The Art And Therapeutic Nature Of Patterns
Courses & Retreats Exploring The Oneness Of Things
Australia, International and Online Learning with Stephanie June Ellis & Kin
~ Yogyakarta ~
Central Java, Indonesia
New dates
26th ~ 30th April 2025
27th Sept ~ 1st Oct 2025
Mandala Art & Culture Expedition
A Temple Journey Around Borobudur & Prambanan
A three-day, four night Mandala expedition in Yogyakarta, Central Java. Drawing classes will take place in Umah D’Kali Villa located in the cultural village of The Clay Crafts, Kasongan, just 10 minutes from the centre of Yogyakarta (less than 3 km).
Nestled along the edge of a river in the middle of lush vegetation, Umah D’Kali offers more than a place to stay, a unique experience of life in the midst of nature. The Villa is a modern fusion of different eastern influences.The enchanting and colourful garden with a pristine and large private swimming pool.
The expedition will include cultural guided visits to two of the most remarkable 9th Century Buddhist and Hindu Temples in the world . Students will draw and discuss in depth ~ The Hidden Geometry of these two masterpieces using traditional tools ~ A compass and ruler. Patterns are analysed by Stephanie June Ellis ~ Your host, guide and teacher.
~ Brief insight ~
Prambanan
The temples at Prambanan is known locally as Roro Jonggrang, coming from the legend of the ‘slender virgin’The ground plan of Prambanan follows the Hindu system of Vastu Shastra, which literally translates as "science of architecture" and is laid out according to a mandala, or geometric pattern that represents a microcosm of the universe.
Borobudur
The largest Mandala & Buddhist Compound in the world ~A spectacular three-dimensional Mandala.(Budur) comes from Javanese term bhudhara ("mountain"). Mountains and high places are the abode of ancestral spirits or hyangs.
Borobudur represents a stupa as well as Mount Meru, the mythical mountain regarded in Hindu and Buddhist mythologies as the axis of the world.
The sacralised territory extended as far the five mountains—Sumbing, Telomoyo, Andong, Merbabu and Merapi—that encircle the temple. The JICA experts argued that the Saliendra dynasty built their capital based on the pattern of a specific type of mandala, the Pursha Mandala.
This mandala was formed when various parts of the crushed body of a primitive man called Pursha were inhabited by the gods to prevent him from causing a commotion on Earth.
(The Heritage Site of Borobudur as a Cultural Landscape ~ Adèle Esposito Andujar )
~ Investment ~
~ Expedition Full cost package with accomodation ~
Please message Stephanie to book
and organise your accomodation
Deluxe Villa One
( Fully booked for April 2025 )
Villa with King Bed, Balcony & Bathroom
Single Occupancy ~ $1500
Twin Share $950 pp
Deluxe Villa Two
( Fully booked for April 2025 )
Shared entrance and bathroom
King Deluxe Room $1300
Standard room with Double Bed $1000
AVAILABLE
Perfect for two friends.
Deluxe Villa Three
Shared Entrance and bathroom
King Deluxe Room
Single Supplement $1300 Twin share ( sharing a king bed ) $950pp
Standard room
Single Supplement only ~ $1000
Villa Four
( Fully booked for April 2025 )
Queen Room with Bathroom Single Occupancy ~ $1200
Standard Room
( Fully booked for April 2025 )
Standard Room with queen bed and bathroom
$950
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~ Inclusions ~
Transfers to and from the airport
Four nights accomodation
Drawing workshops and specialist materials
Daily Breakfast
x 2 lunch in the Umah d’Kali Villa
Excursions ~ Transport and Temple Entrance Fees with guide
~ Exclusions ~
Return flights ~ These are approximately $150 return from Bali A 1 hour 20 minute journey.
Stephanie is more than happy to help organise these for you
All meals not listed in the inclusions.
These generally cost between $4 and $12
Expenses of a personal nature (shopping etc).
Gratuities / tips.
Travel insurance.
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~ Expedition without Accomodation ~
$700
~ Inclusions ~
Drawing workshops and specialist materials
Excursions ~ Transport and Temple Entrance Fees with Guide
x 2 Lunch in the Umah d’Kali Villa
Please contact me for more information and reservations
Please note ~ If you are booked into a
Bali Retreat Or Teacher Training
~ you will receive a 10% discount.
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~ Please note ~
A 50% deposit is required to hold your spot.
The remaining 50% to be paid 2 months in advance.
Please note ~ A strict refund policy is in place.
3 months ~ Deposits are transferable
2 months ~ No refunds or transfers
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~ Provisional Timetable ~
Day one
Guest who are staying in the accomodation will arrive and relax.
~ Free time to explore ~
Day Two
10:00 ~ 17:30
~ Presentation ~
Morning Drawing Class
Lunch Break
Afternoon Drawing Class
~ Dinner ~
Day Three
Morning Drawing Class
Lunch Break
Temple Visit ~ Borobudur
~ Dinner ~
Day Four
This day will be dedicated to finishing off your Mandalas
followed by painting with natural pigments.
After lunch we will depart for Prambanan
~ Dinner ~
Day Five
Relax
11am Checkout
Note ~ Evenings are for free time ~
There are many restaurants near by, local and western.
Guests also have the opportunity to visit Yogyakarta's famous
Malioboro shopping district: a single street that runs north to south, crammed on each side with kiosks, department stores and markets
selling batiks, traditional Javanese sculpture, artwork, and The Prawirotaman Street market food.
Or simply relax at the villa.
~ Accomodation ~
~ Umah d’Kali Villa ~
JODHPUR Villa
2 seperate rooms with garden and terrace
BALI Villa
2 seperate rooms with garden and terrace
TORAJA Villa
2 rooms seperate rooms with garden and terrace
JAVA Villa
1 Room
Please note each room has a Queen Bed
Suitable for a single person, couples or friends happy to share
Drawing Classes are open
to the novice and experienced geometer.
No skills are required ~ just a little patience.
~ About Yogyakarta, Java ~
The land of Ancient temples, street food and quirky street art.
Yogyakarta boasts stunning architecture and a truly spiritual sensibility.
Known for its arts and handicrafts, Yogyakarta is a cultural hub,
a nerve center for classical Javanese fine arts such as ballet,
batik textiles, drama, literature, music,
poetry, silversmithing, visual arts, and Wayang puppetry.
