Morning Moments
It is difficult to describe in words some of the early morning experiences in this part of the world. Yes Bali has traffic and infrastructure problems, etc. And there is a risk of overdevelopment. But there is also this: And…
“First time I was able to relax since I had the twins four years ago”
A lovely family from Australia (originally from England) extended their 6 night original booking, adding 4 more nights. They were even willing to incur a 1 night charge at the Sanur hotel they had booked, in order to stay with…
Guests from 12 different countries so far
We’ve only been opened for two months and during the first month we only had two bookings. Still, we had guests from 12 countries in less than 60 days. I’m including guests who stay overnight as well as guests who…
A New Video of our Boutique Hotel
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…