The Santa Marina is an authentic 375-plus-acre farm in the State of Minas Gerais, with history and tradition. It lies at an altitude of just above 3600 feet. It is teeming with the exuberant flora and fauna of the Atlantic Forest, which surrounds a lake, a waterfall, and a rapid.
Acquired by the Bernardi Capistrano family in 1967, the Santa Marina opened its doors in 2002, thus becoming “a Farm which Hosts”.
The guests are received by the very owners.
The Fazenda is committed to protect and preserve the local natural treasures.
[A piece of Paradise – so rare, so necessary.
Nature, color, flower, water, air, silence, harmony.]
Marilda
The Santa Marina Farm Hotel hosts in its very own style, with different options of accommodations – all with a high standard of comfort and carefully prepared. The hosting takes place exclusively under reservation, which is limited to 25 people. This is a special place for those who long for peace of mind and rest.
Main House
The mansion from the early 19th Century has been renovated, whilst new environments were built and carefully decorated with antiques which belong to the collection of the family. The stay in the Main House provides better contact with the origins of the Farm, whilst evoking memories of a more bucolic and less hasty life.
There are four comfortable and spacious apartments, with private bathrooms equipped with showers supplied by a solar heating system, TV, safe, DVD, and minibar.
The romantic atmosphere is present in every detail of the décor.
Important! As a result of the pandemic and, momentarily, because we are operating with 50% of occupancy, Main House has closed accommodations, however, with Guest House and Chalet House are released.
“I have been received with open arms, in a warm embrace. This is how I felt along the days I have stayed in here: welcomed, protected, tendered.”
Maria Inês
In the breakfast, the quitandas [typical cakes, biscuits, muffins, and desserts], the milk, the curd, the cheese, the jams, and the juice are products of the Fazenda Santa Marina. For lunch, tea, and dinner, delicious family recipes are prepared on the wood-burning stove. The most part of the vegetables, the greens, the sauces, the sweets, and the herbs is also produced in the farm.
The Fazenda Santa Marina is a privileged place for leisure and well-being. The environment is perfect to get in touch with one-self and with nature.
Leisure
Hiking the trails on the mountains, around the lake, in the gardens, and so much more, as…
Horseback riding, diving in the waterfall and swimming in the pool, having a picnic, enjoying a sauna, riding a bicycle, fishing, boat rowing, lazing on the hammocks, or just contemplating the local flora and fauna.
“May the light of the Divine Love continue to bathe your hearts, your homes, your bonds. Shanti, shanti, shanti! Namaste!”
Chaitanya
Located in the State of Minas Gerais, by the Estrada Real [Royal Road] – the path which used to connect Rio de Janeiro, the capital of the Empire, to the city of Ouro Preto, the then capital of Minas Gerais. The Santa Marina Farm Hotel is 120 km [nearly 75 miles] away from the city of Belo Horizonte, by the BR 040 highway, in the direction of Rio de Janeiro, in the vicinity of the cities of Cristiano Otoni and Santana dos Montes.
The Santa Marina lies next to the historical cities of Congonhas do Campo, Ouro Preto, and Tiradentes. It belongs to the Touristic Circuit Vilas e Fazendas de Minas [Villages and Farms of Minas Gerais].
LEAVING FROM BELO HORIZONTE > SANTA MARINA
We are about 120 km [nearly 75 miles] away. Drive by the BR-040 highway, in the direction of Rio de Janeiro. At about 2 km [1 ¼ mile] after the city of Cristiano Otoni, pay attention and turn right, on the exit as indicated by the sign SAÍDA 652 (image above). You will then drive underneath the BR highway and shall follow the signs to the city of Santana dos Montes. The Fazenda Santa Marina is just 9 km [5.6 miles] ahead. Mind the railway track and the interchange, where you shall turn left.
The regions is home to 16 colonial farms. In the small city of Santana dos Montes, just 9 km [5.6 miles] away from the Fazenda Santa Marina, you will be able to appreciate the simple life of the country and the historic district, 30 houses of the baroque style and the Igreja Matriz [Main Church], which dates back to the year 1749.
