When you pass through the hand carved teak door of the retreat, you leave behind the hoards of sun-burned tourists, tacky restaurant chains, and gaudy beach resorts of the Caribbean, and emerge in the exotic paradise of South East Asia. As you take a stroll among the awe-inspiring, million-year-old granite boulders looming above you, by the picturesque pools with crashing waterfalls, and under the
lush canopy of tropical foliage, the enchanting, whimsical ambience will make you feel as if you were magically transported to the faraway kingdoms of Thailand or Malaysia, or perhaps to one of the idyllic islands of Indonesia. Should you rather socialize with your friends and family, there are two pools with cozy lounging areas, outdoor whirlpool bath for six, two bars (Pool Bar and Main Hall Bar), two dining areas (open-air Dining Room and the Outdoor Dining Pavilion, a white-sand barefoot dining area under a thatched roof), a huge pillow pit with a 60-inch TV, cozy outdoor seating outside the Buddha Cave, Garden Lounge tucked all the way in the furthest corner of the property, and a ten-person Cinema to enjoy the latest Netflix movie. And the longer you explore the layout of the villa and the maze of garden paths that connects various hidden areas within the lush grounds, the more likely you are to conclude that this is far more than just another house rental, rather it is your own private resort where anything that anyone might desire during their vacation can be found. If you need to work, there is a fully air-conditioned office with a printer and the entire property is blanketed by a mesh wi-fi network. If you seek rest and relaxation, you’ll discover that nothing quiets the mind better than floating in the Garden Pool listening to the clamor of the waterfalls, reading a book under rustling palm trees while suspended in one of the hammocks in the Hammock Cove, meditating between two giant rocks in the Meditation Hollow, writing your journal in the tranquility of the Garden Lounge, gazing at the stars in the Sky Bed, taking a break from the afternoon heat in the cool Buddha Cave, or showering under a full moon in one of the open-air bathrooms with only the tropical song of cicadas as the backdrop. In the three Tropical Suites, ensuite bathrooms (two of which are open-air), and enormous glass sliding doors give you the freedom to bring the garden into the home and enjoy the beautiful tropical climate or enclose your suite when you desire privacy and the modern comfort of air conditioning. If you wish to invigorate and strengthen your body, you can swim in the Indoor Pool under ancient Buddha statues protruding from an imposing rock wall and two waterfalls cascading into the lap pool’s crystal waters. You can work out in the open-air gym, play volleyball or badminton on the white sand Beach Court, practice yoga or Zumba in the Yoga Pavilion, engross yourself in a game of chess in the Giant Chess Nook, play ping-pong in the Table Tennis Alcove on a custom-built table, or enjoy a game of billiards in the Main Hall. If you’d like to make your vacation even more special, private chefs will prepare for you amazing meals right in the retreat while you lounge by the pool, and trained masseuses and beauticians will transform the retreat into a full-service spa with a large offering of treatments. All of that in a secluded location that offers complete and unrestricted privacy from the outside world, where no prying eyes can ever intrude upon your solitude and disturb the retreat’s tranquility. Given the above, many of the retreat’s guests venture out rarely. But should you want to, you will be just a few minutes’ drive from the shops and restaurants of Palm Beach and the white sands and blue waters of Eagle Beach. We’ll be happy to arrange for you transfers to and from the airport, beaches, or restaurants, and hook you up with the best tours on the island - private or group sailings, jet ski rentals, ATV tours, and many other private or group sightseeing tour.
