THE PUNCH FEATURES

An Insider Look at Bali Most
Inspiring Sustainable Businesses

Join us behind the scenes of Bali's top responsible destinations, esteemed brands, and reliable suppliers. From hotels and restaurants to bars, beach clubs, spas, and stores, The Punch invites you to take a different look at the island's vibrant tourism landscape.

Discover in-depth editorials, inspiring interviews, and honest visuals that celebrate the people, places, and processes driving positive change. Each story is a window into the most forward-thinking businesses—crafted to inform, connect, and inspire.

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FEATURES • HOTELS

Titik Dua: The Sacred Space Between Tradition and Tomorrow

Founded with the intention of creating a creative space within a hospitality setting, Titik Dua was never meant to be just accommodation. The original idea was simple but ambitious: provide a place where people could stay, yes, but also create, connect, brainstorm, and collaborate.

FEATURES • HOTELS / WELLNESS

REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort: Wellness Without the Woo

REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort unfolds in a quiet pocket of forest, where the pace shifts and the focus turns inward. Created by Gordon Oldham, the resort approaches wellbeing through structure and consistency, offering a clear, long-term path to balance rather than short-term results.

FEATURES • HOTELS

Tanah Gajah: A Living Legacy That Sustains the Land

Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana stretches across rice fields near Goa Gajah, where art, architecture, and daily life move in quiet continuity. Shaped by the Hadiprana family, the estate carries a strong sense of meaning through its details without ever feeling staged.

FEATURES • SUPPLIERS

Bali Sama Sama: Giving New Value to What Was Left Behind

Bali Sama Sama develops hand-blown glassware and candles through a process that supports local skills and steady employment. Since 2020, it has focused on creating work that extends beyond tourism while maintaining a clear, functional approach to design.

FEATURES • BRANDS

John Hardy: Craft as a Living Culture

John Hardy Workshop follows a steady rhythm, where each piece of jewelry is shaped by hand with time and precision. With guidance from Polly Purser, the work connects craftsmanship with community and long-standing techniques.

FEATURES • HOTELS

Sebatu Sanctuary: Living in Rhythm with Nature

Sebatu Sanctuary brings together forestry knowledge and careful design to create a low-impact retreat in the highlands. Founded by Alexander Stanley, it focuses on reducing impact while maintaining a thoughtful, immersive guest experience.

FEATURES • SUPPLIERS

Republic of Soap: 100% Goodness, Unapologetically Hand-Crafted

Republic of Soap began with small experiments and continues with the same measured approach. Founded by John, the brand focuses on careful production, where each bar is made in small batches and finished by hand.

FEATURES • RESTAURANTS

Motel Mexicola: The Art of Being Conscious in Creative Chaos

Motel Mexicola is all color, music, and movement—a place where the night unfolds with ease and energy. Since 2013, it has become a lively gathering spot built on celebration and connection. Behind the scenes, a more conscious way of operating is in place—showing that sustainability can exist quietly, without altering the experience.

FEATURES • HOTELS / WELLNESS

The Asa Maia: Heritage Architecture, Reimagined Luxury

The Asa Maia treats sustainability as a quiet foundation, shaping its architecture, heritage elements, and daily operations. Focused on simplicity and integrity, it offers a space where wellbeing comes through thoughtful design rather than excess.

FEATURES • BRANDS

Lovejoy: The Soft Weight of Simplicity & Stillness

Lovejoy moves with a quiet rhythm, offering simple garments in natural fabrics and plant-based tones. Founded by Poornima Lovejoy, it reflects a shift toward making less, with greater care. Focused on durability and low waste, the brand steps away from trends—favoring timeless pieces designed to last and return gently to the earth.

FEATURES • RESTAURANTS

Ulu Garden: Earth, Art, and Soul

Ulu Garden brings together food, music, and connection in a setting shaped by creativity and intention. Created by Wayan Armina, it reflects a more personal approach to gathering. Guided by reflection rather than ambition, it offers a space where people slow down and reconnect with a deeper sense of purpose.

