Woman with a small basket picking among the plants in the garden of the Sanggraloka organic farm

Bresela · two-hectare organic farm

Organic Farm Ubud: Walk the Rows Where Your Meal Begins

Q: Can I cook with what I pick?

Yes. Our cooking class begins with a walk on the farm, where you pick herbs and vegetables with the chef, then cook Balinese dishes. It runs for three hours at 10:00 and 14:00.

Two hectares of fruit trees, vegetables and herbs in Bresela, growing a short walk from the kitchens that cook with them.

Two hectares, organic
Bresela, 25 minutes north of Ubud
52 plants in the farm guide

Planning a visit: hours, entry, getting here

Behind the kitchen lies a farm you can walk. Meditera and Segening cook with what the garden gives, so a salad travels only a few steps from bed to plate.

The herbs at Nirvanaloka Spa come from the same garden, which makes the farm less a backdrop than a working part of the resort.

The rows are easiest in the early hours, when the paths are cooler and the leaves still hold dew. After rain the ground is soft, so closed shoes are the right choice. What is ripe changes from week to week, and we would rather tell you on the day than promise a fruit in advance.

The tropical garden

The king and queen of fruit

Across Southeast Asia, two fruits wear the crowns. Both grow in our tropical garden.

The king

Durian

A heavy, thorned husk and a scent you notice before you see it. Inside, the flesh is soft as custard, rich and sweet. People rarely feel halfway about it.

The queen

Mangosteen

A deep purple rind that stains the fingers, then snow-white segments that are sweet, a little tart and cool on the tongue. Gentle where the king is bold.

Tradition pairs them: durian is said to warm the body and mangosteen to cool it, so one is often eaten after the other. Ask us on WhatsApp to hear whether they are in season.

Three ways into the farm guide

Grouped by how you would cook with them. Tap a group to see every plant in it.

Fruit trees 21

Durian and mangosteen, the king and queen, with rambutan, avocado, banana and more.

Vegetables 12

Spinach, tomato, eggplant, long beans, pumpkin and more.

Herbs and spices 19

Basil, lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, pandan and more.

What grows on the farm

Fifty-two plants in our farm guide. What is ripe changes from week to week, so we do not promise a fruit in advance. Ask when you book and we will tell you what the rows are giving. Each plant has its own page.

Showing 52 of 52 plants

The weekly harvest

One day a week for each group of plants. Pick what is ripe that week.

Visiting from outside the resort? Ask us on WhatsApp for prices and times.

Every Tuesday
Organic Vegetables
Harvest fresh vegetables from the garden and learn how they are grown.
Every Wednesday
Organic Herbs
Pick aromatic herbs from the garden and learn how each one is used.
Every Thursday
Organic Fruits
Harvest ripe fruit from the garden and taste what the season gives.

More ways to spend a day here

Prices are per person, nett.

From IDR 200,000 nett per person
Farm Taster
A walk through the farm with a goodie bag of herbal drinks, snacks, nuts and cookies, and a guidebook to carry along.
IDR 771,375 nett per personDaily 10:00 and 14:00
Cooking Class
Three hours that begin with a harvest walk on the farm. Up to ten guests.
IDR 300,000 nett per person
Herbal Elixir
Make a traditional Balinese herbal elixir with fresh organic ingredients.
IDR 350,000 nett per person
Art and Earth Experience
Starts with traditional planting at the organic farm, then turns to art.
Eco-Printing
Collect leaves and flowers in the garden, then press and steam them onto cloth.
IDR 580,000 nett per person
Picnic Lunch
A prepared picnic lunch in the valley, in the open air.
IDR 450,000 nett per person
Spirit Walk
A walk across rice terraces and organic farms, with a visit to a traditional Balinese compound.
Every Friday
Rice Paddies
Walk the rice paddies and pick seasonal fruit along the way.
Monday and Saturday
Making Canang
Make a canang sari, the small offering of flowers and leaves.
Open daily
Butterfly Conservatorium
Watch butterflies in their habitat and learn how their lives unfold.

Planning a visit

Come for the morning if you can. The paths are cooler and the leaves still hold dew.

Who can visit: Ask us on WhatsApp
Entry: Ask us on WhatsApp
Opening hours: Ask us on WhatsApp
On the farm now: Ask us on WhatsApp
Find us: Jl. Raya Bresela, about 25 minutes north of central Ubud and 63 km from the airport. Your driver can find us.
What to bring: Closed shoes, since the paths are soft after rain, and a hat.
Booking: Through the activity booking page, or send the date and number of guests on WhatsApp.

Questions about the farm

Where is the organic farm?

The farm is part of Sanggraloka in Bresela, about 25 minutes north of central Ubud and 63 km from the airport. Send your date on WhatsApp and we will confirm the farm experience and the time that suits you.

What grows on the farm?

Fruit trees such as avocado, banana, coconut and rambutan, plus vegetables and herbs such as basil, bay leaf, ginger and butterfly pea flower. What is ripe depends on the season, so ask us when you book.

How do I book a farm experience?

Use the activity booking page on our website or send the date and number of guests on WhatsApp. We will confirm the time and tell you what is ripe that week.

Can I cook with what I pick?

Yes. Our Cooking Class begins with a walk on the farm, where you pick herbs and vegetables with the chef, then cook Balinese dishes. It runs for three hours at 10:00 and 14:00.

A morning among the rows

Book a farm experience, or send us your date and we will tell you what is ripe that week.