Sarah Wetenhall, the owner and CEO of The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, is the driving force behind the development of the adjacent luxury residences. We photographed in three of them: The Cabana Bungalow, the most recent addition, which was designed by Ashley Hicks and Martina Mondadori; Villa Aralia, designed by Mark D. Sikes; and Villa Chairish, created with objects from the eponymous online marketplace, known for its curated selection of rare and unique items, in collaboration with Catharine Willmer Interiors.
Checking In The cheerful (and playful) valet staff at The Colony wear the hotel’s signature pink polo shirts with classic white shorts. Photography by Nick MeleHold Your Breath The Aralia Villa displays the designer Mark D. Sike’s trademark blue and white palette as its central theme; fabric by Brunschwig & Fils, in Colmar stripe; lighting by Mark D. Sikes for Hudson Valley Lighting; trim by Samuel and Sons; furniture by Mark D. Sikes for Chaddock; carpet by Stark Carpet. Photography by Nick MeleSneaking a Peek In the Chairish Villa bedroom, the fabric, wallpapers and trims are all from Del Tesoro by Schumacher Hospitality and are available at Chairish.com. Photography by Nick MeleMonkey Business The Cabana Bungalow’s den features a sofa and walls in Schumacher’s Santa Barbara ikat fabric; antique faux bamboo mirrors and handwoven Moroccan wicker stools by Cabana; dolphin wall lights by Villa Bologna. Photography by Nick MeleNo Playing Indoors The Cabana Bungalow’s primary bedroom displays walls and headboard in Schumacher Daria Paisley fabric; Eden tortoise side table by Society Social Furniture; Villa Bologna Pottery Amphora Lamps; and a daybed in Schumacher’s Cusco Ikat. Photography by Nick MeleNo Playing Indoors Bedroom wallpaper in the Chairish Villa is Schumacher’s Hydrangea Drape; collaged painted photograph of The Colony by Lia Burke Libaire. Photography by Nick MeleReading Room The Cabana’s twin bedroom is swathed in Schumacher’s bold Ojai Stripe fabric and Matouk linens; Society Social’s Otto Tortoise Dresser stands between the beds. Photography by Nick MeleLounging by the Pool The Cabana Bungalow’s private pool comes with lounge chairs, dining table and chairs from Brown Jordan’s Calcutta collection; umbrellas by Fiberbuilt Umbrellas. Photography by Nick Mele
This article appears in the Fall 2025 issue of Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens with the headline: Playtime at the Colony.
