Six Senses Samui Unveils Farm on the Hill
Sustainability Advancements at Six Senses Samui
SAMUI, TH. February 13, 2017 - Six Senses Samui recently unveiled its latest sustainability initiative, Farm on the Hill, in its mission to be more environmentally conscious and to offer an authentic Thai farm experience to guests. The Farm on the Hill adds significant value to the resort's operation while also benefitting the local community. The project was originally created in response to a large volume of organic waste on the property, unutilized grey water, and lack of nutrient rich soil.
Six Senses Samui now has nutrient rich soil and produces organic eggs, goat milk and fresh vegetables. Other valuable features include a natural reed bed system that filters and remineralizes the grey water, which can be used for irrigation; a creative waste to wealth garden and a module aquaponic system that is solely constructed from reclaimed waste materials.
Farm on the Hill is not only environmentally friendly but it has also become a popular learning experience for all ages. Guests, hosts and the local community can enjoy feeding the goats, collecting newly laid eggs and even picking organic produce for their next meal. Driven by the passion and commitment of the resort's engineering and gardening teams, this space adds great value to guests' experiences. Guests can reserve Farm on the Hill for dinner and take in a private sunset tour of the grounds before enjoying a rurally-wholesome Thai barbecue.
Gary Henden, general manager of Six Senses Samui said, “Farm on the Hill started as a small home-grown initiative to support our commitment to sustainability in the resort and our operations, yet in a short time it has grown into a positive example of what can be done with strong conviction and minimal funds. The project has inspired the team and the local community, who actively participate in its upkeep and in some circumstances have replicated at their own homes. The farm is only the start of a much larger transformation, as we plan to evolve our landscaping to become even more purposeful.”
About Six Senses Samui Six Senses Samui is set on a headland with glorious Gulf of Thailand vistas. The 66-villa resort serves some of the best regional and international cuisine on the island. A Six Senses Spa delivers a comprehensive menu of treatments, while excursions around the island present a wealth of natural beauty.
About Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas operates 11 resorts and 28 spas in 19 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas. Aggressive development plans will triple the portfolio over the next five years with resort, hotel and spa openings underway in Austria, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Egypt, Fiji, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Nicaragua, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and United States.
Six Senses operates resorts in far-flung locations of incredible natural beauty known for their distinctive and diverse design personalities. Each of the nine properties is supported by a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, wellness and design. Six Senses hotels which share the same vision and values found at their award-winning resorts will premiere in urban locations in 2019.
Six Senses Spas offers a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists. Six Senses Spas are located in all Six Senses and Evason resorts; 18 additional standalone spas are located in prestigious hotels and resorts as well as the premier class lounges of two major airports.
Evason introduces a collection of two unique resorts that follow the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised responsibility to sustainability and to the community. Family friendly, these properties also provide a strong value focus while offering a vast array of guest services and personal attention.
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