Lux Living
SPA IN THE CITY Soulstice Day Spa at Am Weinberg
S
et against a picturesque mountainside that is quintessentially Windhoek, Am Weinberg Estate brought with its development a host of new luxury lifestyle places, including various eateries, a hotel and luxury private homes. Among the glamour of this beautiful estate on a slope overlooking Ludwigsdorf and Klein Windhoek on the capital’s eastern side, is Soulstice Day Spa, Windhoek’s new pinnacle of wellness and ultimate relaxation. Our understanding of “wellness” has changed considerably over the past decades and far-flung destination retreats have always been a maxim for the ultimate relaxing spa experience. The journey to relaxation and indulgence does not have to include long-distance flights. Beauty, balance and restoration is the mantra at Soulstice Day Spa. With personalised individual treatments or various ‘’spa journeys” to choose from, administered by exceptionally skilled therapists, Soulstice is Namibia’s answer to an extraordinary spa experience. In preparation for my recent wedding, with its customary primping, preening and all the hoopla that goes along with it, I found myself stepping off the elevator in Am Weinberg Estate into the well-lit and beautifully designed inner sanctum at Soulstice. I was greeted by whispering and the pleasant melodies of ethereal music. On my right was a wall of beauty products, and on my left a desk attended by smiling
Elzanne McCulloch receptionists. All were as expected. What I did not expect was the stunning interior design and floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the estate, the mountains in the distance and the clear blue Namibian sky. Dressed in a plush bathrobe, the comfiest of slippers, I was guided down moody hallways and into one treatment room after another. A full-body exfoliation treatment in a rainforest-like Rasul chamber left me feeling like a new human being, literally! I was scrubbed from top-to-toe (pun intended), polished (of the nail variety) and left feeling shiny and new. I passed by an eerie-looking alcove with a large water bath. The therapist informed me that it was used for floatation therapy. One session is apparently equal to four hours of undisturbed sleep while one floats weightlessly in the bodytemperature salty water. This is a definite-must added to my list for the next time. While sipping a glass of champagne and overlooking the sparkling waters of the long rectangular pool, I marveled at the fact that a haven such as this could be found in Windhoek. Soulstice Day Spa offers various packages to be enjoyed alone, with a partner or in a group: skincare, massage, body treatments, nail treatments, hair removal and more. Get a SPARTY package to celebrate that special occasion, or treat a loved one to a voucher. They also offer corporate packages and a membership programme.
Learn more on their website: www.soulsticedayspawindhoek.co.za
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