AYANA Farm celebrates Indonesia’s heritage with Traditional Herbal Remedies Workshop

Honouring a deeply-ingrained element of Indonesian culture, AYANA Farm offers unparalleled experiences to discover the age-old practice of jamu

The Jamu BAR at AYANA Estate in Jimbaran has been at the forefront of preserving and advancing the culture of drinking jamu – Indonesia’s best-known traditional herbal medicine. One of its most recent initiatives to promote the traditional brew is the Traditional Herbal Remedies Workshop, which marks a remarkable celebration of Indonesian wellness traditions. Set against the backdrop of AYANA Farm’s living pharmacy, where over 130 varieties of plants thrive, guests will embark on a hands-on journey to create their own personalised jamu blends. These blends, enriched with the healing power of nature, are tailored to cater to specific well-being aspirations as they connect participants to the profound wisdom of generations.

Traditional Herbal Remedies Workshop is led by staff from The Jamu BAR, which is founded by Vanessa Kalani, the great-granddaughter of Nyonya Meneer’s founder, Lau Ping Nio. Nyonya Meneer, established in 1919, was the first company to nationally distribute jamu.

The workshop not only introduces the herbal tradition to guests but also upholds its heritage. By utilising herbs and medicinal plants from AYANA Farm’s living pharmacy, the workshop creates basic herbal medicine and personalised versions of the brew to align with individual well-being goals. “Through this workshop we invite our guests to improve their health while also strengthening our commitment to continuing Indonesian health traditions that have been maintained by generations of Indonesian women for more than seven centuries,” said Giordano Faggioli, General Manager of AYANA Estate.

Participants will have the opportunity to choose from seven customisable herbal recipes based on their personal preferences. The workshop also teaches guests how to craft traditional Indonesian skincare items like boreh, a traditional Balinese scrub made from ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, and rice powder. Another popular option is lulur, a herbal body scrub consisting of rice powder, betel leaves, cloves, and hazelnut. Lulur is known for its antibacterial, hydrating, and skin-brightening qualities.

And at the end of each season, guests can take home a range of skincare products as well as recipe books. Giordano hopes this tradition-inspired experience fosters well-being and sustainability. Traditional Herbal Remedies Workshop costs IDR 800,000++ per person and is suitable for ages 13 and above.

For more details, visit ayana.com.