The following notes and photos are from our guests. Except for some obvious spelling corrections they are kept to the original words. Enjoy.....

"There is this saying: 'Always shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars' Well, this time I landed ON the moon! Words cannot express the way I feel at this moment... Love, happiness thankfulness, grateful, believe, joy, respect, silence within, flexibility, love & so on! It feels like magic!! Thank you for letting me extend my stay. These 3 weeks have been incredible. Superthanks for your believe in me and all the talks.... I promise to send you photo of me doing 'the crow"Big hugs,kisses and love, Veronica - Holland"

"A place of nurturing, warmth and caring the visit to Samyoga Bali was uplifting for our family.   The ambience lush and welcoming, the views, an unending 360 of green beauty with distant calm seas. The bungalows open right out and invite the exotic beauty of the gardens into your suite.    The organic locally grown organic food is not only cleansing, but delicious...and a full body massage, a tempting daily option on the fringe of the very blue infinity pool. If you want to be thoroughly spoiled by the serene staff, to renew your body and spirit and grow your sense of wellbeing, take time to  spend a few days in these delightful surroundings..... an unforgettable and memorable experience and now back in the busy city of Melbourne, a place I often go back to in my mind"  ....Loryn Clark

"Ï came with a long term pain that many doctors could not resolve, and with many doubts about what this week would bring. I have so much enjoyed the quiet calm environments, the special herbal medicine (jamu) you made for me, and the wonderful food, which I might not have chosen but delighted to eat. It has been wonderful to come back to yoga after a very long time, and feel quieter than I have for many years. A special thanks to Ramida (the masseur) and her magic massages, which has taken away so much pain and given back flexibility. Thanks also to all your excellent staff for their pleasant service and the beauty of SamyogaBali." Chris, Australia/USA

"Without knowing it when the search began, we were quietly being beckoned to your very special [art of the world. THe warmth o of your response to my questions, your encouragement & my feeling eventually, that yours was our place to be - to refresh, heal and invigorate was; (has been) more than fulfilled. our days here have been quiet & busy, full of laughter & reflection. All these have been the beginning of settling again into a more balanced life and lifestyle that we have been looking for in recent times." Love to you all, Tricia - USA

" 'Ä thing of beauty is a joy forever. Its loveliness increases, it will never pass into nothingness' This poem expresses my deep gratitude for your kindness & wisdom. You have shared your beautiful journey with me and I have grown and flourished like your garden. After 1 month here, i'm leaving with a new foundation for my meditation & yoga. You'll stay in my heart forever" All my love, Mary-Canada

"I came to SamyogaBali as a guest, but you made me feel like a friend. That is really a special gift you give to people:the ability to your place of paradise with people from all over the world. I wanted some time to relax & renew the strength in my body & mind, And that's exactly what I found with the daily yoga classes, the great healthy food, the wonderful peaceful place and not to forget:the unforgettable massages from amazing Ramida!! Thank you so much for your kind hospitality. I will always remember this week and will definitely visit you again whenever I come back to Bali. Thank you for the best start of the year of the rabbit!" Astrid, Holland - "Come back again for another week before my holidays ends - and it was wonderful again!"

"Like others said, I don't really know how to describe or explain what a special time we had here. But let's try... Our 5 days here were a very good start of our holiday on Bali. It was recommended to us by a dear friend, Dieke; and she didn't say a word too much about your beautiful place. Everyday we felt more and more relaxed. Your yoga sessions guided us into a new path. And then the food - so tasteful! Besides you gave us a lot of inspiration for cooking! Ramida (the masseur) was magical - we'll never forget the way she made us feel... Celebrating my birthday at a place this peaceful was amazing. Thanks again for the wonderful fish and the mango birthday cake!!" Nol & Danny, Netherlands.

"Swallows ...swoop; dragonflies flutter...tree branches move to the weight of frogs. Colors of hand chosen flowers radiate and illuminate the garden... Vegetation and fruits nourish the soul. The panorama ebbs and flows with the spirit... body and mind open and grow... A kaleidoscope of senses awoken as a result of one person's journey around the world shared, attention to detail unending. Love and passion glowing. Thanks for your and your beautiful retreat. Love, Zoe Dubai/Wales"

"Words cannot express the simple beauty of my experience here with you and I thank you for your kindness, generosity, and loving spirit. You have opened your home to us and shared your life as an old friend. Thank you for sharing that with us and your amazing gifts - especially the spectacular food!" With love and gratitude, Fiona, Australia

