The lodge at dusk surrounded by ancient oak
The Oak & Onyx

The Oak & Onyx · Est. MMXXI

A Sanctuary Carved
in Forest and Stone.

Where ancient woodland meets quiet luxury. Six private suites, hand-built into the hillside — and never more than one party in residence.

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The Philosophy

Three principles. Held quietly.

Nature

Three hundred acres of protected oak woodland — never to be developed beyond what already stands.

Solitude

A single party in residence per night. No lobby, no schedule, no other guests to meet.

Craft

Every stone laid by hand, every fixture commissioned. Built slowly, to be unchanged for a century.

Where You'll Stay

Six residences. Each one its own world.

No two suites share a sightline. Each is positioned for a different hour of light — and a different kind of quiet.

The Hollow Oak Cabin
Suite 01$420/NIGHT

Rooted in stillness.

The Hollow Oak Cabin

A single-occupant timber cabin tucked beneath a centuries-old oak canopy, with a private moss-stone terrace and an outdoor copper soaking tub.

Sleeps 2 · Forest viewView Suite
The Onyx Pavilion Suite
Suite 02$580/NIGHT

Carved from shadow.

The Onyx Pavilion Suite

A minimalist black-stone pavilion suite with floor-to-ceiling glass, a sunken lounge, and a private reflecting pool that mirrors the night sky.

Sleeps 2 · Forest viewView Suite
The Canopy Treehouse
Suite 03$510/NIGHT

Suspended above the wild.

The Canopy Treehouse

An elevated glass-and-timber treehouse nestled in the upper canopy, with a wraparound deck for sunrise views over the forest valley.

Sleeps 2 · Forest viewView Suite
The Fernwood Villa
Suite 04$650/NIGHT

Wrapped in green silence.

The Fernwood Villa

A two-bedroom villa surrounded by ferns and moss-covered stone, featuring an indoor-outdoor living room and a private plunge pool framed by foliage.

Sleeps 2 · Forest viewView Suite
The Stone Hearth Lodge
Suite 05$720/NIGHT

Warmth at the heart of wilderness.

The Stone Hearth Lodge

A grand lodge suite centered around a stacked-stone fireplace, with deep leather seating, a private library nook, and panoramic forest windows.

Sleeps 2 · Forest viewView Suite
The Obsidian Retreat House
Suite 06$980/NIGHT

The deepest stillness.

The Obsidian Retreat House

The most secluded residence on the property — a private three-room house with its own forest trail, a black-tiled infinity pool, and a dedicated retreat host.

Sleeps 2 · Forest viewView Suite

Curated Rituals

Four quiet ceremonies, woven into your stay.

Forest Bathing

Ritual I

Forest Bathing

Guided dawn immersion through ancient woodland — slow walking, breathwork, and silence beneath the oak canopy.

By private appointment
The Private Chef Table

Ritual II

The Private Chef Table

A nine-course tasting by candlelight, foraged from the surrounding terrain and plated on hand-thrown ceramic.

By private appointment
The Onyx Spa Ritual

Ritual III

The Onyx Spa Ritual

A two-hour stone ceremony — heated onyx, eucalyptus steam, and a final pour of cold mountain water.

By private appointment
Stargazing Terrace

Ritual IV

Stargazing Terrace

A private observation deck above the canopy, warmed by a low brazier, opened only to your suite after nightfall.

By private appointment

In Their Words

"The most quiet I have heard in twenty years of travel. We did not see another guest. We did not want to."
Condé Nast Traveler, 2025
"It does not feel like a hotel. It feels like a private house lent to you by someone who loves the forest more than you ever will."
Mr. & Mrs. Renard, returning guests
"Aman-level service, with a darker, stranger soul. The onyx pavilion at midnight is a thing I will not forget."
Travel + Leisure, Editor's Pick

Reservations

Your escape awaits.

We accept a limited number of stays each season. Reach us privately to begin the conversation.