EMBRACE WINTER WELLNESS
The Health Benefits of Staying at Lon Retreat during the Colder Months
As winter sneaks upon us with frosty mornings, chill in the air and short days, it’s easy to be ‘stuck in the grind’ and lock up with cabin fever! But what if this chilly season could be your golden opportunity to boost wellbeing? Enter Lon Retreat – a perfect winter haven where nature, luxury with a ‘warm cosy’ feel, and health go hand in hand. Here are 3 reasons why:
1. You will Connect with The Harmony of Nature
Take the farm track and walk over the sand dunes to Point Lonsdale’s Back Beach where you can find winter solitude, breathe in the fresh sea-air and take the long beach walk towards the rock pools. Movement in nature invigorates your senses and elevates your mood, allowing for clarity and resilience. The quiet pace will allow you to disconnect from digital distractions and reconnect with your body’s own circadian rhythm. You may end the day by watching the sunset and the incredible colours of the sky to the west, rugging up by the fire and bunkering down for a deep sleep.
2. You will Rejuvenate your Mind and Body
At Lon Retreat you can indulge in spa and wellness therapy at The Best Spa in Australasia. Lon Spa features 3 unique treatment rooms with mineral water fed soaking tubs, steam rooms and breath-taking views to the ocean, light-house and coastal landscape. Water therapy is sourced from the natural mineral springs running beneath the farm. The Mineral Pool is yours to soak in whenever you wish during your stay. Wear your gown and slippers down, immerse in the hot soaking pool and feel your mind and body let go as the minerals and the hot water take effect.
Lon Spa treatments are elite! Your therapist will take you on a spa journey personalised to your wellness goals. You will feel a shift of senses to a state of calm. For couples looking to deeply relax, explore hydrotherapy and rec-connect with each other, I recommend The Private Mineral Retreat. The Reflect and Immerse and The Slow Down are designed to do just that. For physical rejuvenation and detoxification choose The Fitness Recovery or Detox and Revival. Both treatments utilise steam therapy and active herbal body blends to enhance blood flow and oxygenation.
3. You will Boost Your Immune System
There is no better way to build defence against the winter sniffles than to relieve your body of stress! Why? Because stress heightens cortisol and over time this will dysregulate immune activity. Heightened stress hormones damage the gut barrier and microbiome which in fact houses 70-80 % of immune cells! So, if you need an excuse unwind and retreat .. do it for your gut and immunity! Plus, while staying at Lon Retreat you will enjoy nutritious warming meals prepared from local produce to keep you nourished from within.
The wellness travel movement is gaining popularity for people looking to enrich their lives. A winter stay at Lon Retreat offers more than relaxation – it’s an opportunity to create lasting memories and cultivate healthy habits, whether it is spending more time in nature, spa therapy, or simply creating moments of stillness and embracing the slower pace. These experiences can inspire positive changes that extend beyond your stay.
Written by Jade Ogilvie, Spa Manager, Lon Retreat
