The Rooster – Slow Living with Soul
A Cycladic Sanctuary Rooted in Nature, Simplicity, and Sacred Stillness
A Wake‑Up Call to What Matters
Perched quietly on a hill in Antiparos, The Rooster is not a hotel—it’s an invitation to slow down. With just 16 freestanding villas and suites, this design‑driven hideaway offers a radically understated form of luxury, rooted in sustainability, seclusion, and sensory experience.
Design – Humble Materials, Harmonious Form
The architecture favors organic integration over Cycladic clichés. Inspired by Antiparos’s dry-stone walls and rural vernacular, each villa is built with plaster surfaces, driftwood four‑posters, reclaimed timber, and earthy textiles, evoking handcrafted elegance without excess. Muted tones and artisanal details let the landscape take the lead—sea views, olive groves, and wild herbs create the real backdrop.
Each villa features a private pool and outdoor living space, encouraging solitude and reconnection. There are no TVs unless requested, no beach service, no piped‑in music—a conscious rejection of over‑stimulation in favor of intentional presence.
Atmosphere – Intentional, Immersive, Restorative
The Rooster champions a philosophy of Slow Living, where luxury is measured in time, space, and silence. Guests are encouraged to explore Antiparos barefoot, with picnic baskets and umbrellas instead of curated beach clubs. The House of Healing offers daily yoga, meditation, and holistic treatments, using local botanicals and seasonal rhythms to guide wellness rituals.
Dining – From Garden to Gathering
At The Secret Garden, chef Andreas Nikolakopoulos crafts a farm‑to‑table menu using ingredients from the property’s own organic garden. The food is seasonal, soulful, and subtly elegant, served in outdoor settings designed for shared meals and starlit reflection. As golden hour settles in, the al fresco bar comes alive—low loungers under a branch‑covered pergola, local wines, and soft conversation set to the rhythms of the island wind.
DNA Hotels Verdict
The Rooster is a masterclass in mindful hospitality—a place where architecture, philosophy, and landscape converge in quiet harmony. With its organic materials, sensory focus, and deliberate minimalism, it offers an authentic, elevated escape for travelers seeking connection over curation. This is true Cycladic soulfulness, far from the noise—closer to yourself.
