In Search of Flavor

Episode 04: On Beauty, Art & Hospitality with Carrie Vik

Episode Summary

This week, Carrie Vik joins us for a peek into her beautiful world of art and travel. Carrie is the founder and visionary, along with her husband Alex Vik, of Vik Retreats, a family of exquisite luxury, art-centric hotels in Uruguay, Chile, and now, Milan. Carrie discusses how the idea for Vik Retreats was born in Uruguay while visiting family many years ago and how each of the properties became a testament to their keen eye for design, love of modern art, and appreciation of food and fine wine. Vik also happens to make some of South America’s best wines in Chile! (definitely worth seeking out!).

Episode Notes

In this episode we talk about:

• How the inspiration for their hotels was born on a family trip to Uruguay
• Why the beach village of Jose Ignacio was the perfect spot to bring their dreams to life
• How Carrie & Alex Vik’s appreciation of art became a passion
• The concept behind Vik property and creative process of designing and commissioning local artists for the hotels
• Why aesthetics and beauty are the heart of their guests’ experience
• Carrie’s valuable lessons learned in the design, and hospitality, business 

Resources:

The Art of Chilling Out (Jose Ignacio, Uruguay)

From Garden-to-Table, and Straight from the Heart (Vik Chile)

Viña Vik: Birthing New Terroir in Cachapoal

Contact:

https://www.vikretreats.com/

@vikretreats