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Amanjiwo Resort, Borobudur Vacations, Honeymoons and Luxury Travel Packages Borobudur, Indonesia 
Amanjiwo (which means 'peaceful soul') opened in 1997 and is fashioned out of limestone, taking its inspiration from the surrounding culture of Central Java. The resort is located within a natural amphitheatre with the limestone Menoreh Hills rising directly behind, the Kedu Plain in front and four volcanoes – Sumbing, Sundoro, Merbabu and Merapi – gracing the horizon. Amanjiwo looks out onto Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world. Indeed, Borobudur is carefully mirrored in the resort’s design and central dome. The view runs arrow-straight through Amanjiwo’s entrance and the stone corridor that neatly cleaves the resort, up the steps to the soaring, bell-shaped rotunda, down to the Dining Room, on to the Terrace, past rice fields in an unwavering line to Borobudur itself. Several kampungs (small villages) are within walking distance. Amanjiwo is constructed from paras yogya – the local limestone. Thirty-six suites radiate outward from the main building in two deep crescents. These are rimmed by high, limestone walls set off by spider lilies and morning glory. The walls blend into the stone walkways that link the suites to the main building and the Pool Club. At the far end of the resort, in a lush tranquil setting, is the Dalem Jiwo – a large private suite with two separate bedrooms. Amanjiwo Resort Accommodation Amanjiwo’s suites feature terrazzo flooring, high ceilings, domed roofs and sliding glass doors that open onto a garden terrace with a view of Borobudur or surrounding farmland. Fifteen suites come with private swimming pools. All suites include a thatched-roof bale (pavilion) with a daybed for outdoor lounging and dining and two loungers. Interiors include a central, four-pillar bed on a raised terrazzo platform, sungkai wood screens, coconut wood and rattan furniture, old batik pillows in classic Yogyakarta style, traditional glass paintings and a large sunken stone outdoor bathtub.  Garden Suites :There are 10 Garden Suites in varying locations with views of the Menoreh Hills and terraced farmland. Each suite category has the same size and room configuration as well as all the amenities and interior features mentioned above. Borobudur Suites : Ten Borobudur Suites offer enhanced views of the Borobudur temple and the surrounding valley.  Garden Pool Suites :Five Garden Pool suites have views of the Menoreh Hills and surrounding farmland. The natural stone pool stretches from the bedroom toward the outdoor pavilion. The pool is six metres by three. Borobudur Pool Suites : All nine suites in this category have views of Borobudur and Java’s most sacred mountains – Merapi, Merbabu, Sumbing and Sundoro. The Dalem Jiwo Suite : This retreat is set in a discrete compound complete with a private entrance, a classically styled rotunda and surrounding terrace with two separately walled bedrooms, each with stone steps descending to the suite’s private swimming pool and its two lounging bales. The 15-metre infinity pool, finished in a green Javanese stone known as hijau danau, is set into the rice fields. The Dalem Jiwo personal butler, always on call, has separate quarters in the compound. Amanjiwo Resort Dining  The rotunda Bar is a circular salon, with columns and drop fans, a coconut-wood bar and acid-etched bronze-drum tables. The Dining Room, with its silver-leaf ceiling swirling with muted colours, is defined by a double row of stone columns. At either end, gold-leaf murals recreate scenes from the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The tables are of black terrazzo, the chairs silver-painted rattan with batik cushions. Indonesian and Western cuisine is served in an open-air setting with panoramic views over the rice fields to Borobudur and its surrounding volcanoes. The specialty of the house is makan malam, a series of classic Javanese selections served in brass dishes. The Dining Room looks out onto the crescent-shaped Terrace, with its banquette seating, black terrazzo-topped brass tables, teakwood chairs and Yogya batik cushions. The view from the Terrace is particularly arresting at dawn and twilight, or after a cleansing rain, when the views open up over the Kedu Plain. Borobudur is directly ahead. Drinks, snacks and light lunches are also available at the colonnaded Pool Club that stretches into the rice fields. From the deck or from the 40-metre, green-stone pool itself, guests can enjoy views to Mt. Merapi. Amanjiwo Resort Facilities  Library:The library is large and bright, with a black terrazzo table and daybeds for two at either end. A selection of books on Indonesia is available in several languages, including Japanese and German. A variety of CDs, tapes and games can be borrowed. Both high-speed and wireless connections are available for Internet access. Art Gallery and Studio: Regular exhibitions are held in the art gallery. Amanjiwo’s informal artist-in-residence welcomes guests to join him for a morning of charcoal sketching in the surrounding countryside. For those inspired by the views from Amanjiwo, a box of watercolours is provided in each suite.  