The Green Family
As the years have gone by our family has grown and founded a number of businesses and initiatives. Here is what we are up to today.
The Story Behind
Bambu Indah
Bambu Indah is a tiny luxurious boutique hotel encapsulating old school Bali; peaceful, laidback and in harmony with nature. Tamarind, cinnamon, palm and bayan trees cascade down steep jungle slopes to an enchanting river with natural swimming pools fed by dancing waterfalls. Jewellery designer John Hardy arrived in Ibud in the 70’s and met and married Cynthia a decade later. Each passionate about the environment, together they are a fusion of creativity. In 2005 they installed eleven antique Javanese bridal homes collected on their travels on a jungle cliff top overlooking padi fields, inviting first their friends to stay and then turning it into a hotel. Since then, they have evolved with ecological mindfulness to expand Bambu Indah down to the river, building a range of spectacular and utterly original buildings all made from their signature material, bamboo. Today travellers come from all over the world, drawn by their dream of a regenerative world where nothing is used which cannot be composted back into the earth. This garden of Eden is their home which they share with you.
The Story Behind
Bambu Indah
Bambu Indah is a tiny luxurious boutique hotel encapsulating old school Bali; peaceful, laidback and in harmony with nature. Tamarind, cinnamon, palm and bayan trees cascade down steep jungle slopes to an enchanting river with natural swimming pools fed by dancing waterfalls. Jewellery designer John Hardy arrived in Ibud in the 70’s and met and married Cynthia a decade later. Each passionate about the environment, together they are a fusion of creativity. In 2005 they installed eleven antique Javanese bridal homes collected on their travels on a jungle cliff top overlooking padi fields, inviting first their friends to stay and then turning it into a hotel. Since then, they have evolved with ecological mindfulness to expand Bambu Indah down to the river, building a range of spectacular and utterly original buildings all made from their signature material, bamboo. Today travellers come from all over the world, drawn by their dream of a regenerative world where nothing is used which cannot be composted back into the earth. This garden of Eden is their home which they share with you.
Experience Bambu Indah
River Bend House, a two bedroom masterpiece that bends just like the river does, see it through the eyes of a family.
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Sustainable Design
We believe in living light on the land, and that nature is our greatest asset. Antique Javanese bridal homes are elevated between rice paddies and organic garden beds. Soaring open air bamboo structures give you the best of sustainable innovation and groundbreaking design.
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Air Conditioners & Fans
All of our rooms are equipped with air conditioning and fans, but in a way you may have never experienced. In order to minimize our carbon impact we have invented the air conditioned bed, where the mosquito net surrounding you captures the cool air.
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Natural Pool & Pond
Our pool water is filtered from a well into a mini river of volcanic rock that travels from the well around the Minang house finally filling the pool.
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Waste & Recycling
Food scraps feed the pigs, and fuel the our compost heap where the 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. Any pesky plastics, cans, or glass bottles that do end up on the property are fed through the Cooking oil fuels the Choblong lamps that light your path in the dark of night. We could go on, trust us, but why don’t you come and find out yourself?
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Filtered Water
At Bambu Indah’s birth we dug a well nearby fed by natural underground water reserves, that we filter through a reverse osmosis system. The water is filtered again and recycled through our freshwater pool.
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Light Pollution
You won’t find a flourescent bulb in sight, as we hope to transport you back to a simpler time with candlelight and stars. Bambu indah uses LEDs and oil lamps to light your way.
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Linen & Towel Reuse Program
Fresh water is precious, we will change your sheets upon request or on the 3rd day of your stay. Hang your towels to help them dry or leave your towels on the floor if you for them to be washed.
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Insect Control
We monitor and minimize mosquito breeding grounds on the property which is the only sustainable preventative insect control option that is in harmony with the natural environment. We offer natural citronella insect repellent.
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Organic Bath Products
We provide beautiful private label Bambu Indah bath products made of 100% natural and organic ingredients, to ensure that the run off from our sinks and showers do not harm the natural environment.
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Smoke-Free Environment
Only the satay can smoke at Bambu Indah. If you must, there is a bale in the parking lot which is happy to accommodate you.
Responsible Living
We are proud of the way in which we have married an ecologically-mindful ethos with the world class service expected in a luxurious boutique hotel. Here are some of the ways we respect our environment:
Our History
It was in 1975 when John Hardy moved to Bali. He then met Cynthia, and together they set out on a mission to build a jewelry business. Upon finding success, their passions soon led them to create the sustainable masterpiece that is Bambu Indah.
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