Ananda Ubud History 

In the 1960’s just as Bali was becoming known as a desirable destination for international travel, Wayan Pageh, decided to invest the money he earned being a driver,  in buying one ‘are’ (an are is 10 square meter : 10 are comprise 1 hectare) of land in the area of Sangingan, just off Jalan Raya Ubud. One are became two, then four, and so on over the next 25 years. We now, almost 60 years later, have the pleasure of living amidst the rice fields, wrapped in nature’s embrace. We design our programs to include ample time in our assorted meditation practices…sitting, walking, dancing, drawing & painting, accompanied most often by the rhythm and music of the ricefields.

Wayan Pageh, along with his beloved wife, Suriyani, and their three children lived at Ananda, Immersed themselves in the daily rhythms of Balinese life; and, still today, these customs and traditions are kept alive.  In November, 2024, Wayan Pageh, after a busy day in Ubud, went to bed and peacefully died. Of course, Suriyani, their children and grandchildren, miss his presence daily.  And, now his spirit returns on each galungan day, to join them for 10 days, then with their blessings, returns to the spiritual world on Kuningan Day.

This Balinese family invites each of us who journey there to abide in the remarkable environment created  for us by Pageh, as he manifested his vision.  You’ll likely sense his presence as you walk through Ananda’s rice fields, play badminton, relax beside one of the three pools, visit the family temple, enjoy fellowship in the restaurant, or attend one of the classes offered to us by a Balinese staff member.