The Madra Homestay is often full. Guests who arrive for short stays frequently extend for more time.
Ketut Madra’s son, Madé Berata, now 55, a gender wayang and gamelan angklung musician, also teaches wayang painting, religion, and other subjects at ISI Denpasary. Closer to home, he ensures that the young people in his banjar have the opportunity to learn traditional Balinese gamelan and flute. The instruments of the Balinese gamelan angklung (above) are smaller, easier to play, and more portable than those of the full gong kebyar ensemble. They are ideal first instruments for beginners learning to play.
A few photos from the early 2020s below capture some aspects of the homestay’s garden setting and unique features.
A 40 year old nearby signEntrance view to Jl. Bima to the northKomang blesses Galungan offeringsA small river runs through itThe homestay’s gamelan angklungThe modern cell phone danceKetut Madra flanked by grandsonsPak Ketut on the steps of his homeWater falling at site of first pondokIbu Komang at the sanggahWayan, Madé, Komang, GusdéSculpture near the waterHanoman and Surya by Ketut MadraIbu Komang with sajenThe underused office…Angklung with barongLawn and garden south of the streamPak Ketut with Madé and KomangAngklung lagiSajen lagiKomang bemusedElli waiting for dinnerCrossroads in the gardenBarong MacanAngklung carving$12 a night includes breakfastStream in evening lightCoconut trees in the gardenOne of two houses with kitchenKoi pond next to the 2-story houseBalcony view to the southBli Ketut at 80Upstairs bedroom with balcony
Madra Homestay 