Nurture yourself this summer
MANILA, Philippines - Summer is essentially the favorite of Filipinos among the seasons. It brings to mind excursions, vacations, trips and of course, the Lenten season which for most is the only real and long holiday of the year.
In a world that thrives on competition and progress, people are constantly stressing themselves to better their status in life. But in the middle of the hustle and bustle, they tend to neglect their spiritual, mental and physical needs. Important holidays such as the Lenten season offer a time to reflect and reassess one’s life and of course, have a long and fulfilling break. Wouldn’t you want this precious moment to be the best it could be?
Nurture Spa Village, one of the country’s finest spa destinations, aims to nurture the spirit and well-being of the stressed and weary and at the same time offer a complete, relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
For this sizzling summer, it is lining up unique and great packages to fulfill one’s wellness needs. Group of friends can have the perfect time together when they avail themselves of the Group Bonding package, which includes an overnight accommodation in a dorm-type room plus complimentary breakfast and a full body massage for as low P2,200 per person.
The Lenten season is the ideal occasion for Nurture’s Holy Week Specials, all-inclusive spa packages that have unique and timely names such as Pagninilay (P7,000), Pagbabalik-Loob (P7,500) and Magnificat (P8,000) which come with a special Lenten menu to complete the sacred experience.
In celebration of this blessed season, a number of activities are lined up such as the Stations of the Cross, film showing, countryside tour, Qui-gong exercises and the traditional Easter egg hunt to commemorate Christ’s resurrection.
The Nurture Spa Village has been cited a number of times by well-respected publications as one of the best wellness destinations in the Philippines. It is designed to soothe and heal with its exquisite spa and wellness services in a tropical setting in cool Tagaytay City.
It offers unique spa treatments that promote the indigenous customs and healing traditions of the Filipino. Distinctive, Filipino-inspired names of its services such as Haplos Kalinga massage, Magsing-Irog, Magkaulayaw, Sinaunang Lunas, and Kinang body scrubs, to name a few, are a testament to its owners’ commitment to offer something unique and appealing.
One of its recent innovations is its partnership with the Institute of Natural Health headed by Dr. Samuel Dizon, recognized as one of the leading experts on alternative and complimentary medicine, to provide a full range of wellness programs called Joyful Health Programs.
“Their highly effective health programs aim to enhance well-being, prevent diseases and sickness and improve overall health,” says Cathy Turvill, co-owner of Nurture Spa.
“As one of the pioneers in the Philippine spa industry, we constantly aim to be at the forefront of innovation and to provide the highest level of quality service to our guests. With this partnership, we are now ready to be a leading provider in the medical spa industry,” she adds.
Turvill’s role as president of PhilWell or the Philippine Wellness and Spa Association (formerly the Spa Association of the Philippines) and as board member of various advocacy organizations such as HEAL Philippines, sees to it that the country’s wellness and medical tourism industry is well promoted and taken care of.
The spa boasts of other attractions such as its fine dining restaurant called Tanglad Bistro that has a fusion menu and features delectable dishes made mostly with tanglad or lemongrass as a key ingredient.
The Tan’aw Bar, on the other hand, offers a great view of the infinity pool and beautifully landscaped garden in an al fresco, informal setting.
The two restaurants are operated and managed by Josiah’s Catering, a well-known wedding caterer and fine dining cuisine expert.
The Salo Pavilion and Garden is a great setting for romantic interludes, breathtaking weddings, intimate and personalized wedding proposals and pre-nuptial shoots.
“Aside from providing wellness services, we also offer gifts of wellness with Nurture Spa gift certificates and other spa items such as Amu’in Aromatherapy products which can be purchased at the spa store,” says Turvill.
To visit Nurture Spa Village, call (046) 483-0804 to 05, 0920-9505724 or 0918-888SPA or go to its website www.nurture.com.ph, “Nurture Spa” Facebook account and www.nurturespa.multiply.com.
