sumba hospitality foundation program
SUSTAINABILITY, BAMBOO AND NATURAL DYES
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
ABOUT SUMBA
Sumba the wild one, is a true gem and has a lot of secret and surprises to offer to the curious eyes of the people who dare to open their hearts to this mysterious island. From the deserted white sand beaches, wild horses, and hidden waterfalls to the traditional megalithic tombs and meters high sacred thatched roofs, the uniqueness of Sumba has charmed many adventurous spirits. Moreover, this is where you will find the most interesting weaving and natural dyeing techniques and precious Sumbanese IKATS, well known for their intricate story telling motifs and vibrant colors.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This program is curated for families and first timers in Sumba, with a strong interest in being introduced to the wild island, its culture, architecture and nature, as well as the natural dye practices and local weaving techniques, while staying in an inspiring, comfortable environment - the Sumba Hospitality Foundation - where education, social impact and sustainable practices are at the center of the school’s vision.
The school was founded by Inge De Lathauwer, a Glion Hotel School alumni with a true heart and vision. Her TEDx Talk is online here.
The hotel school is situated near the Tambolaka airport and during these 6 days we will explore mostly the North and North West part of the island while enjoying our natural dye workshops in the school campus, tough by a Sumbanese family of weavers and dyers from East Sumba, who will travel West just to meet you…
natural dye workshop
Lean with a Sumbanese master dyer and weaver
visit traditional villages
Be amazed by the Sumbanese traditional architecture
be part of a change
while promoting sustainable tourism and large scale social impact
clear blue waterfall hikes
in clear water
permaculture farm
explorations, with the school’s students
sustainable luxury
and visionary architecture
What's included
4 courses Welcoming dinner
Daily yoga classes
1 hour massage and scrub
5 nights’ accommodation in beautiful bamboo rooms
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Two days natural dye workshops, including material, a welcome basket with naturally dyed threads, Indigo stones, silk and linen to dye, as well as a custom made notebook and dye journal to fill in with your notes and bring home!
Nature adventures and village tours
All transfers and guides
Note: Wi-Fi is slow at the hotel and the 3G network is limited on the island
what is not included
Alcohol consumptions, airfares (we recommend Traveloka to book your domestic flights in Indonesia), 3G network
PRICING
BAMBOO PAVILION SINGLE US$ 1,689 | COUPLE US$ 1,512
DELUXE TWIN SHARE & COUPLE US$ 1,601
KIDS over 9 under 16 US$1,275
Rooms allocation subject to availbility
Minimum: a group of 4 guests | Maximum: a group of 14 guests
Deposit
US$ 700 deposit per person is required to secure space