FEATURES • BRANDS

Alamí: Nature reimagined through Artisan Hands

ALAMÍ Studio offers a collection of candles and textiles shaped by a slow, hands-on approach. Founded by Lesia, it began from a desire to create pieces that feel honest and grounded. Inspired by nature, the studio explores a softer expression of design—where warmth, irregularity, and longevity take precedence over perfection.

FEATURES • SUPPLIERS

Terra Water: Redefining Water Filtration & Responsibility

Terra Water Indonesia produces ceramic water filters using local materials to deliver safe, clean drinking water. Founded by Christine Manson, it addresses both water safety and plastic pollution. Through local craftsmanship and community reach, it expands access to clean water while supporting long-term impact.

FEATURES • EDUCATION

The Green Classroom: Raising Changemakers

Green School Foundation extends the vision of Green School Bali beyond its bamboo campus, bringing sustainability education to Indonesian youth. Led by Kania Maniasa, it develops programs that connect environmental learning with real community impact. Through initiatives and events like IGNITE, the foundation equips the next generation with the tools to shape a more regenerative future.

FEATURES • HOTELS

Nadi’s Living Loop: Hospitality that Regenerates with Purpose

Nadi Nature Resort sits within Bali’s highlands, where the landscape sets the tone and the experience unfolds quietly. Created by Aishah Fauzi and Punit Gajwani, it emerged from a personal shift toward a more grounded way of living. Shaped by nature and permaculture principles, it offers a space that reconnects guests with a slower, more nourishing rhythm.

FEATURES • HOTELS

Sempiak Seaside Resort: The Sound of Stillness

Sempiak Seaside Resort offers a quiet coastal escape where open space, light, and ocean rhythms shape the experience. Set along Selong Belanak’s wide bay, it invites a slower pace—far from crowds yet effortlessly accessible. Composed of hillside and beachfront villas, the resort blends natural materials with understated comfort, creating a stay defined by ease, privacy, and a sense of release.

FEATURES • HOTELS

Desa Seni: Remembering the Land, Relearning the Way

Desa Seni was created as a place where Indonesian culture is expressed through architecture, food, art, and daily practice. It brings together movement, craft, and creative exploration as part of the stay. Now set in Bali’s highlands, it extends this vision through farming and dedicated art spaces—encouraging guests to reconnect with both tradition and themselves.

FEATURES • HOTELS

INNIT’s Journey Through Fire, Sea, and Soil

INNIT Lombok rests along Lombok’s southeastern coast, shaped by the land rather than imposed on it. Conceived with restraint, it follows the site’s natural contours and quiet rhythm. Designed with architects like Andra Matin, it uses local materials and preserves existing ecosystems—creating a place that feels naturally part of its surroundings.

FEATURES • BRANDS

Weaving Traditions: The Artistry Behind The R Collective

R Collective reworks discarded materials and ancestral techniques into contemporary pieces shaped by a circular approach. Established in 2019 by Rebecca Manners, it focuses on reuse and responsible design. Collaborating with artisans across Indonesia, the studio transforms traditional craftsmanship into objects that carry both cultural continuity and a renewed purpose.

FEATURES • WELLNESS

Custodia: A Renaissance in Bali's Rainforest

CUSTODIA is a quiet jungle space centered around a simple bamboo kitchen, inviting reflection over retreat. Created by Robert Gladitz and David Hach, it offers a slower way of engaging with nature, food, and self.

FEATURES • BRANDS

Mindful Creation over Mass Production w/ MySayang

MYSAYANG explores slow fashion through natural fabrics, simple silhouettes, and hand-dyed tones. Founded by Anja Kukofka, it supports local artisans while embracing traditional techniques. Designed to be timeless and inclusive, each piece reflects a quieter, more considered way of dressing.

FEATURES • RESTAURANTS

The Future-Focused Yet Authentic World of Room4Dessert

Room4Dessert brings together dining, stay, and learning within a lush forest setting. Created by Will Goldfarb, it extends beyond a restaurant into a small, interconnected space. Centered on ingredients, creativity, and community, it offers a thoughtful experience that feels both refined and deeply personal.

