Capella Culture
We believe in seeking connection and shared experiences that inspire. Our passion for culture and history drives us to delve beneath the skin of every destination we call home and sample a life of authenticity. We take pride in curating unique experiences punctuated with unforgettable moments that will delight and enrich for years to come.
CAPELLA CURATES
At the heart of the Capella philosophy is our visionary curation of culture and experience.
Our Capella Culturists have spent time scouring Bali, leaving no leaf unturned in our quest to provide you with unforgettable moments, immersing into the local community to engage and discover local heritage and culture, discovering new skills, and meeting some fascinating people along the way. We understand escapism beyond the simple indulgence of travel and seek, through knowledge, empathy and respect for our surroundings, to create ‘Capella Curates’; a selection of experiences designed to become lifelong memories.
CAPELLA CULTURISTS
Our Capella Culturists dedicate their time to inspire you to carve out moments of adventure during your time in the jungle. They embody the Balinese way of life, feeding your unique appetite for life by inviting you to become part of the tribe. Join the local families of Keliki Village and help them prepare the magnificent penjor - ornate bamboo poles - for their temple festival, Piodalan, before practising gamelan with the village children. To help in your pursuit to build authentic bonds with the locales, they will teach you Balinese Sanskrit and customs.
Your Capella Culturist will provide a full itinerary of activities and events hosted in the Living Room during your stay.
THE LIVING ROOM
The Officer’s Tent is the social heart of our camp, a charming space filled with Bensley’s eccentric touches and full of antiques and books from a bygone era. It is where you will meet our Capella Culturists who will plan a day of adventure, taking you to explore the villages next door to try your hand at Keliki wood-carving, while enjoying sounds of gamelan hand-played by Balinese musicians.
As dusk falls, the tent turns into a soiree with fellow campers and the high-spirited team of Capella Ubud gathering around Mad’s Spirit Box to shake up an evening bevvy or two. Connect and foster friendship over light-hearted conversations, before entering into a fun game of pool or chess.
CAPELLA YOUTH
English for a brighter future
The language of tourism in Bali is dependent on English. At Capella Ubud, we aspire to enrich the lives of our youth by providing them with a three-month English program for Elementary School students in Keliki Village. Empowering them to take charge of their education by collecting plastic waste in the neighbourhood in exchange for a spot in the classroom, we also help nurture their respect and love for the environment.
In our bid to encourage collaboration within the community, we work together with Karang Taruna, the youth organisation of the village, to assist with class scheduling and waste recycling processes. The proceeds from recycling the discarded plastic bottles are also reintroduced back into the community through further educational initiatives.