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An Insider Look at Bali's Most
Inspiring Sustainable Businesses

Join us behind the scenes of Bali's top responsible destinations, esteemed brands, and reliable suppliers. From hotels and restaurants to bars, beach clubs, spas, and stores, The Punch invites you to take a different look at the island's vibrant tourism landscape.

Discover in-depth editorials, inspiring interviews, and honest visuals that celebrate the people, places, and processes driving positive change. Each story is a window into Bali’s most forward-thinking businesses—crafted to inform, connect, and inspire.

DESTINATIONS

Custodia:
A Renaissance in
the Rainforest

Custodia is a regenerative village and living prototype tucked in the jungles of Jatiluwih, Bali. It’s not a retreat, but a reckoning—a place born from burnout, clarity, and a shared question: how do we build a world we don’t want to escape from? Co-created by Robert Gladitz and David Hach, Custodia reimagines how we live, grow, and give back.

FEATURED DESTINATIONS

RETREAT • CENTRAL BALI

Desa Seni: Remembering the Land, Relearning the Way

Desa Seni first opened in Berawa in 2005, when the area was still all rice fields and fireflies. As Bali evolved, so did the village—quietly relocating to the cooler highlands, where forests grow thick and the land breathes slow.

Restaurant • Ubud

The Future-Focused Yet Authentic World of Room4Dessert

R4D has always been more than a restaurant. It has evolved into a small village of its own, yet remains unpretentious at heart.

VILLAS • NORTH EAST BALI

Reef, Roots & Renewal: Sumberkima Hill’s Vision for a Collaborative Future

Sumberkima Hill started as a simple vision for a second home but quickly evolved into a vibrant community of villas, attracting visitors with its stunning natural beauty and serene atmosphere.

Resort • Ubud

Alchemy of the Earth: Bisma Eight’s Balanced Revolution

Greater than its detailed local craftsmanship, Bisma Eight takes a proactive stance on sustainability, from filtering rainwater and converting organic waste into fertilizer to producing their eco-enzyme–a multi-purpose, in-house solution.

STORE • UBUD

Tao Collection: A Sanctuary
of Stories and Craftsmanship

Tao Collection is a reflection of Sylvia Fairman’s extraordinary journey, blending her love for design, storytelling, and Indonesian heritage. From rare treasures to personal connections, Sylvia’s curated space in Bali celebrates craftsmanship, culture, and the beauty of reinvention.

Custodia: A Renaissance in the Rainforest

The Miracle Tree: Treelogy’s Path to Regenerative Well-Being

Terra Water: Redefining Water Filtration & Responsibility

Bumiterra: Redefining Environmental Responsibility

Bumiterra: Redefining Environmental Responsibility in Indonesia

Celebrating Bali's Responsible Heroes

Celebrating Bali's Responsible Heroes

Custodia:
A Renaissance in
the Rainforest

The Miracle Tree:
Treelogy’s Path to
Regenerative Well-Being

Terra Water:
Redefining Water Filtration
& Responsibility

Bumiterra:
Redefining Environmental
Responsibility

Bumiterra:
Redefining Environmental Responsibility in Indonesia

Celebrating Bali's
Responsible Heroes