Location12 Things To Do in North Bali When the Island Calls You North
A local's guide to things to do in North Bali, beyond Bumi Cinta: dolphins at dawn, regenerating coral, six waterfalls, black sand and a sea temple at sunset.
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CommunityNewsBumi EXP: Creative Gatherings Rooted in Living Land
Something new is growing at Bumi Cinta — a recurring invitation to gather deliberately, on living land, with people doing meaningful work in the world.
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CommunityThe Art of Connection: How Community Shapes Our Retreat Centers
From the Sacred Valley of Peru to the heart of Bali, our journey of creating spaces for connection has grown from our first center, Munay Sonqo, to our newest home, Bumi Cinta.
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NewsFoodFrom Garden to Table: Our New Earth Cooking Philosophy
Bumi Cinta's restaurant follows the principles of New Earth Cooking, a transformative food philosophy developed by Simon Jongenotter during a five-year journey at a silent retreat centre in Bali.
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LocationYeh Mampeh Waterfall: A Hidden Gem of Spiritual Significance in Northern Bali
Hidden in the lush green forests of Northern Bali, not far from Bumi Cinta, Yeh Mampeh is a place where nature's beauty intertwines with Balinese spiritual traditions.
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Spirit & EarthBumi Cinta's Regenerative Approach to Ironwood Use
Ulin — Indonesia's native ironwood — is listed as vulnerable. We chose reclaimed wood at higher cost rather than contribute to its decline.
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Spirit & EarthBalinese Full Moon Cultural & Spiritual Tradition
Purnama is a time of heightened energy and spiritual awareness — when the divine grace of the gods and goddesses descends upon the Earth.
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Spirit & EarthEco Chic Bali: What It Actually Looks Like at Bumi Cinta
There is a version of eco chic Bali that looks good on Instagram and falls apart the moment you arrive. Bamboo accents on a concrete hotel. Sustainability as aesthetic. And then there is Bumi Cinta.
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Spirit & EarthLocationTop Bali Eco Retreats: An Honest Review From the North Shore
Eight eco retreats in Bali and on the islands just off it, reviewed by people who run one. Where each is, who it suits, and what the word eco actually means once you arrive.
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