On Croatia's Pelješac Peninsula, born from a vision of passion and philanthropy, Villa Korta Katarina & Winery rises proudly above the Adriatic. This Relais & Châteaux estate is not merely a hotel, but the culmination of a decade-long transformation by its American founders, Lee and Penny Anderson, who lovingly reimagined a historic property into one of the coast's most exclusive sanctuaries.
The soul of the experience resides in the perfect harmony of land, sea, and vine. The villa's eight individually styled suites are havens of bespoke elegance, each offering endless vistas over the sapphire water. The gastronomic journey is central to the stay: in the Dining Room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers, Relais & Châteaux chefs craft seasonal Dalmatian cuisine, flawlessly paired with award-winning wines from the adjacent Korta Katarina Winery—from the bold Plavac Mali to the crisp Pošip. For those drawn to the water, the private motor yacht, M/Y Katharine, transforms the Adriatic into a private domain, offering passage to hidden coves untouched by time.