The Bride to be has been taste testing Indonesia cuisine, receiving dress fittings and approving tropical flowers and the like all week. The pre wedding cocktail party was the first opportunity for family and friends, who’d flown in from all four corners of the world, to get together and enjoy some fun before the big day.

The party began at 6.30pm, just as the magnificent Bali sun set as guests entered the grand Joglo of Villa Des Indes I to the sounds of gamelan rindik.  Mojitos  and xxx were served on silver platters and as the adults mingled, nannies specially booked for the event ushered children to Villa Des Indes II to play games and enjoy finger food.

After an hour of  merriment, everyone was asked to move to the large garden of Villa Des Indes II opposite to enjoy a lavish Indonesian buffet and drinks. The evening came to a end with a spectacular fire dance show to the amazement of all.

If that was the lead up, we can’t wait to see what the wedding is like next week!

If you’d like to book Villa Des Indes I and II for your special event please contact

We also have a newly opened private island resort Isle Des Indes which is the most perfect honeymoon destination too!

Joanne McFarlane

Villa Des Indes

Tel: +6281 138 02866

Email : marketing@villadesindes.com

Websites: http://villadesindes.com and http://isledesindes.com

Supported by the local community or ‘banjar’ and the Hindi temple priests of Pura Petitenget, the meditation was preceded by traditional gamelan music and singing.

As the sun began to set, a renowned member of the Indonesian spiritual community and meditation guru Pak Merta Ada of Bali Usada meditation invoked deities to join the peace.

A twenty minute mass meditation began (or ‘Eyes Closed Silence’ as Co-Founder of  1 Giant Mind Jonni Pollard referred to it) and the positive energy could be felt throughout.  Sending blessings out, not only to Bali but to the rest of the world, the meditation ended and participates shared their experiences.

If you’re interested in participating in Meditation, Yoga and experiencing other healing practices

during your stay in Bali, contact us:

info@villadesindes.com

Tel: +628113802866

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Private villa chef Pak Lodro began with a demonstration of how to prepare Balinese spices

and herbs to use when cooking meats.

All fresh herbs and spices were packed into an organic chicken, which was then wrapped

in banana leaf and baked. The family had a lot of fun preparing their own ‘satay lilit’ or

fish skewers to bbq and a medley of Balinese mixed vegetables became a healthy side dish.

After a truly tropical cooking class, the guests had the pleasure of sampling their own

delights for lunch and of course it was delightful!

If you’d like to reserve a cooking class during your stay in our luxury Bali villa rental

please contact us at marketing@villadesindes.com

Please refer to our website for more information on our Seminyak villas to rent http://villadesindes.com

We look forward to seeing you at Isle Des Indes and Villa Des Indes soon.

We recently celebrated in style at the new private addition to the Des Indes Collection, Rumah Des Indes in Perenenan, Bali. In honor of Mr. Jed Frost and Mrs Patsy Callahan’s birthdays, Rumah Des Indes opened it’s antique doors for the first time.

Rumah Des Indes

The theme was ‘a touch of Asian’ and guests did not disappoint! Hailing from all corners of the world, guests were met by models dressed in costumes from the Indonesian archipelago.

After cocktails and canapes in the garden, the birthday guests were invited to slice a traditional Indonesian birthday cake (rice cone!) and the festivities began.

Food stalls in the garden served up all manner of Asian cuisine from Bali, Manado, India and Japan, followed by a mouthwatering selection of desserts.

During dinner guests enjoyed a dramatic open air performance of talented tenor Tariq. World renowned Balinese dancer Sura and his troupe performed both traditional and contemporary dance performances and sultry songstress Lisa Soul sung classics from the 50′s through to 90′s.

As the night continued, guests flicked off their shoes, danced barefoot poolside and enjoyed DJ’s mixes until the very wee hours of the morning!

A large thank you goes out to Bali Starz (http://www.balistarz.com), who assisted in organizing all revelries.

For more information on holding an event at a Des Indes Collection residence contact :

marketing@villadesindes.com

Joanne : on +6281 138 02866

For more information on renting a luxury villa in Bali email:  marketing@villadesindes.com

To view our Seminyak villas please take a look at our website http://www.villadesindes.com

Grey Goose Vodka Ice Bar

The party got off to a swanky start,with a sunset cocktails and canapes evening in Villa Des Indes I, before moving on to newly opened Bloo Restaurant at  the W Hotel nearby for dinner. Guests relaxed and enjoyed in villa massages to prep for the evening’s pestivities ahead. Using the 900sqm garden of Villa Des Indes II as the party location, we constructed a clear,contemporary style tent to house the dining table, a stage for the band and a Grey Goose vodka ice bar too. With a brightly coloured palette to work from, we added vibrant splashes of colour to the interior through the use of colourful candles, hanging lanterns and chandeliers covered with purple orchids.

The evening began with mojitos and cosmopolitans before guests were ushered to take their places to enjoy a sumptious foie gras feast. A passionate lover of this delicacy, Judi had requested that foie gras should appear in each course (desserts aside). Paired with fine wine, a live band and lots of speeches and laughter, great merriment was had by all.

Haute Couture Birthday Cake

With a fine eye for haute couture, we knew Judi would adore the 3 tier birthday cake which was baked in the shape of  Chanel No 5 bottle, an Hermes box and a Louis Vuitton suitcase!  A spectacular fire dance performance and DJ followed with cocktails galore until the early hours of the next morning.

The Pestivities did not end there! The next day we provided a very well needed hangover brunch in Villa Des Indes I, serving barbeque meats, grilled fish and salads. And of course, plenty of Bloody Marys too!

For more information on holding your celebrations at one of the Des Indes Collection residences please contact:

Joanne McFarlane

Email: marketing@villadesindes.com

Website: www.villadesindes.com

Direct Line: +62 81 138 02866

Environmental Care
Villa Des Indes I and II were constructed using recycled building materials (such as the 1930’s terracotta roof tiles) or the ancient Joglo style central buildings which were hand crafted (foregoing the use of nails). Throughout the residence recycled building materials are used wherever possible such the timber used as stair railings. The septic tank system uses the latest technology and is non polluting and we use a water purification system.

Guests are encouraged to conserve electricity during their stay (particularly use of air conditioning). We use locally produced cleaning products made from natural ingredients wherever possible. We try to keep a paperless office wherever possible and we are part of the local re-cycling initiative.

Community Involvement

The villas are full of Indonesian art and antiques – yet it’s the friendly, well informed staff which really bring Bali to life for guests. With an eye to assisting the local community, all our staff are local Balinese.
Indonesia cuisine comes in many forms from simple ‘Gado Gado’ (egg and vegetable dish) to sumptuous Royal Ristaffel. The private Villa Chef is at hand to prepare all types of Western and Indonesia dishes, using organic fruit and vegetables from the local market and fresh fish caught offshore that day. We also offer an Indonesian cooking class for those wishing to cook dishes at home post holiday.

We contribute to the local Banjar (or village) and assist with the upkeep of the Hindu temple nearby. We also assist and contribute towards a regular beach cleaning initiative.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

If you’d like to read what our recent guests thought of their experiences at Villa Des Indes http://bit.ly/ahR44h

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