Restaurant "Shanti"
Shanti in Sanskrit means peace. The restaurant is located by the riverside and overlooks the lush green paddy fields. At the entrance of the restaurant you will be greeted by the statues of lions. [The lions are believed to be mythological characters who are the protectors and guardians and you will find that this in typical Balinese architectures specifically in the temples.] The décor is traditional and antiques adorn the restaurant. Its open design is intended to allow you to be closer to nature. As the restaurant is situated at a height, you can witness the ecological cycle of a paddy field which unfolds daily and is eternally fascinating. If you are early enough, you may be able to catch the local villagers in action (with drums and [hootings]) to scare the birds away from their paddy fields. Couple of flights down the restaurant leads you to a Hindu temple right next to the river. The whiff of incense offered in prayer to the Gods fills the morning air bringing perfect peace and tranquility to your mind. When you dine in this restaurant, you not only nourish your body but your mind as well. This restaurant also has a pool which is perfect for an outdoor poolside party or functions. Shanti serves Indonesian and international cuisines, with a good selection of wine and cocktail drinks.
Spa
Enjoy private massage in the luxury of your own villa and Indulge your mind, body and soul with an array of healthy, relaxing treatments by our well trained experts. At Novus, Traditional and modern techniques are combined with natural herbs to provide total relaxation and long-lasting rejuvenating feeling.
Swimming Pool
At the centre of the resort there is a inviting 12.5 m swimming pool, lined with green natural slate. This pool over looks the river and playful bamboo trees and is surrounded by sun loungers and a natural Balinese garden. You can choose to dip in the cool waters of the pool or just lie on the sun loungers and soak up the sun.
"Sanskriti" – The Gallery
Opposite Swagat, there is a small art gallery named “Sanskriti which means culture in Sanskrit. Sanskriti displayes a collection of early Indonesian antiques with an objective of introducing to our customers certain aspects of Indonesian culture. The emphasis is on wooden antiques mainly from the island of Java. At the entrance you will be greeted by a beautiful multicolored wooden statue of a graceful Balinese dancer. This statue has managed to capture the exquisite posture and expression of a girl performing Balinese dance. Just under the ceiling above the entrance of Sanskriti there is the plough used for bull racing. This is from the island of Madura which is near the central Java and is famous for bull racing. Inside the gallery you will see a majestic wooden [long chair] which once belonged to a king in east Java. This furniture is adorned with intrinsic carvings highlighted by the use of multiple colors mostly gold, giving it a royal appearance. This is [***] years old. To the right of the chair, you will see a cupboard which is made in typically Maduranese style. This piece is also adorned with beautiful colourful intrinsic carvings which gives it a cheerful and fresh look even after [***] years. This cupboard is meant for storage of personal items like the weapons or clothes in older days. You will also find a wooden boat shaped low structure standing on four legs. This is called Dakon in Javanese language, has [***] depressions on the top surface and was used as an indoor games in olden times. Sea shells or pebbles were used to play on the Dakon. The exterior of this Dakon has beautiful intrinsic multi colored intrinsic painting. This is [***] years old.
Library
The tranquil environment at the villa is perfect for catching up on reading or watching your favorite movie which you may not have had the time to do for a while. To take care of this need of our Customers, we have provided a small library, which is located next to Sanskriti from where you can borrow books and DVDs.
Private Balinese Dance Performance
Enjoy a private performance of traditional Bali dance in your own Villa. You not only get to watch the exclusive performance but you can even learn the dance steps or play the TINGKLIK (Balinese Traditional Instrument) if you wish to.
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