128 BEAUTY & WELLBEING
RECHARGE AND RESET IN 2024 WITH DOWN HALL ’ S NEW WELLNESS RETREATS
With 29 % of global travellers stating interest in travelling for wellness reasons *, luxury Essex property , Down Hall Hotel , Spa & Estate has unveiled two new wellness retreats , including Breathwork Weekend and Wellness Sound Bath Weekend for 2024 .
Set against 110-acres of stunning greenery and woodlands , the hotel makes an idyllic setting to switch off and fully immerse yourself in the hotel ’ s tranquil workshops as you escape the daily grinds of everyday life . Wellness Retreats will be available from 21st January and run throughout the year .
Breathwork Weekend Retreat ( Breathwork , Sound Bathing , Dinner & Overnight Stay ) Launching on 2nd February , embark on a breathwork journey in the beautiful Essex countryside for a complete reset of the mind , body and spirit . Begin with a relaxing spa treatment in Eden Spa , followed by a powerful breathwork and meditation class led by Down Hall ’ s Wellness and Holistic expert Camilla Sheeley ; where you will be guided through a range of breathing techniques as you enter through altered states of consciousness , communicating with the nervous system , one breath at a time .
A three-course dinner will follow , curated by Executive Chef Robert Pearce in the hotel ’ s 2 AA Rosette restaurant the Garden Room , before you settle down for a harmony gong and sound bath session . Connect with the energy of the sound vibrations , de-stress and relieve all tension while you
are guided into a deep meditative state . After a restful night ’ s sleep in one of the luxurious bedrooms , watch the sunrise on the hotel ’ s striking lawn with an outdoor yoga and meditation class followed by breakfast and a guided woodlands walk , before departing feeling refreshed and rejuvenated .
The Breathwork Weekend Retreat is priced at £ 195 per person ( double or twin room ) and is available on the 2nd – 3rd February , 26th – 27th April , 31st May – 1st June .
Wellness Sound Bath Weekend Retreat ( Outdoor Sound Bathing , Yoga , Dinner & Overnight Stay ) Step into the wilderness and experience the magic of nature surrounding you with Down Hall ’ s Wellness Sound Bath Weekend Retreat . Combining sensory sound bathing with sunrise and sunset yoga , and a revitalising spa treatment , this weekend retreat is the ultimate self-care experience set in the heart of the serene countryside .
Available from 15th March , begin with a relaxing spa treatment followed by an outdoor sunset yoga class to connect with nature and awaken the senses . A decadent evening meal awaits in the Garden Room , before a moonlit evening sound bath session designed to guide you through the power of sound vibrations , relieving tension and anxiety in a tranquil environment . Enter a state of deep relaxation and absorb the soothing sounds of the gong as the stars twinkle in the evening sky . After a comfortable night ’ s sleep , complete your retreat with a sunrise yoga session followed by breakfast in The Potting Shed , before leaving feeling relaxed for the week ahead .
The Wellness Sound Bath Weekend Retreat is priced at £ 195 per person ( double or twin room ) and is available on 15th March and will run every two months . This retreat will take place outdoors and weather dependent , will be moved indoors if necessary .
Wellness Day Retreat Down Hall will be offering bespoke Wellness Day Retreats for some well-deserved R & R time . Available on Sunday 21st January , Sunday 19th May and Sunday 15th September , guests will enjoy a detox juice on arrival followed by a guided woodland walk , mediation and yoga session , a delicious light lunch , a mindfulness and crystals workshop , and access to the hotel ’ s Eden Spa . End the day with a special champagne afternoon tea and leave feeling well rested and revived . The day begins at 10.30am and is priced at £ 165 per person .
To book one of Down Hall ’ s upcoming wellness retreats , please visit : www . downhall . co . uk / upcoming-events
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 62 2024