An experience at Ali's Acre
Bentonite Mud Bath
A bentonite clay soak, a sun-bake on the straw bed, and a cleaner, lighter you.
Bentonite clay — the mud we use
Our mud bath uses pure bentonite clay, a fine volcanic-mineral clay famous for drawing toxins out of the skin. As it dries on you it pulls impurities to the surface, and once you rinse off your skin feels noticeably lighter, softer, and more refreshed — the kind of clean you don't usually get from a shower.
The ritual, step by step
You step down into our circular clay pit, walled all around by Zanzibari straw screens (no thatch overhead — you stay open to the sky). Coat yourself thoroughly in the bentonite, then climb out and lie on the woven straw sunbather bed in the garden. Let the sun bake the clay dry on your skin — that's when the real magic happens. Once it's fully dry, you rinse everything off at our outdoor wash, wrap yourself in a soft gown (not a kikoi — a proper gown, ready for what comes next), and walk straight over for your potli massage.
Good to know
Allow about sixty to ninety minutes for the full ritual — soak, sun-bake, rinse and gown — before your massage begins. Bring an old swimsuit you don't mind getting muddy, drink plenty of water, and arrive a little early so you can settle in without rushing.
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Meet the Rabbits
Our family of rabbits live in shaded hutches by the garden. Children (and grown-ups) are welcome to say hello.
The Organic Farm
Wander through raised beds of herbs, leafy greens and banana groves. Everything we serve starts here.
Authentic Potli Indian Massage
A traditional Indian therapy using warm herbal pouches to ease tension, improve circulation, and restore balance.