On December 31st, The Surf Lodge rang in the New Year 2026 in St Barth with a celebration that felt refreshingly authentic: intimate, warm, and deeply rooted in the island&rsquo;s spirit.&nbsp;

Set against the quiet, moonlit coastline of H&ocirc;tel Le Toiny, the one-night-only event transformed the beach into a glowing playground of music, movement, and connection. Inspired by founder Jayma Cardosa's long-standing love affair with St Barth, the evening paid homage to the island as it once was&mdash;small gatherings, familiar faces, salty air, and dancing under the stars.
Far from the oversized, high-volume parties often associated with New Year&rsquo;s Eve, the idea was simple: bring people together for a night that honored the true essence of the island&mdash;personal, barefoot, and convivial. At the heart of the celebration was a live DJ performance by BLOND:ISH, whose feel-good house sound and soulful energy set the pace for the night. Moving effortlessly from dusk into the first moments of 2026, she drew the crowd into a shared rhythm&mdash;barefoot dancing on the sand, laughter in the air, and magnums of Perrier-Jou&euml;t champagne flowing beneath the stars.
The guest list reflected the same effortless cool, bringing together a stylish, creative crowd including Elsa Hosk, Izabel Goulart, Chase Hudson, Greta Lee, Rachel Winters, Elen Capri, Noah Goodhart, Michael Walrath, Jonah Goodhartand a discreet mix of international tastemakers, friends of the house, and island insiders&mdash;keeping the atmosphere exclusive yet relaxed, glamorous without ever feeling forced.
Between sets, guests drifted between the shoreline and Le Toiny&rsquo;s private villas, taking in sweeping ocean views and the rare luxury of space and calm. Ferragamo added a refined touch of Italian elegance, subtly balancing The Surf Lodge&rsquo;s boho-cool DNA with polished sophistication.
Together, The Surf Lodge, Le Toiny, and Ferragamo crafted a New Year&rsquo;s Eve that captured the true spirit of St Barth&mdash;not louder, bigger, or more extravagant, but warmer, closer, and more meaningful. A night defined by good energy, beautiful simplicity, and the joy of welcoming a new year under a sky full of stars.
A reminder that sometimes, the most unforgettable celebrations are the ones that stay beautifully intimate. The Surf Lodge and Ferragamo &ndash; New Year&rsquo;s Eve at Le Toiny thesurflodge.com &nbsp; | &nbsp; @thesurflodgestbarths &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; letoiny.com &nbsp; | &nbsp; @hotelletoinystbarth

BLOND:ISH

Chase Hudson.

Aliya Goodnature.

Greta Lee.

Elsa Hosk.

Elsa Hosk, Izabel Goulart.

Rachel Winters, Georgia Sumner & friend.

Shabnam Safarzadeh, Shay Safarzadeh.

Elen Capri, Elizabeth Erm.

Dj Maxime Cheval.

Edo Ferragamo live performance.

All Images Courtesy of The Surf Lodge 2026.

The Surf Lodge St Barth: A New Year’s Eve True to the Soul of St Barth

L'Officiel St Barth New Issue Winter 2025 / Spring 2026

The Surf Lodge St Barth: A New Year’s Eve True to the Soul of St Barth

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