Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape is set to open in an off-the-beaten-track, untouched part of northern Ubud in September this year.
This upcoming opening symbolises the Banyan Tree’s vision and commitment to creating immersive experiences combining deep nature and sustainable design. Pioneering a ‘no walls, no doors’ concept throughout the property and in each of its 16 villas, Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, is an invitation into a different way of being.
At the resort’s heart are the Open Kitchen and Living Room, both open dining and lounge spaces created to evoke a sense of community. Here, guests are invited to learn how the resort reinvents the basics of food and drink through its unique zero-waste farm-to-table concept, local sourcing philosophy and heritage techniques. The menu concept, 70 per cent of which is plant-based, is sourced locally within a one-hour drive from the property. This concept was developed through a collaboration with Agency X, a local consultant group that houses the acclaimed restaurant Locavore, Nusantara Restaurant, and The Night Rooster Cocktail Bar, creatively enhancing a sense of place.
Ms Ho Ren Yung, VP, Brand HQ of Banyan Tree Group, said: “We have owned this piece of land for over twenty years, and the conceptualisation of Banyan Tree Escape started almost five years ago. It is a true labour of love and a bold experience proposition we are excited to see become real. Even while we are calling it Escape, at the heart of this brand is creating a way for people to be present, to unearth, renew, and a way to truly ‘be here’. Fireflies in your room at night, and morning mists with the sunrise – it is an unparalleled journey, communing with nature, alone and with others.”
