Farm Fresh Hotels
A secret South African farmhouse, quiet immersion in Menorca, and a culinary gem in Hotlanta.
Do you dream of living on a farm, tending to goats and growing romanesco, but in reality, are a complete urbanite who will never leave the city (and would die if you didn’t actually live in one?) Me. Too. The solution? Visit as many farms as possible - and preferably farms around the world. You’d be surprised; they’re everywhere! It’s amazing how much you can grow in non-polluted environments. So give the traffic and ultra-processed food a break and take the next five minutes to escape to seven spots that are much better for your nervous system.
Hacienda Montezuma, Costa Rica
I haven’t been here. Yet. But I’ve been obsessed ever since I learned about it. While you might associate CR with surfing or monkey spotting, let me tell you - they’ve got farms! This one sits between two volcanoes which forms a corridor of lush flora and native plants. Spend your days in the rhythms of farm life, riding it out with the sabaneros, wildlife tracking, jungle hiking, mountainside picnics, and lakeside siestas. Hop on a horse mid-day or simply unwind at the property (you might not even think about the waves you’re missing).
Quercus, Atlanta
This is a new category of fixation for me; special spots in tiny towns. In Georgia’s hidden foothills, this working ranch is anchored by a culinary program that’s drawn from the property’s garden, the woods and the ranch (from a Michelin starred chef, no less). Other than eating, you’ll be clay shooting, quail hunting (you’re in the south, people), kayaking, fishing, and my own favorite at-home hobby; rucking. They’re big into wellness with a resident nutritionist and who do “nutrigenomic testing” which analyzes your unique genetic makeup to uncover how your genes influence your nutritional needs.
