Cover Through a series of events known as the Summer Solstice Garden Party, JW Marriott celebrates nature, gastronomy and emotion in radiant garden settings, nestled between vibrant Saigon and the luminous pearl island of Phu Quoc
Through a series of events known as the Summer Solstice Garden Party, JW Marriott celebrates nature, gastronomy and emotion in radiant garden settings, nestled between vibrant Saigon and the luminous pearl island of Phu Quoc
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As the sun reaches its zenith on the longest day of the year, JW Marriott hotels across Vietnam embrace the spirit of slow living and a deep connection with nature.
At this moment, when the light lingers in the sky, two JW Marriott resorts in Vietnam mark the season in their own distinctive way, by honouring nature’s tranquillity, nurturing human connection, and drawing close to the essence of the earth.
The Summer Solstice soirées took place on meaningful ground: JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon in the sleepless heart of Ho Chi Minh City, and JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, poised on the ivory shores of Phu Quoc. These contrasting, yet complementary realms invited guests to step inward, rediscovering the gentle art of slow living and the quiet rhythm of nature.
Above Two JW Marriott resorts in Vietnam honour summer in their own distinctive way, by celebrating nature’s serenity, the connection between people, and the earth’s quiet magic
Two JW Marriott resorts in Vietnam honour summer in their own distinctive way, by celebrating nature’s serenity, the connection between people, and the earth’s quiet magic
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JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon: Summer herbs in the sunset
On the evening of 20 June, the newly unveiled JW Garden at JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon set the scene for the inaugural soirée of the Solstice Garden Series. Here, sprigs of basil, rosemary and mint were thoughtfully arranged, reflecting the hotel’s ongoing commitment to green living with gestures that transformed a garden stroll into a sensory unfolding.
Like a delicate overture, the Solstice Summer Garden Party arrived without grandeur. Instead, it unfolded slowly: in the glow of the setting sun, the scent of herbs drifting from the first cocktail, and the unhurried rhythm of a Saigon afternoon.
Above Under the soft lights, the party evokes a sense of elegance amid the cool green of nature
Under the soft lights, the party evokes a sense of elegance amid the cool green of nature
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Under shifting light, the garden revealed its details, each one carefully considered, each echoing a refined simplicity. Menus were printed on plantable seed paper, coasters carved from wood bore the name of each guest, and petite gardening kits complete with coconut fibre, seeds, and soil-filled pots were gifted as keepsakes, encouraging guests to carry a piece of the garden into their lives.
Above The party menu is also a story told with ingredients sourced from JW Garden itself
The party menu is also a story told with ingredients sourced from JW Garden itself
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The menu shared its own narrative, shaped by the harvest of JW Garden. Basil, perilla, and other fresh herbs lent voice to the land. Familiar canapés were subtly transformed with bright, vivid notes, each bite echoing the warmth of the sun, the breath of the breeze, and the mood of midsummer. Herbal cocktails such as lavender-steeped gin, or lime kissed with rosemary surprised and delighted with their freshness.
Yet the most resonant emotion of the evening did not come from music or menus alone. It stemmed from the hush of a true solstice moment when joy arrives unhurried, and pleasure is allowed to reveal itself in its own time.
Above Herbal cocktails take guests on an unexpected, refreshing journey
Above Under dappled light, the garden reveals itself in details lovingly considered
Herbal cocktails take guests on an unexpected, refreshing journey
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JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay: A botanical “lecture hall” on the shore of Pearl Island
On 21 June, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay continued the sensory journey with a Garden Party shaped by the philosophy of “garden-to-soul”. Set on the island’s southern coast, where the fictional tale of “Lamarck University” is told through design and landscape, the JW Garden remains the quiet soul of the resort.
Above Summer at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay is like a “green classroom”, guiding guests through nature’s generous offerings
Summer at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay is like a “green classroom”, guiding guests through nature’s generous offerings
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Summer at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay begins with sunrise yoga and meditation on Khem Beach. The sea breeze carries a purity that awakens the senses, opening a new day grounded in presence. Later, guests step into JW Garden, where herbs and vegetables grow in quiet rhythm with the earth. In this lush classroom, each edible plant becomes a gentle teacher. Guests blend their own nourishing drinks and listen to stories of nature’s cycles, told softly through every leaf and sprig.
Above JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay reimagines the spirit of the Summer Solstice through a celebration wrapped in warmth and serenity
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay reimagines the spirit of the Summer Solstice through a celebration wrapped in warmth and serenity
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As evening draws in, the lobby near the garden transforms into a space bathed in candlelight and the subtle fragrance of herbs. Here, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay reinterprets the essence of the Summer Solstice as an atmosphere imbued with genuine warmth and calm.
Surrounded by greenery and the distant murmur of waves, a long banquet table stretches out like a thread connecting people to the living world. At each place setting, a petite ceramic pot brimming with herbs and a piece of seed paper extend a gentle invitation: write down a hope, plant it, and allow it to take root.
Above The banquet setting at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay sits amid greenery and ocean whispers, where the table becomes a thread linking people to nature
The banquet setting at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay sits amid greenery and ocean whispers, where the table becomes a thread linking people to nature
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The evening’s cuisine speaks with a voice both refined and sincere. A five-course dinner, shaped by the island’s local bounty, highlights the essence of Phu Quoc: lobster, herring, wild sim berries, and freshly harvested vegetables. Every element, from the flavours to the table décor, is drawn from JW Garden, expressing the clarity and vitality of the land. The plating carries the elegance of fine dining, yet retains the honest spirit of its island roots.
Above The culinary evening pays tribute to native ingredients with sophistication and soul
Above The culinary evening pays tribute to native ingredients with sophistication and soul
The culinary evening pays tribute to native ingredients with sophistication and soul
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The Summer Solstice Garden Party at JW Marriott Phu Quoc offers a different kind of summer in which nature speaks softly, suggesting a life both abundant and serene, sustainable yet elevated.
JW Garden: the garden that preserves summer moments
Whether nestled in Saigon or stretching along the verdant coast of Phu Quoc, JW Garden is guided by a simple belief: nature is where we begin, and where we return. Here, every plant in its pot is a quiet lesson in patience. Each dish, a gesture of gratitude. And every gathering, a moment for reflection.
With the Summer Solstice Garden Party, JW Marriott Vietnam has created an experience that is both exploratory and heartfelt. There is no spectacle, no excess—only the gentle conditions in which guests might encounter their own private moment of summer.
Above With the Summer Solstice Garden Party, JW Marriott in Vietnam has gently set the stage for an experience that is at once experimental and deeply emotional, allowing each guest to discover their own version of “summer”
With the Summer Solstice Garden Party, JW Marriott in Vietnam has gently set the stage for an experience that is at once experimental and deeply emotional, allowing each guest to discover their own version of “summer”
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If you are seeking an experience that offers more than a fleeting escape, perhaps it is time to begin the season in the garden. No formal invitation is needed. Sometimes, all it takes is a reason to slow down.
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