Sweet Summer Joy: Why the Solstice is the Perfect Time for a Private, Sustainable Caribbean Escape
From solstice soil to your plate. Wellness at The Hideaway begins with what’s grown just steps away.
There's something about June that invites us to slow down. The light lasts longer. The air feels warmer. The world moves with just a bit more ease. And as the summer solstice approaches, marking the longest, brightest day of the year, it's the perfect time to escape somewhere that reflects that radiant energy back to you.
At The Hideaway at Hull Bay in St. Thomas, that escape takes shape in the form of quiet luxury, lush gardens, and deeply rooted sustainability. This isn't just a vacation. It's a solstice retreat for the senses.
Here's why June is the sweet spot for a serene, soul-nourishing getaway.
The Solstice: A Moment for Renewal
Across cultures, the summer solstice is a time for reflection, intention setting, and celebrating nature's peak. At The Hideaway, that energy is honored through experiences that align with the rhythms of the land—sunrise walks along Hull Bay, outdoor yoga under the palms, and nights filled with fresh, locally sourced meals and starlit conversation.
June invites stillness and reconnection. Here, it's built into every moment.
Longer Days, Fewer Crowds, Deeper Calm
While winter is often peak season in the Caribbean, summer holds its own kind of magic, especially on St. Thomas. In June, the beaches are blissfully quiet, the sunsets last longer, and the island moves at a gentler pace.
Hull Bay itself is a local favorite, known for its tranquil waters and lack of cruise ship traffic. Whether you're floating in the ocean or journaling on a shaded bench, you'll find that time feels different here. Softer. Slower. Sweeter.
A Hull Bay Private Estate, All to Yourself
Privacy is woven into the fabric of The Hideaway. This secluded Hull Bay private estate offers flexible accommodations for 2 to 36 guests, making it ideal for couples, families, wellness retreats, or solo travelers in need of a true reset.
Every corner of the estate is designed for quiet joy: barefoot walks through the gardens, open-air lounging areas, and private pathways that lead directly to the beach. If you're seeking a private villa in St. Thomas that puts space and serenity first, you'll feel it the moment you arrive.
Sustainable Luxury That Feeds the Soul
At The Hideaway, sustainability isn't a trend. It's a way of life. As the only private estate, farm, and culinary program of its kind in the USVI, this place sets the standard for sustainable luxury travel in the Caribbean.
The on-site two-acre farm is cultivated using regenerative practices and supplies much of the produce for the estate's rotating menus. Seasonal ingredients, tropical herbs, and freshly caught seafood shape meals that are as nourishing as they are unforgettable.
Learn more about this approach to sustainability and mindful living here.
Garden-to-Table Dining, Reimagined
Every dish tells a story, and it begins in the soil. The Hideaway's culinary experiences are crafted with ingredients harvested on-site, paired with Caribbean flavors, and served in intimate settings. Whether you're enjoying a private chef's dinner under the stars or snacking on just-picked fruit by the pool, dining becomes a ritual of joy, not just a meal.
It's food that's deeply local, intentionally sourced, and best enjoyed slowly.
Wellness, Naturally Integrated
This is the season for restoration. Whether that means hiking coastal trails, meditating by the water, or swinging in a hammock as warm breezes pass through the trees, The Hideaway offers more than activities. It offers space to breathe.
June's longer days give you time to linger. To disconnect. To remember what calm feels like.
Let the Solstice Lead You
If you've been searching for a different kind of summer, one rooted in beauty, meaning, and balance, let this be your moment.
Reserve your June solstice retreat now or explore rates and availability to begin planning your escape. The sun waits for no one. But at The Hideaway, you'll feel like it rose just for you.