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Heveya CEO builds regenerative farm and home around rescued joglo in Bali
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Stefan Magnus, CEO of Heveya, and his family moved from Singapore to Sibang, Bali, initially for a year, but the pandemic led to a permanent lifestyle shift. They now live on Heveya Farm Sibang, a 1.3-hectare regenerative farm located between Ubud and Canggu, opposite Green School Bali. The farm features fruit trees, stingless bees, and vegetable gardens, all centered around a rescued Javanese joglo, a traditional wooden structure. The joglo was carefully dismantled and rebuilt on the property, a practice common in Bali for its environmental benefits and efficiency compared to concrete construction. The 15m by 15m joglo serves as a large, open-plan bedroom with a timber verandah, and the property includes an outdoor kitchen and dining area with furniture made from recycled materials. The farm employs sustainable practices, including raised garden beds, no pesticides, and natural irrigation. It also hosts 32 stingless bee hives and a black soldier fly area for chicken feed, with earthworm composting used for fertilizer. The farm shares its produce with staff, neighbors, and the wider community, and partners with the Forest School for educational visits. Magnus emphasizes a slower, more intentional way of living, focusing on quality and connection to nature, which has also influenced his Heveya brand's commitment to sustainability.
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