Located in the northwest region of Bali, a 52.6-hectare plot of land owned by a local government enterprise had been left idle and unproductive for years. While part of the area was planted with clove trees, they had been largely neglected. A new lessee saw the opportunity to revitalize the site by restoring the existing clove plantation and introducing citronella cultivation in selected zones using sustainable land use principles.

To ensure efficient management and ecological restoration, the expansive land was divided into four main parcels. One parcel was intentionally set aside as a conservation area to support biodiversity and preserve the natural ecosystem. The area allocated for citronella farming was further subdivided into 1-hectare blocks to facilitate structured planning and implementation of permaculture techniques.

A key feature of the land design was the construction of multiple swale systems—a passive rainwater harvesting method that channels and stores rainfall, allowing it to seep slowly into the ground. These swales improve soil moisture retention, reduce runoff, and enhance the resilience of the farm during dry seasons. As a result, the citronella plants not only survive with minimal irrigation but also thrive, demonstrating the effectiveness of regenerative agriculture in tropical climates.