South Tyrol, August 4, 2026 – For Immediate Release – Today, the Hinteregger family announces the launch of SAN SONNEA, a new Italian luxury hospitality collection debuting with three distinctive destinations across Northern Italy. As part of the launch, the acclaimed Sonnwies Dolomites officially becomes SAN SONNEA Family Dolomites, joined by SAN SONNEA Lodge Dolomites, an adults-only retreat opening later this year, and Borgo SAN SONNEA Lake Garda, an intimate lakeside hideaway.
Inspired by the idea that the most meaningful luxury begins with a deeper connection to the natural world and one another, SAN SONNEA invites guests to discover that nature is not simply the backdrop to travel, but its greatest teacher. Across every retreat, the rhythms of the natural world shape the pace of each stay, creating space for reflection, restoration, and genuine connection. Complementing this philosophy is SAN SONNEA’s unwavering commitment to intuitive, personalized service, ensuring every guest feels genuinely cared for from arrival to departure.
While each SAN SONNEA destination expresses this philosophy through its own landscape and character, all are united by immersive experiences deeply rooted in place. From architecture inspired by the surrounding environment to seasonal cuisine, restorative wellness, and meaningful connections with local traditions and communities, and attentive, guest-first service tailored to every stay, every stay is designed to deepen guests’ relationship with the destination itself.
For more than two decades, Sonnwies has earned recognition as one of the Dolomites’ most beloved luxury family resorts, celebrated for its immersive connection to the countryside and exceptional, heartfelt family hospitality. SAN SONNEA builds upon that legacy, expanding the Hinteregger family’s vision beyond a single destination into a thoughtfully curated collection of retreats designed for different moments of travel, while remaining united by a shared philosophy of regeneration, authenticity, and a profound sense of place.
Commenting on the launch of SAN SONNEA, Owner Anna Hinteregger said:
“SAN SONNEA is the natural evolution of our family’s story, but it’s also our response to how we believe people want to travel today. In a world that rarely slows down, we wanted to create places where nature sets the pace, where every stay encourages genuine connection—with the landscape, with one another, and with ourselves. What began with Sonnwies has grown into a collection of destinations that share this philosophy, each expressed through its own character, community, and sense of place. No matter which SAN SONNEA destination guests choose, they can expect the same thoughtful, deeply personal hospitality and attentive service that has always been at the heart of our family’s approach to welcoming travelers.”
Launching with Three Distinct Destinations:
SAN SONNEA Family Dolomites (formerly Sonnwies)
The flagship of the collection, SAN SONNEA Family Dolomites remains one of Italy’s leading luxury family resorts, nestled amidst forests, meadows and the hotel’s own farm at the foot of the Dolomites. This summer, the property unveils its most ambitious expansion to date, introducing a trio of significant additions that further elevate its nature-based family experience.
New highlights include:
- A new Equestrian Centre, featuring elegant Haflinger horse stables, a spacious indoor riding arena, rider lounge, and educational riding experiences designed to foster confidence, empathy, and connection between children, animals, and nature.
- The new Forest Spa, opening this summer as a holistic wellness sanctuary offering an Onsen Pool overlooking the forest, mindfulness programming, and immersive healing rituals and treatments rooted in Alpine botanicals.
- Forest Villas, debuting in August, offering secluded multi-bedroom residences immersed within the woodland while maintaining full access to the resort’s restaurants, wellness facilities, and family programming.
SAN SONNEA Lodge Dolomites
Opening later this year, SAN SONNEA Lodge will introduce an adults-only retreat dedicated to regeneration, creativity, and conscious living. Surrounded by the dramatic peaks of Val di Funes, the lodge will invite guests to experience immersive wellness, quiet luxury, and playful connection with nature in one of Italy’s most spectacular alpine landscapes.
Borgo SAN SONNEA Lake Garda
The third property in the collection, Borgo SAN SONNEA Lake Garda, brings the brand’s philosophy to the shores of Italy’s largest lake. Set among olive groves overlooking Lake Garda, the intimate borgo will celebrate Italian slow living through tranquil accommodations, and a deep connection to the surrounding countryside.
SAN SONNEA represents the beginning of a long-term vision for the Hinteregger family, While each property will remain deeply grounded in its own landscape and community, every future retreat will embody the collection’s commitment to regenerative hospitality, exceptional design, first-class, guest-centric service, and meaningful experiences inspired by nature.
