MEET THE TRIBE - OUR STORY & SURF FAMILY IN BALI

Our journey began with a shared love of surfing. For nearly a decade — ten sunlit circles around Bali — we lived our dream through Baruna Surf Culture, guiding students to hidden breaks and creating friendships that lasted beyond the lineup.

With her Swiss eye for detail, Irene carried a clear vision: to create a boutique retreat infused with the ocean’s spirit. Bright rooms, thoughtfully designed, functional yet comfy — more than just a place to stay, it’s a community-minded getaway where hospitality and togetherness come first.

Adi, rooted in the neighboring village of Kedungu, had dreamed since childhood of becoming an architect. Seaside Tribe became his canvas: he poured creativity into every corner, handling not only the design but also the practical side — from construction details to permits and logistics.

When our vision set sail, Adi’s father and a local building team helped bring it to life — rising like the tide, slowly taking shape. It wasn’t always easy — as a mixed couple we sometimes saw things differently, and building itself brought challenges too. Yet things fell into place — like the day we needed wood and stumbled upon an old, retired fishing boat. Its parts became one of Seaside Tribe’s defining features: transformed into pillars, furniture, and details that carry stories of the sea into our spaces. In 2018, we finally welcomed our first guests with open arms.