Luxist

Bali-based jeweler John Hardy may have sold his popular jewelry line but that doesn't mean he's just going to give up the cause of showing people the wonders of Bali. He has opened a small hotel Bambu Indah ("beautiful bamboo") which has just four guest cottages: Afrika, Padi, Kuning and Kuno. Each one is different and is made of teak timbers. The cottages also have air-conditioning and are furnished with antiques and luxury accessories designed and collected by John Hardy. The houses are located in fields of heritage Bali rice and are shaded by fruit trees and coconut palms. The rustic retreat also has a swimming pool lined with stones. There is a small restaurant that serves home-cooked meals that feature the organic food raised on the property. Other houses on the property offer a place to do yoga or get a massage. The resort's intimate setting and lack of big-hotel amenities takes a special type of guest. According to W Magazine's September issue, the hotel will have a screening process in place to help make sure that the guests who come to the hotel are ready for this particular experience. 10/06/08