Fairmont Waterfront Launches a New Chapter in Seasonal Wellness

Publisher — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:35:14 +0000

Fairmont Waterfront is redefining winter wellness in the heart of downtown Vancouver, welcoming guests and local residents to slow down and savor the season with comforting, restorative experiences that capture the warmth and serenity of Vancouver’s coast.

Now through March, business travelers can look forward to rejuvenating morning wellness offerings from Tuesday through Thursday. Tuesdays begins with an invigorating guided run along Vancouver’s iconic seawall, offering fresh air and scenic harbor views to energize the day ahead. Wednesdays invite a slower start with Yoga, Stretching & Sound Meditation — a serene session blending mindful movement and calming soundscapes to restore balance. The week culminates on Thursday with a second guided run, perfect for guests looking to stay active and connect with Vancouver’s beautiful waterfront surroundings.

Following the success of Soothe & Savour, Candlelit Soundscapes & Supper will offer attendees an opportunity to reconnect with their sense of self through an immersive evening of calming sound meditation paired with nourishing coastal-inspired cuisine. Attendees can expect a restorative sound bath meditation by candlelight, followed by the opportunity to enjoy ARC Restaurant’s signature Province to Plate menu.

For those seeking a refreshing reset, Fairmont Waterfront is offering an invigorating Polar Plunge experience, re-launching this November and continuing into the new year. Led by the hotel’s very own CEO (Chill Experience Officer) Jodi Francks, participants will take a guided cold dip at Third Beach in Stanley Park before returning to the hotel for hot tea, warm towels, and a celebratory hot toddy, finished with the comforting dishes of ARC’s well-renowned bottomless brunch.

Beyond the twice weekly runs, year-round wellness offerings for ALL members will continue to include the opportunity to borrow complimentary fitness wear – including shoes – through the Fairmont Fit program, and use of the rooftop pool, open daily and heated throughout the year. Complimentary cruiser bikes continue to be available free of charge for ALL members, offering an easy and eco-friendly way to discover Stanley Park and the surrounding waterfront.

“Being steps from the ocean and Stanley Park inspires us to design experiences that reflect the calm, vitality, and natural beauty of Vancouver’s coast,” said Randall Williams, General Manager of Fairmont Waterfront. “This new chapter in wellness is our way of inviting guests and locals to embrace the season by the water, and to leave feeling restored by the very environment that surrounds us.”

With wellness woven into every detail, Fairmont Waterfront is establishing itself as a sanctuary for wellness-minded travelers year-round.

For more information, including how to book these experiences, visit the hotel’s website: https://www.fairmont-waterfront.com/explore/events-calendar/

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Lake Austin Spa Resort – A Divine Getaway

Publisher — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 19:10:34 +0000

Lake Austin Spa Resort is an award-winning destination spa nestled on 19 lakefront acres in Central Texas’ legendary Hill Country. Lake Austin Spa Resort is just 30 minutes from downtown Austin and Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Open year-round, the resort offers the luxury of a world-class spa and the warmth of a best friend’s lake house.
The LakeHouse Spa:
A multi-million dollar 25,000-square-foot expansion and renovation completed in 2004 features spacious men’s and women’s locker rooms, outdoor Palm Pool, hot tub and cabanas, 30 treatment areas, including garden tents and suites, indoor Junior Olympic-length lap pool in the Pool Barn, and two acres of terraced foliage and aquatic gardens. The Iris Salon offers a selection of luxurious hair, make-up and nail services.
Special Features:
Lake Austin Spa Resort soothes the soul in an intimate, relaxed atmosphere featuring comfortable public areas, peaceful grounds and nature and wildlife trails at the foot of the cool, blue Lake Austin. Activities include extensive indoor and outdoor fitness and water activities and innovative wellness and discovery programs. Lake Austin Spa Resort has abundant organic gardens from which herbs and seasonal vegetables are picked daily to be used in the cuisine. The LakeHouse Spa at Lake Austin Spa Resort offers more than 100 spa and salon treatments and a variety of treatment location options. Activities and spa services are designed for men, women and teens age 14 years or older.
Accommodations:
The resort has 40 lakeside guest rooms with casually elegant décor and furnishings sourced from around the world by co-owner Mike McAdams and his team. Fourteen Luxury Lakeview rooms and ten Luxury Garden Rooms offer spectacular views of Lake Austin and the Texas Hill Country and the interiors evoke reflection and relaxation with every detail. All guest rooms include: Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, Kohler steeping/soaking tubs, spacious writing desks, custom-designed furniture, signature lavender spa amenities, luxury cotton spa robes, high definition digital LCD TV with DVD, AM/FM clock radio and iPod docking station with remote control, complimentary high-speed Internet access and Wi-Fi, remote-controlled ceiling fan and in-room safe and refrigerator.
The Lady Bird Suite honors Lady Bird Johnson and includes a sitting room, fireplace, private wildflower garden and hot tub.
Conscientious Cuisine:
Executive Chef Stéphane Beaucamp serves three delicious healthy meals daily which are thoughtful and intentional in the selection of ingredients to put flavor, balance and nutrition at the forefront of the palate. Ingredients are sourced locally and from the resort’s own organic gardens as available seasonally. Dining is offered in the resort Dining Room and in the Aster Café at the LakeHouse Spa. Cooking classes are scheduled throughout the week.
Spa Services:
The 25,000-square foot LakeHouse Spa offers more than 100 massage, body and skincare treatments and therapies. Thirty treatment areas are available, including outdoor garden cabanas, screened verandas and private tandem suites. Healing and indigenous treatments are based on ancient principles of aromatherapy, Ayurveda, hydrotherapy, Moortherapy and Thalassotherapy.
Fitness Activities:
More than 20 activities for all fitness levels are offered daily, ranging from BodyFlow® and Trek & Spin to Gentle Yoga and Nia Dance classes. Other offerings include canoeing, Hydro-biking, kayaking, sculling, SUP, hiking, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Spinning®, meditation and dance. Aquatic aerobics and swimming classes take place in the Pool Barn. The training center overlooks Lake Austin and the Balcones Canyonlands Nature Preserve and features state-of-the-art cardiovascular, circuit and free weight training equipment. Private sessions with certified fitness professionals are available.
Discovery Programs:
Both the mind and the body are enriched through programs taught by staff and special guest instructors. Discovery classes in healthy cooking, nutrition, communication skills, body image, relationships and sexuality, journaling, crafts, gardening and others are offered regularly. Special weeks and seasonal topics include programs such as Just Breathe, Reboot Camps, Feng Shui Beauty, Mother/Daughter, the Culinary Experience, For the Love of Books and Ripple Effects: Where Wellness Meets the Water. Special events are also planned around holiday seasons.
Organic Gardens:
More than 1,000 species of plants, herbs, vegetables, spices and wildflowers fill the abundant on-site organic gardens.
Packages:
Lake Austin Spa Resort offers a variety of three-night or longer packages for groups and individuals. Vacation packages include accommodations in one of 40 lakeside guest rooms, three gourmet meals daily, unlimited indoor and outdoor fitness activities and discovery classes, gratuities and a selection of spa treatments based on packages selected and length of stay.
For more information, visit: www.lakeaustin.com.

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