OUR STORY
Between the late 1990s to early 2000s, our owner, Bambang Setia Dharma, slowly worked hard on his life goal to return and develop his own business at his hometown, the city of Batu. At the same time, he witnessed that the East Javanese heritage is starting to deplete, consumed by modernism, and will be vanishing in the future.
In 2006, Kampung Lumbung was conceived with the intention to preserve the 'vanishing' East Javanese kampungs (villages) that are now replaced with modern concrete buildings.
He carefully hand-picked and lovingly restored antique Doro Kepak and Joglo (traditional Javanese teak wood houses), Lumbung (traditional rice barn), Kandang Kebo (traditional livestock shed) and its remnants from around East Java. These are historic traditional houses and barns built by the East Javanese natives dating back to the almost 200 years ago and are now replaced by the adoption of brick and masonry in modern building construction. Kampung Lumbung is built based on old East Javanese Kampung spatial philosophy; following the surface of the grounds.
Between 2010 - 2012, our co-partner, family and friends were invited to join the expansion of Kampung Lumbung. Today, a total of 36 restored authentic Javanese houses — consisting of 14 cottages and other functions are set on a sloping hill, situated around the lushly landscaped gardens and shades of greeneries.
Kampung Lumbung’s traditional architecture and its sustainable approaches have inspired locals to adopt similar approach on preserving the Javanese culture in a sustainable way.
EXPERIENCE
Take a step back in time to the old, vanishing Java.
Kampung Lumbung invites you to immerse within the harmonious blend of Javanese historic elements and nature, with the intimate services of a boutique hotel — creating a homey ambiance of being a personal guest in a private home, rather than 'just a hotel occupant'.
Experience the fusion of traditional and modern
Our interiors and furnishings combine traditional elements and minimalist modernity, the old and new, the raw and the finished.
Immerse yourself in nature
Spread over 2 hectares of landscaped gardens, planted with over 200 species of plants, trees, and fruits — Kampung Lumbung replicates a mini jungle that has attracted various species of rare birds to roam free.
Embrace Eco-living
Experience and participate in low-impact and sustainable living. Kampung Lumbung has been practicing simple eco-friendly practices since 2006. Here are our efforts in preserving our environment.