Promoting values that respect and care for the Earth while strengthening community bonds, the Kul Kul Farm has become a beacon of sustainability and connection with the natural environment. Maria and Orin started this project to inspire and empower both local Balinese and tourists to live a life connected to the natural world.
Initially they promoted their values through permaculture, but soon realized that people were hungry for the knowledge, skill, and inspiration to design homes and spaces connected to nature.
They chose bamboo as a material that grows naturally in the tropics and has physiological characteristics that make it good for construction. Bamboo U now operates at the Kul Kul Farm with the purpose of empowering people to build a better world with bamboo.
The Farm is almost entirely self-sufficient, with yurts where bamboo enthusiasts sleep, the kitchen where they eat, and the classrooms where they learn. The food is not only nourishing and delicious but also grown on the Farm.
The 11-day course brings students closer to bamboo as a material and to Bali and its culture and nature. Bamboo is an ancient material traditionally used across the tropics. Therefore, there are no better teachers than the local Balinese carpenters; learning closely from them is also part of the experience. Bali has a special culture of helping and sharing.
Thanks to this coherent, natural, and healthy space that is the Kul Kul Farm, Bamboo U offers an immersive experience that connects the student with bamboo in a holistic way. Participants not only learn bamboo construction techniques but also immerse themselves in a sustainable lifestyle, sharing knowledge and experiences with people from all over the world in an environment that promotes harmony with nature. Every aspect of the stay at Bamboo U reflects a deep commitment to sustainability and community.
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