Welcoming the winter solstice

Winter brings short days and long nights, and with the festive season in full swing, life can feel especially busy and overwhelming. As the Winter Solstice approaches on 21^st December, we are gently reminded that the light will return, and now is the perfect moment slow down, pause, and care for your body and mind.

Step into a sanctuary of serenity within Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall Hotel in Devon and restore inner balance in this season of stillness and rest.

Care for your skin in winter with our treatment of the month

Winter can be demanding for both skin and spirit. Cold air, central heating, and less time spent in sunlight leave skin dry and stressed. The Equilibrium Crystal Facial – our treatment of the month – is a soothing remedy.

This unique facial blends the power of anti-inflammatory plant ingredients with balancing chakra crystals, woven throughout the treatment to restore harmony between mind and body. The experience begins with lymph-boosting stretches, preparing your body for deep relaxation. A soothing facial and gentle neck and shoulder massage follow, releasing tension while revitalising and hydrating the skin.

During crystal placement, a grounding foot massage completes the ritual, promoting spiritual balance and leaving you feeling centred. The result is not only a renewed, radiant complexion but also a profound sense of calm.

Enhance energy everyday

To maintain balance at home, GAIA’s Chakra Crystal Gift Set gives strength, confidence and support. Each crystal supports specific chakras, providing gentle energy boosts much needed during this busy time, from Citrine for joy and Green Aventurine for renewal, to Amethyst for peace, and Sodalite for calm. Use them during meditation, hold them close, or leave them under your pillow to carry a sense of calm into your day.

Warm up in Gaia Spa

Beyond treatments, Gaia Spa facilities offer a sanctuary to escape the winter chill. Take a leisurely swim in our indoor pool, heated to 30°C, or enjoy the hydrotherapy pool with its outdoor swim-through and picturesque countryside views. Experience showers awaken the senses, while our heat experiences including the Finnish sauna, crystal salt steam room, Laconium and herbal saunas, and aromatherapy steam room, celebrate the elements of earth, fire, water, and air.

After treatments, unwind in the Deep Relaxation Room reserved exclusively for spa guests, overlooking the wildflower meadow. For the ultimate retreat, our private relaxation room can be booked for your own peaceful hideaway.

Your Winter spa escape

As we look forward to the Winter Solstice, embrace this season of hibernation by taking time for yourself. Whether you’re seeking Plymouth spa breaks, spa days, or a brief spa getaway, restorative moments spent at Gaia Spa will leave you glowing, balanced, and ready to welcome the returning light.

Prioritise your wellbeing this season - explore Gaia Spa treatments