American Divers - Dinner & Balinese Dance Performance

A group of mainly American divers were resting at the nearby Maya Ubud between diving trips.
They decided to get in a little culture and local nature, so came to Bhanuswari for a 3 course dinner,
live music,
and a Balinese Dance performance.

Dancing "Joged",

the friendship dance.

Beautiful Tropical Landscaping and Shady Grass Huts

The lush landscaping at Bhanuswari Resort & Spa continues to grow in.
These are flowers called "Lobster Claws", for obvious reasons. Personally, I also think of them as "parrot beaks".

A simple hut, like the local rice field farmers use for shade during the heat of the day - and a couple of the other workers - the ducks!

A slightly fancier hut, with a raised platform. You can also see the fine crop of sweet corn growing organically!

A view of the back of the hotel.
A view of a private Villa.
And more pretty flowers...

The Spa Pavilions at Bhanuswari Resort & Spa in Bali

The Spa at BHANUSWARI RESORT & SPA http://www.BhanuswariUbud.com consists of 2 alfresco pavilions, offering a variety of massage and skin treatment options.
Privacy is provided by a combination of landscaping and roll-down bamboo screens.
Both pavilions are equiped with 2 massage tables, and so provide either individual or couples massages.
Each also has a soaking tub, for floral or spice baths,
as well as an open-air shower for rinsing off skin treatments, wraps, and scrubs.

So, if you want to look this relaxed... What are you waiting for? Try BHANUSWARI RESORT & SPA http://www.bhanuswariresort.com/

Rice Field Workers - with Feathers!

Many ducks in Bali work in the rice fields, providing pest control, fertilizer, and photo opportunities, of course!

"Good work, time to come home."

"Hey, guys, wait for me!"

"This hill was steeper than I thought."

"Ah... Guys? Guys? Where did everybody go?"

Birthday Party

Yes, again at Bhanuswari Resort & Spa (http://www.BhanuswariUbud.com), and again the Belgian family. Their son was celebrating his 10th birthday...
the staff provided decorations...
a special pineapple pie...
and the loan of a Balinese costume.

Balinese Dance Lesson

Guests from Belgium and Holland staying at Bhanuswari Resort & Spa (http://www.BhanuswariUbud.com), just outside of Ubud Bali,

taking a lesson in Balinese dance

and doing quite well!

Balinese Cooking Lesson

A family from Belgium stayed at Bhanuswari Resort & Spa (www.BhanuswariUbud.com) last week.

One of their activities was a hands-on cooking lesson for the children.

The happy family ready to enjoy the yummy results of the lesson!

World's Best Island - Bali Sunset Photos - Bhanuswari, Ubud Area

In Travel + Leisure magazine's annual "2006 World's Best Awards," Bali is ranked No. 1 for the fifth time in the World’s Best Islands.



These photos, taken around BHANUSWARI RESORT & SPA at sunset, help show why!


Rice field terraces - uphill - late afternoon

Rice field terraces - sunset

View from restaurant, looking across the stream...
at 6:20pm
6:22pm
6:25pm

World's Best Island - Bali Photos - Bhanuswari, Ubud Area

In Travel + Leisure magazine's annual "2006 World's Best Awards," Bali is ranked No. 1 for the fifth time in the World’s Best Islands.

These photos, taken at BHANUSWARI RESORT & SPA , help show why!

A private Villa

The salt-water pool and Balinese Hindu temple (taken from the restaurant terrace)

Rice field terraces with bale' (small hut)

Rice field with farmer and "working" ducks

Rice field, hut, and Mt. Agung

Uphill terraces, with smoke from burning rice straw


BHANUSWARI RESORT & SPA www.BhanuswariUbud.com

Night Photos of A Private Villa at Bhanuswari Resort & Spa in Bali

Here's the dramatic up-lighting on the Master Bedroom Ceiling.

The Pool and landscaping - when the water recirculation is shut off for the night and the lights turn on, it becomes a perfect mirror.

Looking toward the spa building - more dramatic lighting for the landscape.

Pool and back of the villa.

A Private Villa at Bhanuswari Resort & Spa in Bali (Living & Dining Areas)

The colors vary, depending on the lighting. Basically, the walls are a pale, soft yellow. And the floors are a rosy-brown granite ceramic tile.
The main living and dining area.
Main living area, looking toward the back of the double front door, secured by a simple sliding bar of wood.
Detail of vase in the main living area, and front yard.
The dining area, looking toward the backyard and kitchen pass-through window.
The dining area, looking toward the living area. TV and DVD, looking into the back yard.

A Private Villa at Bhanuswari Resort & Spa in Bali (Master Bedroom Suite)

The master bedroom suite:
The bed and private garden. More plants and flowers coming soon!

The master bedroom suite – the bed and looking out at the private pool.

The master bookcase / console.

The master vanity – and you can see the walk-in shower reflected in the mirror.

The master bath, with a luxurious soaking tub overlooking the private garden.