Guesthouse & Eco Retreat Centre

If you are looking to experience a more genuine traditional part of Bali, with less people, fresh clean water, far away from traffic and pollution – a natural, musical environment with the space and sanctuary for you to create your own Bali experience…this is the retreat for you.

We will invite the Balinese young songwriters foundation called 'One dollar for music' to the retreat to join us in a performance or workshop.

• Transportation -- Airport pick-up and escort up Batukaru Mountain to accommodation (about 1 ½ hours from the airport/touristy areas). Awe-inspiring, breath-taking drive!
• Idyllic Setting and Climate – Gunung Batukaru is lush and beautiful and tranquil, with views reaching all the way to the coast on clear days. You will leave behind the often intense heat of the lowlands, as the weather on the mountain is very comfortable all year round due to the altitude.
• Accommodation – comfortable and lush .
• Great Food -- The food alone would be a good enough reason to join the tour, with trained chef, Rebecca Kaal, guiding local villagers in preparing exquisite meals to delight your palette. In addition to the fine and diverse meals, experience the taste of manggis, salak, palm sugar and a range of fresh fruits of the island.
• Traditional Music Performances by locals: Much more intimate than the larger ‘staged’ tourist shows in town. Performances will vary at each retreat: Joged, Legong, or Topeng Dance Performance: Angklung, the Rindik, Salonding, and even the very rare Saron Luang from Celuk.
• Ceremony – Depending on the time of year, we will join a local Hindu ceremony and visit the village afterwards for food and socializing.
• Evening performance parties at the Retreat, featuring anyone in our group keen to participate. We may be joined by some locals, culminating in a ‘jam session’, featuring Western music, Balinese music, and whatever else comes up! All styles welcome! A recording studio will be available to capture ideas and/or inspiring spontaneous sessions, if required.
• Day/Overnight trips – Day trip to artistic centre, Ubud, and day/overnight trip to Lovina beach, north Bali.
• Experience the mountain! Day hikes and overnight camping trips up Gunung Batukaru (Mt. Batukaru) will be available for the energetic amongst us. Batukaru features the last preserved forest of Bali: its gorgeous!
• Balinese Massage – you won’t miss out on the mountain! Expert masseurs available at low prices compared to the expensive tourist scene.
• Workshops with local Balinese Musicians – we learn about the Balinese approach to music in a hands-on way. We encourage musical collaboration with locals to find exciting new experiences for all. Our retreats often feature professional western musicians, who also offer workshops/instruction in western music.
• Venue performance: As a celebration of our group’s creativity, the musicians and those amongst us keen to perform will have the opportunity to play at the fesival night – a great opportunity (for those inclined) to take our fresh inspiration to the stage. All styles will be welcome, and there will be no pressure for the shy amongst us or the non-musicians to perform.
• Time, Space, and the ideal Natural Setting… to relax, unwind, play music, write, create, interact, commune with the mountain spirits….Its your holiday.
• At the culmination of the retreat, an overnight stay in Legian is included, providing the perfect contrast to our mountain paradise.