Published on 14/01/2025

Serenity in every style

The collection’s most exceptional facilities– including this selection of seven–are known as ‘Label Spas,’ and guarantee rewarding and rejuvenating escapes amid environments of thoughtful design, natural materials and impeccable service, conceived to revitalize mind, body and soul.

Serenity in every style

Weissenhaus Private Nature Luxury Resort, Weissenhaus, Germany

The collection’s most exceptional facilities– including this selection of seven–are known as ‘Label Spas,’ and guarantee rewarding and rejuvenating escapes amid environments of thoughtful design, natural materials and impeccable service, conceived to revitalize mind, body and soul.

In Relais & Châteaux spas globally, expert therapists combine cutting-edge treatments with local, sustainable botanicals. The collection’s most exceptional facilities– including this selection of seven–are known as ‘Label Spas,’ and guarantee rewarding and rejuvenating escapes amid environments of thoughtful design, natural materials and impeccable service, conceived to revitalize mind, body and soul.

L’AND VINEYARDS
Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal

A Holistic Hideaway
Contemporary architecture, nature and sustainable well-being converge at L’AND Vineyards, in Portugal’s Alentejo region. A lake, olive groves and 15 acres/6 hectares of vineyards are juxtaposed with striking whitewashed structures by Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan–who also conceived the hotel’s Vinotherapy Spa. Contrasting design elements continue here, with brass light fixtures, timber paneling and stone setting a peaceful tone. Guests feel connected to the surroundings through sustainable treatments, made with wine byproducts, that possess sublime fragrances and textures. Every massage, facial, peel, soak and wrap is designed to create a sense of physical and emotional well-being. Along with stargazing and meditation, this holistic retreat–a new member of Relais & Châteaux–feels much further than just an hour awayfrom the bustling capital of Lisbon.


L’AND Vineyards, Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal

TXAI RESORT ITACARÉ
Itacaré, Brazil

A Hilltop Healing Retreat
Between a Bahian beach and the rainforest sits Txai Resort Itacaré, an oasis made for connecting with nature and oneself. Guests are able to explore the art of being present, mindful and self-aware through guided breathing, stretching and meditation workshops. At the hilltop Shamash Spa, the philosophy is that healing is a constant requirement of self-care. Within the sun-dappled space, locally sourced materials including bamboo and palm fronds blend with organic shapes to create a serene atmosphere, where experienced therapists offer treatments using products infused with regional ingredients. Whether indulging in a massage, enjoying the sauna or pool, guests will feel the sea breeze wash over them on their path to inner peace.


Txai Resort Itacaré, Itacaré, Brazil

GARDENA GRÖDNERHOF HOTEL & SPA
Ortisei, Italy

Infused with Elegance
Surrounded by an immaculate garden, the elegant Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa is nestled within the Dolomites. This alpine wonderland provides a majestic backdrop for the hotel and its 24,000-square-foot/ 2,250-square-meter Gardena Spa, which places an emphasis on vitality and rejuvenation. Its modern design features natural materials and clean lines that juxtapose the organic shapes of the Alps. Pure mountain waters infuse the entire spa through its pools, saunas and steam baths. The spa menu includes massages, facials, baths and Ayurvedic treatments that incorporate various beneficial products, from invigorating aromatic herbs to soothing essential oils. At this expansive sanctuary, guests can spend days rediscovering the harmonious connections between body, mind and nature.


Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa, Ortisei/Val Gardena, Italy

SEVEN VILLAS
Hangzhou, China

Tradition and Tranquility in Perfect Harmony
Close to Hangzhou’s picturesque West Lake, Seven Villas is secreted among leafy gardens of maple, willow and bamboo, with ponds that reflect the graceful lines of the hotel. This peaceful setting inspires a sense of stillness that carries through to the property’s Xiaoqing Spa, where the focus is on rejuvenation and revitalization. With hints of Japanese and Chinese design, timber and stone, it’s an inviting and sophisticated environment. Adopting the wisdom of Chinese medicine and aromatherapy, exquisite treatments harness the power of fresh flowers, fruits and other botanicals. Inhale the alluring fragrances, listen to trickling waters, and surrender to an indulgent treatment: tradition and tranquility imbue a state of meditative calm.


Seven Villas, Hangzhou, China Mainland

LE COUVENT DES MINIMES HÔTEL & SPA L’OCCITANE
Mane, France

A Peaceful Sanctum
Housed in a 17th-century convent in the Provence hills, the divine Le Couvent des Minimes Hôtel & Spa L’Occitane is a picturesque hideaway. Period elements blend with modern architecture among manicured gardens to create a peaceful sanctum for guests. The bright, airy spa comprises 27,000 square feet/2,500 square meters of contemporary design, utilizing natural materials such as stone and wood, and is bursting with health-focused amenities. Featuring indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and sensory showers–with all water heated by geothermal energy– plus a salt grotto, gym, yoga studio and relaxation space, well-being is paramount. Guests can expect an uplifting, sensorial journey designed to create a sense of balance and serenity.


Le Couvent des Minimes Hôtel & Spa L'Occitane, Mane, France

SPA-HOTEL JAGDHOF
Neustift, Austria

Sensorial Stimulation
Surrounded by the magnificent Stubai mountains in the Eastern Alps, Spa-Hotel Jagdhof provides an expansive escape where guests can surrender to the reinvigorating and restorative power of nature. The hotel is home to the 32,000-square-foot/ 3,000-square-meter jSPA, a tranquil space that houses pools, steam rooms, saunas and more. From the aromas in the pine-clad saunas to rich essential oils, the flavors of herbal beverages, and the sensations of facials, peels, scrubs and massages, each expert-designed treatment here stimulates all the senses. Wood-paneling, intricate blue tiling and other natural-inspired elements combine in a labyrinthian space where you can breathe deeply and feel a million miles away from the real world.


SPA-HOTEL Jagdhof, Neustift, Austria

WEISSENHAUS PRIVATE NATURE LUXURY RESORT
Weissenhaus, Germany

A Sanctuary For Renewal
Just steps from the Baltic Sea and only an hour’s drive from Hamburg, Weissenhaus Private Nature Luxury Resort is bordered by sand, water and verdant green landscape. This vast 185-acre/75-hectare property has a rich history dating back centuries, but now focuses on sustainability, nature and well-being. Here, the fragrance of spruce trees and the salty marine air combine, prompting guests to feel refreshed and revitalized. That sensation is upheld at the award-winning, timber-clad Schlosstherme Spa, where guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, numerous saunas, a hammam and a rasul, an ancient Arabian mud bath ritual. From multi-step body treatments to massages and facials, the spa menu features options that are both contemporary and time-tested, each one creating a sense of renewal at this sanctuary by the sea.


Weissenhaus Private Nature Luxury Resort, Weissenhaus, Germany

 

 

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