The Healing Power of Nature
The Gardens, were created in 2020 as a community green space in the heart of Seminyak,
offering guests and friends a venue for the ‘ultimate time out’ from everyday life and
concerns. There is a ‘new need’ we feel and offering people time and space to relax and
reconnect with the healing power of nature to life their hearts and spirits, in The
Gardens is what we sought to create. And it worked.
We all experienced 2020 differently and to address the various outcomes, Team Jari
Menari took on a project, converting our old, dusty parking lot into a vibrant wellbeing
center to be enjoyed after massage or with just a half hour of time to refresh spirit.
The Gardens is accessible to all, kids to Seniors and everyone in between. (Sorry no
dogs allowed in for safety). Let me tell you our story:
Who; The project was designed, built, and conceptualized by Team Jari Menari
What: A new venue converting a dusty parking lot into a thriving, garden wellness
sanctuary
When; Starting in August 2020 with deconstruction of previous massage rooms and
simultaneously planting the gardens.
Where; 50 meters to the north of Jari Menari Seminyak is The Gardens,
and Why you wonder….
The pandemic shut down most travel to Bali in April 2020. To keep the team engaged,
positive
and the doors open to those that came wearily in, we needed a project. It was our once
fully-occupied parking lot, which stretched empty in front of our eyes, that generated
the
inspiration. Amazingly, the concept of cultivating a live, thriving garden came to mind
and
fruition, within 7 months. Guidelines focussed on using recycled materials to make the
transformation happen.
Landscape; We started the project by gathering dead grass and trees and then developing
a 3-bin
composting process that created the ‘black gold compost’ destined for nourishing new
plantings and the organic vegetable garden. Currently we are harvesting chilis,
eggplant,
cucumbers and beans, along with mint, rosemary, kangkung, kemangi, basil, lemongrass and
tarragon.
Next, 8 ara of grass was transplanted from land in Canggu and re-planted by hand along
with
100 resettled sticks of bamboo, frangipani trees and heliconia. Good timing included
getting
plants situated as the rainy season began.
Redesigning the covered area of 300 x 6 meters was next. We envisioned a massage
training
center, classroom, reflexology lounge, dining area and kitchen. Relocating the Art Salon
included moving the gorgeous wood table and flooring, and adding on to Hand painted
murals covering the wall space by the talented Made & Kadek. All the fixtures,
furnishings, wood flooring and equipment were recycled from
previous Jari Menari locations. Now, it looks … amazing!
Staying green and cost conscious, two unused water tanks were delegated to catch and
recycle
gray water for the thirsty gardens. We added outdoor lounging pods and a BBQ station,
fashioning the ultimate open-air dining garden for private parties and picnics. It is a
secret garden full of surprises to be discovered.
From Nusa Dua, trucks brought over our collection of bonsai trees and statues which
added more visual beauty to the developing sanctuary. Just at the entrance and off the
street, you will find an Indonesian Warung opened, daily cooking fresh, vegetarian
options plus, many dishes based on Indonesian flavors. The Gardens’ mangos, papaya and
bananas are sold at the warung.
Scientifically proven, spending time outdoors is beneficial, for emotional and mental
wellness. ‘Forest Bathing’ or “Shinrin-yoku” in Japanese, states that spending quiet
time,
in nature, surrounded by trees, is deeply rejuvenating. This was the first concept
envisioned for The Gardens and the heart of the oasis.
Coloring is one of the most creative ways to meditate, increase mindfulness and
calm the mind. After your massage, you are wlcome to come in and harness the
meditative powers of coloring.
Coloring also calms the physical body by lowering the heart rate and therefore
decreasing physical stress and anxiety responses. Allow your imagination to
spill onto the pages. Revel in the freedom to be attracted by colors, to express
yourself creatively without judgment from your heart and through your hand. You
will leave feeling mentally clearer, happier, and more relaxed.
We encourage families to join us in the beautiful, healthy out door environment,
where children can safely run and play in The Gardens while parents enjoy chair
or reflexology massage.
The bi-monthly gathering is structured to start with a yoga class for kids at
8.30 am and helps kids to understand the benefits of yoga in their lives. After
yoga, there is time for drawing and coloring activities where kids share
coloring pencils and get advise from a local artist. The Team at Jari Menari
provides art supplies.
After months of isolation, the open-air venue is a perfect to meet friends and neighbours again, in a safe environment. Monthly, on a Saturday night, join us for demonstration on immune system building and enhancement techniques to upgrade your emotional and physical body and wellbeing now. After sunset, we share a slide show on the culture and country of Indonesia, from peeking underwater with scuba experts, to roaming islands seeing developing communities. Meet new friends and bring the whole family for this easy, pleasant evening out.
Lie back in a comfy chair, put on a pair of headphones and the Hemi-Sync® ‘brain
balancing audio-guidance’ technology will do the rest, using sound waves to
influence your brainwave activity. Hemi-Sync® promotes a focused, whole-brain
state where the left and right hemispheres are working together in a state of
coherence to produce an optimal condition for improving human performance.
Benefits include enhanced reading/learning and mind power, rejuvenation, balance
and grounding, anti-jetlag and improved stress tolerance. Resonate or attune
with the planet’s own healing and life-giving magnetic frequency.
Allow yourself half-an-hour to dream or fall into a rejuvenating sleep and wake
up feeling sharp and refreshed.
The Gardens are available for private hire to host groups for dining with a
small group of friends, especially for those hesitant to return to group
experiences in public restaurants.
As a Leader in Bali Spa programming, Jari Menari actively researched, that when
tourism opens again, how can we assist those looking for deep, healing sessions,
aimed at enhancing mental health and balance. The concept of The Gardens is a
program we look forward to sharing with you.
The Gardens are available for private hire to host groups for dining
with a small group of friends, especially for those hesitant to return
to group experiences in public restaurants.
As a Leader in Bali Spa programming, Jari Menari actively researched,
that when tourism opens again, how can we assist those looking for deep,
healing sessions, aimed at enhancing mental health and balance. The
concept of The Gardens is a program we look forward to sharing with you.
Our fabulous Massage Gift Certificate are now available for purchase
online. For your friends, family and colleagues.
