Teiki and Vincent met in Bali over 10 years ago, from shared interests & surf sessions they became good friends. They went on surf trips together, couple of them in the Mentawais where they both enjoyed the pristine location & qualitie of waves.
In April 2016, while participating in the QS 1000 surf competition, Teiki was surprised to find Hollow Tree's Resort closed. Intrigued, he contacted the owner who explained he was about to sell it! The opportunity was too good to be true! He needed a partner to run the resort, Vincent was the perfect call.
After months of renovation, they reopened the resort in April 2017, proud & excited to write a new story of Hollow Tree's resort, to bring people together to share their passions for surfing & enjoying life.
After living all his life on a boat, travelling the world, twice, then pioneering charter boats around West Sumatra, Teiki decided it was time to settle. HT's is one of his favorite right-hander wave in the world & Mentawai is his very own paradise where he first set foot at age 14. He lives now all year long at the resort with his girlfriend Sina and their two dogs, Tubo & Moana. They run operations together & keep the resort a magical place. Being an accomplished surfer & knowing every wave of the region, Teiki is also an extraordinary surf guide.
Since he was a kid, Vincent has been seeking for intense sensations in sports & keeping a sense of freedom in everything he does. From professional freestyle skier to passionate surfer, he came all the way from the French Alps to Bali 12 years ago. Thanks to multiple experiences & travels, he developed a great sense of service along with an entrepreneurial mindset. He started two businesses with friends : Shelter Café in Seminyak & Hollow Tree's Resort where he goes as often as he can to assure constant good vibes.
In April 2016, while participating in the QS 1000 surf competition, Teiki was surprised to find Hollow Tree's Resort closed. Intrigued, he contacted the owner who explained he was about to sell it! The opportunity was too good to be true! He needed a partner to run the resort, Vincent was the perfect call.
After months of renovation, they reopened the resort in April 2017, proud & excited to write a new story of Hollow Tree's resort, to bring people together to share their passions for surfing & enjoying life.
After living all his life on a boat, travelling the world, twice, then pioneering charter boats around West Sumatra, Teiki decided it was time to settle. HT's is one of his favorite right-hander wave in the world & Mentawai is his very own paradise where he first set foot at age 14. He lives now all year long at the resort with his girlfriend Sina and their two dogs, Tubo & Moana. They run operations together & keep the resort a magical place. Being an accomplished surfer & knowing every wave of the region, Teiki is also an extraordinary surf guide.
Since he was a kid, Vincent has been seeking for intense sensations in sports & keeping a sense of freedom in everything he does. From professional freestyle skier to passionate surfer, he came all the way from the French Alps to Bali 12 years ago. Thanks to multiple experiences & travels, he developed a great sense of service along with an entrepreneurial mindset. He started two businesses with friends : Shelter Café in Seminyak & Hollow Tree's Resort where he goes as often as he can to assure constant good vibes.