Our Journey Together

Our story began in 2007, amidst the breathtaking beauty of Munduk's hill country. Enchanted by its natural wonders and inspired by a chance meeting with a local hospitality graduate, we embarked on a journey to create something truly special. A five-hectare abandoned coffee plantation became Munduk Moding Plantation, a haven of tranquility and sustainable luxury. Learn more about our vision, our collaborations with local artisans and architects, and our commitment to the community.

When we met Gede Uliadnyana - now the General Manager of the Resort, then a budding local graduate from a hospitality college with whom we clicked immediately - we realized that this was the chance of a lifetime. We had always wanted to create something of beauty that would further economic development in the South and be a genuinely positive force for all those involved. This was it. Gede helped us find an abandoned five hectares of coffee plantation with some of the best views of the Island and wild open nature all around. We bought it, mortgaged our house in Europe to finance the investment, and never looked back.

In the process, we were helped by many people in setting up the resort: local villagers who trusted us and came to work for us, guests who provided advice and feedback as well as Bali’s own star architect Popo Danes who created the initial design of the resort. Largely built with local workers, MMP opened in 2009 with just a handful of villas as foreseen by Popo’s master plan - a very low density to maximize privacy and protect the environment. We have stuck to this vision as the team gained experience and the plantation prospered.

Popo’s former associate - Era Anastasia – took over as our chief architect some years ago. Together, we revived ancient building techniques, erecting a Bamboo Community Hall, a unique Bamboo Spa, and a front office that have won universal admiration.

With the help of friends, we established Munduk Coffee, a company that exports coffee from our rejuvenated plantation. We also founded the Munduk Foundation to support the local community.

The past 15 years have been incredibly enriching and we are very proud to share this beauty with our guests.

 Irene, Founder