Tuesday, September 16, 2008

SEMESTHA GRUHA

IN COMMUNION WITH THE UNIVERSE
Semestha means the universe in Sanskrit, Gruha means house.
Semestha Gruha is a space to commune with the universe, to be one with the natural energies. It is in Bali, the island where the Gods, humans and Nature love each other.
It is our home. And we invite you to share the experience of being one with the Universe.

THE HOME
Semestha Gruha is our dream come true.

It was created based on our ecological and
spiritual vision. We wanted a home that is
ecologically and socially friendly. A refuge
to rejuvenate from the hustle bustle of the
phenomenal world.

The rooms are placed to create maximum light and energy flow, thus reducing the need for electricity during the day and air regulator at all times. It was designed based on the ancient Vedic science of placement called Vaastu Vidya.

The home is surrounded by open space and there are lots of places where you can sit and relax, be with yourself or commune with the universe. It gives you a sense of being outside, even when you are inside.

Semestha Gruha is a smoke free environment.

THE ROOMS
We have made two rooms available for guests to share the unique experience of Bali’s natural energy.

The Pink Room

Upstairs, fan, bathroom sharing with the host.










The Blue Room
Groundfloor, AC, spacious








THE ECOLOGY and the GARDEN

Semestha Gruha sits in a paddy based village at Batubulan, Gianyar. You experience the daily activities of the village, and feast your eyes on the green rice fields.

Enjoy our organic garden of vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruits. About 70 species and varieties of plants. Let the birds, butterflies and dragonflies come to you. Lend a hand in the garden, if you feel like it.
We manage our waste. The Waste Water Garden processes the waste water from the home, while compost dump takes care of the organic waste from the kitchen and garden. The sun directly heats the water in the tank on the roof.



THE KITCHEN
We serve you lacto vegetarian breakfast with fresh juice, local tubers, or bread with butter, jam, coffee or tea.

Vegetarian lunch and dinner can be arranged at 24 hours notice. Part of the vegetables and fruits come from our own garden.
OR
You can do your own cooking at our bright, comfortable kitchen, at reasonable compensation for foodstuff and cooking gas.

We provide free flow of tea and water at all times of the day.

THE LIBRARY
About 500 books and 200 papers/magazines in Bahasa Indonesia and English, ranging from light novels, spirituality, health, environment, globalization, development.



Bored? You can watch a movie in the audio room.







… THE SILENCE and SERENITY

Most of all, experience the silence. Whether in the garden, in our open meditation space or just a walk through the village.

Semestha Gruha is a space where you can relax, do nothing, find serenity, be with yourself and commune with the Universe.