Moving away from individual fitness goals, the three-day highland escape guided parents and children toward sustainable daily routines.
Balancing demanding work schedules leaves many households with little opportunity to build healthy habits together. The Gaia Hotel Bandung addressed this modern challenge directly by hosting the Active Wellness Retreat 2026 from 14-16 May 2026. Taking advantage of the cool mountain air, the event moved its focus from mature agility to collective family health under the theme Wellness Begins at Home. The programme encouraged attendees to rest, recover, and establish better lifestyles as a unified group.
Now completing its third year, the initiative evolved to highlight early-age wellness education alongside fundamental physical conditioning. A distinguished panel of experts guided the curriculum to ensure comprehensive support for all ages. Clinical dietitian Emilia Achmadi provided nutritional strategies, while family psychologist Pritta Tyas explored emotional dynamics. Certified sleep coach Vishal Dasani and health coach Mia Fitri completed the lineup by sharing actionable advice on rest and sustainable daily habits.
The itinerary opened on 14 May with welcoming discussions and personal body composition analyses for attendees. Guests immediately participated in interactive seminars focusing on mindfulness and familial relationships. As the sun set, dedicated unwinding sessions allowed both adults and children to reset mentally before bed. The second day introduced a full immersion into active living through joint morning exercises.
Following the physical activity, families separated into breakout workshops tailored to different age groups. Organisers introduced practical enrichment activities to encourage collaboration away from digital distractions. Children and parents bonded over hands-on cooking classes alongside creative woodworking sessions. Meanwhile, Sepik Spa provided a quiet alternative for adults, offering private consultations and restorative physical treatments.
A final morning of active games brought the weekend to an energetic close. Participants then gathered for a farewell picnic breakfast on the property’s distinctive rooftop. Everyone departed the highlands equipped with practical insights to maintain these new health practices at home. The event successfully solidified the hotel’s commitment to delivering purposeful hospitality that creates lasting positive changes in daily life.
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