ABOUT
HOTEL VINA VIK - in their own words:
Viña Vik is an avant-garde retreat and wine-spa that
merges exceptional design, incomparable location and natural
setting, warm authentic service, and environmentally- minded
practices. A singularly remarkable celebration of its location, Viña
Vik showcases cutting-edge architecture, art and design.
Designed by Alexander and Carrie Vik, the
visionaries behind Vik Retreats, in association with Marcelo Daglio,
Viña Vik is a 22-room retreat perched on a hilltop with breathtaking
360-degree views across the 11,000-acre property. The visually
stunning hotel features innovative design and an extensive
collection of site-specific artwork by Chilean and international
artists, most of them created specifically for the retreat in
cooperation with Alexander and Carrie Vik. Each of the 22 suites
offers singular décor, art and a unique experience for guests, as no
two are alike.
The building is transparent while still providing
privacy for each suite, and has a floating sculptural roof of
bronzed titanium inspired by the surrounding mountains, the wind,
and the work of Frank Gehry and Richard Serra.
Viña Vik welcomes guests through a central,
open-format public living area and gardens. Every suite boasts
floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing guests to take in the majestic
views across the property. Beyond the public living areas, guests
will find a beautiful cantilevered slate pool extending out over the
valleys and lake below, offering the sensation of swimming above it
all.
LOCATION
VIK is located in Millahue, Chile, approximately two
hours south of Santiago. The property is 4,325 hectares (10,688
acres) comprising the end of the entire Millahue valley. The
vineyard retreat is perched on and covers a hilltop above a lake at
the center of the vineyard with panoramic 360 degree views. The
vineyard can be seen spreading into the many smaller valleys and
weaving among numerous gorges and mountains. In the distance are the
majestic Andes Mountains.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Viña Vik offers
22 rooms: 17 Suites, 4 Master Suites and 1 VIK Master Suite. Our
suites have fabulous views to the vineyard and nature surrounding Viña Vik.
- South Wing: Suites and Master Suites overlook the valleys,
vineyard, hills and lake with one Master Suite overlooking the Andes
Mountain range.
- North Wing: Suites and Master Suites overlook the Falaris -
Colchagua Valley and vineyard with one Master Suite overlooking the
Andes Mountain range.
Individual suites all feature exclusive art and
design. For example, The Vik Suite features works by artist Antonio
Segui and James Turrell, among others, as well as a never-before
seen hammock-style Vessel Bathtub by Splinter Works, ideally
positioned to take in the spectacular VIK landscape. The Azulejo
Suite features a Portuguese Azulejo tile mosaic spanning one entire
wall and the ceiling, depicting the vineyard landscape in its
entirety and art by Pablo Montealegre. The Chile Suite features a
variety of Chilean art and design. Francisco Uzebeaga’s unique
portrayal of Hollywood film scenes on canvas is also on display in
the Hollywood suite, while the Fornasetti Suite pays homage to the
great designer of the same name with his original furniture and
design elements.
Viña Vik features an exquisite collection of art and
art installations, including works by leading international artists
as well as creations of the retreat’s owners, Alexander and Carrie
Vik. Art and design are central to the interior spaces and showcased
throughout the retreat, from each piece of furniture, to murals and
installations, to sculpture and paintings alike.
Common characteristics:
- Amenities specially elaborated with extract of grape seeds
- Egyptian cotton bed linens
- Free wifi access
- King size bed or twin beds
- Fully-equipped bathroom separate bathtub and shower, two
washbasins, magnifying mirror, hairdryer and bath robes
- Free of charge minibar
- Free of charge Safe
Activities included:
CUISINE
Viña Vik offers cuisine focusing on typical
Chilean dishes made with fresh local produce and
specially prepared to complement our wine list. Dining amenities at Viña Vik highlight the
Chilean terrior through use of locally-grown and produced
ingredients and a continued emphasis on authentic South
American cuisine. Guests are encouraged to dine in the
indoor dining room or on the expansive outdoor terraces
overlooking the valley lake and surrounding vineyard or, for
a different experience, outdoors in a mountain grove. Guests
will enjoy traditional South American barbeque, fresh fish
and seafood, locally-grown fruits and vegetables and
homemade breads and pastries all prepared by the property’s
talented in-house chef. Of course, meals will be enhanced by
the exceptional signature VIK wines solely produced and
bottled on property.
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Breakfast:
served in the dining room or as a room service.
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Lunch:
served in the dining room.
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Dinner:
served in the dining room.
LEISURE
& ENTERTAINMENT
The 4.300 hectares of hills and indigenous woodland offer guests
the perfect opportunity to discover the indigenous flora and fauna
in many different ways. Spectacular and relaxing setting, with views
stretching to the Andes mountain range. Prevailing breeze that cools
temperatures in summer and affords the wine its freshness.
Guests visiting Viña Vik are invited to discover an unparalleled
retreat and vineyard experience. From private wine tastings led by international
wine experts to guided tours through VIK winery facilities, to horseback
excursions through the vineyard and surrounding mountain trails or tours on
mountain bicycles, there are countless leisure activities to appeal to cultured
and adventurous travelers. To unwind and indulge, guests are invited to revel in
Viña Vik’s wine spa, with treatments inspired by the land and incorporating VIK
grapes into one-of-a-kind massage, facial and body-scrub treatments.
Viña Vik offers an exceptional Experience Concierge program for
the enjoyment of all guests. Authorities on the region, Experience Concierges
provide guests of the property the opportunity to see Chile through the eyes of
a sophisticated native. From local attractions offering special access to Viña
Vik guests, to horseback rides along ancient Andes trails guided by a genuine
Chilean gaucho, Experience Concierges offer insider views and behind-the-scenes
access to the idyllic locale’s most sought-after locations. Viña Vik guests are
able to consult an Experience Concierge in advance of their visit to create
unique itineraries that showcase the area’s most interesting destinations, from
the surrounding Apalta Valley to the Colchuagua Valley and beyond.
VIK WINERY
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more details
The architecture for the VIK winery takes into account the scale of
production of ultra premium wines in an innovative and bold way.
The
winery is a great structure that is mostly buried in the middle of the
land that surrounds it, to obtain significant energy savings and limited
visual impact, leaving the vineyard as the main character of the
landscape. Walking through the winery, you will understand the
distinguishing needs of each one of the steps in the wine production
process.
