Bloom Into Better Health
Add some flower power to your wellness and workouts. Flowers are not only beautiful but they have the power to heal us, help us relax and lift our spirits. Their sweet fragrance has an immediate soothing effect and moods lighten just looking at them. Flowers make us happy studies show.
We need more beauty and happy hormones in our lives, and taking time to stop and smell the roses – and the lilacs, the daffodils, lavender, honeysuckle, native wildflowers and so many others – will nurture your senses, renew vitality and nourish your emotional well-being.
Immerse yourself in the vast beauty of buds, blooms and fabulous flora with leisurely walks in parks and visits to bountiful botanical gardens. Or truly inspire your body, heart and soul when you take part in one of our many restorative outdoor summer wellness classes, including the awe-inspiring Garden Tour or Guided Trail Hike, geared to all ages and fitness levels.
Grow your fitness to new heights on our trails with a challenging Ruck and Bootcamp combo workout, improving your physical health elevates your mental health. Especially when surrounded by our flourishing healing environment of exhilarating rolling hills, stunning views and hidden gems.
Seeing the vibrant colours and intricate patterns of our joyous garden flowers and the delicate wildflowers against the natural backdrop of forests and fields fosters a profound connection with the natural world and makes getting out for exercise a pleasure, particularly when shared with others.
Get energized with a natural surge of creative inspiration in our new Floral Arrangement Workshop. Learn the art of crafting bouquets using beautiful blooms picked from our gardens which you then get to take home. This gentle activity runs from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting in June at the Kitchen Garden (weather permitting). Our knowledgeable gardening team will share expert tips and techniques to cultivate creativity that is just waiting to sprout.
Connect deeply to your inner self and feel complete serenity while wandering among lovely lavender in our guided Labyrinth Meditation class. We promise that it’s the self-care you need to quiet the mind, calm anxieties and bask in quiet self-reflection. The colour purple has long been associated with feelings of relaxation and lavender’s calming aroma helps reduce stress levels and boosts immunity.
Come for the lavender and the healthy hikes, stay for the yoga. And if it’s our popular Sunrise Yoga class that beckons, consider staying the night before. After a restful sleep, rise and shine with sun salutations in our Wellness Studio to energize you for a fabulous day ahead. Not an early riser? No worries, our Gentle Yoga at the Forest Pavilion focuses on revitalizing postures, meditation and breathwork in nature and perfectly fits into your spa schedule.
Other relaxing classes include Gentle Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Hatha Yoga and also Hot Stone Restorative Yoga which incorporates heated basalt stones placed gently on the body to soothe muscles and melt away tension. Breathe deeply and find inner peace with our Chakra Activation activity.
Our summer classes offer something for everyone and we encourage you to listen to your body’s cues and what your heart is telling you. Your heart wants to beat faster? Check out our TRX Stability & Resistance workout, or a Freedom Movement session using a unique suspension system. Or come unleash your inner warrior spirit with a fun Combat Fitness using guided martial arts training.
Elevate your health and spa experience with a wellness class – whether inside or outdoors inspired by nature’s beauty and blooms, you’ll be transformed. Our summer activities will renew, recharge and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Repeat often.
