Why Still
A sustainable, slow movement, STILL was started with the belief that in order to navigate this busy, modern world, there is a need to return to basics with a simpler way of living. Having spent many years working together on luxury super yachts – and as much and they loved the continual change, glamour and adventure – Bronnie and Tara had a strong desire for balance. Finding quiet in day to day rituals, enjoying wholesome meals together and connecting with community. STILL gives them, and their guests, the opportunity to be quiet and truly still.
Coming to understand a simpler life, safe space and joy in basic elements has been integral to the couple’s journey and to the birth of STILL.
Being in the moment, with awareness, taking delight in that first morning Italian coffee: perhaps not moving through life continually hoping the next moment will be better.
A quote which resonated with the couple
“holding a space for now.
A sanctuary where thoughts find gentle release.”
OUR STORY
Grown from a shared love for authenticity and simplicity, STILL Italy is an extension of its founders, Bronnie and Tara – their warmth, their hospitality and the incredible community they build wherever they settle.
A South African chef, Bronnie has a deep love of good food, the shared conversations over meals and simple living. Cheffing in Michelin starred restaurants, as a private chef, as well as on superyachts around the Mediterranean– which is where she met her partner in adventure, business and life, Tara.
A captain and explorer at heart, Tara is fluent in many languages, learnt while living and immersing himself in multiple cultures and communities around the world, spanning Morocco to France and Spain to Holland.
In recent years, the couple fell in love with, and settled in Oneglia – a quiet seaside town in northern Italy, where they established STILL-Italy. Leaning into their collective experience of high-end hospitality, the couple were able to design a space that offered guests a peaceful self- catering stay, intentionally emphasising simplicity and authenticity.
Bronnie and Tara love the long Italian lunches, a good seaside Aperol spritz, winters skiing and the beautiful chaos of Italia. There is a hope that you too will fall in love. x