Swimming Pool :A 40m infinity swimming pool, lined with green tiles and overlooked by banyan trees, is set into the rice paddies below the resort. It is surrounded by loungers and umbrellas and lies adjacent to a raised, colonnaded semicircular deck with tables and chairs for poolside snacks and drinks available from 8am to 8pm. Tennis Centre : Amanjiwo has two tennis courts located just above the resort nestled into the Menoreh Hills. There is also a thatched-roof kubuk for shaded breaks and refreshments. Massage : A range of Javanese and traditional beauty treatments are available at Amanjiwo, some of which incorporate the ancient holistic jamu method of healing. These can be enjoyed in the privacy of guest suites or in the specially-designed spa suite which has twin massage tables and an outdoor bale for relaxing afterwards with spicy ginger tea. The two-hour Mandi Lulur is a highlight, the traditional Javanese preparation of a princess on the eve of her wedding. Facials, massages and cream baths as well as a masculine version of Mandi Lulur are also available. Boutique : A wide variety of Javanese clothing and textiles, both antique and new, is available at the Boutique, which also features gamelan instruments, shadow puppets, old ceremonial baskets, jewellery and other Javanese craft and antiques. Gallery : Exquisite hand-woven, hand-dyed and painted silk scarves, shawls and other pieces are featured here. Amanjiwo Resort Activities Yogyakarta: Borobudur lies between the cities of Yogyakarta and Solo (Surakarta), rival dynasties founded in the 18th century, when the Mataram Empire was fast fading. Today, Yogyakarta is the busiest city east of Jakarta. Yogya, as it is often called, is a major university town and a royal capital complete with a functioning palace or kraton. Its main thoroughfare, Jalan Malioboro, is a virtual street fair and a shopper’s delight. Solo: In 1745AD, the sultan of the Mataram dynasty moved his court to Solo, or Surakarta, as it is formally known. Its first sultan brought with him his silversmiths, musicians, artists, dancers and painters. Today, their descendants carry on Solo’s creative legacy. Trekking: Central Java is a haven for trekkers and casual hikers alike. Nearly 3,000 metres high, Mount Merapi is one of the many volcanoes to give shape and drama to Java. Only the fittest hikers, however, will want to make the demanding climb of this active volcano. Guests leave Amanjiwo after 11pm, escorted. The summit is made before sunrise. Somewhat less strenuous is the 90-minute hike up the Menoreh Hills, which begins just a few hundred metres behind Amanjiwo and takes guests up to a vantage point over the Kedu plain, or the leisurely 40-minute walk through the village of Selogriyo and its surrounding verdant jungle and steep rice terraces. Market Mornings: The morning markets of Central Java are far removed from the tourist trail. In crowded alleyways under terracotta-tiled roofs, Javanese smiles light the way. The women sell everything from volcanic-stone ashtrays to deep-fried water buffalo skin. Nearby, the bird market is a makeshift runway of flocking pigeons in training for the afternoon races. And just across the river, crowds gather for the cock-fights. Village Dances: The rural villages of Central Java celebrate everything from a harvest to a wedding with gamelan music and spirited dancing. Amanjiwo guests are welcome to watch the festivities which can include more than a hundred guests from nearby villages. Jatilan are a highlight during which the dancers are 'posessed' by spirits and enter into a trance, broken only by the village dukun or witch-doctor. Golf: Located on the slopes of Indonesia’s most active volcano, close to the resort town of Kaliurang, the 18-hole Mount Merapi Golf Club is a scenic haven for golfers and sightseers alike. Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by our Indonesia vacation specialist. Contact : Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252 VH
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