Being Estate Villas, Tobago: A Sanctuary of Sustainable Luxury
Sustainable Luxury
Assignment
Leve Global set out to prove that tourism in the Caribbean could be different—exceptional, intimate, and truly sustainable. Out of this vision came Being Estate Villas, a flagship tourism project located on an eleven-acre organic fruit estate in Arnos Vale, Tobago.
Led by Dr. Auliana Poon, Managing Director of Leve Global, and inspired by her family and personal philosophy, Being was created to offer a peaceful, rejuvenating escape for discerning travellers. The goal was to move away from mass tourism models and demonstrate how luxury and sustainability could coexist in a Caribbean context. Leve Global built a retreat for the soul.
Key Project Outcomes
Results
Being Estate Villas became a benchmark in experiential Caribbean tourism. Designed by acclaimed architect Roger Turton, the property is made up of multiple pavilions, each offering sweeping, 180-degree views of the Caribbean Sea. Every detail was intentional—from the open-air showers to the dozen patios facing the sun, moon, and stars.
Guests at Being enjoy privacy, seclusion, and a deep connection to nature. With architecture that invites the outside in, the villa provides a meditative, sensual experience that is both luxurious and grounded. The estate doubles as a working organic farm, producing fruit trees planted by generations of the Poon family. Being is not only a place—it’s a philosophy.
Impact:
Being has redefined what it means to vacation in the Caribbean. It has inspired a new way of thinking about boutique tourism—where nature, design, sustainability, and well-being come together. Featured in international publications and praised for its originality, Being has become a quiet icon of sustainable Caribbean luxury.
Key Project Outcomes
- Created an award-winning boutique villa rooted in sustainability
- Designed an architectural masterpiece by a leading Caribbean architect
- Established an organic fruit estate integrated into the tourism experience
- Demonstrated a working model of low-impact, high-value tourism
- Inspired a movement toward experiential and intimate Caribbean travel
- Attracted international attention for its uniqueness and authenticity
- Proved that Caribbean tourism can be both luxurious and sustainable