Experience Rural Living & Community Development in West Bali! Come see the Bali you have been waiting to see!
West Bali is Bali’s best kept secret. It is a quiet, rural area nestled between the mountains and the sea. Its terrain includes secluded black sand beaches, luscious green rice terraces, and dense jungles. We will reconnect with Mother nature and learn about daily life from local Balinese fishermen, farmers, artists, children and entrepreneurs. Be part of this fun and exciting excursion to beautiful West Bali. Five Pillar Foundation is excited to offer the following adventures with food, transport, and lodging accommodations included. You will be led by a team of local Balinese youth that works to protect and preserve their culture and environment. Learn about Five Pillar Foundation’s model for sustainable development, meet the local community, and observe daily life in the peaceful remote western part of Bali!
But don’t just hear it from me, here are some articles from Caro and Anna who went on this trip last year:
http://annafranchi.com/en_US/weekend-west-bali/
https://www.carolinemariejeanne.com/single-post/West-Bali
Take a journey to West Bali, led by a team of local Balinese rural youth trying to protect and preserve their culture and environment. Learn about Five Pillar’s model for sustainable development, meet the local community, and observe daily life in the peaceful remote western part of Bali!
Day 1
09:00 – 12:00 : From Dojo to West Bali, stop at a stunning rice terrace or bamboo Eco- Village along the way, learn about the sustainable eco village movement.
12:30 – 13:30 : Enjoy lunch and relax at a secluded beach in West Bali.
13:30 – 14:30 : Visit a cacao collective & chocolate factory. Learn how the chocolate is made from the beginning and taste the real Balinese local chocolate.
14:30 – 15:30 : Visit a mushroom farm and Or an organic farm based on the availability.
15:30 – 16:30 : Discover the Wild Life Rescue Site community
16:30 – 18:00 : Enjoy dinner prepared at a local organic farm
18:00 – EOD: Head to Glamping, Check in & get some rest.
Day 2
08:30 – 09:00 : Check out & On the way to Perancak Village
09:00 – 10:00 : Mangrove Boat Ride & learn about the Fisherman Village
10:00 – 11:00 : Observe the Turtle Conservation Site community
11:30 – 13:00 : hosting lunch by the local community
13:00 – 15:00 : Youth community sharing with Five Pillar Foundation “What is your country looks like?
15:00 – 18:00 : Get ready and Head back to Dojo Canggu
Excursion includes:
- 2 Full day private transport with air-conditioning and cushioned seats
- 1 Night Glamping accommodation in West Bali
- Food (All meals served in buffet format and include vegetarian options.)
- Snacks and water gallon (Bring your own water bottle.)
- Facilitated intercultural dialogue with Balinese communities
- Introductory Indonesian language and Balinese customs/manners mini-course
- Reflective dialogues and storytelling
- Documentation (Photo and Video)
Things to Bring
- Phone and/or camera (fully charged)
- Sunscreen/sunglasses
- Your own water bottle (Note: Host community members have been requested not to provide packaged bottled water to guests but to offer refilling stations instead.)
- Swimsuit/towel
- Umbrella (It is the rainy season.)
- Curiosity and a taste for adventure
What People Will Learn:
- West Bali and its Culture and the way they live
- Responsible way to travel
- Agriculture “Mushroom farm, Chocolate farm, Etc”
- How Five Pillar Foundation build a community / social movement
- How Five Pillar Foundation empower and engage rural communities in Bali
- The rewards and joys of working with Balinese youth
About the organisation:
Five Pillar Foundation was founded in 2014 to help position rural village communities to protect and preserve their culture and environment and to share their story with the international community. It aims to develop the full potential of villages and communities using an integrated approach that helps communities to recognize and create economic, social, environmental, human, and cultural forms of capital and also develop sustainable eco- and community-inspired adventures that create economic opportunity for local communities while also raising international awareness around local Balinese values. Its vision is to establish a strong, educated, and self-sufficient communities in Bali that protects and preserves their environment & culture.
https://www.fivepillarfoundation.com/
#### Event Registration Instructions ####
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This event is members only. Limited to 20 places. The price is IDR 1,5 mil for the entire weekend. Price incl. accommodation, transport to and from West Bali, guided tours and meals. All profits will go to the Five Pillar Foundation’s Youth Development Program. If you would like to join this event, please register and pay by cash upfront at the Dojo Front Desk.
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