FEATURES • STORES

Tao Collection: A Sanctuary
of Stories, Design and Craftsmanship

Tao Collection curates Indonesian pieces defined by craftsmanship and story. Created by Sylvia Fairman, it reflects a personal, culture-led approach. Each object carries a sense of connection—linking people, place, and tradition.

FEATURES • HOTELS

From Art to Hospitality: Komaneka Resorts Redefining Bali’s Heritage

Komaneka Resorts began as an art gallery and gradually expanded into a collection of boutique stays where culture and hospitality come together. With strong ties to Bali’s art scene, it continues to support contemporary expression alongside tradition. Across its locations, the experience centers on art, heritage, and a clear sense of place.

FEATURES • BRANDS

Sumayé’s Quest for Comfort Through Fragrance

Sumayé Living is a scent-focused brand exploring memory and emotion through fragrance. Created by Sylvia Lohardjo in 2023, it draws from personal experiences of loss, comfort, and remembrance. Through handmade incense and Indonesian botanicals, each creation offers a quiet sense of warmth, connection, and nostalgia.

FEATURES • BRANDS

The Miracle Tree: Treelogy’s Path to Regenerative Well-Being

Treelogy focuses on moringa as a source of nutrition, working with regenerative methods from cultivation to production. Founded by Sacha Aguila, it builds on a long-standing connection to the plant and its benefits. Through its products, it supports both local agriculture and a more resilient approach to health and land use.

FEATURES • RESTAURANTS

Baking & Roasting Change: The Heart and Soul of Baked.

At BAKED. Bali, coffee, pastries, and retail come together with a clear focus on quality and consistency. Built by Gustav Groenendijk, it draws from a background in food, craft, and shared experiences. The result is a space where daily rituals feel considered—simple, well-made, and grounded in care.

FEATURES • RESTAURANTS

Beyond the Plate The Immersive World of Locavore NXT

Locavore NXT extends the Locavore vision into a fully immersive, hyper-local dining experience. Created by Ray Adriansyah and Eelke Plasmeijer, it moves beyond the traditional restaurant format. Combining food, space, and stay, it offers a deeper exploration of ingredients, place, and process.

FEATURES • RESTAURANTS

The Avocado Factory: Made to Remember, Built to Belong

The Avocado Factory places a single ingredient at the center of its concept, exploring avocado across dishes, drinks, and design. What began as curiosity became a focused approach—turning an abundant fruit into a defining element of the entire experience. Through handmade incense and Indonesian botanicals, each creation offers a quiet sense of warmth, connection, and nostalgia.

FEATURES • BRANDS

Cove: Celebrating Island Life Through Carefully Curated Treasures

Cove Island Essentials curates home and lifestyle pieces with a calm, coastal feel. Created by Lisa Chedanne, it has expanded while keeping a consistent approach. Working with local artisans, it focuses on thoughtful products and steady refinement.

FEATURES • ARTISTS

Indigo and Earth: The Abstract Work of Jake Paul White

Jake Paul White creates quiet, atmospheric works using natural pigments and a process guided by time and movement. Each piece forms gradually, shaped as much by the materials as by the artist’s hand.

FEATURES • RESTAURANTS

Beyond the Plate The Immersive World of Locavore NXT

Locavore NXT extends the Locavore vision into a fully immersive, hyper-local dining experience. Created by Ray Adriansyah and Eelke Plasmeijer, it moves beyond the traditional restaurant format. Combining food, space, and stay, it offers a deeper exploration of ingredients, place, and process.

FEATURES • WELLNESS

Wellness Redefined: Spring Spa Nusa Lembongan’s Fusion of Nature & Luxury

Spring Spa Nusa Lembongan sits by the sea, offering open-air treatments within spaces built from reclaimed teak and local stone. Combining ocean views with a focus on local sourcing, composting, and water reuse, it delivers a relaxed approach to wellness shaped by its natural surroundings.

