Nourish the mind and soul at Norton House Wellness Retreat

Hand Picked Hotels, is launching a series of holistic day-long wellness retreats across eight of its hotels this September and October, including Norton House in Edinburgh.

Article Source: Hand Picked Hotels
Last Updated: 15 September 2023 9:26

September 2023: , a collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats across the UK and Channel Islands, is launching a series of holistic day-long wellness retreats across eight of its hotels this September and October. With the UK alone boasting the sixth largest spa market and the ninth largest wellness tourism market in the world, the demand for wellness retreats is clear[1].

Each retreat has been carefully hand picked and crafted to work seamlessly with the hotel and surrounding environment, giving guests the opportunity to choose a retreat which best suits their individual wellness goals. Taking place from early-September to mid-October, Hand Picked Hotels has sourced experts in mindfulness, wellbeing and physical health both from inside the hotel collection and utilising local specialists in order to create a bespoke programme. Guests are guaranteed access to the best possible people to guide them through the day.

Health and wellness in the UK is not just a passing trend; it is widely recognised to impact almost every aspect of our lives, from healthy eating to physical activity, to work-life balance. Increasingly, people are seeking out wellness-based breaks and holidays, inspired by celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Anniston and Kate Hudson. This has boosted the global wellness tourism industry which is now valued at $814.6 billion in 2022[2], with the prediction this will continue to grow.

The Hand Picked Hotels programme taps into the clear demand for high-end wellness programmes which are accessible to all. There are options which allow everyone to take part regardless of ability – from a fitness novice to those seeking something more challenging, allowing everyone to reach their goals. What’s more, there is the opportunity for people to try something new and rejuvenating, from forest bathing and Qigong sessions to coastal hikes and nutrition workshops, to name a few.

As well as being good for the body, the retreats will also nourish the soul for a true body and mind experience. Food goes beyond just nutrition and serves as a source of pleasure, which is why each retreat will incorporate a specially designed accompanying menu. Guests can expect to start the day by enjoying a nutritious and balanced breakfast when they arrive. Seasonal lunches will be prepared by Hand Picked Hotel’s award-winning chefs incorporating high quality, locally sourced ingredients for a true taste sensation, allowing guests to create connections over food. Each of the menus will be unique and tailored to the hotel, the area and the activity for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Finally, to complete the experience, those joining the retreats will have full access of each hotel’s spa and health club facilities to soothe and soak sore muscles and completely relax and unwind. Guests will have the opportunity to book additional spa treatments, from bespoke facials to hot stone massages, to luxury manicures and pedicures. Hotel rooms can also be booked alongside the retreats for those who want to enjoy a complete Hand Picked Hotels experience.
For those looking to find a retreat which will leave guests feeling balanced and restored, the Hand Picked Hotel Wellness Retreats can be booked at www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/wellness-retreats.

The Eight Retreats Include:

Norton House Soulful Movement Retreat: This special retreat is about reconnecting and rebalancing through movement and sound, all in the tranquil environment of Norton House.
Dates: Sunday 17th September | Sunday 15th October
Times: 9am – 5pm
The retreat includes:
o Nutritious spa breakfast and seasonal lunch menu
o Morning movement session
o Guided outdoor Pilates on the lawns
o Sound bowl therapy
o Healthy snacks and herbal tea selection
o Full use of spa and health club facilities

Fermain Valley Fitness Retreat: Improve your fitness during this unique island retreat, with Fermain Valley’s lush terrain as your backdrop.
Dates: Saturday 9th September
Times: 8.15am – 3.30pm
The retreat includes:

Brandshatch Place Natural Wellness Retreat: Welcome wellness and feel at one with nature during this day-long retreat set amidst serene Kent countryside.
Dates: Sunday 17th September
Times: 9am – 2pm

Fawsley Hall Holistic Wellness Retreat: Embrace a sense of calm and focus in the majestic Northamptonshire countryside as you explore mindfulness and reconnect with the natural world around you during this day-long retreat.
Dates: Wednesday 20th September | Wednesday 25th October
Times: 9am – 5pm

L’horizon Exploration Retreat: With St Brelade’s Bay as your beachside backdrop, improve your fitness and be at one with nature on this unique island retreat.
Dates: Sunday 17th September
Times: 8.15am – 3.30pm

Wood Hall Self-Care Retreat: Set in tranquil West Yorkshire countryside, this immersive wellness retreat is designed to enhance your health and equip you with expert skincare techniques.
Dates: Monday 18th September | Monday 16th October
Times: 9am – 5pm

Rookery Hall Mindfulness Retreat: Welcome wellness and energise mind, body and soul during this day-long retreat set amidst stunning Cheshire countryside.
Dates: Friday 29th September | Tuesday 17th October
Times: 8.45am – 5.30pm

Nutfield Priory Nature & Nutrition Retreat: Broaden your nutritional know-how and feel at one with nature during this day-long retreat, with luxury touches throughout.
Dates: Sunday 8th October
Times: 9.30am – 4pm

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