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Flower Mountain
Girikusuma (Flower Mountain) was the private home in Bali of Dr. Robert E.
Brown. founder and long-time president of the Center for World Music. Over the years he created
facilities on the premises for those who are interested in world arts, and especially the
arts of Bali. These facilities include accommodations of different types, a library
and outdoor theater, as well as pavilions for workshop classes and dining.
Special Facilities in
Bali for Students of the Arts
1. LOCATION - Payangan, Bali, about 20 minutes north of Ubud. In Girikusuma (Flower
Mountain) area, Banjar Melinggih, on the Buahan Road. Situated in a cool and quiet scenic
hillside area overlooking a pristine river valley.
2. HOW TO GET THERE - Take a taxi from the airport in Denpasar or from
Ubud village. Drive straight through Payangan village. About a mile
north of the village take the only paved road to the left (west). Just
before reaching the bottom of the river valley take a steep cement road
uphill to the right. (The driver can turn around at the top.)
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3. STAFF - The manager, Wayan
Tubek, normally works from 8 to 4. His English is good. You
can reach Wayan by telephone at his family compound in Kedewatan in
the early morning or in the evening at 975-928. From outside Indonesia
dial (62) Indonesia, and (361) Bali, before the local number. If you
wish, Wayan can meet you with a taxi at the airport. In any case, a
call in advance is recommended. An excellent cook, Wayan
Meli, has been very popular with groups in the past. The full
staff of eight people also includes gardeners, housekeepers, watchmen,
and drivers. The latter can provide transport to Ubud and elsewhere
for a small fee.
 4. ACCOMMODATION -
There are two dormitories--the Library Homestay
building, can accommodate up to twenty persons, and the Long House Homestay holds six in bunk style beds.
Groups may contract to rent them, but.individuals can also stay in these inexpensive
dormitories, perhaps sometimes sharing with others. In addition there are three very
charming and attractive rice barn bungalows of different sizes, created from an old
traditional architectural style. Banyan House is ideal for a single person, whereas
Cinnamon House and Clove House are large and can house couples, with space for one or two
children if needed. The largest, Clove House, has a California King size bed.. All
have beautiful valley views. Although on private land, the administration is through
non-profit organizations and rates are low. You may request a current price list through
the Contact Us link in the sidebar at the left..
 5. FACILITIES:
Electricity (120 and 240 volts), spring water from a municipal system. Public telephone,
clinic, and post office nearby at the north end of Payangan village. Cybercafes,
restaurants, supermarkets, boutiques, museums, doctors and many nightly performances are
to be found in Ubud village. Modern bathroom
facilities can accommodate six people at one time. There is a kitchen with gas stoves and refrigerators, and an
outdoor theater with stage lighting. The library collection includes novels, books on
Indonesian arts and travel, a selection of world music CDs and cassettes, and more than a
hundred classic movies on videotape. Instruments on the premises include a complete
Javanese slendro gamelan, gamelan selunding,
gamelan gambang, rindik, as well as four gender wayang. Other ensembles, such as gamelan
angklung or gong kebyar can be rented for group study. Experienced teachers for all
of these instruments, as well as teachers of kidung singing, Indonesian language, dance,
shadow puppetry, painting, or wood carving are available locally.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or RESERVATIONS - Please contact the manager,Wayan Tubek (see
above), or, in the U.S., Dr Lewis Peterman.
Accessed
times since February 22, 1999
Modified:
January 6, 2006
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