From retreats designed to help build mental resilience and athletic performance through to a curated stay of pure relaxation and reset, discover the best 2024 wellness retreats worth escaping to this summer and autumn
1 Building Resilience: A Maria Sharapova Retreat at Amanzoe, Greece
23-26 September 2024
Mental toughness can be every bit as crucial as physical strength. In today’s fast-paced world, developing a strong mental foundation is essential for facing challenges and achieving emotional balance.
Drawing on her decades of experience as a professional athlete, Maria Sharapova, Aman’s Global Wellness Ambassador, will be hosting a rare three-night retreat combining physical and mental endurance sessions to help participants navigate life’s daily demands and pressures with grace.
On Amanzoe’s peaceful Peloponnese peninsula, a curated itinerary covers all aspects of resilience, from skill-focused mindfulness sessions and restorative therapies to limit-testing outdoor adventures. Guided by Maria Sharapova, group dining experiences and the opportunity to challenge the five-time Grand Slam champion on the court complete the journey.
Cultivating a skill set that empowers participants to face future challenges, the programme builds strength, flexibility and resourcefulness. Designed for all levels, this transformative retreat seamlessly blends the expertise of a sporting icon with Aman’s holistic approach to wellness. All participants will receive an exclusive Wellness Kit curated by Maria in partnership with Aman Essentials, featuring her favourite resilience-boosting pieces.
When: 23-26 September 2024
How: Availability is limited and reservations are honoured on a first-come, first-served basis. Find out more via aman.com
2 Ayurveda escapes: La Vida Veda At Rabot Hotel With Jasmine Hemsley, Saint Lucia
23 – 28 July, 2024
Ideal for a summer escape, from 23rd to 28th July guests can spend five days at Rabot Hotel from Hotel Chocolat hosted by London-based wellbeing expert, chef and best-selling author of award-winning East by West – Jasmine Hemsley – for a wellbeing retreat inspired by Jasmine’s passion for Ayurveda.
Enjoy daily yoga, educational talks, and sound baths, with the backdrop of the lush rainforest, along with nature walks through the beautiful 140-acre Rabot Estate. At mealtimes, tuck into a delicious menu designed by Jasmine in partnership with Rabot Hotel, using fresh, seasonal, and local produce. Leave feeling reinvigorated and inspired to know your mind-body better.
There’s a world of experiences to discover across the hotel’s Rabot Estate, and beyond. Guests on the retreat will be able to learn about our sustainable approach to cacao-growing, explore the diverse nature on the estate trails, enjoy a dip in the mud baths at the nearby Sulphur Springs, hop on a complimentary shuttle to the nearest beach and indulge in wellbeing treatments at the spa. Guests will also receive an exclusive goody bag of tools to help them take the ancient wisdom they learn, home with them.
When: 23 – 28 July, 2024
How: For more information visit hotelchocolat.com and to make a booking
3 Re:You: Our Habitas and Physio Logic NYC to launch new Personalised Wellness Retreats, Mexico
17th – 20th October 2024
Ideal for athletes looking to improve their performance, Our Habitas and Physio Logic NYC have teamed up to launch Re:You, a new personalised and science-based wellness retreat available at Our Habitas San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. Re:You emerges as the brainchild of the collaboration between the two brands who are pioneers in their respective fields, aiming to revolutionise personalised wellness retreats.
The first retreat will take place from 17th – 20th October, and more will be rolled out in the future at the property and throughout the wider Our Habitas portfolio. Born from their shared commitment to holistic well-being, Re:You will offer tailored retreats integrating functional movement screening, biochemistry testing, bodywork therapies, and personalised health recommendations.
One-on-one educational consultations will teach guests how to optimise their body movements for maximum benefit. These key learnings are to be brought into the group classes, and then at home as part of the daily routine.
Through this first-of-its-kind collaboration, guests will embark on a four-day intensive journey designed and led by a team of expert practitioners with over 50 years of combined experience. These experts will help guests decode their unique biological design and apply health and movement education sustainably in daily life. Guests will discover their athletic tune through functional fitness based on the Pilates principles, allowing them to focus on strength through a range of motion, posture and movement patterns.
Whilst embarking on the retreat, guests will begin the day with breathwork or meditation and a choice of low or high intensity exercises, such as HIIT or Pilates based signature class called the Athletic Tune. Various therapies will follow in a 1:1 consultation, such as clinical nutrition counselling, massage, and physical therapies.
