The festive season is a merry time of the year, filled with good food and great company. But it can also be a chaotic few weeks that can completely throw your life off balance. Whether blowing a fuse in a crowded shopping mall or overindulging at family gatherings, many start the new year feeling unhealthy, imbalanced and utterly drained. So, why not do things differently this year?
Boasting healthy meals, nourishing practices, and plenty of time in the fresh air, a wellness retreat is one of the best ways to unwind and kickstart a healthier lifestyle. If you’re craving a restful recharge somewhere serene, this eco-friendly wellness retreat in Essex will leave you feeling well-rested and ready for a new year.
Snuggled between the lush rolling hills of Essex, just an hour’s drive from Central London, the luxurious Glass House offers wellness seekers a peaceful escape in the quietude of the countryside. This purpose-built detox and wellness retreat is designed to help guests reconnect with themselves and make their health a priority again. Solo travellers or groups will feel right at home in the private, modern rooms, and with state-of-the-art facilities like a fully equipped gym, heated leisure pool, Finnish sauna, steam room, and a natural swimming pond, the opportunities to relax are endless.
The team at the Glass House take an all-inclusive approach to detoxing and wellness, with guests enjoying daily yoga, pilates, fitness classes, healthy juices, and delicious plant-based dishes all under one roof. Here, you can sweat out toxins with power pilates, or give your mind the ultimate workout in the geodesic mindfulness dome. The lavish spa centre serves up a variety of soothing treatments, ranging from deep tissue massages and facials to cleansing scrubs and full-body mineral boosts. For those looking to harness their inner ‘Wim Hof’, there’s also a cryo chamber.
The retreat programme is packed with nourishing activities that are aimed at cultivating healthier habits and boosting your mental health. Each day starts with a refreshing hour-long walk in the countryside, followed by pilates, yoga, meditation, toning, stretching, and an aquatic workout. After a blood-pumping morning, guests have free time to book a consultation with the health specialist, indulge in spa treatments, or explore the expansive acreage surrounding the Glass House.
Food also plays a big role in this transformational getaway. Strictly a junk-free zone, the retreat is centred around an authentic detox and wellbeing experience. Guests can enjoy nutrient-rich meals freshly prepared with organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains, and wash it all down with juices and herbal teas that are rich in vitamins and minerals. Whether your goal is to shed a few pounds or flush out life’s impurities, this experience will give your system a complete reset.
This detox and wellness retreat in Essex isn’t your typical winter holiday, but it might be exactly what your body and mind need to recover from the challenges of the last year. Book this empowering break with Basubu here.
