Author: Robin Higgins
-
Experience Nature’s Beauty at Villa Maya
After many months away from Villa Maya, there is always a sense of wonder when I walk through the gate and immerse myself in the rich textures of the foliage. Our master gardener, Kadek, uses a variety of bushes, grasses, trees and lobster claw banana plants to create a vibrant, ever changing work of art.…
-
Terima Kasih to People of Maya
In May, Maya hosted a fun thank-you party for neighbours, staff, helpers, friends and children. Sweet way to express gratitude to the wonderful people of Bali. Food catered by the wonderful Warung Hana!
-
Rosy fingered dawn
The absolute best time of day at Maya is 6 a.m. It is beginning to get light. Roosters and bulbuls are talking of morning. The tiny sunbirds perch on the orange flowers slurping nectar. Gunung Agung is often clear and otherworldly. The air is cool. The light is warm.
-
Royal Cremation Procession
#balineseculture #ubudroyalty #balinesecremationceremony It was amazing to join the crowds on Jalan Raya Ubud to witness the procession of two sarcophaguses from Ubud and Peliatan royalty on their way to the cremation temple. Apparently this particular ceremony has not happened within the lives of most Balinese. The whole event was a testament to the deep…
-
Coming home to Maya
After being away for a couple weeks, I walked through the green and orange wooden doors and again felt overwhelmed by the lush beauty of this small sanctuary. There is something about the layers of coloured foliage with rice paddies and Mount Agung in the distance that just helps a nervous system to fully relax…
-
Maya personified
Many people who stay here refer to this home as Maya as if she is a sentient being. As you settle in, the colours of water and rice and plants and birds start to weave a sense of the rich culture and ecosystem that you are part of. Welcome to Maya. She is happy to…
-
Hello World!
Villa Maya’s new site provides information for potential guests and those interested in booking a stay. This Balinese home offers a peaceful retreat in rural Ubud. Visitors are encouraged to reach out with comments or questions. The villa is described as a secret world behind a green gateway, inviting guests to discover its beauty.
Villa Maya Ubud 