I first heard of Gladstone when
I crossed over the pond from London, England, to take up postdoctoral research in cancer biology at the University of California, San Francisco.
Accommodation
Crossing the threshold of Villa Kudus via authentic Balinese Hindu temple doors, and following stone steps
over a tranquil goldfish
pond, guests enter the main Joglo, an enormous, air - conditioned pavilion which houses the lounge, dining, bar and entertainment area, and are immediately transported into a world where traditional Indonesian architecture meets sumptuous interiors to create a truly opulent and unique villa experience.