Resting in the rural heartland of Central Java, Amanjiwo, or ‘peaceful soul’, is surrounded by extraordinary physical beauty, and a rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Upon arrival, a heartfelt welcome is offered by local village girls, dressed in traditional sarongs, who shower you with fresh scented rose petals; an uplifting gesture of warmth that lives with you throughout your stay.

The resort’s main structure, a circular limestone monolith, is centred by a soaring bell-shaped rotunda, beneath which the Rotunda Bar and the stately colonnaded Dining Room and Terrace reside, fronted by breathtaking views of the Kedu Plain and Borobudur - the world’s largest Buddhist Sanctuary. But staying at Amanjiwo offers not only a rich visual feast. It is a place that has a profound impact on all the senses.