Find Balance with Slow Travel
The best kind of travel is slow travel: calm, unhurried, reflective and receptive. It’s about savouring time away and embracing the pause. Imagine truly unwinding—not cramming in as much as possible, but instead experiencing everything as deeply as possible. No rushing, no stressing, no squeezing in that one last stop on a fast-paced getaway. This is not what calms our minds, revives our spirits, or brings joy to the journey.
Faster is not better, especially when you come home feeling like you need a vacation to recover from your vacation. The benefits of slowing down are abundant, especially when travelling. Slow travel is part of the broader slow living movement, which encourages mindfulness, being present in the moment, and making time for what matters most.
At our spa, slow is beautiful. We invite you to savour life at its finest—happening in the here and now. Immerse yourself fully in health-giving, meaningful moments. Take time to absorb and process the healing experiences that nurture both your body and soul. Amid life’s hectic pace, you’ll discover an invincible calm within you at Ste. Anne’s, restored by the soothing energies that surround you.
Slow travel fosters deep connections and encourages cherishing the journey—the conversations, the encounters, the food, the activities and the beauty along the way. As we anticipate fall’s arrival, explore our property’s wonders: tranquil woodland paths leading to hidden gems, wildflowers warmed by gentle rays, the welcoming babble of a creek and rejuvenating massages in our private outdoor gazebos. Pause to take in a stunning sunset, or greet happiness with a walk in the morning’s golden light.
Travelling slowly is about more than speed. It’s about travelling less, noticing more and truly appreciating the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and feelings around you. Find peace in staying in one place. Softly, slowly immerse yourself in the endless wonders that make our space thrilling, healing and unique. Lounge in a cozy bathrobe. Relax in a therapeutic hydrotherapy pool. Breathe in the fresh air. Sip our signature teas. Enjoy a spa treatment. Relish slow food—flavourful, dishes prepared with care, for you to unhurriedly savour.
A spa retreat is the perfect antidote to life’s busyness—a place of simplicity and relaxation that will leave you feeling inspired, grounded and energized. At Ste. Anne’s, we specialize in perfectly curated, all-inclusive Spa Day and Overnight Experiences that nourish the mind, body, and soul deeply. Whether it’s a last-minute self-care day visit or our Autumn Reflections Day Spa Package to bask in fall’s beauty, we have you covered. Treat yourself to our Fall Pumpkin Spice Renewal Day Spa, featuring pumpkin, spice, and everything nice for you—and your feet.
Only by slowing down can you truly live life to the fullest and support your well-being. Many of us feel tired and rushed, not fully engaged or present, racing through life instead of living it. Days blur together with few pauses for self-care.
Make time to decelerate with meditation, yoga, a massage, or a well-deserved nap. Experience the power of slowing down, even in small ways—subtle shifts in how we live can greatly improve our well-being and change our lives for the better. Change takes time and it can all start here.
This fall, escape the hustle and bustle. Transform your travel habits with a restful, rejuvenating spa retreat and discover the path to creating lasting, meaningful moments, memories and good health. Ste. Anne’s is the ultimate destination for authentic, enriching slow travel—come explore at your own pace.