"Well, I don't really know if I have the words to explain or describe just what a special time I have had here. "Magical" is what I first thought when I arrived here. It's so special how you were able to make me feel more than a guest from the very beginning - and never a hotel client! The peace & happiness I've felt here will be impossible to forget. Thank you for sharing your bit of paradise with me, as well as your thoughts and lives. Not to mention the indescribably good food! I feel blessed to have cane here and hope to return!" Natasha/Perth

"To everyone connected with SamyogaBali: I came here to find my true self, to remove my bad habits and worries...and to continue my life walking in the light. I leave feeling I have achieved this because your love and beautiful energy inspires us all that we can achieve whatever we want...we just have to be open and surrender ourselves. Thank you for providing such a perfect place to stay. I will never forget what a wonderful place this is...build with so much love and care. The yoga was inspiring and the food divine. I will always carry Samyoga in my heart with special love. With beautiful smiles to your sweet hearts, Andrew (London/Astuaria, spain)"

"I wasn't sure if we would fit this place when I booked but from the moment we arrived we fitted together. I LOVE THIS PLACE! We have shared some stories; we will take so many things away with us but mostly admiration for you, that you had the courage and insight to create this Place. We'll be back!" Liz & Brian Edwards, Western Australia

"I am really, really grateful that I found this amazing spot and have found you as a friend to share some special moments of my (inner) journey on Bali. I feel lucky that our paths have crossed here in Indonesia. I loved our personal and open conversation and I found you to be an amazing, very inspiring individual. Your strength inspires me.
SamYogaBali is a pretty awesome spot to immerse oneself. I couldn't have dreamt of a better place to enjoy my (inner)journey this summer. The hospitality of the staff, the inspiring and dynamic yoga sessions, the delicious, healthy food, a room with a view of my dreams, where every night the sound of a local fauna concert put me to sleep. A place to keep in mind and heart, a place to come back, time and time again..." Namaste,Dorothée- Rotterdam,Netherlands

"I have checked the Oxford English dictionary and have realised that on this holiday I have used all the superlatives that it contains to describe the time that I've had! A blissful retreat, incredible food and amazing hosts. Thank you LeeNar, Peter and Staff" Love, Neil… Namaste

"I'm so thankful that I've found this wonderful place and got to discover all its beauty, scenery, wildlife, quietness, peace, and many more.... It is my first time to Asia, but definitely an unforgettable one! I enjoyed every minute here, even while I was sleeping. I also learned a lot about herbs & spices, yoga, meditation and myself. A great journey has just started! Thanks-I will miss this place and your inspiring company, and your DELICIOUS food! Lots of love, Dieke, Holland

"It is a funny thing to realize after 54 year that I need to learn how to breathe.. I'm surprised I've made it this far holding my breath! In only a week, years of solid and hard tension have been released from my shoulder freeing my arms, breath and mind towards new beginnings + new paths and strengthening the heart for reconnection. This retreat combined perfectly space, time, gentle beauty, nature, stillness all within a tender caring. I do feel blessed." Love, Dr. Nigel- Perth Australia

" 'What I want is to see your face in a tree, in the sun coming out, in the air' I have spent my time here at SamyogaBali trying to 'see' the emptiness of my inherent existence and my interdependence with everything; so the quote seems very apt. I feel blessed t have found you and this pace. The combination of yoga, massage, great food and peacefulness that you have created for us this week has added another wonderful dimension to our spiritual journey. As I write, this I am breathing deeply into my heart and hoping to send some of my feelings of warmth and gratitude to your heart." With love, Jane Spry- Australia

"You teach me to embrace life and our femininity. I will always treasure our friendship and your wonderful hospitality. Thank you" With true love, May W-N, -Houston/Singapore
"I'm glad that I came to this wonderful place and experienced a different kind of life style that is so different from what I'm having in Singapore. Thanks also for the yoga session, although I felt that my body is breaking apart. I LIKE IT! Thank you" All the Best, Peng-Singapore

"... I felt like a QUEEN....Starting with a friendly email-conversation, ending with a full heard of fantastic pictures. That was my short stay at your home. Thank you so much for having the chance to stay at this wonderful holy place in the middle of nature. Thank for all your lovely details you put into Samyoga - I could only discover them with all your.. and patience while sharing your days and sharing with me all you have grown. Also the one-to-one yoga was so great!!! Thanks for this open-hearted stay. I will always remember. " Evelyn, Switzerland,

"Thank you for having my honeymoon on my own here! Loved it all - nature, peace, your delicious food excellent staff and the nice conversations we had. I will remember this time forever!" Love, Paula - Leiden, Holland

