Introducing BASK Resort Gili Meno, Indonesia The newest beach club, villa-resort and investment opportunity curated by an A-list team of financial and creative directors GILI MENO, LOMBOK, Indonesia, September 23, 2014 – Located in the unspoilt Gili Islands of Indonesia, BASK Resort Gili Meno is a new beach club and resort offering a niche luxury travel investment experience to active, young professionals; set to open in early 2016. The first of such a property in the region, BASK is being developed at the forefront of international trends and resort aesthetics by a strong team of industry-leading creators. Financed by entrepreneur Greg Meyer, the resort’s exterior design has been crafted by award-winning architect Gary Fell, while the overreaching aesthetic, interiors, and cultural programming have been designed by international award-winning Creative Director George Gorrow. Villa sales will target investment-savvy buyers looking to produce a yield on a rental product in an alreadyproven solvent and sustainable real estate market. This unique addition to Indonesia’s high-end resort scene provides potential investors a great opportunity to join what will be a premier destination for travellers from across the globe. BASK Gili Meno features 81 individual villas totaling 98 rooms in studio, loft, two-bedroom and threebedroom suite layouts. Local fishing villas, with their thatched roofs and bamboo frames, serve as inspiration for the resort’s architectural design. Flat garden roofs, textured concrete, and sleek wooden finishings combine to form an aesthetic that is both contemporary and authentic. Creative Director George Gorrow comments on designing the project. “To take on this role with BASK resort feels like a great evolution, as it gives me the opportunity to utilize all the diverse experience I have gained over the years. I endeavor to keep my work eclectic; having collaborated with pioneers within the art, music, fashion, and architecture communities. Such partnerships have influenced the style and flavor of my productions. Working with a canvas like Gili Meno – with its coconut trees, pristine beaches, and turquoise water – is exceptionally fulfilling. The resort will showcase a contemporary spin on the local landscape and culture through music, dining, architecture, art, and lifestyle. We are crafting an experience that is going to be fresh. That excites me!” Gili Meno resides in the middle of the three Gili islands, located 30 miles off the coast of the Indonesian province, Lombok. Accessible by international airports on Bali and Lombok, followed by a fast-boat ferry or private speed boat charters, the island has seen a steady increase in tourists seeking adventure and looking for an idyllic alternative to neighbouring, over-developed, and heavily-trafficked Bali. Local authorities and land owners endeavor to preserve its natural splendour through conservation efforts such as the Gili Eco Trust and maintaining the island free from motorised vehicles. The resort is situated on 300 meters of private, whitesand beach on the island’s west-facing shore. Rich marine life thrives in the clear waters of the surrounding Indian Ocean, and the region’s diving is regularly heralded as a must-experience and is self-proclaimed the “turtle capital of the world.” The beach club offers panoramic beachfront and lakeside views from its generous infinity pool deck. The indoor cocktail lounge and beach bar serve locally sourced organic food, including a raw beer that will tempt even the most health-conscious drinker. The restaurant will serve Indonesian-influenced Asian and Western cuisine, designed by Chef Dan Moran of Sydney’s iconic Rockpool Bar and Grill. Australian mixologist Mark Ward, of Hugo’s and Regal Rogue Vermouth, will concoct his signature cocktails blended with unique local ingredients.
Of course, what is a trip to the Gili Islands without its share of pampering and relaxation? BASK’s spa and wellness centre boasts treatment rooms offering a wide range of services including massage and local therapies. For those interested in more active pursuits, the resort offers diving, golf, surfing, snorkelling, kayaking, paddle boarding and hiking. Adhering to BASK’s dedication to sustainable living, the property will feature a recycling program, no-plastic policy, a water treatment plant, and composting system. BASK also aims to minimize its ecological footprint through the establishment of a carbon neutral program, preserving the beauty that Gili Meno provides. “The island of Gili Meno is located only 700m from Gili Trawangan, an emerging hotspot for young tourists visiting the Gili islands and neighbouring Lombok. Roughly 370,000 tourists visit the Lombok area each year, making Gili Meno an incredible opportunity for investment. Representing the first world-class resort experience in the Gili Islands, this investment opportunity presents exceptional value for capital growth and return,” states Chief Executive Officer Greg Meyer. Notes to the Editor: About BASK’s Creative Board of Directors: Greg Meyer is the co-founder of The Rental Management Group and one of the most successful technology financiers in Australia. During the past 25 years, Greg has gained extensive experience in financing and developing property outside of his financial business interests, and has now directed his energies into property investment with Bask. George Gorrow is an award winning creative director who has worked across the fashion, lifestyle, hospitality and advertising industries for over 20 years. He is best known as the co-founder of Ksubi and currently operates his own agency with offices in New York City and Bali. His current work includes the creation of brands, concepts and spaces for forward-thinking clients, including, will.i.am, EKOCYCLE, Steve Aoki, The Eveleigh (Los Angeles), Bar de The (Sydney), and the Flinders Hotel (Sydney) Gorrow is responsible for all creative direction and the development of BASK’s aesthetic. Gary Fell is the co-founder of the Bali-based firm GFAB and is the lead architect on the BASK project. The prestigious Bartlett School of Architecture in London. He has worked on an extensive body of residential and resort projects throughout the Pacific Asian region.