BlackYak builds rural recreation ‘village’ on Jeju
19/04/2022
The brand first obtained a building permit for the site in 2015. Designed to “restore the balance of life and deliver inspiration to modern people”, according to the brand, it will officially open on April 26.
A single main building offers a community event space for local residents, in addition to a small seminar room, plus several restaurants and cafes which serve delicacies specific to Jeju. Beyond this, 16 “nature-friendly” lodgings have been named after various Himalayan peaks, in a nod to BlackYak’s roots and core focus as an outdoor company. A farm “experience” area with tangerine fields and a traditional rock garden has also been incorporated, as has a scenic walking trail.
In a bid to preserve a sense of harmony with the natural environment, all buildings are low-rise where this has been possible, the brand added.
It is expected that BlackYak executives, employees, members and business partners will be the primary users of the complex’s accommodation, Korean media said, but the option to stay on-site will reportedly also be opened up to other companies and organisations.
Chairman and chief executive of the brand, Kang Tae-sun, commented that BlackYak decision-makers had long been considering the idea of constructing a health and happiness-centred “village” on Jeju for stakeholders’ enjoyment. He described the complex as “a true base camp”, which will not only be operated in a “future-oriented and sustainable manner”, but also in a way which provides the island’s community with tangible benefits.
A completion ceremony was attended by Mr Kang and local dignitaries including former secretary-general of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon, several former ambassadors to the UN and Australia, plus various high-ranking Jeju-based administrators and officials.
Image: BlackYak.
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