KÚYA Magazine – July 2019

63 KÚYA

H

ermosa Cove is the hidden gem just outside the bustling seaside

town of Ocho Rios. A popular retreat for musicians, artists, writers

and other creative folk, Hermosa Cove is a collection of unique,

handcrafted Jamaican villas that are both art in themselves and also a

mechanism for displaying art.

Each villa is organically constructed to best suit the location and ambiance

of its environment. The carved wood and natural limestone structures kiss

the tropical canopy from below. Looking out the window of each unique

villa, a blanket of blue skies dive into the sparkling turquoise sea, leaving

any guest feeling as if they’ve fallen into the fabric of a priceless painting.

It is a masterpiece so infused with love for the land and reverence for the

environment.

Hermosa Cove was carefully carved out of 12-acres of untamed Jamaican

forest by Texan owners Clayton and Deb Korver. Clayton is a retired CEO and

art collector who sharpened his machete and got to work sculpting his dream

resort from the fertile Jamaican soil, one villa at a time.

Recently, Jamaican entrepreneur, John Bailey acquired two villas at Hermosa

Cove. “I saw something special in Hermosa Cove and I knew I had to be a

part of it.” Mr. Bailey has totally redesigned both villas while keeping in mind

the artistic integrity of the larger resort. He has outfitted the villas with every

modern convenience to make guests feel spoiled on every level. Bailey looks

forward to placing these villas on the luxury rental market soon.

Those who are gluttons for pristine white sand and heavy, warm sunshine,

need look no further than Cove Beach. This natural cove is shielded by lush

forest, providing maximum privacy and unbridled protection from those

who seek to leave (geological) footprints in the sand. From the two stone

piers flanking Christopher’s Beach, one can be transformed from peaceful

observer into avid explorer at no extra cost. Kayaking, snorkeling and offshore

adventures await below in the Caribbean Sea.

By Amanda Hanna

Photography by Brian Nejedly

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