By Zu Anjalika Kamis Gunnulfsen
Scarisbrick International Group, redefining luxury.
A chance to reconnect in your own private space while enjoying all the benefits of a first-class hotel.
Geoff Harrison, Creator & Managing Director
Introduce yourself, Geoff.
Hello, I am Geoff Harrison the co-founder (along with my Business Partner Assoc . Prof. Dato’ Dr. Singaraveloo Muthusamy – a leading Specialist from KPJ Specialist Hospital in Johor Bahru, Malaysia) and Creator of the Scarisbrick International Luxury Lifestyle Resorts Concept.
I started developing some of the first Retirement Villages in Australia in 1990, which after a period of market awareness, became very successful and the same model flourishes to this day.
4 years ago at a dinner party with my peers, they said “Geoff we don’t want to live in those Villages you started 30 years ago – make something more luxurious!!”
So we have come up with Scarisbrick International Resorts:
– Luxury High-end Residences
o Opulent interior fit-out
o Concierge
o Reception
o Security
– Wellness Programs
o Yoga
o Aerobics
o Pilates
o Social Sessions (Mahjong, Trivial Pursuit, Fashion shows, Singing, Dancing)
o Education Sessions (Art, Gardening, Cooking, Literature)
o Traditional Chinese Medicine, New Age treatment
o Swimming
o Water Aerobics
o Meditation
o Medical Program based on existing conditions, with Medical Management Plan for each resident
– 24/7 Pushbutton In-room services including:
o Butler
o Laundry
o Housekeeping
o Spa services inc:
§ Massage
§ Reflexology
§ Skin treatment
§ Hair Treatment
§ Manicure
§ Pedicure
§ Waxing
§ Threading
§ Infusion Baths
o Dining
o Medical Centre with Nurses & Caregivers on call
o Associated Hospital connectivity
o Secretarial services
o Pet services
§ Walking
§ Grooming
§ Veterinarian services
o Educational services
§ Tutoring (Maths, English etc.)
§ Holiday Camps
§ Boarding Facilities
§ Sporting Camps
o Childminding
Tell us about Scarisbrick International Group.
The Scarisbrick International Group consists of companies currently registered in Australia, Malaysia and The Philippines and through its sister companies in Cyprus, Switzerland Indonesia and New Zealand.
The Group has 2 shareholders who are its 2 Directors also being:
Assoc . Prof. Dato’ Dr. Singaraveloo Muthusamy (Chairman – 50% shareholder), and
Geoff Harrison (Managing Director – 50% shareholder).
The Group has recently opened a Limited Preference Share facility for Investors who may wish to become involved (minimum investment of USD 25,000)
How many properties does Scarisbrick International have across the world and spanning across which regions, Geoff?
Scarisbrick International has Developments currently contracted in Malaysia and The Philippines with further Developments being finalised in Switzerland, Portugal, France, Cyprus, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia,
How did the idea come about?
The “Peer Group Dinner” 4 years ago, started the thought process for a new paradigm in retirement living for active professionals over 50 years of age where they could live a lifestyle of top quality services and luxury.
It has since expanded to include 30 to 40 year old age group to provide a fully serviced lifestyle for families.
The new norm of “Living in the Covid World” has also added to the attraction of our Lifestyle in that:
A. People want to live in a SAFE & SECURE BUBBLE
a. Minimum numbers of others coming in and out of their Bubble
b. Those that do, are tightly screened
c. Every possible service is available INSIDE their Bubble
d. The services provided are TOP QUALITY
What are the key criterias for the kind of properties you have?
1. Suitable location
a. Unique & picturesque
i. Seafront
ii. Lakefront
iii. Ski Resort area
b. Close to ancillary services (retail Mall, Hospital)
2. Size of development
a. Minimum of 100 residences
b. Associated facilities within the development
i. Spa
1. Sauna
2. Steam room
3. Treatment rooms
ii. Gym
iii. Pools
iv. Restaurant
v. Serviced Offices
3. Security of local environment
4. Expat Visa availability
5. Economical cost of living
6. Climate conducive to comfortable living
7. Quality of food products available
8. Friendliness of Local Populace
9. Availability of high-quality Staff
Tell us all about the concierge aspect in each property.
Our 24/7 Pushbutton App will summon your Butler to do whatever you wish at whatever time you wish.
Need your shoes cleaned at 5am? Done.
Need an airline ticket booked at 3am? Done
Need your curtains opened at 6.30am? Done
Need your personalised breakfast of Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon on a bed of crispy fried Kale with half almond mochachino no sugar at 4am? Done
Felt a twinge in your chest at 2am? Butler will be there to deliver first responder Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for you until the nurse determines if you need to go down to our Medivac Ambulance for further treatment at our Associated Hospital, safe as quickly as possible? Done
Our Butler Concierge Services will provide everything possible that you wish to make your life at Scarisbrick impeccably dignified.
How would you describe a typical client?
Our typical Client will be:
Discerning
Seeking Health & Wellness
Seeking Relaxed Dignified Comfort
Seeking a Luxury Lifestyle of Quality
Walk us through the retreats that is going to be made available at your properties.
The Retreat will start with:
DAY 1
1. Check in to your single accommodation resort room
2. Attend the doctor’s clinic for your Existing Conditions Survey
3. Go for your spa treatment (Massage, Jacuzzi, Reflexology )
4. Have your specially prepared dietary lunch
5. Go to your exercise program (Yoga, Nature Trail walk, Pilates, Stretching, Swimming, Water Aerobics)
6. Rest & re-focus
7. Have your specially prepared dietary dinner
8. Join our Evening Breeze Communal Sessions (Info on Beauty Products, Treatments, Cutting Edge new methodology, Social expansion, Fashion Shows, etc etc.)
9. Sleep
DAY 2, 3
1. Aerobics
2. Have your specially prepared dietary breakfast
3. Go for your spa treatment (Massage, Jacuzzi, Reflexology )
4. Have your specially prepared dietary lunch
5. Go to your exercise program (Yoga, Nature Trail walk, Pilates, Stretching, Swimming, Water Aerobics)
6. Rest & re-focus
7. Have your specially prepared Dietary Dinner
8. Join our Evening Breeze Communal Sessions (Info on Beauty Products, Treatments, Cutting Edge new methodology, Social expansion, Fashion Shows, etc etc.)
9. Sleep
Day 4
1. Aerobics
2. Have your specially prepared Dietary Breakfast
3. Go for your Spa Treatment (Massage, Jacuzzi, Reflexology )
4. Final Medical Check
5. Have your specially prepared dietary lunch
6. Join our information session on Moving Forward
7. Tour Scarisbrick Development Facilities
8. Depart for Home
How do you envisage the luxury hospitality industry evolving in the coming years?
The Luxury Hospitality Industry will grow exponentially in the short term as more and more people realise the desire for quality lifestyle WITH Medical safety.
One of the biggest future trends will continue to be working from home or satellite offices in secure, sanitized, serviced luxury.
Residents will want every possible facility and service for their whole family to be pampered, cared for, serviced and developed in an environment based on wellness and quality of lifestyle.
Where can Fab! Luxe readers read more about Scarisbrick International’s properties and retreats?
We are continually upgrading our webpage at Scarisbrick international and our Facebook page at Scarisbrick International Facebook
