Published on May 28, 2024, 4:43 pm
Vogue’s inaugural spa guide is a comprehensive compilation of the top 100 spas globally, curated by their team of international editors. With a focus on wellness and the healing arts, Shou Sugi Ban House emerges as a standout destination in the Hamptons, offering a unique blend of services set in Japanese-inspired minimalist surroundings. This retreat combines traditional methods like sound therapy, aromatherapy, and shamanic sessions with modern techniques such as polarized light therapy and pressotherapy for an all-encompassing holistic experience.
At Shou Sugi Ban House, guests can indulge in a variety of treatments including facials, massages, and body therapies alongside activities like yoga, meditation, and fitness classes. The property’s design reflects Japanese principles of wabi-sabi, celebrating nature’s beauty and healing powers. The spa boasts luxury treatment rooms where popular experiences like the Sacred Sound Journey take place—an immersive sound bath using tuning forks and crystal singing bowls to induce deep relaxation.
Furthermore, Shou Sugi Ban House integrates sustainability into its core values by utilizing reclaimed wood and promoting eco-friendly practices. Solar panels contribute to energy efficiency while on-site gardens provide fresh herbs for culinary creations. The culinary program at the spa is curated by Mads Refslund from Noma in Copenhagen, emphasizing pescatarian and vegetable-forward menus sourced directly from the property’s organic produce.
Guests have access to state-of-the-art facilities including a hydrotherapy circuit, thermal suite with various sauna options, outdoor plunge pools, watsu pool, relaxation lounges, and solarium deck. Shou Sugi Ban House caters to both overnight guests and day visitors without requiring a membership commitment. For those seeking a serene getaway that harmonizes ancient healing traditions with modern luxury amenities in an eco-conscious setting, this Hamptons oasis provides a truly transformative experience.
Address: 337 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill NY 11976.
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