🌼 THE MAYFLOWER
A chic countryside retreat and spa.
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🌼 PLACE: THE MAYFLOWER INN & SPA
The ultimate countryside getaway with holistic wellness offerings.
By Christina Chao
A New England chic countryside resort makes its way to the forefront of the wellness scene. The Mayflower Inn and Spa, an historic estate has incorporated the famous wellness club The Well with an exclusive outpost. Located in the charming village of Washington, Connecticut, the iconic Inn used to be a Dutch colonial estate, and maintains its boarding school charm with chic and cozy interiors, elegantly designed and curated by the famous designer Celerie Kemble. Only two hours from New York City, this popular retreat competes with upstate offerings, especially with relaxing excursions like antique shops, art galleries, hiking, and scenic drives. Nestled on 58 acres of manicured hedges and woodlands, this preppy and boho chic estate with 30 rooms allows for a calm, restful experience for all types of groups, including families.
In 2020, the Mayflower (which is also part of the prestigious Auberge Resorts Collection), celebrated its 100th anniversary. In honor of this anniversary, the interior of the property was updated with new editions that added more vibrancy to the space from the common spaces to the quiet library. Each room has a different personality and pops with color and unique decorations like bright throws, designer rugs, and botanical prints. Unlike other luxury resorts, this resort felt more family- and pet-friendly with kid-friendly offerings and baby products in the rooms. There is an on site family-friendly pool, in addition to other unique offerings like the Chef’s organic garden and the American Poet’s Maze on-site.
Beyond the natural surroundings, another main draw for guests to The Mayflower, is the The Well. The famous wellness social club based in NYC has expanded in CT with this 20,000 SF space, which is a fully equipped spa for a holistic wellness getaway. The center has an infrared sauna, a cryotherapy chamber, a traditional hammam, treatment rooms, and a yoga studio. Weather permitting, Spa treatments can also be taken outdoors. Imagine taking a Forest Craniosacral treatment under some beautiful fall foliage or a Midnight Gong Bath on the estate’s manicured lawn!
The Well at the Mayflower Inn offers a holistic approach to wellness, where guests can come and book multiple health services. There are one-off appointments that involve massages and facials, but on-site Drs. can help with coaching and customizing treatments for all guests. Prior to arrival, guests can schedule a call with a Health Coach and receive personalized recommendations for treatments. A personal wellness plan for visiting the Mayflower could look like a multi-day health experience like physical exercise with customized nutrition menus, a on-site facial and/or skincare cleanse, and plenty of energy healing and bodywork in between visits to the pool.
The real star of The Well is its biophilic thermal pool, “a warm-water bath surrounded by over 400 flourishing plants, from fig leaves to Ficus trees.” Created by famous designers Nina Gotlieb and Luz LeStrange, the key was to capture a greenhouse meets Connecticut countryside and infuse natural elements of dried herbs, flowers, plants to bring more life to the space. Adding to the original spa house, the stunning indoor pool and jacuzzi allows for the most ideal relaxation, especially after eating at the Tap or Garden Rooms led by Michelin-starred Executive Chef Jose Ramírez-Ruiz. Celebrate elegant rusticity, with menus featuring the finest ingredients from our local Connecticut farms at the on-site garden-fresh dining areas. Fun Fact- the team can also arrange for intimate dining experiences like a fireside supper for two or a special picnic basket to take on a scenic hike. BOOK A ROOM.
🌼 PERSON: DR. FRANK LIPMAN
Chief Medicine Officer at THE WELL, leads holistic healing at The Mayflower.
Recognized as a vocal leader of integrative and functional medicine, Dr. Frank Lipman, MD, is the Chief Medicine Officer of THE WELL New York. Inspired by a holistic approach to healing, Dr. Lipman strayed away from traditional medicine and started studying “nutrition, acupuncture, Chinese, herbal, and functional medicine, biofeedback, meditation and yoga in search of a broader understanding of how to heal the body.” He is best known for his personalized, integrative approach and multi-modality wisdom which can be found in his seven bestselling books on health and wellness. His work at THE WELL involves leading a team of expert practitioners, and overseeing innovative health and wellness products, programming, and experiences.
🌼 PRODUCT: PALORAMA
Luxury, clean skincare for babies and kids.
The Mayflower Inn and Spa is a family-friendly resort with luxury products for both adults and children. In guest’s rooms, Paloroma can be found — a clean skincare brand for kids. From the website Maisonette, “Paloroma is a clean skincare brand for babies and kids. The fragrance-free products were born out of a quest to find something for little ones that we could trust and relate to. We believe skincare should be beautiful on the inside and out. All of our products are free of parabens, phthalates, silicones, sulfates, dyes, petrolatum, and fragrances.” CHECK IT OUT.
🧘 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY
Your wellness fix in all dimensions.
💪 PHYSICAL: Get your sweat on at KKSWEAT, a low impact barre workout focused on improving your strength and balance. Love taking classes with popular instructor Grace Freyre (who also teaches at The Well). BOOK HERE.
💗 EMOTIONAL: Mindfulness and movement with wellness practitioner Alexandra Pinto on Thursday, October 19th at 5 PM at Neuehouse. Followed by a guided meditation and journaling workshop. Approval is required and there are limited spots. Email auraswellcollective@gmail.com.
📚 MENTAL: Dr.Frank Lipman unveils a simple program for immune resilience, strength, and vitality across your lifespan in his popular book “The New Rules of Aging Well.” In it, you'll find ways to live a longer and healthier lives and work to reverse the symptoms of aging.
🙏 SPIRITUAL: An enchanting evening of relaxation and rejuvenation at Held Space, Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA featuring Veronica Wellness. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, and other healing instruments, carefully curated to create a blissful experience. October 14th. 5 - 6 PM. $33. BOOK HERE.
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🌎 ENVIRONMENTAL: On October 23, 2023, celebrate environmentalist and documentary filmmaker Jeffrey Kimball and 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in partnership with NYC Audubon to reduce bird collisions. BUY TICKETS HERE.
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