JIWADAMAI RETREAT AND SEMINAR CENTER FOR INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS

JIWA DAMAI provides a space, in alignment with nature, honoring the existing tropical abundance, where youths, adults of all walks of life, background and culture can meet in a conducive setting to find peace and initiate peace. The environment facilitates re-connection to life giving force of the earth. An ideal setting for reflection and contemplation.

Nestled in a lush tropical valley at the end of a small Balinese banjar (community) it is conveniently located . A twenty five  minute drive from Ubud, the Balinese artist haven  and about one hour from the airport in Denpasar.

JIWA DAMAI (an Indonesian word for soul at peace) is growing and expanding organically to provide a sanctuary where guests can simply come, relax and enjoy the facilities and where seminars with international and local participation offer subjects relating to inner and outer peace, meditation, psychology, peace making, cross-cultural – and inter-religious dialogues, and last not least, arts connected with physical wellbeing, healing and bodywork can take place. Together we can initiate peace.

The place itself is blessed with several natural springs supplying an abundance of crystal clear water, which,according to locals are endowed with cleansing and healing powers. The waters feed the pool and nourish the water lily pond teeming with fish.

Presently we can accommodate comfortably twelve  people in large spacious, beautifully decorated rooms. The decoration of rooms incorporates the wealth of  local crafts and arts, such as  and hand colored batiks as well as stone carvings and reflect the spirit of the place. An additional four beds in dormitory style are available. Three additional rooms are under construction. A spacious indoor group space, open air dining and open air living area , set in a water lily pond allow enjoyment, socializing as well as contemplation.

Individuals wanting to retreat for a longer period of time are welcome.

The kitchen serves local fresh farm products, some organically grown on our land, Western and Balinese vegetarian and non vegetarian cuisine is available.

Our dedicated team welcomes you

JIWA DAMAI profits are used by the local Lagu Damai foundation (a division of the PsychoPolitical Peace Foundation in Switzerland) to support action projects and study programs for Indonesian youths.

JIWADAMAI  AGRO- PERMACULTURE CENTER

Vision: to  create a pilot project integrating biological permaculture with water preservation, waste recycling and application of solar energy, and to provide a meeting place for education, local, inter-island and international internship and know- how exchange.

Garden: a permaculture garden designed in accordance with nature, practicing sustainable biological gardening  based on EM (effective microorganism) technologies. One focus is to preserve rare species of indiginous plants, another to harvest coconuts and use local traditional methods to produce oil. One area contains a variety of medicinal plants, the other Balinese ceremonial plants, vegetables and fruit.

Springs and ponds:  the land is blessed with springs which produce high quality water, which is naturally circulated into the ponds surrounding the buildings and then flows into the agro gardens. The ponds and water have been exposed to EM technology and as a result the breeding of mosquitoes has been reduced. 
The agricultural land is watered by the pond overflow. Thus, no water is wasted.

Sewage and compost:  a large compost area was introduced to compost all materials with EM technology in order to produce healthy fertilizer.   A four part open septic tank is planned, based on EM and biological principles, for recycling human waste.

Solar energy:  a solar energy department is presently being developed.  Solar lighting and warm water derived from panels are feasible.  Using the small river’s flow to produce energy may be feasible, as well.

Internships:  we offer internships to students from different countries who wish to experience working side by side with local students and explore the local culture.

Networking:  we are open to networking with various local and international organizations and are presently connected with IDEP and SATUNAMA. We are continuously expanding our network.