THE RETREAT
Architecture that
stays quiet.
Phase 1 is a ten-unit wellness retreat in St. Ann, Jamaica, built with prefab container architecture and placed lightly on the land.
Design philosophy
Àṣẹ is built from prefabricated container modules, a construction method chosen for precision, speed and cost control, then finished to a standard that reads as craft rather than assembly.
Each unit is oriented for shade, cross-ventilation and privacy. Natural materials, restrained palettes and generous openings keep the architecture subordinate to the landscape it sits on.
The result is a property that can be replicated without losing its character—creating a standardized development model that can be replicated.
LOCATION
St. Ann, Jamaica
Where accessibility meets escape.
Phase 1 begins on Jamaica’s north coast in St. Ann, known as “The Garden Parish” for its lush landscapes and natural beauty. An established destination with the natural setting for a more intentional approach to hospitality, St. Ann offers the ideal foundation for Àṣẹ. Positioned beyond the density of the traditional resort corridor, the retreat will offer international travelers and Jamaicans a place that feels removed, without feeling out of reach.
Ten units, three typologies
PHASE 1 ACCOMMODATION MIX
Studio Suites
Compact, light-filled suites designed for solo travellers and couples on shorter restorative stays.
Junior Suites / 1BR
A separated living and sleeping arrangement for longer stays, extended programming and slower rhythms.
Premium Loft Suites
The signature accommodation, elevated volume, private outdoor space and the strongest rate potential.
Architectural schematics coming soon.
WELLNESS & SHARED AMENITIES
MOVEMENT
Open-air movement space at the heart of daily programming. Yoga, Pilates, and guided outdoor practices.
REFLECTION
Planted, quiet and shaded garden, designed for solitude, journaling, and mediation that will immerse our guest in nature.
ECOSYSTEM
A self-sustaining environment, powered by solar energy, rainwater harvesting, and local partnerships that nurtures our land and community.
RESTORATION
Bodywork and recovery treatments drawn from local traditions.
TEA ROOM
A calm interior for reading, conversation and rest.
NUTRITION
A cultivated farm-to-table experience connecting the land with each guest to that passes through our doors.
SUSTAINABILITY
Built to take less.
SOLAR POWER
Reduce grid dependency and long-term energy costs.
RAINWATER CATCHMENT
Designed to reduce water demand and operating costs.
FARM-TO-TABLE
Create a differentiated guest experience while reducing reliance on externally sourced produce.
PASSIVE DESIGN
Lower cooling requirements through orientation, shading and cross-ventilation.