FEATURES • HOTELS / WELLNESS

The Healing Power of Tradition & Care at Fivelements

Fivelements Retreat Bali offers a riverside sanctuary centered on Balinese healing, plant-based cuisine, and holistic wellbeing. Set along the Ayung River, it provides a calm alternative to the island’s busier areas. With gardens supplying the kitchen and a focus on regenerative practices and education, it integrates wellness with a deeper environmental commitment.

FEATURES • SUPPLIERS

Altarize’s Journey to Future-Proof Construction in Bali

Altarize develops non-toxic, recyclable building materials designed to reduce the impact of conventional construction. Co-founded by Tobi Klanner, it focuses on alternatives using local resources and recycled inputs. From natural finishes to durable plasters, its solutions aim to support healthier spaces while rethinking how buildings are made.

FEATURES • SUPPLIERS

Yogi & Boo: Bali's Premier Ethical Clothing Manufacturer

Yogi & Boo has grown from a small batik venture into an ethically certified garment manufacturer working with international brands. Built on craftsmanship and long-standing local knowledge, it reflects a deep connection to the island. Under the direction of Satria Ngetis, it places strong emphasis on responsible production and fair practices within the fashion industry.

FEATURES • BRANDS

Three Peaks: A Spirit Mapped by Land and Patience

Three Peaks Gin draws inspiration from the foothills of Mount Batukaru, where its concept began alongside the team behind Kura Kura Beer. Named after Bali’s three volcanoes—Batukaru, Agung, and Batur—it reflects a sense of place, scale, and quiet permanence.

FEATURES • HOTELS

Crafting Timeless Tranquility: The Remarkable Evolution of Bambu Indah

Bambu Indah sits within lush jungle and rice fields in Baung, where nature defines the experience. Once a small cluster of wooden houses, it has grown into a distinctive retreat of 28 rooms, blending bamboo design with its surroundings.

FEATURES • BRANDS

Molding a Better Future: The Inspiring Story of Kevala Ceramics

Kevala Ceramics has grown into a leading ceramics studio, where each piece passes through many skilled hands, combining craftsmanship with artistic detail. Working in a plastic-free environment, it integrates recycled materials and energy-conscious design, extending its impact through initiatives like coral restoration.

FEATURES • BRANDS

Jewelry with Purpose: Olamii's Path of Growth and Mastery

Olamii creates jewelry with a focus on ocean awareness, local sourcing, and thoughtful design. Founded by Ola Nechyporenko, it brings together fashion experience with a more intentional approach. Working closely with Indonesian artisans, each piece supports community craftsmanship while contributing to ocean protection efforts.

FEATURES • HOTELS

Rooted in Heritage: Hideout Bali’s Tribute to Nature & Community

Hideout Bali offers bamboo homes designed to follow the island’s natural rhythms, combining simple forms with an immersive setting. Focused on community and environmental care, it integrates rainwater systems, permaculture gardens, and replanting efforts—creating a stay that balances design with respect for its surroundings.

FEATURES • STORES / RESTAURANTS

Embracing Mindful Living: The Bokashi Experience

Bokashi Bali centers its approach on waste reduction, with bulk shopping, refill systems, and reusable packaging encouraging more conscious habits. Through on-site composting and partnerships with like-minded suppliers, it builds a community focused on reducing impact and making everyday choices more responsible.

FEATURES • BRANDS

Elevating Denim: Les.Basics' Approach to Sustainable Fashion

Les.Basics focuses on high-quality essentials, rethinking denim through comfort, durability, and everyday wear. Created by Frederique Lessard, it began with a clear gap for simple, well-made staples. By working closely with local producers, the brand explores more responsible ways to produce denim while keeping it long-lasting and versatile.

FEATURES • STORES

Alive: Conscious Commerce
& Community Connection

Alive Wholefoods offers a curated selection of organic products across its locations, with a focus on local sourcing and mindful packaging. Led by Naomi McDougall and Billy Tymoszuk, it connects food, community, and responsible consumption. Through recycling initiatives and partnerships with local organizations, it extends its impact beyond the store into everyday life.

