Six Senses is increasing its dedication to wellness and sustainability to a brand new location in Napa County, a major agricultural space famend for its world-class wines. Named after the pure thermal Aetna Springs found within the 1870s, the unique resort thrived till the Seventies as a pure spa vacation spot, with Aetna Mineral Water additionally bought all through the American West.
“Six Senses Napa Valley will marry the area’s magnificence with the distinctive pure sources of the unique Aetna Springs,” mentioned Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs. “Working with Weller Improvement Companions, Pegasus Capital Advisors, and dedicated sustainability companions, we’ve got the precise power in place to revitalize this treasured jewel within the Napa crown as a vacation spot to rewild our friends again to a reference to nature, one another, and in the end themselves.”
Heritage restoration
Conveniently situated a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Six Senses Napa Valley will welcome friends to the western fringe of an enormous 3,000-acre property. The prevailing constructions might be sensitively preserved, and the panorama regenerated to convey again the sweetness and performance of the pure mineral springs, with a give attention to native planting.
As for the historic resort itself, award-winning structure agency Olson Kundig will work alongside California-based Architectural Sources Group and famend developer of a number of historic initiatives, Weller Improvement Companions, to make sure the constructions are preserved and tailored to swimsuit the subsequent chapter in its story.
“There’s a lot about this web site that I discover deeply inspirational, from its layers of historical past as an agrarian and resort group to its beautiful pure magnificence. This new challenge supplies an ideal alternative to craft an genuine expertise for guests that facilities round deepening connections to this particular panorama,” mentioned Tom Kundig, Principal/Proprietor and Founding father of Olson Kundig.
There might be a selection of 95 rooms and suites, together with ten tent-style constructions, with interiors designed by 1508 London, recognized for his or her data and distinctive capabilities in luxurious hospitality. There can even be 16 branded residences, which might be serviced by Six Senses and, alongside all of the resort facilities, get pleasure from entry to a devoted lounge.
Connecting previous, current, and future
With a retreat vibe and site, wellness might be entrance and middle in luring native and worldwide friends. Programming will embody yoga, meditation, mindfulness, Visiting Practitioners, and varied therapies and therapies, all impressed by nature. Customized longevity packages will work on the mind-gut-skin connection, fusing scientific advances in neuroscience with historic knowledge value remembering.
The historic mineral springs might be revived with indoor and out of doors thermal experiences and bathing. For anybody new to pure swimming, that is the place to expertise the enjoyment of pond floating, stomach and spirit buoyant because the solar cuts by way of the morning mist. Restored greenery will guarantee pockets of privateness for a secluded post-swim lounge on the encompassing decks.
Layered onto this might be pioneering indoor bathing amenities incorporating native herbs and important oils into cold and warm therapies as friends calm down and rejuvenate, privately or socially, to faucet into the constructive vibes of the entire group.
The sensory Alchemy Bar is the place to mix spa scrubs and soaps to swimsuit the season and temper, utilizing pure components picked from the resort’s natural backyard.
Nature’s bounty
One of many 4 meals and beverage retailers might be an open-plan Eating Corridor animated by lengthy communal tables and comfy corners among the many totem poles for intimate dinners, popping corks, or questions.
The (unsurprisingly named) Nicely will tempt friends to an off-the-cuff and open-air house to have fun the historical past of Aetna Springs with mineral water bottling and distilling. To dilute all that water would be the area’s finest wines, together with Napa’s famed Cabernets.
The Juice & Brew Bar will supply additional style sensations, with in-house alchemists of the liquid type crafting home made and natural tonics and tinctures, detox juices, artisanal and draft beers, and authentic and traditional cocktail recipes.
Regeneration for future generations
The funding group, comprising Weller Improvement Companions, Pegasus Capital Advisors, and IHG Resorts & Resorts, will work with skilled companions in sustainability to revive the leisure inexperienced areas, vineyards, and agricultural actions supporting the resort. The water bottling program will faucet into the pure springs and offset operational water necessities. Practices akin to rewilding zones and the usage of sustainable design and supplies will assist the resort obtain LEED certification.
“We couldn’t be extra enthusiastic about our ongoing partnership with Six Senses and Pegasus Capital Advisors,” mentioned Marc Weller, Founding Associate and President at Weller Improvement Companions. “As we proceed to strategically develop our hospitality division nationally and internationally, the Aetna Springs improvement in Napa presents an outstanding alternative to marry the highest luxurious lodge model on this planet with probably the most unbelievable pure landscapes in america.”
“We’re happy to proceed our longstanding relationship with Six Senses, as they embody our ethos of sustainability, well being, and wellness,” mentioned David Cogut, Associate at Pegasus Capital Advisors. “Six Senses Napa Valley will create a unprecedented expertise that may stick with friends whereas restoring and revitalizing the property.”
Six Senses Napa Valley is slated to open in 2026.