Welcoming the change in seasons

As we move through May, with two long weekends offering extra time to relax and unwind, it’s a natural moment to refresh and nurture yourself ahead of the summer months.

At Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall in Devon, we believe caring for body and mind is essential. As the days grow lighter, we begin to shed the winter layers, and with that seasonal shift, our skin and nervous system often benefit from a little extra calm, hydration and care.

At Gaia Spa, our treatments use GAIA Skincare products – handmade using the finest natural ingredients, plant actives and essential oils. Each formula is thoughtfully chosen for its beneficial properties for the mind, body and soul, blending the very best that nature has to offer.

Treatment of the month: GAIA Everglowing Face & Body

In May, try GAIA Skincare as part of our treatment of the month. Available as a 60-minute or 90-minute therapy, our Everglowing Face & Body treatment begins with GAIA’s signature foot ritual. Choose your GAIA body oil blend (Awakening, Balancing or Calming) before a relaxing back cleanse and exfoliation. Next, the refreshing GAIA Strengthening Fitness Gel is applied to ease tension and revive the body. The treatment continues with a radiance facial, including a gentle exfoliation, and finishes with a nurturing leg and foot massage to leave you glowing inside and out. The 90-minute therapy also includes a face mask and neck, shoulder and back massage

Product of the month: Crystal Nourishing Cream

The changing seasons put our skin under extra stress as we transition from the cooler months into warmer weather and more time in the sun. The deeply moisturising GAIA Crystal Nourishing Cream is formulated to nourish and hydrate even the driest skin, making it ideal for both day and night. Crafted with pure natural ingredients and infused with rose quartz crystal, it helps restore skin while promoting a sense of calm and wellbeing. With blue tansy, a botanical known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, the Crystal Nourishing Cream helps soothe irritation, calm redness and support a healthy skin barrier.

Team tip: Nourish from within

As well as caring for our bodies on the outside, there is much we can do for support our bodies on the inside. This month, therapist Christy shares her simple yet powerful tip: focus on a balanced diet. Think vibrant plates filled with whole foods, nourishing ingredients and plenty of variety. When we fuel our bodies well, it shows, not just in how we feel, but in our energy, skin and overall wellbeing.

Christy says: “I try to have a balanced diet and avoid processed food, making most meals from scratch. I try to include healthy fats, high protein and wholegrain carbs, as well as a rainbow of fruit and veg for energy.”

A gentle reminder to pause

As we build up to the busier summer season, it is essential to carve out moments to pause. Diane Nettleton, Founder of GAIA Skincare, recently reflected on a personal experience that offers a timely reminder of the importance of stepping away:

“A few weeks ago, I booked a last-minute trip to South Africa to visit one of our spa partners. Like so many of us, I had been keeping everything moving: running the business, supporting the team, making sure nothing slipped. On paper, I was doing all the ‘right’ things: eating well, staying active. But I hadn’t realised how much I was running on empty. It became clear very quickly after I arrived that this wasn’t just a break. It was something I needed more deeply. What struck me most was how much I had been holding onto without noticing: stress, tension, things I hadn’t given myself time to process. And how powerful it can be to simply pause and allow your body to catch up. Over a few days, I felt a real shift. Slowing down. Letting go. Allowing myself to receive, rather than always giving. I came away with a simple thought that has stayed with me: we don’t always need more discipline, sometimes we just need to rest. Taking time for yourself isn’t indulgent. It’s essential.”

Moving into the warmer season, take time to recharge, slow down and care for yourself. From hand-crafted treatments and healing rituals, to spa days and breaks, Gaia Spa is your sanctuary to relax in readiness for what comes next.