FEATURES • RESTAURANTS

Lulu Bistrot: An Unforgettable Dining Experience Empowering Local Talents

Lulu Bistrot brings together French bistro culture with a strong local presence, where much of the team and production is rooted in Bali. By working closely with local talent and suppliers, it highlights the strength of the island’s people—building a space driven by skill, collaboration, and shared growth.

FEATURES • SUPPLIERS

ChopValue: Transforming Waste into Valuable Resource

ChopValue Indonesia transforms used chopsticks into durable products through a circular approach to waste. Led locally by Orin Hardy, it gives bamboo a second life within the island. By collecting and repurposing materials in Bali, it reduces waste while creating locally made objects with lasting value.

FEATURES • HOTELS

Sustainability on a Remote Island: Exploring the Innovative Batu Karang Approach

Batu Karang Lembongan Resort & Spa sits on the island’s coral hillside, offering wide ocean views and a more secluded coastal setting. Beyond its accommodations, it integrates systems like water treatment and hydroponic gardens—combining hospitality with a considered approach to infrastructure and environment.

FEATURES • BRANDS

Exploring the Art of Natural Dye Process with Rimmba

RIMMBA creates garments using botanical dyes and traditional techniques, working closely with local artisans across the island. Founded by Karunia Fischer, it connects design with cultural knowledge and environmental awareness. Each piece reflects a careful process—combining natural materials, craftsmanship, and a more conscious approach to fashion.

FEATURES • RESTAURANTS

Room4Dessert's Miyawaki Forest Transforming Sustainable Dining

Room4Dessert integrates a Miyawaki forest into its ecosystem, extending its approach to sustainability beyond the plate. Led by Will Goldfarb and envisioned with Maria, the initiative supports biodiversity, carbon capture, and natural cooling. More than an addition, the forest acts as a living system—suggesting a new direction for how dining spaces can engage with their environment.

FEATURES • SUPPLIERS

WeDoo: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for a Circular Economy

Wedoo develops waste processing machines that help communities move toward a circular economy. Founded by Valerine, it focuses on practical solutions to reduce ocean and land pollution. Through training, support, and tailored systems, it enables businesses and villages to turn waste into usable resources.

FEATURES • SUPPLIERS

From Forest to Floor: The Journey of Reclaimed Timber with Kaltimber

Kaltimber works with reclaimed ironwood from East Kalimantan, giving new life to materials used for decking and flooring. With direction from Guillaume Carnevale, it focuses on ethical sourcing and careful processing, offering an alternative to conventional timber use.

FEATURES • SUPPLIERS

From Rivers to Revolution: Sungai Watch Tackling Bali's Plastic Crisis

Sungai Watch works to stop plastic pollution at its source by installing barriers in rivers across the island. Through hands-on action and community involvement, it addresses waste before it reaches the ocean—while encouraging longer-term shifts in how plastic is managed.

FEATURES • SUPPLIERS

LYD Organic: Going Beyond Organic & Ecological Agriculture

LYD Organic Farm grows produce without chemicals, focusing on soil health, flavor, and natural cycles. Combining practical knowledge with hands-on farming, it also opens its doors to share a deeper understanding of food and cultivation.

FEATURES • SUPPLIERS

Eco Mantra: Environmental Engineering Consulting in Bali

Eco-Mantra works with developers to integrate sustainability into design, construction, and long-term operations. Co-founded by Sean Nino, it focuses on energy efficiency, water management, and community impact—helping projects align with both environment and place.

FEATURES • HOTELS

Reef, Roots & Renewal: Sumberkima Hill’s Vision for a Collaborative Future

Sumberkima Hill Retreat grew from a personal project into a hillside community of villas overlooking Bali’s northwest coast. What began as a few homes has expanded organically into a larger network, supporting local livelihoods while encouraging a more responsible and community-led approach to tourism.

FEATURES • BRANDS

Elevating Sleep: Heveya’s Approach to Sustainable Bedding

Heveya focuses on natural mattresses made from responsibly sourced materials, offering an alternative to conventional production. Founded by Stefan Magnus, it integrates circular practices—extending the life of its products through reuse and transformation.

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