Cycling around Ubud

A special bike tour is one of the wonderful ways that Maya Ubud offers to explore the surrounding countryside of Ubud, and experience the exotic beauty of island, its people and culture.

Accompanied by one of our qualified resort guides, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the rice terraces, the distant mountains, turbulent river, natural springs, fascinating archeological sites and artisans at work in their villages, visit a workshop of Balinese painters, wood carvers, a Balinese traditional houses as well as a traditional village market.

What a wonderful way to explore the surrounding countryside of Ubud at your own pace.

Ubud Rice Terrace

A Balinese Farmer

Duck Parade

Goa Gajah

Balinese Fruits

Bamboo Tray Seller

Balinese Dancer

Pevonia Tropical Treats at Spa at Maya

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the introduction of Tropical Rejuvenation by Pevonia Botanica, an elite spa care line chosen by prestigious spas worldwide.

The Spa at Maya in conjuction with Pevonia Botanica has carefully created five new spa treatments using these tropical spa care products. The Tropical Rejuvenation range includes three facial treatments; Rescue & Repair Facial, Detailing Facial for Him and Hydration Infusion Facial, and two body treatments; Tropical Escape Papaya-Pineapple Crème Fraiche Wrap and Slimming Green Coffee Body Wrap (anti cellulite).

“Each of these 75-minutes facial treatments has its own power to invigorate the skin, depending on your needs.” advised Made Suarini, Director of Spa at the Spa at Maya. “The Rescue and Repair Facial is perfect for ladies who suffer from heat and redness, the Hydrating Infusion Facial is suitable for those who have a problem with humidity or dehydration caused by long flights, while the male visitor will enjoy the Detailing Facial for Him with its calming, healing and skin enrichment properties.” she continued.

Tropical Escape Papaya-Pineapple Crème Fraiche Wrap (90 minutes), is a wonderful treatment compatible with the setting of Spa at Maya, using a body wrap of papaya and pineapple enriched with crème rraiche natural butter containing of calcium and vitamin A. This treatment is an absolute tropical sensory escape.

The Slimming Green Coffee Body Wrap (120 minutes) has an anti cellulite effect on the body that has the ability to reduce fat, increase metabolism and eliminate water retention. The pure 100% Micronized Green Coffee has the ability to enhance the skin’s overall texture and visibly reduce spongy, dimply cellulite areas.

With these new Tropical Rejuvenation treatments by Pevonia Botanica, the Spa at Maya will provide premium quality ingredients connected with a spa tropical experience. Our well-known signature treatment, “Riverside Special” as well as other original spa treatments remain available for those seeking the Balinese spa experience at the Spa at Maya.

Beaded Antique Batik Exhibition

The Gallery Boutique of Maya Ubud Resort & Spa will feature a unique collection of jewelled batik tapestries designed by Annemarie Kipar from August 17 – September 15, 2009.

German-born Annemarie Kipar decorates her beautiful batik selection with beads, sequins and stones piece by piece, creating beautifully glittering tapestries. Annemarie studied Renaissance Art at Berkeley, found Indonesian batiks to be magical in their intricate design with motifs ranging from imaginative to naïf; mystical to primitive.

Apart from batik, the creative works of Annemarie also include carefully selected fabrics from different parts of the world which she enhances with rich and colorful beads and stones. Each piece of art takes three to four months to complete.

Over the years Annemarie’s tapestries have become collector’s items throughout the world and adorn the homes of such celebrities as Elizabeth Taylor.

The Gallery Boutique of Maya Ubud is proud to display thirty select pieces from this wonderful collection during this exhibition.

Resort Temple Ceremony

The once every 210 days Piodalan ceremony was held recently on July 15, 2009 at Maya Ubud temple. The ceremony was conducted by Ida Pendanda (Balinese high priest) and attended by all staff of Maya Ubud as well as the guest in house who also interested to see the procession of the ceremony.

The ceremony was accompanied by the sound of gamelan – Balinese traditional instruments and followed by the presentation of offerings.

Career Day

In conjuntion with Indonesia National Children Day (Hari Anak Nasional), July 23, 2009. Two days ago we visited nearby Orphanage in Bedulu Gianyar. With 17 teenagers at the orphanage, we conduct Hotel Career Day. Four of us from the hotel shared our experience how do we start our career in the hotel.

The most important points are to encourage them to work hard, to have positive attitude, always find opportunities and never give up.

We hope we will be able to conduct similar session to other orphan houses in Bali.

rini, ayu, yudha

rini, spa director

gunarta, training manager

yudha, guest relations officer

all of us

Puppet Tales - A Solo Painting Exhibition by NA Arnawa

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa will feature a solo painting exhibition by NA Arnawa, titled “Puppet Tales” from July 17 – August 15, 2009.

Arnawa will display thirty (30) of his unique art works at Maya Ubud Resort & Spa consisting mainly of puppet figures inspired by stories on Ramayana and Mahabarata epics.

Born in Denpasar, Bali, in 1950, Arnawa graduated from Fine Art and Design in Udayana University, Denpasar. Arnawa’s earlier work concentrated on traditional Balinese sceneries captured in colourful oils and acrylics. An increasing interest in the ancient Hindu epic tales of the Ramayana and Mahabarata inspired him to change the focus of his art in the late of 1985.

Arnawa uses mixed media including antique Bali fabric elements such as keling, cepuk, geringsing and poleng as the background. Oil and Acrylic are also used on his paintings, however he consistently introduce Balinese cloth designs as the backdrop if his puppet figures. Arnawa believes he has learnt many lessons of life from the ancient epics and this is interpreted through his work.

Arnawa’s beautiful works on acrylic and mixed media can be viewed during this exhibition at Maya Ubud Resort & Spa from July 17 to August 15, 2009.

For further information, please contact :

Ayu Martiasih
Marketing Communications Manager
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
Tel. +62 361 977888
Fax. +62 361 977555
marketing@mayaubud.com
www.mayaubud.com

BIWA May 2009 Luncheon at Maya Ubud

Bali International Woman’s Association (BIWA) May 2009 Luncheon was held at Maya Ubud Resort & Spa. In this event, mini bazaar was also available for those who would like to come to shop around. This mini bazaar selling a range of stuffs which includes jewelry, cloths, bags, purses as well as gadgets and financial products.