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Activities embrace the outdoors – from treeline yoga and creekside meditation to mindful nature walks
For the first time in 40 years, US wellness resort Blackberry Farm has put its name to another property. Blackberry Mountain sits in 5,200 acres (1,012 hectares) near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee.
Wellness underpins everything at the resort “creating moments as epic and invigorating as the views that surround our guests”. And its approach to fitness, nutrition, mindfulness and self-care is rooted in nature.
Given the setting, outdoor adventure is a focal point – whether that’s treeline aerial yoga, creekside meditation or a mindful nature walk.
Nest, the subterranean spa with eight treatment rooms, offers therapies to balance the mind, body and spirit such as forest bathing, sound immersion, a herbal poultice massage or red clay wrap. A tranquility lounge, sauna, steam showers and outdoor infinity pool with scenic views further aid relaxation.
Meanwhile, holistic approaches include ‘a classroom’ session where guests can learn about any type of treatment or health condition of their choosing in depth; or a ‘nervous system reset’ combining anything from craniosacral therapy and tuning forks to myofascial release and tui na.
The property opens with six traditional style cabins, 13 cottages and multi-bedroom homes.
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Interview: John & Karina Stewart
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The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa &
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Activities embrace the outdoors – from treeline yoga and creekside meditation to mindful nature walks
For the first time in 40 years, US wellness resort Blackberry Farm has put its name to another property. Blackberry Mountain sits in 5,200 acres (1,012 hectares) near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee.
Wellness underpins everything at the resort “creating moments as epic and invigorating as the views that surround our guests”. And its approach to fitness, nutrition, mindfulness and self-care is rooted in nature.
Given the setting, outdoor adventure is a focal point – whether that’s treeline aerial yoga, creekside meditation or a mindful nature walk.
Nest, the subterranean spa with eight treatment rooms, offers therapies to balance the mind, body and spirit such as forest bathing, sound immersion, a herbal poultice massage or red clay wrap. A tranquility lounge, sauna, steam showers and outdoor infinity pool with scenic views further aid relaxation.
Meanwhile, holistic approaches include ‘a classroom’ session where guests can learn about any type of treatment or health condition of their choosing in depth; or a ‘nervous system reset’ combining anything from craniosacral therapy and tuning forks to myofascial release and tui na.
The property opens with six traditional style cabins, 13 cottages and multi-bedroom homes.
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
Promotional feature: Lemi - Italian Touch
From humble beginnings in a small Italian village, Lemi has grown a hugely successful global business in the massage bed market. As it celebrates its 30th anniversary year, we talk to GM Matteo Brusaferri
Spa Programmes: On the menu
Olivia Newton-John skincare, Sounds of Africa and jet lag butlers feature in our programming series
Interview: Dale Hipsh
The senior VP of hotels at Hard Rock International tells Katie Barnes why its music-centric spa menu is striking the right chord with consumers and the media
Promotional feature: ISPA
After almost three decades serving members and contributing to the growth of the industry, we talk to ISPA’s Crystal Ducker about the work of the association and the future of spa
Spa Design: Jungle VIP
Kim Megson ventures deep into Mexico’s jungle to discover how two Chablé resorts with Mayan spas are aiming to redefine wellness
Interview: John & Karina Stewart
The inspirational couple behind Kamalaya in Thailand talk to Neena Dhillon about emotional therapies, why stress-busting is the new detox and how they’re evolving the concept
Promotional feature: Gharieni - Luxury Recognition
Gharieni has long been known as an industry innovator. Now, Forbes Travel Guide has named the company as its official Spa & Wellness Equipment Manufacturer. Sammy Gharieni tells us more
Promotional feature: Comfort Zone - Beauty Reloaded
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With the rise in multi-generational tourism, family spas are growing in popularity. Jane Kitchen reports
Software: Training & education
From bespoke training programmes to 24/7 support teams and company super-users, how are software suppliers helping spas get the most out of their systems?
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities
that spark joy.
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider,
HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known for its
site in Altaussee, Austria – has launched a day clinic at the Rosewood Vienna.
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, will imminently unveil its most significant
redevelopment since its launch in 2002 to create an integrated wellness model combining
training, recovery and relaxation.
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
West Indies, is offering a programme of ocean-inspired yoga classes between 8-14 June to
celebrate Global Wellness Day (GWD).
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day
(GWD) that includes guided rainforest walks, mindful movement and guided coastal meditation
experiences.
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-
powered intelligence system to help physicians deliver continuous, personalised longevity-
focused care at scale.
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is
expanding its portfolio by adding a new centre in Hyderabad that will launch between 2028 and
2029.
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer care
has revealed that almost half of participating respondents (46 per cent) are unaware that
cancer is a disability and guests with a cancer diagnosis must be given
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to
our limits and the sweat pours, the importance of efficient recovery cannot be overstated. [more...]
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa &
Golf Resort, bringing together spa managers, directors and owners for two days of focused
education, meaningful connection and commercial insight. [more...]
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