From Belo Horizonte: 120 km [74.56 miles]
From Congonhas do Campo: 47 km [29.20 miles]
From Conselheiro Lafaiete: 26 km [16.16 miles]
From Carandaí: 15 km [9.32 miles]
From Barbacena: 61 km [37.90 miles]
From Tiradentes: 110 km [68.35 miles]
From São João Del Rey: 120 km [74.56 miles]
From Ouro Preto: 71 km [48.47 miles]
From Juiz de Fora: 176 km [189.36 miles]
From Rio de Janeiro: 330 km [205.05 miles]
From São Paulo: 576 km [357.91 miles]
Coordinates (GPS):
S 20° 50’21’’ W 043° 43’34’’ 920 m
Helicopter descent possible. Please consult us!
S 20° 50’25’’ W 043° 43’57.4’’
Mailing address:
Km 09 da Estrada de Cristiano Otoni a Santana dos Montes
CEP: 36.430-000 – Santana dos Montes / MG – Brazil
[A piece of Paradise – so rare, so necessary.
Nature, color, flower, water, air, silence, harmony.]
Marilda
To request a reservation, please, fill out the form below. Upon receipt of the message, our staff will check on the availability of vacancies and will contact you directly, whilst sending a quotation and the details for the formalization of your reservation.
Direct line support: preferably between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm: +55 (31) 9 9974-4203
Important! Momentarily, because we are operating with 50% of occupancy, Main House has closed accommodations, however, with Guest House and Chalet House are released.
RESERVATIONS / PRICE LIST
ABOUT CANCELLATIONS
1. The daily rate includes breakfast, lunch, 5 o’clock tea, dinner, and leisure at the farm.
2. Beverages are charged in separate, and are not included in the daily rates.
3. The holistic therapies (baths, massage, Reiki, etc.) are options and are charged in separate. Ideally, the desired therapy should be scheduled upon the making of the reservation.
4. Orders outside the menu offered in the 4 meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner) will be charged separately.
5. The Hotel charges a fee for any beverage brought in and consumed by the guests in the social areas.
6. The Hotel accepts infants (babies of up to 1 year of age) and guests above 10 years of age.
7. Outsourced tours for bird watching will be charge in separate and should be scheduled in advance.
8. We do allow small-sized domestic animals in specific apartments. Please verify the accommodation fees.
√ Deposit in advance to the amount of 50% of the stay (reservation guarantee), the remaining 50% and the extra expenses will be settled at the Hotel either in cash or check.
√ Note: We do not operate with credit cards due to the oscillation in the reception of the cellular phone signal.
√ Please confirm your reservation via a phone call prior to making the bank deposit.
The Fazenda Santa Marina is a privileged and ideal local for you to hold meetings and celebrations. Throughout the year, several events are produced, such as: Bride’s Day, Week of Ayurvedic Treatments, Reiki Initiations, and Children’s Day, among others.
ENGAGEMENTS, WEDDINGS, AND RENEWAL OF VOWS
The Santa Marina wishes that all of the celebrations are overwhelmed by the blessing from the skies.
“It has been a feast to all of the senses: the sight was filled with green, with life, and got lost far away; the sense of smell was delighted with the aromas, and felt colors and odors; the sense of tact felt free, knowing to be welcomed, seeing cleanliness, and so much care; to the sense of taste, one experience after another, and all of them unforgettable; the hearing was filled with sounds, all of them rocking our days and nights.”
Cristiana and Sky
More information regarding the social initiatives, the supports, the events, the projects, and the products of the Fazenda Santa Marina. A privileged and ideal location for you to repose and enjoy nature, to appreciate the so utterly beautiful local fauna and flora. Enjoy and contemplate with your better half and beloved ones. After all, it is more than one hundred years of history and love with a happy ending.
More information regarding the social initiatives, the supports, the events, the projects, and the products of the Fazenda Santa Marina. A privileged and ideal location for you to repose and enjoy nature, to appreciate the so utterly beautiful local fauna and flora. Enjoy and contemplate with your better half and beloved ones. After all, it is more than one hundred years of history and love with a happy ending.
“Once again it is proven how important the quest for the unknown is.
It is these tiny/great moments which make life to be beautiful.”
Neida and Henrique