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THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS...THE ICONIC EDEN ROCK - ST BARTHS 2.0 - REOPENING THIS MONTH

On 20 November, Eden Rock - St Barths, which forms part of the prestigious Oetker Collection, will reveal a complete transformation and restructure including new rooms and suites, a new bar and restaurant and spa concept.

November 8thST BARTHS

Owner, Jane Matthews has been central within the Design Group, which includes the hugely talented Marin Brudnizki Design Studio London and Archiectonik St Barths. The group has redesigned and refurbished the entire property with a fresh look and feel, while preserving the heritage and incomparable atmosphere for which Eden Rock is loved. All rooms, suites and villas have been transformed. Three new rooms with sea views have been built on top of the Sand Bar area, while three additional suites – two of which come complete with private swimming pools – have been built on the Rock. The hotel’s villas have also been remodelled. The Sand Bar will continue to be at the gastronomic heart of the hotel and the menu will remain in the hands of culinary maestro, Jean Georges Vongerichten, inpired by ABC & Jojo restaurants and ABCV concept – New York’s favourite new restaurant for healthy eating widely appreciated by foodies. Focusing on minimising food waste and sustainability, the use of local produce and fresh fish caught daily will be a focus, ensuring a delicious, yet environmentally conscious menu is available to all those dining. The new Rémy Salon and Bar has been named after Eden Rock’s original owner, paying tribute to his pioneering spirit. Walking through The Sand Bar, guests will enter the super stylish and expanded Eden Being Boutique, stocked with the latest designs and fashion. A new Eden Rock Beach Bar has also been added, as well as a new sun deck with shaded loungers where refreshments are served. Another addition is the brilliant Eden Spa which will take residence inside the top of the Rock. In partnership with acclaimed local brand Ligne St Barth, the new ‘yacht-on-land’ themed lounge and three discreet wellness cabins will offer guests an unforgettable Caribbean spa journey. Beachside and child-friendly spa treatments, in addition to access to a new nature lagoon have transformed the wellness offerings at Eden Rock – St Barths.  Jane Matthews will also expand her art collection within the property and introduce guests to wonderful new talents via the New York Academy of Art.

 

HOW:  Rates start from €900 (currently approx. £775) per night, breakfast included, + 5% local taxes. For more information, please visit www.oetkercollection.com

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SIBBJÄNS ARRIVES ON GOTLAND, SWEDEN

February 2nd

SIBBJÄNS ARRIVES ON GOTLAND, SWEDEN

SIBBJÄNS ARRIVES ON GOTLAND, SWEDEN

A REGENERATIVE FARM STAY SHAPED BY SEASONS, FRIENDSHIP AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

Sweden

Sibbjäns began quietly, the combined dream of Jonas Nordlander and Sanna Rönn, who with close friends and many meaningful couples Pontus and Kina Zeidler share a life between Stockholm and Gotland. Over the past four years, they have steadily transformed this former horse farm into a regenerative stay that feels singular to anywhere else in Scandinavia.

After a soft opening in 2025 for friends and family, the farm stay now enters 2026 as its first full season, opening more intentionally to a like-minded global community drawn to nature, food, and thoughtful design.

 

A PLACE TO REST

 

22 individually designed rooms sit across the Hotel and ‘The Bunkhouse,’ each named after important women in the family and among their friends. Adorned with classic Scandi touches of sheepskin throws, limewashed walls, soft palettes, and contemporary art, the spaces are designed for comfort.

Buildings are framed by wildflowers and constructed using traditional methods, much of the work completed by hand, with local craftsmanship central to the process. Architect Maja Berg has been a key contributor, working alongside Erik Larsson, a Master of Gotlandic Craft Heritage, who built some of the original buildings himself and continues to pass on traditional building knowledge to the next generation.

THE KITCHEN FOLLOWS THE FARM

At the heart of Sibbjäns is a working farm home to hens, Mangalitza pigs, horses, and sheep, with agriculture guiding both the kitchen and the guest experience.

In the gardens, lead gardener and local Karin Winarve brings a quiet hand to what thrives here across meadows, vegetable beds, and fruit-growing plots. Produce is grown on-site and harvested seasonally, forming the backbone of a true farm-to-table approach—one that pauses entirely during the winter months when the land rests.

 

EXPERIENCES & ‘VIKING WELLNESS’

New for the 2026 season, wellbeing at Sibbjäns is restorative rather than prescriptive. Inspired by Nordic traditions and the physicality of outdoor life, the evolving wellness offering includes:

  • A hand-built yoga barn

  • A wood-fired sauna

  • An outdoor gym

  • Recreational spaces

  • The beginnings of what will become one of the world’s most beautiful tennis courts.

The surrounding landscape invites guests to engage with nature on its own terms, from cycling or horse riding across open farmland to kitesurfing along Gotland’s windswept coastline (widely regarded as one of the finest spots in Europe for the sport). This is ‘Viking wellness’ in spirit—elemental, grounding, and quietly transformative.

 

SWEDEN’S ‘SUNSHINE ISLAND’

Gotland is Sweden’s sunniest destination, known for its distinctive light, limestone landscapes, and strong ‘right to roam’ ethos. Open from Easter through to Christmas and closed entirely during the dark winter months, Sibbjäns follows the natural calendar rather than resisting it.

Reaching it is part of the journey:

  • A short flight from Stockholm to the island’s capital of Visby, followed by a drive across the island.

  • A ferry crossing that reinforces the sense of arrival somewhere distinct and deliberately unhurried.

  • For those preferring a more direct approach, arrival by helicopter is also possible.

At its core, Sibbjäns remains a place for friends old and new built slowly, grounded in nature, and designed to endure.

BRENNERS PARK-HOTEL & SPA REOPENS AFTER LANDMARK RENOVATION

November 5th

BRENNERS PARK-HOTEL & SPA REOPENS AFTER LANDMARK RENOVATION

A New Chapter Begins as Europe’s Legendary Grand Hotel Returns

Alive with the Spirit of the Black Forest and the Cultural Pulse of Baden-Baden

Germany

Following a meticulous two-year transformation, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, the original grande dame of the Oetker Hotels portfolio, proudly reopens its doors – ushering in a revitalised era of timeless hospitality and contemporary finesse.
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