Pereh Mountain Resort, a 27-key boutique resort has opened its doors within northern Israel’s verdant landscape.
Pereh, which translates to wild in Hebrew, is a private estate perched on a ridge with views of mountains and valleys. With vast outdoor spaces, breathtaking landscapes and an innovative iteration of local gastronomy, the resort encapsulates the best of the Galilee and Golan Heights region. The property boasts large terraces, orchards and gardens, as well as an outdoor infinity pool with hot tub and bar, an intimate spa, Rouge restaurant helmed by Chef Roee Dori, a wine cellar and event and meeting spaces.
Built on the ruins of the 20th-century French Custom House built during the Ottoman Empire, Pereh Mountain Resort was reimagined as an innovative boutique resort founded on the pillars of leisure, nature and gastronomy. Owner Leo Glaser preserved and resorted the original edifices, including the two Bauhaus buildings that house the suites and garden rooms, all under the supervision of the Israel Conservation Authority.
Each of the indoor spaces throughout were created and manifested by interior designers Dannah Leitersdorf and Tamara Glaser, who used mostly local natural resources in the buildings and furnishings, such as native basalt stone and natural mineral plaster. The spacious rooms and suites have all been restored to look like the original structures, with centuries-old wooden floors, rounded stone walls and high ceilings.
“Pereh Mountain Resort is the manifestation of a vision and a dream that will elevate northern Israel’s luxury hospitality scene and attract new audiences to the region’s gastronomic, natural and cultural gems,” says Ishay Malka, co-owner and founder. “We are confident that our uncompromising commitment to top-level service and a thoughtful guest experience will excite the most discerning travellers.”
The Rouge restaurant is helmed by Chef Roee Dori, who honours the best of local ingredients by colluding with small producers from the region and serving a seasonal menu that highlights the bounty and diversity of the region with a modern twist.
The resort also boasts a wine cellar that champions the best of local wines from the Galilee and Golan Heights region, including an in-house wine label bottled exclusively for the property. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 16:30 and 18:00, the in-house sommelier and mixologist host locavore wine tastings for the guests of the hotel.
For business meetings and conventions of small to medium size, as well as weddings and private celebrations, the hotel is well equipped with sweeping outdoor spaces and gardens, private meeting rooms and lounge, and a sun-terrace overlooking Galilee.
Prior to opening, co-owner Ishay Malka partnered with Zemack Gallery in Tel Aviv to hand-select the various paintings, photography and sculptures by contemporary Israeli artists that would be displayed throughout the hotel. Shahar Elroy, the hotel’s Creative Director will usher in the next chapter of art and design through a partnership with Gal Gaon Gallery in Tel Aviv.
