As a first-generation American Latina, returning to the Dominican Republic with my household for a trip was a profound expertise, connecting me to my roots and the land from which my ancestors hailed. Amidst the luxurious landscapes of La Romana, we stumbled upon the newly unveiled gem, The Spa at Casa de Campo, a sanctuary the place luxurious, wellness, and sustainability intertwine harmoniously.
The Spa is a sprawling 18,000-square-foot facility that provides a various vary of cutting-edge spa companies and wellness experiences. With its state-of-the-art hydrothermal circuit, luxuriously appointed therapy rooms, and technology-supported therapies, its the right wellbeing vacation spot within the Caribbean.
What struck me most about Casa de Campo’s luxe spa was their dedication to embracing indigenous data and elements. When talking with spa director Irene Campaña, she highlighted their collaboration with Moringaia, a small family-owned pure skincare model from the North coast of the Dominican Republic. Moringaia’s mission to finish deforestation and assist native communities deeply resonated with the spa’s imaginative and prescient.
“We’re pleased with the Dominican’s pure magnificence and sources,” Campaña shared. “It was important for us to create a ‘sense of place’ in our service menu, incorporating the unbelievable advantages of the Moringa plant, often known as the ‘miracle tree.’“
The Naturally Therapeutic “Miracle Plant”
The moringa plant has lengthy been cherished within the Dominican Republic for its quite a few well being and sweetness advantages. This botanical treasure is full of important nutritional vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and has the power to deal with a large spectrum of well being considerations, from boosting the immune system and selling wholesome digestion to aiding in managing blood sugar ranges. Its leaves, seeds, and even roots contribute to varied conventional and fashionable medicinal practices.
For its pores and skin advantages, it’s recognized to help in decreasing irritation and defending the pores and skin from environmental harm. Casa de Campo Spa’s signature massages use moringa’s therapeutic properties by infusing every therapy with Moringaia’s Miracle Oil ($58). What’s much more inspiring is the sustainability side of this collaboration. Moringaia manufactures their merchandise on a solar-powered farm, and prioritizing environmental conservation. Working collectively, the spa and model collaborated to share concepts and develop into extra environment friendly and eco-friendly. “We urged to the model varied methods to reformat packaging, scale back prices and reduce their environmental impression,” Campaña defined. “It’s a super partnership the place we each try to guard and protect our lovely island.”
At The Spa, each side of the expertise is designed to honor the area people and pure sources. From the personal gardens and outside rain showers to the regionally grown produce on the Spa Cafe and Juice Bar, the hassle towards sustainability and appreciation for the land are evident in each element.
As I laid on the therapeutic massage desk, surrounded by the scents of moringa, I couldn’t assist however really feel a profound sense of pleasure and connection to my heritage. Whereas experiencing unparalleled luxurious, it additionally felt good to know the ingredient anchored me much more to the gorgeous, lush setting of La Romana. I not solely felt restored, I additionally walked away with a renewed appreciation for the pure wonders of my homeland and the hope that extra wellness facilities observe of their footsteps by mixing luxurious with sustainability.
