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On the agenda for day six of my trip is a car jaunt (with driver Ma-de) through the mountainous region of Bali and a visit to Bedugul and its lakeside temple, Ulundanu. Along the way are villages devoted to growing fruits and vegetables and crafting temple components and colorful ceremonial umbrellas that evoke the garb of Hindu gods. This is wide-open country—a welcome respite from the packed streets of Seminyak and Ubud.

My recent seven-day stay at Desa Seni in Bali, Indonesia, allowed plenty of time to sample the pleasures of this intimate resort

A lighted pathway on the Desa Seni property.
By protecting traditional indigenous assets, the intimate Desa Seni resort offers travelers a unique experience.