Description
A unique mountain resort, Strawberry Hill features 12 Georgian-style airy cottages ranging from studio suites to three bedroom suites. The architecture reflects 19th century Jamaica with intricate hand-carved fretwork details and stunning interiors. Strawberry Hill boasts the Caribbean's only full-service Aveda Concept Spa, a one-of-a-kind negative edge pool overlooking the city lights below, elaborate botanical gardens, and a gourmet restaurant serving New Jamaican cuisine.
Accommodations
Strawberry Hill features 12 Georgian-style cottages including one bedrooms, studios and deluxe villas. Cottages embody traditional 19th century Georgian architecture with interior details to create a romantic atmosphere: dark mahogany four-poster beds draped with a delicate canopy of muslin netting; French doors; thick louvered windows; and spacious private verandas. Each cottage features hand-carved fretwork with different themes. Jamaican art and photographs decorate the walls. Bathrooms are simply furnished with terra cotta and hand-glazed tiles, and deep bathtubs. In your cottage, a bathing ritual card and scented candle is prepared and lit at turndown every evening. Every day fresh fruit and assorted Jamaican delicacies, fresh lemon basil water, and your recommended Elemental Juice is placed in your minibar. One Bedroom: Timbuks 1,2,3 and 4 and Mountainview 1. Studios: Gong, Tree, Cedar and 59 Steps are spacious studios all with magnificent views of the city 3,000 ft. below. Deluxe Villas: Highgate and Mountainview 2 are spacious 3200 sq. ft. 2 bedroom villas with wrap around balconies. Mountainview 2 has the privacy of a separated bedroom and the option of an additional deluxe bedroom Mountainview 1. Birdshill is a 1 bedroom 1400 sq. ft. gem with Jacuzzi and private dining terrace. - 12 spacious cottages with fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes
- Hardwood floors and hand-crafted 19th century Caribbean furniture
- Verandas with calming views of gardens and mountains
- Authentic architectural details include cooling louvers, ceiling fans, fretwork and gables
- Mini bars for entertaining
- TVs w/VCRs
- CD players and CD libraries
- Aveda hair and skin care products
- Deluxe bathrobes and slippers
- Irons with ironing boards
- In-room safes and hair dryers
- Wireless Internet access in the main areas
Dining
Strawberry Hill has many different locations to suite the mood for the day. The Library veranda and Bamboo room for the residents and small parties, the Jade Vine terrace for weddings and entertainment; the Gold room for conferences and meetings and the poolside and bar veranda for general relaxation.
Additionally for those enjoying our Aveda Spa, they have an intimate buffet and menu within the Spa itself.
Strawberry Hill combines traditional Jamaican dishes and spices with international recipes to create the "New Jamaican Cuisine". Aveda's Elemental Preferences are also indicated on our menus, so you can choose to dine by your personal Elemental Nature component.
Spa
Strawberry Hill's AVEDA® Concept Spa embodies AVEDA®'s commitment to wellness and beauty. The integration of Strawberry Hill's lush tropical gardens and winding trails with the AVEDA® Concept Spa provide the optimum environment for your journey into a sense of well being--nature in harmony with humanity. Located just 50 minutes from Kingston in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, the 12 cottages and spa stand alone on a 50-acre mountain top retreat offering the utmost in tranquillity and peace.
Upon your arrival, highly trained Strawberry Hill Spa Therapists conduct an Elemental Nature consultation to determine the best treatments and techniques for you as you choose your customized aroma through a sensory journey of pure flower and plant essences.
Utilizing your personal aroma, a customized treatment is created which includes the most innovative treatment concepts integrating ancient wisdom with modern science to help you body recovery from the harmful effects of stress. Through aroma, breath, and touch, you will reconnect with a natural state of harmony and peace that creates healthy skin, body and mind.
Use of the 5 elements- Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Infinity is in every offering you receive; from bathing rituals in your room to an Elemental based menu in the Spa.
Futons, skipping ropes and free weights are available to complement the Yoga shala, plunge pool and sauna. Guests are also encouraged to exercise in the pool walking or running and around the community on walks and tours.
Weddings
Nestled on 26 acres in the picturesque Blue Mountains of Jamaica at 3,100 feet above sea level, Strawberry Hill is fifty-minutes drive from Kingston Airport and 30 minutes from the Centre of Kingston. The property has a 360 0 view, with Kingston to the West, Newcastle to the North, the Yallas Mountains to the East and Bull Bay to the South. Their wedding locations offer a variety of garden and villa settings and suggestions that will make your wedding a truly memorable occasion. You will enjoy excellent service, a tantalizing cuisine and personal detailing all to suite 10 to 200 people. Additionally they have a Spa, Yoga Shala and cottages that are ideal for intimate honeymoons. There are several menus containing suggestions for a complete and unique dining experience. The following menus are simply examples from which you can expand on to suite your palette. Strawberry Hill gardens are famous for the many large weddings that are performed here for up to 250 guests. Addionally the Jade terrace and Bamboo room are favorite locations for smaller and more intimate weddings. Sometimes one of the villas is enough for the ceremony and private reception.
Facilities
- Daily Yoga
- Full-service Aveda Concept Spa
- Traditional and New Jamaican cuisine at the Strawberry Hill restaurant
- 60ft negative edge Swimming pool
- Walking tours of coffee estates and nature trails
- Mountain bikes
- Extensive Private Gardens
- Plunge pool and sauna
- Conference room
- Laundry service available on request
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