The water in our 20-plus pools comes from underground aquifers and is filtered naturallyby volcanic rock and sand before emerging to the surface via springs. Our tap watercomes from those same springs, made potable by a reverse osmosis system. After use,wastewater is filtered again and used to irrigate the gardens and rice fields. Meanwhile,the water in the swimming pool by the Elevator Sunset Bar is kept clean with a saltwatersystem, which eliminates the need for chlorine. Swimming in such clean, natural waterfeels absolutely magical.

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Instead of manicured landscaping, we’ve planted organic permaculture gardens that produce vegetables and herbs to serve our guests and flowers used for local rituals. Here and across the river, we’ve restored paddies that have existed here for centuries and invite guests to help us plant and harvest the rice. We serve eggs laid by our own ducks, coconuts bagged and cut from our own palm trees, and mushrooms grown in our own cave.

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We’ve swapped industrial cooking oils for virgin coconut oil, and focus on ingredientsthat are anti-inflammatory and promote longevity. We offer guests the choice betweenrefined sugars (which can be harmful) and safe alternative sweeteners like allulose.Rather than the typical hierarchy of chefs, we have a community of local women and menmaking meals that are organic, delicious, and incredibly fresh, preparing much of it overlive-fire stoves.

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All of our rooms are designed to be cooled naturally, assisted by fans. For hot days, we provide air conditioning — but in a way you may have never experienced. To minimize our carbon impact, we invented the air-conditioned bed, where the mosquito net surrounding you captures the chilled air. You won't find a fluorescent bulb in sight at Bambu Indah, as we hope to transport you back to a simpler time when candlelight and stars — assisted by LEDs and oil lamps — provided illumination.

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Food scraps feed the pigs and fuel the compost heap, where chickens pick for bugs and worms while aerating the soil. The compost then feeds the garden beds that feed you! We have a no-plastic policy and instead use banana leaves as plates and papaya stems as straws. Used cooking oil fuels the lamps that light your path after dark. Our private label bath products are 100% natural and organic, so the run-off from our sinks and showers does no harm.

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Bali has a living culture that has remained intact for centuries, and its people are remarkably beautiful, welcoming, generous, and accommodating. The Balinese know who they are and are proud of their rituals and the beauty of their island. We are so grateful for our staff — most of whom come from Bali and Indonesia — and how they make our guests feel as if they’ve come home.

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We monitor and minimize mosquito breeding grounds on the property — the only insect control option that is in harmony with the natural environment. For any pests that remain, we provide mosquito nets and natural citronella insect repellent.

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Walking barefoot, hearing the water, being surrounded by nature and engulfed in its beauty: Bambu Indah is a special experience for us, our staff, and especially our guests. Experiencing something for the first time — picking up trash on a nature walk, harvesting rice, meeting the cows who help your food grow — is transformative. It may inspire you to help make the world a better place. Regeneration isn’t just for the planet: It’s for you.

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