Bohemian sound sanctuary
Curving open-air pavilions, poolside DJ sets, and live acoustic music bring a playful, creative energy to the quiet Ambarawati rice paddies.
What it’s good at
Notable
Curving open-air architecture blends handcrafted Balinese woodwork, local stone, and suites equipped with personal vinyl turntables.
Notable
Open-air shalas host daily morning yoga, breathwork, and sound healing sessions overlooking surrounding rice fields.
Notable
An open-air lounge and pool club host recurring live acoustic sets, communal dinners, and poolside music.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tucked into Mas village among working paddies, the retreat sits ten minutes south of Ubud center and the Sacred Monkey Forest.
The rooms
Interiors blend carved local wood and artisan furnishings, while upper suites feature personal vinyl turntables and private balconies facing the jungle canopy.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Terraced infinity pools look out across the jungle foliage, and select guest suites add private stone plunge pools.
The spa
Three treatment rooms provide Balinese botanical therapies and bodywork, alongside steam rooms, saunas, and hot tubs.
The yoga shala
Thatched open-air shalas host daily morning and sunset yoga, breathwork, and Pilates sessions above the paddies.
Stay Human Restaurant
The open-air terrace serves organic Balinese dishes and dedicated vegan menus made with produce from on-site gardens.
At the table
Togetherness Lounge hosts live acoustic sets over shared plates, and the poolside Soul Bar pours tropical cocktails and zero-proof drinks.
How it began
Musician Michael Franti and ER nurse Sara Agah Franti originally established the property as a gathering space before expanding into a boutique resort.
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