Balinese
Gardens
The Nikko Bali Resort at Nusa Dua features a stunning landscaped garden atop a cliff overlooking the sea.
The front courtyard at the home of two Australian artists in Ubud. Agave and Spanish Bayonet (Yucca aoilfolia) are set in a bed of decorative stones.
Balinese
Gardens
Photographs by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni
Text by William Warren
With contributions by Tony Whitten,
Martin Jenkins and Adrian Viekers
Published by Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd., with editorial offices at 61 Tai Seng Avenue, #02-12 Singapore 534167
Copyright © 1995 Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.
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ISBN: 978-1-4629-0724-3 (ebook)
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Acknowledgments
The publisher would like to thank the management of Amanusa Resort, Bali Hyatt, Begawan Giri Estate, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan and Jimbaran Bay, Grand Hyatt Bali and Novotel Benoa for permitting extensive coverage of their landmark gardens. Particular thanks are due to Julia Gajcak, Mark Hediger, Indrawati, Alistair McCracken, Kim Pawley, Royal Rowe, Peter Stettler and Ayun Sundari.
Others who generously shared their gardens and their time include Lome Blair; Bruce Carpenter; Jean-Francois Fichot; Gianni Francione; Bradley and Debora Gardner; Linda Garland; Rai Girigunadhi; Rodolfo Giusti; Rio Helmi; Brent Hesslyn; Philip Lakeman; R. A. Leonardi; Leonard Lueras; Milo Migliavacca; Didier Millet; Yohanes Minarwan; Graham Oldroyd; Cokorda Gde Ngurah Payangan; Carlo Pessina; Cody and Lyn Shwaiko; Martin Smith; Ir. A. A. Ngurah Mayun Udani; Marisa Viravaidhya; Wiya, Tatie and Agus Wawo-Runtu; Ian Van Werringan and Made Wijaya. Thanks also to Ida Bagus Sudibya. Adrian Vickers would like to thank Linda Connor and acknowledge his debt to the writings of Diana Darling, Mark Hobart, Christian Hooykaas and S. Supomo.
In memoriam to Lome Blair, who passed away while the first edition of this book was in final production, the photographer and publisher would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to his family. We all miss him greatly.
Contents
| Gardens of Eden | 8 |
| by William Warren | |
| The Balinese Landscape | 16 |
| by Tony Whitten and Martin Jenkins | |
| Plants of Bali | 30 |
| by Tony Whitten and Martin Jenkins | |
| Traditional Gardens in Bali | 42 |
| by Adrian Vickers | |
| Contemporary Balinese Gardens | 52 |
| by William Warren | |
| Gardens in Sanur | 58 |
| by William Warren | |
| The Bali Hyatt Garden | 74 |
| by William Warren | |
| In Search of Ricefield Views | 102 |
| by William Warren | |
| Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay | 112 |
| by William Warren | |
| Gardens in Nusa Dua | 120 |
| by William Warren | |
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The Amanusa Garden
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