Belmond hosted an exclusive preview at Villa San Michele, a Belmond Hotel, Florence, to celebrate its grand reopening following a meticulous 18-month renovation. Once a Renaissance convent, the legendary retreat-renowned for its Michelangelo-inspired façade, terraced gardens, and one-of-a-kind sweeping views-begins a new chapter as a destination for wellbeing and reconnection. The event also unveiled the property’s Energy Raising Program in partnership with LaDoubleJ.

The event drew tastemakers and high-profile guests from the worlds of film, fashion, and design, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Alexa Chung, Athena Calderone, Marisa Abela, Jamie Bogyo, Tamu McPherson, Alison Toby, Isabella Massenet, and more. 

Image credit: Belmond, Virgile Guinar