Solstice Serenity: An Illuminated Wellness & Culinary Experience at JW Marriott Phu Quoc

On June 21st, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay hosted the Solstice Serenity Journey—an exclusive wellness and culinary event marking the longest day of the year. Drawing inspiration from nature and sustainability, the experience led guests through sunrise yoga, herb garden explorations, and a candlelit garden dinner. Blending mindful living with elevated gastronomy, this unique celebration redefined luxury as a heartfelt connection to the earth and the self.

Awakening with the Earth’s Rhythm

Held on the longest day of the year, the Solstice Serenity Journey invited guests to embrace renewal through immersive wellness rituals. The morning began with “Dawn’s Gentle Awakening,” combining botanical breathwork and yoga by the sea. This was followed by a guided herbarium walk through the JW Garden, where guests learned about the healing power of aromatic herbs grown on-site—a tribute to the resort’s sustainable ethos.

Sustainable Splendour Beneath the Evening Glow

As twilight fell, the Grand Ballroom transformed into a sanctuary of serenity for the Summer Solstice Garden Party, where every detail paid homage to the natural world. Guests gathered around a single, candlelit long table set beside the JW Garden.

Each place setting featured a beautiful bowl adorned with fragrant mint and rosemary, all freshly harvested from the resort's grounds, serving as both an exquisite centerpiece and a vessel for wishes.

Guests were invited to write their aspirations to Mother Nature on sustainable seed paper wish cards, then tenderly bury them in these bowls, knowing they would later be returned to JW’s flourishing greenery. This conscious connection to nature extended to every detail, with seed paper also beautifully composing the dinner menus and elegantly covering freshly baked bread. Guests' names, delicately handwritten on individual green leaves, provided a lovely and perfectly sustainable touch.

A Garden-to-Table Five-Course Feast

The culinary highlight of the evening was a five-course menu crafted from the richest local produce. Each dish celebrated the freshest ingredients, with its vibrant herbs and vegetables directly harvested from the JW Garden, perfectly complemented by premium elements from succulent Wagyu beef to exquisite Phu Quoc lobster, integrated with the signature flavors of the island, such as fragrant Sim sauce and delicate Phu Quoc herring.

Luxury That Nurtures the Soul

“This event embodied the essence of JW Marriott Phu Quoc,” shared Executive Assistant Manager Todd Choi. “It was more than a dinner—it was a journey of connection and conscious living.” With a deep respect for nature, wellness, and culinary artistry, the Solstice Serenity Journey highlighted the brand’s commitment to offering meaningful luxury experiences that nourish both body and soul.