Petra& Theresia
Taman Petanu Eco Neighbourhood
Today you’ll love hearing from Thersia Sompie, manager of Taman Petanu Eco Neighbourhood, and Petra Shcneider founder of Alam Santi Design and one of the founding members of Taman Petanu. These ladies share their neighbourhood built on principles of sustainability and community.
About Petra & Theresia
Petra Schneider: Founder and senior consultant for Alam Santi Sustainable Living Design and also one of the founding Taman Petanu members.
Ibu Theresia: Taman Petanu Site Manager.
Taman Petanu is Bali’s first residential eco neighbourhood, located on a beautiful property just 15 minutes south of Ubud. The Neighbourhood’s members are deeply commitment to supporting Bali’s environmental, social, cultural and economic sustainability by demonstrating approaches to sustainable living that uphold the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, which balances our harmony with man, nature, and God or Universal Energy.
Taman Petanu includes 20 self contained private plots, supported by a range of common facilities including: Permaculture landscaping, rainwater harvesting, 100% biological swimming pool, playground, barbecue area, amphitheater and pavilion for workshops and events.
Taman Petanu is designed to provide its residents with a warm and safe community environment for: Raising families; Wholesome supported retirement; Demonstrating models for sustainable living; Implementing community empowerment, as well as a creative environment for exploring art including: Open air theatre and living arts; Audiovisual media development; Creative arts and workshops.