A Covered Arbor Part II
The first step of the project was to get the metal structure into place. In addition we added string lights and a water misting system. The next phase was bringing 31 concrete planter boxes up 3 flights of stairs and…
The life of a Lotus Flower
We planted a lotus plant in a large concrete pot about two months ago and have been watching it grow ever since. For the last four or five days we’ve witnessed its first flowering. The lotus flower has always been associated with…
Michael & Sharon
Michael & Sharon came from the USA to Bali and stayed with us throughout their entire vacation. It was their first trip to Bali. They put in place a flexible plan to rent a car every other day and they…
A very special testimonial
We have a new friend at Ohana Retreat Bali, named Indiana, who is here with her lovely family. She and her family are traveling around the world for 1 year, and currently they’re in their 11th month. When we named…
Sauntering along, encountering the elderly
I do my best to take a walk each and every morning. Fortunately a lovely trail begins directly across the road from here. It starts among the rice fields, crosses a large stream (over a bridge), and then curves along…
Moving forward on the yoga / workout / wedding space, & more
We have two distinct roof spaces. One is for the rooftop bar: and the other is a multi-purpose space: The space will ultimately become a shady, plant-covered arbor, but the pieces are coming together now. In the meantime we continue…
A Covered Arbor Begins
All arbors begin uncovered. It’s a game of extreme patience. How can you have a covered arbor when the plants you start out with are as high as your knees? The answer is simple — wait it out. Since ours…
Our first cooking class
A family who had signed up for our Grandma’s Authentic Indonesian Recipes class arrived yesterday and it was quite the foodie event. Shelly made homemade noodles, which were soooo delicious: In addition Shelly made an Indonesian dessert that is close…
Our first guests
Exactly a year ago we were putting concrete “pins” in the ground to mark the boundaries of the property. It seems remarkable that today our first guests have come and gone. The nervousness of having to actually face guests and…
We’re Open!
It’s been a long yet fruitful year, and finally we can welcome you in style! Next week we will have our booking engine up and running. Or look for us on the major booking platforms such as airbnb.com, booking.com, expedia.com,…
Week #47 — Final stretch Part 1
We said goodbye to the last of the workers who have made their temporary home with us. First they slept under tarps when there wasn’t a structure in place. Then they slept in empty concrete rooms, most of the time…