Attendees can expect wholesome meals from breakfast to dinner alongside talks surrounding relevant health topics such as sleep, blood sugar, inflammation and the latest wellness trends. The programmes will also include outdoor activities such as hiking or paddle boarding, and a time for attendees to reflect on their day over live music.
Wallet: Re:You retreats will begin around $3,000 USD.
How: To find out more and make a booking, visit ourhabitas.com
When: 17th – 20th October 2024
4 Simple Escapism: Saltmoore, North Yorkshire
Opening September 2024
With breathtaking seascapes, unspoilt coastlines and cobbled streets, the picturesque town of Whitby and the quaint village of Sandsend, in North Yorkshire, are known by many as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Yorkshire Coast. As of September 2024, this beautiful part of the world will be known as the home of ‘Saltmoore’, a new and luxurious wellness-led retreat which was formerly Raithwaite Sandsend.
Perfectly positioned between the sweeping sea and the vast heather-clad North Yorkshire Moors, Saltmoore will comprise two brand new hotels with 72 bedrooms in total, a state-of-the-art spa, and four F&B outlets, including a gourmet restaurant, a relaxed Brasserie, and a Wellness Café.
Saltmoore is the brainchild of powerhouse construction and property development firms O’Shea Group and Galliard Homes – with Saltmoore marking their 50th project together and the first hotel in Northern England.
Hidden away in 85 acres of verdant estate and local woodland, and just a short stroll from the sea, the heart of Saltmoore can be found at ‘Saltmoore House’, a sophisticated and elegant 43-bedroom hotel that sits in a commanding position overlooking pristine gardens and a charming orchard that is home to an abundance of plum and pear trees. T
he historic hall here takes notes from industrial mills and the Victorian era, weaving together rich tones and textures to create timeless, indulgent interiors inspired by the moors and sea. The hotel’s bedrooms are spacious in size, ranging from more cosy ‘Snug’ bedrooms to larger ‘Master’ bedrooms.
Saltmoore House is home to a state-of-the-art spa, ‘The Sanctuary at Saltmoore’ which will feature an indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, relaxation room, as well as six treatment rooms that includes one double treatment room for couples. A holistic haven, those looking to truly unwind have a choice of unique treatments, which take inspiration from the salts of the sea and the natural surroundings.
All guests will also have access to the hotel’s modern and high-quality gym that is equipped with the latest in sports recovery – a cryotherapy chamber. The Wellness Café, overlooking the glorious gardens, will provide the perfect place to recharge and refuel with a selection of fresh smoothies, bone broth, seasonal salads, and protein shakes.
When: Opening September 2024
Wallet: Room rates start from £400 on the weekend and will be from £300 midweek at both Saltmoore House and The Beach House.
How: For more information, visit saltmoore.co.uk.
5 Engel Ayurpura’s new short stay programmes
Dates available upon request
Wellness lovers, robes this way please. Engel Ayurpura in the picturesque Dolomites has launched two new short stay programmes for first-time visitors and returners in need of a resetSituated in Nova Levante, near Bolzano, Engel Ayurpura is the only authentic Ayurveda retreat in the Italian Dolomites and blends incredible interior design with rejuvenating holistic treatments.
Ideal for a sample-sized dose of total relaxation, the two-night Approaching Ayurveda itinerary (£555 / €650 per person) includes Abhyanga full-body oil massage, Devarpana massage with herbal powder, Pinda Sweda massage using herbal pouches, daily yoga/meditation sessions and full-board organic tri-dosha Ayurvedic cuisine.
Meanwhile, the three-night itinerary (£725 / €850 per person) adds Shiro Dhara (forehead oil flow therapy in combination with Abhyanga) into the mix. As well as these soothing treatments, guests are encouraged to relax in the SPA and infinity salt-water swimming pool and are invited to participate in weekly activities; examples include mindful flower-arranging and Ayurvedic cookery classes.
Thoughtful touches include paints, brushes and paper are available for guests to use should inspiration strike and ‘Silent Flower’ pins to indicate a wish to stay quiet. First-timers can pre-book a consultation and pulse diagnosis to determine their dosha type.
Short and sweet, the new packages offer an excellent way for the uninitiated to sample the delights of Ayurveda, as a prelude to a longer visit or simply a ‘top up’ of all things holistic. For the optimum long-term benefit, an in-depth seven- ten- or 14-night programme is recommended.
When: Available to book now
Wallet: Prices from £555pp
How: Find out more and make a booking via ayurpura.hotel-engel.com
