Son Ermità

Menorca’s Forgotten Monastery Reborn - On Menorca’s quieter western flank, where rolling hills tumble into terraced fields and the sea glitters in the distance, a centuries-old hermitage has been given a new lease of life. Son Ermità, part of the Vestige Collection, is not just another luxury escape - it is a resurrection, a work of reverence that preserves the poetry of the past while reimagining it for the modern traveler.

Once a spiritual retreat for monks, the estate retains a sense of stillness that’s rare even by Balearic standards. Its sandstone walls, weathered by time, now shelter a property that feels both monumental and intimate. The restoration is a masterclass in restraint: ancient arches left untouched, vaulted ceilings carefully preserved, and interiors stripped back to reveal the raw beauty of local stone. Against this backdrop, Vestige layers contemporary design - sleek lines, curated art, bespoke furniture - that never overwhelms, but instead converses gently with history.

The suites, each unique, balance ascetic simplicity with indulgent comfort. Earth-toned palettes, natural fabrics, and artisanal ceramics create spaces that are grounding yet refined. Light filters through traditional wooden shutters, casting patterns across cool stone floors, while private terraces look out onto olive groves and the island’s endlessly changing skies.

Life at Son Ermità unfolds slowly, intentionally. Mornings begin with farm-fresh breakfasts served in the cloistered courtyard, where the scent of lavender drifts through the air. Days are shaped by discovery: wandering through Menorca’s UNESCO-protected landscapes, cycling along ancient cami de cavalls trails, or slipping into the crystalline coves that have made the island a well-kept secret. Back at the estate, the pool—carved into a terrace overlooking the countryside - offers a setting so serene it feels almost monastic.

The culinary experience embraces Menorca’s terroir with reverence. Think seasonal produce from nearby farms, cheeses and charcuterie born of centuries-old traditions, and seafood delivered daily by local fishermen. It’s a cuisine that tells the story of the island, plated with the refinement one expects from Vestige.

What sets Son Ermità apart is its sense of continuity. This is not a resort imposed on a landscape, but a restoration that listens to it - honoring the land, the architecture, and the spirit of solitude that first defined the hermitage. It invites guests to pause, to reflect, to inhabit a rhythm older than modern life allows.

In an era where luxury often equates with excess, Son Ermità is a reminder that true luxury can be silence, simplicity, and the privilege of time well spent. A sanctuary not only of the island, but of the soul.

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