"How wonderful it is - to finally do nothing for a little while!!! I literally slept for 3 days when I first arrived at this tranquil hideaway (It took me that long to de-stress from overworking and traveling.) Days spent here are idyllic - breakfast in bed (almost), get some sun by the pool, read, lunch, afternoon drink and snack, swing to the cool ocean breeze in the hammock, dinner, sounds of the toads and insects, falling asleep in the tree house-like cottage hanging in the space with all its opened doors and distant lights below…. It was always an exciting event awaiting for the surprises of the meals - for 2 weeks, I have had different delicious dishes of exotic vegetables, organic chicken, fresh fish, prawns - the mixing of Malaysian, Indian, Thai and Indonesian sauces and spices! Oh, and the heavenly therapeutic massages….SamyogaBali seems like a surreal remote beautiful small universe in a crowded touristy place of Bali - I hope it stays like this. Thank you for renewing my spirit and body!." Eric-Pierre D, France/USA

"SamyogaBali - Just to say it in one sentence: It was the most wonderful holiday ever! I enjoyed my stay at the hills of SamyogaBali because it has a very special, quiet and harmonic atmosphere there. The owner, Leenar, takes care about you like if you ever have been friends. You can do yoga, meditation or even just conversation if you like to with her and you heart and soul brightens up like the sun. Even if you just relax in the garden, enjoying the pool, the great and tasty food you feel like being in paradise. For me SamyogaBali is the best place to relax, to discover myself more, to enjoy or just to be whatever I like to be, just to feel however I feel. Going to SamyogaBali is not like going on holiday it is like coming home to yourself." Stefenie Ridder, Germany

"It's good to wake up early in the morning, feeling the soft breeze from the mountains entering through all the opened windows of the room, which has a magnificent view over the sea and the landscape around Lovina...Start the morning with yoga classes with the nicest teacher of Lovina, Leenar. After that, the nicest breakfast to recover your strength, with the freshest fruits and whatever you ask for !
Then we can lazy our bodies in the swimming-pool, facing all the landscape around...Or a massage...Or going downtown on a rented motorbike...Or simply, doing nothing and relax... This can be a all day program !
Meanwhile, delicious meals are served, if you want, in the company of the nice owners, or by yourself, in the most preferred corner of the farm... An early dinner also invites you to relax and go to sleep early, because you get used to the rhythm of nature in that lovely environment. At night, don't forget to look at the amazing stars in the sky!
And when you leave SamyogaBali you just want to return and enjoy that pleasant place again!" Pedro, Kiev Ukraine

"If I ever need refuge, that is where I choose to go. When I arrived on the hill I felt depleted, tired, and tense. In other words, out of balance. As the days went by, I felt my whole being relax and open to the beauty around me. The knots in my mind, body and soul untied as I worked hard on yoga classes, breathing deeply, detoxing.. as I nurtured myself with delicious, healthy meals prepared with love and care... and as I let the beauty and peacefulness around soaking in becoming part of my being. Thank you Leenar and Peter for the love and simplicity you put into everything.
Leenar, I love your relaxed, easygoing and wise approach to life. It has brought so much into mine.
Thank you for caring and being there for us, making sure we felt at home. Thank you, Ramida, for your strength, wisdom and for the love you put in what you do. You were also vital for my detox and unwinding process. I also wish to thank everybody who works and lives on the hill and who help create this unique atmosphere where I was able to come back to me, recovering peace in my heart and soul. " Love,Teresa -Lisbon Portugal

"It's my third return to SamyogaBali with friends and family. It is a magical place! With its millions of stars in the night sky, the fresh cool air, the unsurpassed service and the delicious food - it is soothing to the body, mind and spirit. It's a place to return to again and again." Lilik Mardianto, Jakarta Indonesia

'You know the lines from the classic Rolling Stones song: "You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometimes well you just might find You get what you need"

Well that pretty much sums up my chance encounter with SamYoga Bali. I needed to relax, to unwind, to be still. I needed the time and the space to stop. I got exactly that and more. But it wasn't what I thought I wanted. The place is stunning with magical views from the villas over the hills to the water. I had the infinite pool to myself every day. And I doubt you will ever have the chance to practice yoga in a more tranquil and peaceful setting with the cool breeze in your face. Your host, Lee Nar, and her assistants, attend to your every need including wonderful local cuisine, massages and however much interaction you may want. If you're lucky, she may even lend you the book that happens to be perfect for you. And if you're unlucky, you'll take her up on what seems like a friendly offer of a game of table tennis only to have your butt kicked.' Angus Allen, London/Perth

