What is Holistic Wellness?

Holistic wellness focuses on the person as a whole being as well as recognizing the interconnectedness between the body, mind and spirit. If one of these is disrupted, it negatively impacts overall well-being. So, rather than reactively treating symptoms, holistic wellness takes a proactive approach to address the root causes of health issues and prevent an imbalance. Let’s look at steps you can take to embrace a more harmonious lifestyle starting today.

Eating Right

It’s critical to take a mindful approach to what goes onto your plate and into your body. Ensure a healthy balance of whole, unprocessed foods — such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds — in their natural state. Hand-in-hand with this approach is avoiding (or at least drastically reducing) your intake of processed foods, refined sugars and artificial additives. Consume your meals slowly and conscientiously, paying attention to your body’s fullness cues.

You can also savor fresh new flavors and replenish your vital energy with curated menus in restaurants across the resort, where our culinary philosophy emphasizes Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). So, the dishes you order are made from ingredients sourced from regional organic farms. This not only enhances your nutrition and well-being, it also supports the financial well-being of our local agricultural community.

Guests are also encouraged to participate in one of our Culinary Series events that follow the principle of “Eat Global, Source Local.” Diners feast on traditional dishes made with wholesome, nutritious ingredients to take a tour of the world’s cuisine while making a commitment to their own good health.

Moving Your Body

Keeping in mind that holistic wellness is all about balance, it’s important to participate in cardiovascular exercise, strength training and flexibility/mobility movements in equal measure. It’s also vital to maintain harmony between intense workouts and restorative activities, always staying in tune with your body to pull back when the effort and exertion feel like it’s all too much.

During your stay with us, there are many ways to maintain your healthy fitness regimen. Work up a sweat on our tennis and pickleball courts. Swim laps in our pools. Navigate hiking and biking trails. Join us for a guided nature walk. And set a powerful intention for your workout in our fully-equipped fitness center. Open 24/7, the facility offers cardio equipment, free weights, TRX Suspension Systems, an indoor heated pool and far more. You can also connect with a group fitness class or book a private session with one of our certified personal trainers.

Restoring With Rest

How does sleep play into holistic wellness? It’s more than clocking a specific quantity each night — although experts recommend seven or more hours for adults — quality is also a key factor. To attain restorative rest, there are three fairly simple measures you can take immediately:

1. Take in as much natural sunlight throughout the day as possible and minimize exposure to artificial light at night to align your circadian rhythm and regulate your natural sleep-wake cycle.
2. Create an environment that encourages sleep by ensuring your bedroom is dark, quiet and relatively cool. Tuck yourself into comfortable bedding and, ideally, don’t engage with electronic devices.
3. Prepare your mind and body for rest by avoiding caffeine and heavy foods leading up to your routine bedtime. Hydrate with water or herbal tea and slow down, limiting your activity to gentle stretching.

The guestrooms and suites in our resort are designed with restorative rest in mind. Notable in our AAA Four Diamond rating are the spaciousness, bedding and comfort of our accommodations, allowing you to awaken from your private sanctuary ready to seize the day.

Managing Stress

Work, relationships and everyday events that are outside our sphere of control all contribute to stress and strain. While it’s impossible to avoid entirely, you can alleviate stress levels through practicing self-care beyond the tips provided above. Focus on your breath. Make time for meditation. Engage in positive self-talk. Try your hand at journaling. And set personal boundaries.

Of course, you don’t need to be your sole self-care provider. Feel tension ease and stress slip away with holistic wellness spa treatments at our resort. Our Spa Minérale collection includes your choice of massages with a vast menu of enhancements. Our licensed massage therapists recommend adding the CBD Bliss enhancement to your chosen service for an extra measure of calm.

You can alternatively tap into millennia of Eastern wisdom with our full suite of wellness bodywork. If you’re new to this style of therapy, our practitioners suggest the 50-minute Oriental Bodywork Sampling to introduce you to multiple modalities, all designed to enhance relaxation.

Discovering Your Self

At our holistic wellness resort near DC, we harmonize the best of Eastern and Western therapies to create a unique and balanced approach to the advancement of your health and well-being. Throughout your stay, you are encouraged to become immersed in transformative services and amenities that will guide you along the journey to becoming the best version of your self.

Embark on a holistic wellness retreat that puts you on the path to self-discovery and overall well-being. Our thoughtfully designed wellness packages bundle two-night-resort stays with spa treatments, fitness classes and more guest benefits focused on a proactive approach to improved personal health and harmony.