Imagine your own private hideaway. Think unique: a secluded, luxury Resort in
Bali set amidst acres of lush tropical greenery. Add in forests and rice-fields
wrapped in mountain mists, lovingly landscaped gardens and water gardens. Then
picture five Residences, each one special, singular in design, representing
different cultures and areas of Indonesia, also seven beautiful private Villas.
Finally, feel yourself embraced, surrounded by a peace so profound that you
know you will return often. Now, be still and know that you have discovered Begawan
Giri Estate. For centuries, the simple village folk living around have
called it "Wise Man's Mountain". Today, the world's most sophisticated
travellers are beginning to understand why. Begawan Giri Estate...a vow
to return often.
HistoryIf the land seemed to have a mind of its own, it did not really surprise the
Gardners. Begawan Giri is also affectionately known as Wise Man's
Mountain". History, myths and a legend all combine to explain why.
Centuries before, the forests of the land proved too frightening and formidable
for the ordinary village folk to enter, save for three strange "wise
men" or Begawantha, as they were called. The wise men made the land their
home and in so doing, perhaps invested it with a deep spiritual and mystical
energy which makes its significance felt even now.
Today, five unique Residences and seven private Villas designed to meet the
most demanding needs of discerning well-travelled guests, nestle within the
natural contours of the land. Named after the natural elements of fire, wind,
water, forest and earth, each habitation is singular in design, representing
different cultures and areas of Indonesia.
To date, guests fortunate enough to fit the bill include several of the
rich-and-famous personalities from the United States, Europe and the region. But
whoever the guest, Begawan Giri's warm welcome extends and embraces.
"A vow to return often" – it is the Gardners' prediction for their
guests.