A private estate of five luxurious residences embraces the Ubud hillside overlooking the Ayung River. The estate is secluded in eight hectares of landscaped gardens north of Ubud, Bali's cultural centre. Facilities & Accomodation Air-conditioning in all suites, Separate dining and living pavilion, private pool, Library/study room, 24 hours butler service, Kitchen and pantry area, Master bedroom suites include private deck with jacuzzi and pavilion. Library with selection of books, CDs & movies, Satellite & cable TV, Natural spring pool & gardens, Amphitheater bar, Kudus House Restaurant, Holistic massage & beauty treatment. A private estate of five luxurious residences embraces the Ubud hillside overlooking the Ayung River. Begawan Giri was developed as a group of private residences each with their own distinct architectural characterisitics and unique furnishings. This individually means the estate offers a personal and private atmosphere, but with the facilities and services of a deluxe resort.

Guests can also re-charge and "return to nature" by indulging in a variety of physical activities such as outdoor hikes, walks, jogs and water exercises which, within the setting of Begawan Giri Estate, works wonders for the spirit as well. Alternatively, yoga/yogaia classes, fitness workouts or personal training, and other contemporary body work sessions are available.

The Source also offers special private sessions with "visiting masters". Guests in search of deeper realms of holistic well-being will have the opportunity to work with these healing specialists, teachers and therapists to discover possibilities for healing and deep work for body, mind and spirit.

Restaurant

Simplicity is at the heart of Begawan Giri. The cuisine that is created by Chef David King is New World with Indonesian accents, prepared simply and authentically, using the freshest ingredients drawn from the land. To ensure that Begawan Giri Estate remains self-contained, poultry, fish and prawn farms have been established on the grounds, as have vegetable gardens, tropical fruit trees and flower nurseries.

At Begawan Giri, you can dine anywhere you choose on the estate. In your suite, at the Residence pavilion, in the gardens... or at the estate's new restaurant, Biji. Biji achieves new conceptual standards and and will prove a talking-point in Bali and Indonesia. Globally, the restaurant promises to take its place in the international arena by offering everything the modern world desires in terms of a restaurant.

The choice of fare is large, varied and definitely tempting. Accents and influences of food are broad and truly modern in respect to the world becoming one nation.

The Source

The Source, Begawan Giri's unique health spa, is no ordinary Western-style spa. It maintains a holistic approach to the guest's physical and spiritual well-being. Body treatments — massages, skin scrubs and other rituals — are founded on ancient or traditional methods and use only natural ingredients in the oils, lotions and herbal preparations required for the treatments.

Guests can enjoy Balinese massage with aromatic oils from the island, or exotic body treatments such as Javanese Lulur and Balinese Spice. The spa menu further appeals to the senses with a wide selection of baths and wraps created from volcanic clays, sea salts, flowers and indigenous plants. All body work and massages are offered in the privacy of a guest's suite or villa, or in the massage garden bales near the waterfall. Experienced staff are on hand to pamper guests thoroughly, but the focus remains on simplicity, balance and a return to nature.

Suite Room

Begawan Giri Estate was built up over a nine-year period, taking great care to ensure that the natural beauty of the area remained undisturbed. The end result is an estate that has emerged, in a seemingly natural evolution, out of the jungle.

The Estate’s five unique residences or 22 suites are designed to meet the most demanding needs of discerning, well-travelled guests.

Named after the natural elements of fire, wind, water, forest and earth, the residences provide elegant facilities with interior designs that combine European and Asian influences.

Each residence comes with:
Personal Butler • A staff-to-guest ratio of 5-to-1 • Study/Library • Private pool • Separate kitchen and laundry facilities • Large, open-air verandahs • Uninterrupted views of tropical gardens and rice fields • King & queen size beds • Dining & living pavilion • Private Jacuzzi & outdoor shower (Master Suite only) • Personal IDD telephone

Bayu Gita ( Windsong )

Named after the airy breezes which caress the residence throughout the day, this residence houses four suites. The simple lines of Balinese architecture fused with that of colonial Java create a unique ambience. The golden warmth of the old teak wood panelling, the carved Batavia furniture and the woven coconut shell ceilings demonstrate the fine details this residence possesses.

Rates
BAYUGITA	Rates per night
The entire residence	US$ 2,375++
1 master bedroom suite + study	US$ 950++
1 deluxe suite	US$ 750++
2 suites	US$ 475++

Tirta Ening ( Clear Water )

This residence greets the visitor with the serenity of a water palace as the sight and sound of water can be sensed throughout the formal pavilions. These golden pavilions of 150 year-old Javanese teak depict a meditative simplicity as they float out over sheets of water reflecting a mixture of oriental cultures and styles with a Zen feel. The central, floating pavilion is reminiscent of old Javanese homes. Water-lily ponds surrounding the platform reflect the intricate beauty of the stone entrance.

Rates
TIRTA - ENING	Rates per night
The entire residence	US$ 2,475++
1 master bedroom suites	US$ 950++
1 deluxe suite	US$ 750++
1 terrace suite	US$ 575++
1 suite	US$ 475++