Daily Destination: Capella Ubud, Bali in Indonesia
Nestled in the heart of lush green forests, this unique tented camp sits in harmony with the surrounding nature. Inspired by the early European settlers from the 1800s, architect Bill Bensley designed Capella Ubud, Bali as a tribute to their spirit of adventure. The resort is set within a dramatic terraced landscape, with prominent rice paddies surrounding the entrance. It then leads through a densely forested valley all the way down to the sacred Wos river.
Their refined camp is more than a hotel. It captures the imagination of those who seek a unique experience at the heart of Bali’s untouched natural surroundings. Within the camp are 22 one-bedroom tents as well as one two-bedroom lodge, all with private salt water pools.
The camp is adorned with handpicked valuable antique art objects, books, paintings, drawings and furniture, some of which are from the owner’s treasured private collection. The owner, Mr. Suwito Gunawan, is a prominent business man from Jakarta and an avid art collector.
No tree was cut during construction so that the refined jungle camp remains a hidden sanctuary. It captures the imagination of those who aspire a truly unique experience. It also allows you to enjoy the essence of Ubud’s untouched natural surroundings in personalized and stylish comfort.
Dining
Food & Beverage selections include Mads Lange – the camp’s dining room, Api Jiwa – an intimate and highly interactive Asian barbecue and The Mortar and Pestle pool bar. Join the local storyteller at The Camp Fire for pulled hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows. Weather permitting, it is also an equally great venue for casual dining.
The tented gymnasium –The Armory is for guests who wish to work out in style. There is an invigorating weekly schedule, with a diverse range of low and high impact camp activities. The Auriga Wellness spa offers and array of treatments that are designed around the moon phases. Guests love their spiritual and sound healing as well as in-retreat rituals.
The Officers Tent, exclusive to guests of Capella Ubud, Bali is the camp’s living room. Enjoy morning coffee, afternoon tea and the daily evening cocktail and canapé ritual. The unobtrusive and highly personalized services of a dedicated Capella Culturist further complement your stay.
Capella Ubud, Bali goes beyond glamping for a total jungle immersion. Participate in Balinese cleansing rituals and water blessings at the on-site temple, set alongside the sacred Wos River. Guests also can join locals tending nearby farms or the camp’s coffee and cocoa gardens; hikes up Mount Batur and jungle boot camps keep the high-energy set happy.
Travel Tip: The camp works closely with Keliki artist I Wayan Ariana. He established an art school to keep local painting traditions alive. Enjoy picking up a brush under I Wayan Gama’s tutelage.
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