Since architect Nick Troubetzkoy purchased the first 14 hillside units in 1974 and throughout the expansion and renovation that has followed, design in harmony with nature, complementing the island's natural beauty, has remained his focal point. The 600-acre site is a lush garden of tropical foliage bordering one of the island's best beaches, where soft silver sands dip into the clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean. A second beach, Anse Mamin, belonging to the estate is just around the corner and can be reached by the resort's water taxi. St Lucia's trademark green peaks - the Gros and Petit Pitons - make for a dramatic backdrop.
No two rooms at Anse Chastanet are exactly alike. Twelve beach-level units are tucked away behind the coconut palms, just steps from the water's edge and the resort's renowned SSI PLATINUM PRO/PADI dive facility. Perched on the hill are Anse Chastanet's original rooms; cherry white-washed cottages with wrap-around balconies. These octagonal-shaped "gazeboes" offer splendid views of the Pitons and the sea, framed by an abundance of flourishing blossoms. Chairs and beds are covered in madras prints - a traditional island fabric of bright plaid woven with the same colours as the ginger lilies, anthuriums and bougainvillea found in every room.
Further up the hill are Anse Chastanet's deluxe suites, where Nick Troubetzkoy's architectural imagination can best be appreciated. Roomy is hardly the word to describe them. Immense is more accurate. And the sense of space is even further enhanced by the fact that as little as possible was put between the guests and their natural surroundings, leaving entire walls open to the vistas. Indeed, it's even hard to say where the inside stops and the outside begins: a flamboyant tree drapes its red-blossomed branches gently over the balcony in one room, the veranda of another was actually built around a red gommier tree. And the famous showers-with-a-view in the premium suites are a unique luxury of Anse Chastanet.
While the sensuous seclusion of the rooms provide some guests with the perfect excuse for lolling away the day on the balcony, others head out to partake in the many activities on offer, from snorkeling, scuba diving, tennis, sunset sailing to jungle biking or a nature walk among the ruins of a colonial plantation.
The less actively inclined "simply do nothing", lie on the beach or enjoy one of the therapeutic body and beauty treatments offered by Anse Chastanet's spa Kai Belte located at beach level.
At Anse Chastanet, we have created and celebrate Tropical World Cuisine, blending Caribbean Cuisine with other world cuisine experiences, from French to Mediterranean and from Fusion to New World cuisines.
Anse Chastanet is very actively involved with the island's local farmers to assist them in understanding which produce is essential to our culinary style. Together with the Anse Chastanet horticultural team, we have recently been further expanding Anse Chastanet's own gardens, cultivating fresh herbs and fresh fruits which are grown amidst the historical ruins of the Anse Mamin plantation, part of Anse Chastanet's 600 acre estate.
Anse Chastanet menus always include vegetarian options and our culinary team is also happy to meet other dietary requirements at any time.
Anse Chastanet's stunning scenic setting and lush tropical surroundings have provided much inspiration not only to local, but also visiting artists, many of whom come back to the Resort on a regular basis. Some have made permanent artistic contributions to Anse Chastanet.
The internationally acclaimed artist Stefan Szczesny works in ateliers in Cologne, Germany, Croix Valmer in Southern France and New York, and now has added Anse Chastanet to his creative residences. The artist whose acrylics have captured Caribbean colours in their full vibrance expects to spend 3 months annually at Anse Chastanet. The resort possesses several of his works, among them 2 ceramic tile wall murals depicting Anse Chastanet scenes. See them in the Reception area (Panorama - 340K). Several of his acrylic works are featured in the Treehouse Restaurant and also in some of the Premium category rooms.
The resort also owns works by the famous German artist Elvira Bach, another regular visitor to Anse Chastanet, as well as works by Swiss artist Claude Sandoz, to just name a few.
Many rooms at Anse Chastanet show the original burlap compositions by Dutch - Canadian artist Reina Nieland. Her burlap compositions developed as a result of living in St. Lucia many years ago when art materials such as canvas were still hard to get. She eventually substituted canvas with burlap and within a short time recognized that, with burlap, she was dealing with independent entities who had a life of their own.
Local artworks can also be seen throughout the public areas and guest rooms, sometimes even in combination with works by a visiting artist. Both local and visiting artists find the artistic exchange stimulating, and the result of this can clearly be seen at Anse Chastanet. Most of the carved wooden poles, wall plaques and statues have been created by St. Lucian artist Lawrence Deligny. He is completely self-taught and has never received any formal training.
Naive paintings and wall murals have been created by artist Matthew Paul. Matthew is also involved in the Anse Chastanet Pottery, a joint venture between Anse Chastanet and Canadian potters Eric and Cathy Lindgren.
Anse Chastanet Pottery items and other local artworks are offered for sale in the Piti Piton Boutique right at Anse Chastanet. The Resort will also soon have its own art gallery where works of both acclaimed local and visiting artists will be available
St Lucia has two airports: Hewanorra International Airport at Vieux Fort (one hour from Anse Chastanet) is served by British Airways, American Airlines, Air Canada and BWIA. Vigie Airport just outside Castries (two hours from Anse Chastenet.
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