Herbs & Spices

In May, nature is in full bloom, offering us an abundance of beneficial and invigorating herbs and plants.

Plants are priceless for life on our planet and play a crucial role in promoting our health and well-being.

Already our ancients knew that certain plants, flowers and herbs have medicinal properties and can support the body’s self-healing ability.

At Elaisa, all year round, you can enjoy the relaxing environment of our flowering herb garden and enjoy the health benefits of our fresh herbs and plants in our Aufgüsse, treatments and ceremonies.

During the whole month of May, our focus is on the refreshing effects of lavender, eucalyptus and peppermint. Experience the healing power of these plants with our experienced and creative herbal experts during our Herbs & Spices Aufguss, ceremonies and treatments.

Experience an Award winning herbal scrub in the special Clay Sauna on 5 and 6 May.

Enjoy an exclusive Award Winning Herbal Scrub by Yvan Fermyn, Herbal Cup sauna master World Champion. In the Clay Sauna, you will receive a ceremonial purification treatment in group with natural ingredients and herbs.

Join us in celebrating International Tea Day on 21 May during the Tea Ceremony at 5pm in the Sunset Sauna.

In our Tea Ceremony, we use roses, lavender, camomile and elderflower, among other things.
The tea is prepared on the hot stones the Sunset Sauna and is followed by a Aufgüss with essential flower oils.

Experience the purifying effect of a Clay Ceremony with Omouna Ghassoul

Surrounded by thirteen large citrine geodes in the Clay Sauna, this purifying ceremony starts with a warm-up to raise the relative humidity and temperature. Pores get opened in this unique combination of steam bath and sauna. Using a Moroccan olive soap with eucalyptus and an exfoliating glove, you loosen dead skin cells and prepare your skin for the cleansing action of the clay. With the pure Omouna Ghassoul, enriched with fresh herbs picked in the Atlas mountains by women’s cooperatives, we support the care of disadvantaged children in Morocco.

Enjoy a pure moment of well-being with the Herbal Honey Scrub.

During an herbal honey session, your body is purified and dead skin cells are removed by applying a scrub. A scrub consisting of sea salt mixed with an almond oil and dried herbs is used for your body. At the same time, you will be treated to a honey mask for the face.

Discover the beneficial effects of herbs with a Tea Workshop daily at 3pm.

Discover which herbs can help you purify your system and feel back in balance. Our teas are blended from natural and tasty ingredients. Nature’s best in a cup of tea!

Purify your energy with the Herbal Smoke Ritual in the Sunset Sauna – daily at 2:30pm

Smudging in the sauna is a ritual in which dried herbs, such as white sage, are burned to create a cleansing smoke that is used to purify and harmonise a room or person. Experience this purifying Herbs & Spices smoking ritual at the 14h30 Aufguss in the Sunset Sauna.