By Pamela Brown
Feel calm and refreshed, balanced and renewed. Isn’t that something we crave right now? “People are becoming more in tune with their health and well-being and taking an active role in it. We’ve seen an influx of new health and wellness seekers coming in over the past two years,” says Mary Donahue, Director of Spa & Wellness for THE WELL at Mayflower Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection in Washington.
Located on 20,000-square-feet of picturesque countryside in the Litchfield Hills, the newly reimagined spa retreat has partnered with the renowned Auberge Resorts Collection to offer the best-in-class health and wellness experience. “We want people to feel excited, relaxed, and rejuvenated. We are a holistic destination that focuses on the mind-body-spirit as a whole to help people optimize their overall well-being,” says Donahue.
Guests receive personalized attention and customized treatment plans and experiences based on their unique concerns and goals. You can indulge in some of the THE WELL’s amenities, including indoor/outdoor pool, restorative spa, whirlpool, East-meets-West state-of-the-art healing practices, spa treatments, expert-led health coaching sessions, daily workshops, fitness classes, and seasonal retreats, as well as learn about their integrative, organic beauty products.
A rotation of visiting masters features top wellness practitioners in different areas that make guests feel nurtured and grounded. “We are pioneering a new way to care for your health,” adds Kane Sarhan, co-founder and chief creative officer of THE WELL. To help guests rediscover their best selves and achieve their wellness goals, such as improving their nutrition, digestion, sleep, or reducing stress, THE WELL has a team of practitioners, led by Dr. Frank Lipman, chief medical officer and expert in functional medicine. “We offer luxury treatments and services, but we take it to the next level, offering acupuncture, a Forest Craniosacral that harnesses the healing power of nature to soothe the senses, and vibrational energy and healing work,” explains Donahue, noting the goal is to provide a health-centric, regenerating, uplifting escape for every member and guest.
There are different membership programs, including annual, seasonal, or mid-week that offer prioritized appointments and accessibility, special rates, and complimentary amenities. Donahue explains that practicing self-care and making the best lifestyle choices is important for everyone. “We want our guests to leave with a new way of thinking about their health and to continue their wellness journey after they leave.”
“October is such a beautiful time in New England. You can come here and go on guided naturalist hikes with outdoor experts and take wild foraging classes and learn about the environment and our sustainable practices,” says Donahue, who grew up in Litchfield County. “I love the area. THE WELL at Mayflower Inn is a hidden gem. It’s an amazing place—it’s world-renowned as well as a historic property. It’s always been special to me,” she adds. “We have a whole ecosystem in our backyard that offers year-round wellness, and our guests are leaving with a new way of thinking about their own health. For me, it’s about the joy in seeing guests come in and leave transformed.”
118 Woodbury Road, Washington, aubergeresorts.com/mayflower, 860-629-7016