"My stay at SamyogaBali was one of the most relaxing and developing times I've had. The stillness of the hills, the superb healthy food, the friendly staff and of course the daily yoga sessions all combined into a quiet yet powerful experience. It was my first real meeting with yoga and it changed me and my life a lot. The intensity of the daily yoga lessons, the lack of stress factors and the magic air of the hills all helped me to get past that first obstacle where you are likely to give up and really made me continue with yoga when I came home to Sweden. And last but not least, the late dinners and interesting discussions with Leenar made the stay complete." Niklas, Stockholm Sweden

"Wake up to the morning-cacophony of the birds that inhabit the lush forests around you. Join the yoga morning session, or enjoy the valley views as your healthy, made just as you like it, breakfast is being served. As you will discover, the kitchen of Samyogabali is rich in tastes and inventive, a fusion of south-east Asia put together with care and pride. For our purpose, this tranquil and small resort in the mountains was perfect. We had left the Norwegian winter, our bags packed with books, research and laptops, and came to Indonesia with the goal to do as much writing as possible. Working, using the pool to cool down, riding the scooter from village to village, napping in the hammock, going down to Lovina-town for evening drinks and observing the eccentric expat community; our one month at Samyoga now feels both like it lasted for ever and that it passed all to quickly. A great thanks to the wonderful staff and hosts." Tone and Torgeir, Oslo, Norway

"The most important thing on holiday is to relax, enjoy and have new experiences. While staying at Bali yoga we were provided the environment to do that and more! The food was wonderfully fresh and healthy, the service intuitive and the hosts gracious. We are looking forward to escaping our hectic lives to go back to this hill top paradise in the near future.'' Natalie Longman and Jordan Searle, England

"The guest apartments are big & pleasant with a magnificent view over the Java Sea...The garden is full of flowers and tropical trees and there is a wonderful swimming pool with a breath-taking view...now writing about our stay there in january 2008, makes us want to go back there right away. It's such a peaceful place where one can relax, do yoga, & swim, read or write or meditate...and also eat deliciously! We love this place on beautiful Bali!! An extraordinary fine kitchen, the best! A toast on Samyoga Bali, a place with a soul and a heart, beautiful, special, magical and fantastic!" Cristi & Ben Bouwmeester-Kluivers from the Netherlands at SamYoga Bali 2008/january..

'Thank you so much for the memorable thoroughly relaxing stay in the hill above Lovina. We enjoyed the wonderful food and serenity and above all, our conversations. Thank you for the warm welcome, your openness and friendship. …Of our trips to Lombok and Bali, we enjoyed staying at your place the most! We will miss you and SamyogaBali." Best wishes, Daan & Renate - Switzerland/Germany

"Your sweet thoughts are being carried trough the empty space of the stars-filled sky and it's inspiring my heart.
I had such a meaningful trip in Bali and especially in your place. It really allowed me to touch something very deep in myself and to close a cycle of my life." Nicole Maelle, Switzerland

"SamyogaBali is a marvelous destination; small in scale with expansive views, wonderful contemporary Balinese design and exceptionally healthy food." Din, Southern California

"At SamyogaBali you can escape from the hustle and bustle and tourism that pervades the island of Bali. Practicing yoga while overlooking the coast line of the island from high up the mountain, is almost magical. Waking up to Balinese coffee, fresh fruits and a dip in the pool, refreshes you for the rest of the day. Lunch and dinner always to perfection - local, fresh grown, healthy and oh so tasty. I loved getting up at dawn, listening to the frogs, birds, and the adventures of my little friend, Abu the cat." Fleur, California

"At SamyogaBali I learned to live a spacious and wonderful lifestyle. I get to practice meditation to pull myself out from a hectic mind. Thank you for having me here. I really had a wonderful and most amazing week…. I'll be back!" Peggy Yip, Seremban, Malaysia

Bali, Lovina (Jan 11-14 ‘07) Lodging:
The best place we stayed the whole trip, samyoga Bali, samyogabali.com is about 5km up the hill from Lovina, the place is brand new, Balinese Villas, awesome views, infinity pool and incredible home-cooked meals. AWESOME! It was definitely pricey for us, but well worth it. The owner Leenar took care of us like royalty. She specializes in yoga retreats (although we didn't’t partake while we were there). She also speaks perfect English and can be really helpful for finding the untouristy things to do. Chris, Ukiah California Lonelyplanet bali forum