“I would suggest getting lost. I would suggest getting lost on the small inland roads to discover the breathtaking views, the old abandoned villages, the endless fields of lavender, just to wander around. And I would actually do the same with the boat. So I would also get lost in the multitude bays, and go to the local fisherman’s restaurant because he will do his best to give you the best fresh fish that he caught that morning.”
We’re in great company with Maud Truchi, the visionary behind and proud owner of Maslina Resort, her love letter to the Mediterranean inspired by the astonishing landscape, authentic people, and untouched cultural heritage she found on the Croatian island of Hvar.
When Maud stepped foot on the island of Hvar for the first time after her own worldly travels and successful career, she realized this was the place of her childhood dreams - a place she desired to call home, create a hotel, and welcome travelers to discover what mindful luxury in the heart of the Mediterranean may feel like.
In this episode, Maud shares her admiration and appreciation for this genuine sense of place and its people - inviting us all to come and live a meaningful experience that will broaden our horizon and open our minds.
Top Takeaways
[1:45] From the beginning, Maud has traveled the world - collecting rich experiences and cultivating deep friendships - that have inspired who she is and what she creates today. And yet, her biggest lesson along the journey remains having a ‘lighthouse’ to always guide her back home.
[7:00] Was it the unspoiled beauty of nature, the genuine warmth of the people or the villages frozen in time, that left Maud breathless? Perhaps it was the blend of the three that called Maud to want to create something meaningful, yet preserve and protect something original.
[12:20] “ I really realized then, that something bigger than me was created. Because you can only do as much as you can, but then you cannot make people feel good. They feel good because of everything that surrounds them. I think that when you are true to yourself and are authentic, at the end of the day, they feel it.”
[16:00] From sunrise yoga stretches to sunset cocktails paired with endless views of the sparkling Adriatic Sea, guests flow through their day with mindful moments of wellness, seaside swimming, and dining under the stars - creating a natural rhythm that invites them to truly unwind.
[21:30] Wellness is around every corner and engrained in every experience at Maslina Resort - inspired by the heritage of healing and Mediterranean lifestyle found on Hvar.
[24:45] The “Mediterranean Diet” is not a fad, it is a way of life on the island of Hvar - with the seasonal produce and fresh caught fish, the onsite olive orchards and local vineyards influencing the daily menu, not the other way around.
[30:50] The future for Maud and Maslina Resort is centered around mindfulness - mindful luxury, mindful growth, mindful experiences, mindful sustainability, mindful mentorship - only continuing to evolve in a slow yet nurtured way.
Notable Mentions
El Nido Resorts, Philippines
COCO-MAT Mattresses
Nohrd Fitness Equipment
Ager, Stari Grad Plain, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gregada, Croatian Poached Fish
Peka, Croatian Veal Dish
Explore River Cetina, Brač Island, Split, Omiš
Diana Popescu of Epoque Hotel, Bucharest
Adine Roode of Jabulani Safari, South Africa
Laure Pertusier of Saint James Paris, France
Shan Varty of Londolozi, South Africa
