Journal

Stories
from the land.

Dispatches from the village, the forest, the kitchen, the waterfall. Notes from the people who hold this place.

Community·March 2026 · 6 min

Bumi EXP: Creative Gatherings Rooted in Living Land

Something new is growing at Bumi Cinta — a recurring invitation to gather deliberately, on living land, with people doing meaningful work in the world.

Community·October 2024 · 5 min

The Art of Connection: How Community Shapes Our Retreat Centers

From the Sacred Valley of Peru to the heart of Bali, our journey of creating spaces for connection has grown from our first center, Munay Sonqo, to our newest home, Bumi Cinta.

Community·October 2024 · 5 min

From Garden to Table: Our New Earth Cooking Philosophy

Bumi Cinta's restaurant follows the principles of New Earth Cooking, a transformative food philosophy developed by Simon Jongenotter during a five-year journey at a silent retreat centre in Bali.

Location·September 2024 · 4 min

Yeh Mampeh Waterfall: A Hidden Gem of Spiritual Significance in Northern Bali

Hidden in the lush green forests of Northern Bali, not far from Bumi Cinta, Yeh Mampeh is a place where nature's beauty intertwines with Balinese spiritual traditions.

Spirit & Earth·September 2024 · 4 min

Bumi Cinta's Regenerative Approach to Ironwood Use

Ulin — Indonesia's native ironwood — is listed as vulnerable. We chose reclaimed wood at higher cost rather than contribute to its decline.

Spirit & Earth·September 2024 · 5 min

Balinese Full Moon Cultural & Spiritual Tradition

Purnama is a time of heightened energy and spiritual awareness — when the divine grace of the gods and goddesses descends upon the Earth.

Storiesfrom the land.