Retreat, innovation, exploration, and isolation hub

We offer individuals, teams and explorers:

Unique stays with tranquil panoramic views.

Immersive retreats.

A research unit for extreme engineering and isolation.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Top-rated stay on Airbnb.

🏆 Trusted by innovation pioneers and high-tech partners.

About us

xHAB St. Barbara is a hybrid facility where tourism, team building, isolation, research and development come together.

Floor 1 is a prime Airbnb retreat for remote workers and couples.

Floor 2 is a digital nomad innovation hub for extreme engineering and isolation research.

We work with high-tech companies, universities and industry mentors to push the boundaries of human experience and exploration.

Explore our facility

FLOOR 1

Remote Work and Retreat Space

A first-class Airbnb accommodation in a remote, quiet location with breathtaking views.

Want to focus on work, relax or do a digital detox? Floor 1 offers a tranquil experience that few can compare to.

Inspiring living spaces

Modern, work-friendly interiors designed for productivity, paired with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding natural landscape.

Ready for digital nomads

High-speed Wi-Fi and cozy, functional workspace to keep you connected while you disconnect from the world.

Perfect for couples

An intimate hilltop retreat for couples offering privacy, comfort and the opportunity to relax in a peaceful, secluded setting.

Whether you want to retreat, focus or simply experience something new, Floor 1 at xHAB St. Barbara offers the perfect combination of modern comfort and natural beauty.

FLOOR 2
& OUTDOORS

Extreme Engineering and Isolation Research Hub

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An inspirational environment where digital nomads, entrepreneurs and researchers co-create and innovate, pushing the boundaries of sustainable living, remote working and extreme engineering — all in a uniquely isolated environment.

Floor 2 and the inspiring hills and valleys surrounding the house serve as both a collaborative workspace and a living lab for those who thrive in high-performance, off-grid and self-sufficient environments.

Together with our visiting professionals, we design, build and test next-generation habitat units that integrate cutting-edge materials, intelligent climate control and adaptable infrastructures. These innovations enable students, professionals and researchers to experiment with technologies designed for off-grid living, space exploration and extreme terrestrial conditions.

Beyond habitat design, we are investigating human resilience in isolation by studying adaptation, creativity, productivity and well-being in remote environments. This unique research opportunity offers real insights into the future of self-sufficient, high-tech habitats, both on Earth and beyond.

Our vision

At xHAB St. Barbara, we believe that isolation is not an obstacle, but an opportunity for growth, exploration and leadership. 

We follow this belief by creating a space where guests can reconnect with themselves, the inner, outer and virtual worlds and the possibilities of technology.

By incorporating research on isolation, solitude and seclusion, we unlock the potential of remoteness to foster growth, connection and discovery. 

These research findings, combined with human resilience and exploration insights, enable us to provide individuals and organizations with new tools for personal and leadership development, teamwork and crisis management, and to offer transformative, immersive experiences for guests, tourists and researchers alike.