Welcome to our new version of Shanti Agung.
Shanti Agung is a hidden gem, nestled into a small east-coast fishing village, near Candi Dasa, Pantai Jasri.
In the shadow of the mighty Mt Agung, the teaching deck, communal spaces and traditional Balinese villa accommodation exude a raw simplicity, in keeping with their tropical beach-side location.
Our hosts, Mr and Mrs Komang, feed us delicious Balinese food, predominately vegan with eggs and fish available for those who wish.
(images: Shanti Agung and Shanti Pantai accommodation, bathing)
History:
Mr and Mrs Komang were introduced to Gaia and Gwyn in the late nineties through a mutual friend, Paul Anderson. Paul employed them, initially as builders and later caretakers of his wooden home, at the secret surf spot he discovered in the mid eighties. In 2007, when Paul was spreading wings and heading elsewhere, it appeared ‘ the Komangs ‘ were heading back to their very small compound in the middle of town which was not favourable.
In 2008, Gwyn and Gaia decided to support the family with the purchase of the small piece of land, creating a family home / yoga / healing centre for them on the edge of the rice field overlooking the mighty Mount Agung.
This served the dual purpose of bringing westerners to Bali to experience the richness of this simple fishing village and provided a home for the Komangs.
The recipe worked. Shanti Agung was born. Beautiful caring people, magical surrounds and divine spirit all aligned.
The building of Shanti Agung has created an occupation for the Komangs, funded their daughter through nursing school, and provides jobs for many locals from the village.
In brief ..
Where: Pantai Jasri is a small fishing village with surf, ceremony, chocolate factory and lots of old style traditional Bali on the east coast of Bali (approx 1.5 hours from airport)
What: Shanti Agung now has one teaching spaces (10m X 12m ) catering up to 25 students comfortably.
Accommodation:
Beach side: We have 13 beds in the beach shala. Over 7 rooms (most twin share)
(One bed is double with an ensuite.)
The beach side is the main area and has the 10 x 10 m teaching space, pool, massage area, kitchen and enticing ‘hangout area’. This really is a home away from home.
- Two beds are doubles – 5 rooms (please note double = suitable for a couple)
Meals: The centre covers all 3 meals, water, tea, coffee etc /and all bits and pieces needed on retreat. This includes also access to three local staff to help with errands and be serviceable for you entire stay. The food is predominantly vegetarian with a traditional Balinese flavour. Protein via eggs and fish can be added if needed ..
Transport:
A driver can be contacted via email to collect all students from airport. He will personally pick up or arrange all students to be picked up at the airport and brought to the centre ($55 a car Load) ,,,very reliable.
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- .White sand beach, (boat ride option)
- Ujung fresh spring waterhole (rice paddy walk option)
- Agung mountain hike for the very fit or Lempuyang Mountain hike for moderately fit
- Kings palace and Turtaganga Water palace (10 min drive)
- Cacao chocolate factory next door with the swing of enlightenment
- Turtle bay hideaway and ice cream shop (10 min walk)
- Tenganan (traditional craft village) .(15 min drive)
