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Artful Escapes: Eha

This 22-guest retreat is hidden on the remote island of Estonia’s Hiiumaa, and offers nature-influenced wellness rituals

By Lane Nieset
Modern house with large windows, thatched roof, and wooden deck by a pool, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky
Eha. Photo: Courtesy of Eha

In Estonian, eha means “twilight,” a nod to the Baltic country’s endless summer evenings and “the stillness and deeper sense you get from being in a location like this,” says hotel creative director Hannes Unt of the Nordic-style, 22-guest retreat hidden on remote Hiiumaa, Estonia’s second largest island. Architect Tiit Trummal eschewed 90-degree angles while embracing the island’s traditional materials in eight suites and three forest cabins.

Modern living room with curved sofas, central fireplace, wooden beams, and large windows overlooking the ocean.
Lobby of Eha. Photo: Courteys of Eha

Eha’s environment guided both the landscape design and the nature-influenced wellness rituals—stays can be reserved only as part of a three-, five-, or seven-night program—blending Estonian and ancestral healing traditions like birch sauna ceremonies and sacred peat wraps.

Modern attic bedroom with wooden walls, skylight, cozy bed, round rug, and minimal furniture.
Guest suite at Eha. Photo: Courtesy of Eha
Minimalist spa room with arched ceiling, warm lighting, round wall feature, wooden bench, and a tranquil ambiance.
Spa at Eha. Photo: Courtesy of Eha
Modern interior with a curved staircase, glass walls, and a small indoor reflection pool providing an elegant architectural design.
Eha. Photo: Courtesy of Eha
Indoor pool area with modern lounge chairs and large windows offering a scenic view of greenery outside.
Pool at Eha’s spa. Photo: Courtesy of Eha
Aerial view of a modern coastal house near a beach with surrounding greenery and a stream leading to the sea.
Eha. Photo: Courtesy of Eha

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2026 Summer Issue in the section “Artful Escapes.” Subscribe to the magazine.