have for life

  • Skillfully guided sessions to uproot stubborn old beliefs and habits that keep you locked in cycles of undesirable behavior both with yourself and in your relationships.

  • A complete revolution in the way you experience your body, how you move and what real alignment feels like

  • A perfect balance between classes/workshops and free time to enjoy the resort

  • Delicious farm to table food, designed to help you cleanse and detox

  • Feel mentally and emotionally balanced and physically recharged and strong

  • An achievable take home program that is transformational

  • Intimate retreat size, max 20 people, couples and singles

A Typical Day at
The Reset Retreat:


  • Morning movement class with Carla

  • Learn to meditate course for new meditators

  • Advanced techniques for existing meditators

  • Breakfast

  • Workshop with Jonni on identifying and breaking undesirable beliefs and habits  

  • Free time (hot/cold therapies, surfing, treatments, beach horse riding, time out poolside in your own villa)

  • Lunch 

  • Techniques for deep stress release and expanded awareness

  • Workshop with Carla about the power of correct posture and movement and its influence on the mind

  • Free time

  • Dinner

  • Beach fireside chats

About the Venue

The Sanubari Resort Sumba, Indonesia


Sumba stands as an untouched jewel in Indonesia’s archipelago.

This remote island promises raw beauty and an authentic encounter with cultural heritage being the home of one of the world’s last living megalithic cultures, the Marapu. 


The Sanubari is a resort of understated luxury with the perfect balance of remoteness and comfort in this quintessential paradise.


The Sanubari is a boutique resort of 11 villas, each with their own pool, set on 2km of pristine beachfront within a lush 100 hectare ancient reserve. 

The luxurious minimalist design of the resort makes the most of this stunning location of empty white sand beaches, turquoise waters and rolling hills.


Sumba is a land that time forgot, home to ancient spirits, proud warrior tribes and a touch of magic – making it the perfect location for The Reset Retreat.

An Investment in Yourself

Room options and costs in AUD. ex GST for all Australian attendees.

1BR Beach Front Villa - Available as single or couple occupancy



These are the Premium Villas at the resort. A single bedroom villa overlooking the infinite turquoise horizon, private pool and generous living area.


Single $12,000 / Couple $18,000

Garden Villa Studio - Available as single or couple occupancy



This spacious studio villa has a magnificent view across the rice fields up into the surrounding hilly jungle. Each Garden Villa has a private pool.


Single $9,600 / Couple $14,400

2BR Beach Front Villa - Each room available as single or couple occupancy


This is a very spacious 2BR shared villa each with large private bathrooms, shared living space and a private pool for the villa. One room has ocean views and the other has garden views

Ocean View Room Single $9,600 / Couple $14,400

Garden View Room Single $7,200 / Couple $12,000

Beachfront Studio - No Pool - Available as single or couple occupancy


This studio villa has a magnificent ocean view with no private pool.




Single $9,000 / Couple $12,000

Ready for a Reset?

It is extraordinary how much rejuvenation and reinvigoration can be gained in just 5 days of deep retreat. Let us show you how. Please let us know what room you are interested in and we will send you a custom payment link.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it cost?

The cost varies depending on the accomodation you choose. Please refer to the investment section above for prices.

What is not included in the price?

Flights to and from Sumba are not included in the price. 

Can I book a 1:1 Session?

Yes, there is the option to book one-on-one sessions with Carla and Jonni for an extra cost. Please see options below:

  • One on one/Couple private mentoring sessions with Jonni

    • These sessions enable you to address more intimately any themes that you would like Jonni’s perspective on. They are a perfect opportunity to confront the great challenges in your life that require deeply considered insight to support you transitioning through it. It is also a great time to enquire about more personal spiritual matters. The hour sessions will leave you feeling empowered and equipped to continue with a great sense of confidence and capability.

  • One on one session with Carla

    • These sessions will provide you with greater insight into your body, it’s mechanics and patterns that may be causing you tension, pain and susceptibility to injury. Carla will assess and treat your body with hands on manual therapy techniques and teach you specific movement sequences to address your body's needs. 

Can I book extra nights at the Resort to extend my stay, before or after the retreat?

Yes, it is encouraged you make the booking at the time of registration to ensure there is availability. We recommend booking in treatments for your extra time there aswell.

What travel is involved?

The retreat begins on Sunday May 4 at 2pm at The Sanubari Resort. All attendees are required to arrive by this time for our first group gathering and orientation. 

It is recommended that you arrive in Bali no later than Saturday May 3 and take the 50 minute flight from Bali to Tambolaka airport on the morning of May 4 (or before). 

The team at The Sanubari will be at the airport to greet you and take you on the 90 minute drive from Tambolaka (TMC) to West Sumbas enchanting coastline of the resort.

Do I need to hire a car form the airport to the hotel?

No, transport is included in the retreat cost! You do not need to hire a car, we will provide transportation from Tambolaka airport to the hotel and again upon return to Tambolaka airport.

Will you be able to cater for my dietary requirements?

We will do our absolute best to cater for most requirements. Upon booking, please let us know what your dietary needs are and we will let you know.

Will there be free time for sightseeing or shopping during the retreat?

The fullness of our program requires that you stay within the property during the retreat. There is free time during the day to utilize the facilities at the resort and participate in activities like beach horse riding, swimming with horses and surfing but there is not much to do outside of the resort (certainly no good shopping!).

If I must cancel, will I be able to receive a refund?

All payments will be non refundable. To mitigate any concerns, we recommend taking out your own travel insurance to cover you for unforeseen circumstances.

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