My name is Dewi and I'm passionate about botany and about people.
Growing up in a farming family in a village close to Ubud, I learnt from a young age about agricultural practices and native plants – and how they are entwined with our culture.
My passion for plants led me to Udayana University in Denpasar to undertake a bachelor's degree in botany and agriculture, and a master's degree specialising in plant biodiversity.
Establishing Ubud Botany Interactive (UBI) in 2014 was the perfect next step for me. Bursting with knowledge about Balinese botanicals, I was keen to share my expertise and passion for plants, farming practices and Balinese culture while benefiting my community. Today UBI is blossoming into a sustainable business that supports the local economy and promotes progressive environmental practices.
I hope you'll join me to share my passion for plants and people in Bali.
Experiences UBI has to offer:
The Combined Tour
A Walk in the Rice Paddies & Botanical Products Workshop. Immerse yourself in Balinese botanicals on this combined walk and workshop. Get off the beaten track and stroll among lush green rice paddies. Taking you on a journey of discovery from plant to product, the guided walk and workshop is not to be missed.
This 3-hour tour runs from Monday to Saturday at 9 am and 2 pm. IDR 650,000
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A Walk in the Rice Paddies
Take a walk into the fascinating world of botany and agriculture in Bali. Learn from Dewi about how the leaves, fruits and flowers of native plants are used in food, body care products and traditional medicine.
This 90-minute walk runs from Monday to Saturday at 9 am and 3.30 pm. IDR 300,000
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Botanical Products Workshop
Create your own range of natural body care products derived from locally sourced plants, then take them away with you beautifully packaged in banana leaves or recycled bottles.
This 90-minute workshop runs from Monday to Saturday at 11 am and 2 pm. IDR 350,000
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Water Temple Experience
Immerse yourself in a truly cultural experience at Taman Mumbul Sangeh, a serene water temple a short drive from downtown Ubud. Learn from Dewi how to create a traditional offering basket to bring to the holy spring water temple.
This 5-hour experience runs daily by request at 10 am. IDR 1,250,000
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Coconut Oil Distilling Tour
Join Dewi to learn about Bali's traditional extraction practices before travelling to Dewi's family farm. In the tranquility of Ubud's fertile rice paddies, Dewi's father will demonstrate how their family has been harvesting coconuts and extracting their oil for generations.
This 4-hour experience runs daily by request at 10 am. IDR 500,000
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We also sell pre-made organic botanical products in store:
Essential oils (pure)
Coconut oil
Body lotions
Body scrub
Sunscreen
Raw honey (white and black honey)
Healing teas
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