Living without walls

The new Banyan Tree Escape brand is launched

Hidden in the dense jungle of Ubud in northern Bali, Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape will open its doors to guests for the first time in September 2021. Although: there are no actual doors to open. The first resort of the new Banyan Tree brand has a "no walls, no doors" policy. And that means exactly that - there really are no walls, doors or windows separating you from the spectacular nature outside. There is nothing but a thin mosquito net between guests and nature.


Privacy without walls

This is in response to the trend that more and more travelers want to get back to nature and are looking for original, exclusive outdoor experiences. The landscape surrounding the Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape is correspondingly untouched. "This piece of land has been ours for twenty years, the conception of Banyan Tree Escape started five years ago," says Banyan Tree Group brand vice president Ho Ren Yung. Mountain peaks, tropical greenery and the Ayung River, which flows right past the hotel, form the backdrop for a vacation in breathtaking nature.

But how does this fit in with the desire for as much privacy as possible? Quite simply: the 16 panoramic villas are scattered around the property and surrounded by dense jungle. The view covers 360 degrees. The same applies to the public areas. The lounge, restaurants and spa are also completely without walls or doors. Nature provides the necessary privacy. Apart from walls, the luxury resort naturally lacks nothing. In the usual Banyan style, guests can enjoy a 70 percent plant-based menu, zero-waste cuisine, detox, tranquillity and plenty of mindfulness. A visit to the Toja Spa will help you relax deeply.

The individual villas, called bales here, are designed for two guests each, and children are welcome from the age of 16. Socio-cultural, architectural and environmental aspects have been taken into account to protect the surrounding nature as much as possible. Gede Kresna, a local architect specializing in Balinese design and ecological architecture, conducted four months of studies and then worked closely with Dharmali Kusumandi, Head of Architecture of the Banyan Tree Group.

Further information: www.escape.banyantree.com

Text: Claudia Hilmbauer