A Year Ago
Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what happened a month ago, let alone a year, but now Google Photos (and many other apps) pleasantly reminds us. When I see photos of the construction of Ohana Retreat Bali I am…
Some improvements, tweaks, modifications
We opened our doors on June 1st, so after six months we couldn’t resist the urge to make some improvements. We expanded our massage room into a full-blown spa, albeit a small or, to be more polite, a “cute” one.…
Dignity, Nobility, Integrity, Respect
I was reading an article about Brunello Cucinelli, the “king of cashmere,” written in 2015 when I came across an interesting statement: Brunello: Each of us specializes in something. Italy has strong industries. It’s ranked second only after Germany in Europe.…
Another Daily Walk Option
We can take the same trail as mentioned before, but this time heading left as we pass the stream, instead of right. If we are lucky we may see cattle egrets following a rice farmer around as he tills the…
Bali Take it Easy Tour
In order to give you a good idea of what can be accomplished when using Ohana Retreat Bali as an accommodation base, this sample itinerary may be helpful. It is purposely designed so that you will have lots of free…
The cows in the field are quite still
I’m in Bali The cows in the field are quite still They observe the rice farmers with their daily rituals Checking and adjusting water levels Weeding Tilling Recycling dead rice stalks by burning Releasing ducks for cleaning and fertilizing Planting…
Come to Pererenan and Boost your Health
There has already been scientific studies proving the benefits of immersing yourself in green spaces. The Japanese even have a name for it, “forest bathing.” Benefits include: lower heart rate and blood pressure reduction in stress hormone production boosted immune…
New Photo Collage Video
We’ve been open for five months and are thrilled with the positive comments from our guests. We are so grateful for what we are learning and experiencing here at Ohana. Our goal of creating a special type of personal retreat…
Two years ago we found the perfect place near a beach
The Canggu area is lovely, but as you may already know, its getting crowded. Development in Bali is a tricky business, a slow tsunami that can overwhelm the locals if they’re not careful. Not far from Canggu there’s a small…
Saté Grill (or Satay) at your service
We installed a modern saté (satay) grill here at Ohana. So with advanced notice, we can make grilled chicken, shrimp, vegetables etc as a custom food order. Here’s a look at chicken saté: For the chicken saté we marinate the…
First Film Crew at Ohana Retreat Bali
Thanks to a most pleasant partnership with Baliprod, we were introduced to the crew behind the upcoming feature-length Indie film Nomad, as they stayed with us for three nights. The film’s working tag line is “A love story on 7…
What does Affordable Luxury mean?
When I first heard the term affordable luxury I dismissed it as an oxymoron. Either something is luxurious or its affordable. It cannot be both. But recently I watched a great documentary episode on Netflix called Abstract, about the interior…