Villa Embrace Featured in Upscale Living
Villa Embrace is recognized as a modern and refined oasis on the island of St. Barth’s for exclusive group stays. The feature discovers ultra-personalized VIP group experiences during a stay, and highlights why the villa was awarded #1 Best Luxury Villa in St. Barth’s by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards.
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Is This the World’s Most Exclusive Group Stay Villa?
The Caribbean is a veritable paradise for luxury getaways, and among its many beautiful islands, St. Barth’s reigns supreme. As you set foot on this enchanting isle, one property shines brighter than the rest: Villa Embrace. The villa is a luxurious and peaceful sanctuary – a pursuit of perfection that took 12 years to complete. The brainchild of Marty and Michelle Weinberg, Villa Embrace was created to reflect their love of art and bold design, while highlighting the island’s bountiful natural beauty at every turn.
This architectural marvel, sprawling across four levels of effortless elegance, invites discerning travelers to indulge in the ultimate group escape. Tucked into a lush hillside, Villa Embrace provides sweeping views of cerulean waters and the glamorous yachts dotting Gustavia Harbor, making it the ideal retreat for an unforgettable vacation with friends, family or colleagues.
The villa was a recent winner at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards and has been revered for its meticulous design and surpassing guest expectations. Every moment of your stay is infused with care and attention, and the memories that your group will make during a stay at Villa Embrace are sure to remain long after your departure from St Barth’s.
Villa Embrace encompasses 12,000 square-feet and is adorned with everything you would expect from a world-class destination. Exquisitely designed across four levels, the villa features floor-to-ceiling windows that seemingly blend into the neutral tone walls, making the most of the far-reaching views. The scent of freshly cut flowers lingers in the air each morning and bespoke furnishings and rare art pieces by the likes of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein enhance each space.
Guest suites are accessed via the island’s very first glass elevator, showcasing a four story waterfall and living botanical wall en route. Two inviting infinity edged pools lined with cobalt blue tiles appear as an extension of the Caribbean Sea, while immaculately furnished private terraces invite you to dine, soak up the sunshine or enjoy a group yoga session before a refreshing dip.
The villa’s dedicated on-site team can customize daily VIP itineraries to align with your group’s interests, ensuring that each day is uniquely Villa Embrace – yet perfectly yours. This can include helicopter golf excursions to the neighboring island of Anguilla, private yacht charters and shuttles to secluded bays and beach clubs, or immersive cultural tours and shopping trips in Gustavia. For groups seeking an adrenaline rush, there are sporting activities, from hiking and WaveRunner tours to snorkeling, diving and underwater sea bob adventures.
On more relaxing days, enjoy white glove picnics on soft sands at one of the island’s 20 pristine beaches or lounge in hammocks with your feet dipping in crystal-clear waters while being served hand crafted cocktails. When you’re ready to get those endorphins flowing, head to the villa’s state-of-the-art gym or indulge in soothing massage treatments in the privacy of the villa, at nearby Embrace Spa or Eden Rock Hotel. Afterward, continue the pampering with salon and hair services available by appointment – the perfect finishing touch before a special dinner or evening out.
Every culinary experience at Villa Embrace is also an event in itself. An on-site professional chef can help you design menus in advance for your group’s stay and every dish can be curated to suit personal tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you desire fresh fruit, nutritional smoothies and baked treats to hand-fired pizzas, fresh pasta or ceviche, the attentive team adheres to your needs.
Group meals can be enjoyed on the terrace at dawn, or beneath the stars, on a deserted beach beside a roaring bonfire or in the atmospheric Great Room accompanied by glasses of wine from Villa Embrace’s own cellar. Afterwards, challenge friends and family members to poker in the Games Room or attend a live music performance in the Family Room.
There are opportunities to dine at some of the 70 top-tier restaurants on the island of St Barth’s too. The villa’s concierge can reserve a table and arrange transportation to and from your favorite spot – simply point to a place on the map and they will take care of the rest. No request is ever too large or detail too small for the attentive team at Villa Embrace.
If you are wondering if Villa Embrace can accommodate your group, the luxury villa can host up to 10 guests across five meticulously designed suites. Additionally, larger groups of up to 25 guests are also welcome. The villa’s unique partnership with Eden Rock Hotel, five minutes away by car, allows guests to stay across two or more luxury island villas without compromising the privacy or exclusivity of a stay. All group guests will gain unlimited access to Eden’s Rock’s impressive amenities and services, such as the spa and private beach club.
Every group experience at Villa Embrace is mindfully curated to suit every member’s needs, from designing menus and organizing VIP itineraries to custom turndown services in the evenings that incorporate pillow menus and mood lighting. A dedicated team of a concierge, personal butler, on-site chef and housekeepers cater to your group’s every whim – 24/7, whether you are happily ensconced in the villa or off-site exploring the island. Villa Embrace turns every occasion – be it a family reunion, milestone celebration, or executive retreat – into an immersive escape from the ordinary into the extraordinary.
