Ohana Retreat Bali
While still under construction, my wife and I moved into an unfinished apartment here at the future site of Ohana Retreat Bali. Most of the guest rooms did not have windows or doors installed. Staircase railings were strewn across the property, waiting for tile to be installed on the stair’s steps. The pool was a […]
We began a metal structure in late June that would support grape vines, climbing roses and markisa plants (passion fruit). After a month the plants settled in and, for the most part, decided to grow — although more slowly than expected. The rainy season did not kick into gear during November, but we’ve had a […]
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 where guests feel at home, with modern creature comforts and a boutique hotel atmosphere, is […]
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 show them to their rooms was a bit nerve-wracking. It’s like handling a new baby: […]