On Sunday 22nd January, two billion people from all around the world will come together to celebrate the lunar new year, or as it is more commonly known, the Chinese New Year. This annual holiday traditionally symbolises the closing of the year and welcomes in luck and prosperity for the year ahead.
There are many cultural traditions that can be followed when celebrating Chinese New Year, but amidst the celebrations, most take time to focus on cleansing their mind, healing their body and finding inner zen, to enter the new year with a positive mindset.
For centuries, Chinese culture has been renowned for prioritising wellbeing and many of the wellness practices which we subscribe to today stem from eastern origins. From world-renowned spa facilities to spa treatments tailored to an individual’s needs and performed by highly trained professional therapists, this culture which focuses on wellness, self-care and restorative practices is embedded into the heart of Galgorm Collection’s spas.
With the new lunar year, comes a new Chinese zodiac sign, represented by one of 12 animals. This January welcomes the Year of the Rabbit, which in Chinese culture is thought to symbolise longevity, peace and prosperity, predicting 2023 to be a year of hope.
There is therefore no better place to relax, unwind and refocus the mind this Chinese New Year than visiting the spa at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat.
Situated just 20 minutes from Belfast and 10 minutes from Belfast International Airport, The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, part of Galgorm Collection hotels is an idyllic retreat located in the picturesque village of Templepatrick village, in the heart of the County Antrim countryside.
This Chinese New Year reawaken your senses and cleanse your mind to achieve that longed-for new year zen, with spa day packages and overnight stays at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat.
Spa Packages at the Rabbit Hotel & Retreat this Chinese New Year
Day Spa Experience
For centuries, Chinese culture has been renowned for its dedication to wellbeing and relaxation practices. This January, get away from it all and experience total relaxation in the serene setting of the spa at The Rabbit, where you can spend precious time with a loved one or enjoy some quality ‘me time’ as you refocus your body and mind, with full access to the Relaxation Burrow from 8am. Unwind in the Roman baths, detox in the sauna and steam room, enjoy a refreshing beverage or herbal tea on Ireland’s only man-made heated beach, or take in the mesmerising views from the lakeside hot tubs- setting the scene for wellness and indulgence. In the trusted hands of The Rabbit’s professional spa therapists, experience total zen with a 60-minute spa treatment of your choice from the exclusive spa treatment menu. From the herbal green tea massage, aimed at detoxifying, eliminating toxins and reducing inflammation in the body, to the healing stone massage using Obsidian and Onyx Ritual stones to rebalance the positive ions in the body and increase mental and physical health, the spa treatments at The Rabbit will have you feeling relaxed, restored and refocused, ready to take on the Year of the Rabbit. Once you have worked up an appetite, indulge in a nutritious one-course lunch made with fresh, seasonal ingredients to refuel you for the day ahead.
Burrow Down
In some Chinese cultures, the New Year celebrations can last up to 16 days between New Year’s Eve on 21 January and the Lantern Festival which concludes the celebrations on 5th February. Traditionally within this period, there are days allocated to spending time with family members, dedicated days for rest and a day to get rid of old unwanted things- both physical and mental.
With an overnight stay at The Rabbit, you can experience all of the new year traditions in one night! Spend time with a loved one in one of the luxury comfy guestrooms at The Rabbit, rest and relax in the show-stopping facilities in the spa and get rid of unwanted toxins with a detoxifying private duo clay ritual experience, which will reawaken your senses and set you up for a positive new year. Of course, no stay would be complete without breakfast the following morning.
The Full Works
This lunar New Year, experience total zen, with the Full Works package at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat. Enjoy a room with a breath-taking view of the lake accompanied with a stylish, standalone bath, separate rainforest shower, King Size bed and signature robes and slippers when you stay in a luxe guestroom. Once settled in, make your way to the spa as you relax in the tranquillity of your surroundings and explore the state-of-the-art facilities. As part of your stay enjoy a private Duo Clay Ritual, an interactive healing spa experience designed to energise, hydrate and detoxify the skin. You will also experience total relaxation in the hands of your professional spa therapist as you indulge in a 60-minute spa treatment using herbal lotions and oils, which in Chinese culture are believed to have strong healing abilities, and luxury Germaine de Capuccini products, which on the island of Ireland are exclusive to The Rabbit. Once you have worked up an appetite make your way to the restaurant and Hunter’s Bar to indulge in a delicious three-course evening meal in the company of your partner or dear friends before retiring to your room for a great night’s sleep. Of course, no stay would be complete without full Irish breakfast to refuel for the day ahead.
This Chinese New Year, relax, reimagine and refocus with a spa day experience or a luxury overnight stay at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat.
For more information or to book online, visit www.rabbithotel.com, email stay@rabbithotel.com or call 028 9443 2984.
