Atlantic coast and campo
José Ignacio
A small coastal village known for its lighthouse, beaches and sunsets. Fishing, horses, gaucho culture, food, art and summer life meet between the Atlantic and the Uruguayan countryside.
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Homes Shaped by
Art and Place
Vik Retreats is a collection of individual places created through art, architecture, nature, culture, wine and a deep sense of place.
Created as
a Work of Art
Is Created
Vik Retreats began as homes created by Carrie and Alex Vik around the things they love: art, architecture, nature, wine, food and discovery, and the desire to share them with others.
Each retreat is created with artists, architects and craftsmen
in response to its setting. No two Retreats are alike. No two rooms are alike.
Warm and personal, Vik Retreats are places made to be lived in, shared and enjoyed.
Retreats
Discover the Many
Expressions of Vik
Bahia Vik · Beach life, space and social energy 
Playa Vik · Art, architecture and life by the sea 
Estancia Vik · Horses, fire and open country Bahia Vik
Beach life, space and social energy. Bungalows and suites set among the dunes of Playa Mansa, with direct beach access, four pools, Zodiaco and The Shack Wellness.
Playa Vik
Art, architecture and life by the sea. An intimate beachfront retreat centred on a sculptural main building created by Carrie and Alex Vik with architect Carlos Ott, the Celestial Pool and individually designed casitas and suites.
Estancia Vik
Book your stay Horses, fire and open country. A contemporary estancia surrounded by countryside, with twelve artist-designed suites, polo, riding, native landscape and cooking over fire.
Vik Chile
Set above the vineyards of Millahue, Vik Chile combines panoramic views, individually conceived rooms, contemporary art, wine and direct access to the estate.
VIK Wine
Book your stay VIK Wines are made in the Millahue Valley, where vineyards, science, winemaking, architecture and art are part of the same estate.
Galleria Vik Milano
Book your stay Discover Milan An art-filled retreat inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, with individually designed rooms and immediate access to Milan’s historic centre.
Map
The Vik World
Experience one destination or connect
several in a single journey.
Place & Culture
Go Beyond
the Retreat
Vik begins with the place around it. Each destination has its own landscape, traditions and way of life.
Wine country in the Cachapoal Valley
Millahue
Millahue, “Place of Gold” in Mapuche, lies among vineyards, valleys and the foothills of the Andes. Winegrowing, agriculture and the changing seasons define life here.
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Art, design and city life
Milan
From the Duomo and La Scala to design, fashion and contemporary art, Milan is experienced from inside one of its defining landmarks: the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
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The Vik Experience
Follow
What You Love
Live in art
Art is part of the architecture at Vik. Artists create rooms, installations, furniture and works for the places in which they are experienced.
A Taste of the Place
Seafood on the Atlantic coast, cooking over fire in Uruguay, produce from the garden and wine in Millahue. Food at Vik begins with where you are.
Go Beyond the Stay
Ride with gauchos, surf the Atlantic, walk the vineyards, taste wine, meet artists or explore a city through its art and architecture.
Feel Good at Vik
Movement, treatments, recovery, nourishment, sleep and time outdoors form part of the stay, with each destination offering its own way to move and restore.
Come Together
Weddings, celebrations, cultural events, retreats and private buyouts take a different form in every Vik destination.
From Millahue to the World
VIK Wines are made in the Millahue Valley, where vineyards, science, winemaking, architecture and art are part of the same estate.
Explore the World
With Us
Go beyond our retreats. Our Journey Designers can plan a complete journey through South America, combining Vik stays with carefully selected hotels, private guides, transfers, restaurants and experiences across the region.
See more of the region. Travel it with us.
Our Way
Created for the Place
Experienced Your Way
Vik begins with the destination. Its landscape, culture, art, architecture, food and traditions shape each retreat. From there, the experience becomes personal, whether you come to explore, connect, move, taste, celebrate or simply slow down.
Hospitality is warm and intuitive, with Journey Designers helping shape each stay around the individual.
Art & Design
Creativity, made physical
Art, architecture, interiors and furniture are conceived as part of the same experience, in collaboration with artists, architects and local craftspeople.
Nature & Culture
Shaped by place
Each Vik begins with its landscape and the culture around it. Its traditions, people, materials and seasonal way of life.
Wine
Terroir as a language
At Vik, wine begins in the Millahue Valley, where vineyard, viticulture, architecture and winemaking express the character of the land.
Taste
From the sea, the garden and the fire
Local, seasonal and farm-to-table ingredients meet open-fire cooking, fresh produce and the pleasure of eating together.
Wellbeing
Feel good
Movement, recovery, nourishment, sleep and time in nature are part of the stay, with each destination offering its own way to restore and reconnect.
Hospitality
Intuitive and personal
Warm, human service is at the heart of Vik. Journey Designers shape each stay around you, connecting where to stay, what to experience, where to eat and the details in between.
Stay
Drag to explore Find Your Retreat
Different settings, different ways to stay.
José Ignacio Bahia Vik For beach life, space and social energy. Bungalows and suites among the dunes of Playa Mansa, with direct beach access, four pools, Zodiaco and The Shack Wellness.
José Ignacio Playa Vik For intimacy, art and architecture. A beachfront retreat on Playa Mansa centred on contemporary art, the architecture created by Carrie and Alex Vik with Carlos Ott, the Celestial Pool and sunset over the Atlantic.
José Ignacio Estancia Vik For horses, countryside and Uruguayan culture. A contemporary estancia with twelve artist-designed suites, polo, riding, native landscape and cooking over fire.
Millahue Vik Chile For vineyards, art and architecture. Set above the vineyards of Millahue, Vik Chile combines panoramic views, individually conceived rooms, contemporary art, wine and direct access to the estate.
Millahue Puro Vik For privacy and immersion in the landscape. Fifteen standalone bungalows within the Millahue estate, each with its own artistic identity, terrace and private hot tub.
Milan Galleria Vik Milano For art and the city. An art-filled retreat inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, with individually designed rooms and immediate access to Milan’s historic centre.
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Choose the retreat
that feels most like you
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Find Your Retreat · Plan Your Stay Where Will
Where Will
You Begin?
The Atlantic coast of Uruguay. The vineyards of Millahue. The art and energy of Milan. Choose a destination, find your retreat and make the experience your own.
Vik Retreats · Uruguay, Chile and Italy