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Shou Sugi Ban House is a five-star Japanese-inspired wellness resort and destination spa in Water Mill, in the Hamptons.
Shou Sugi Ban House opened in 2019 as the first destination spa in the Hamptons, a gated compound on a few quiet acres two hours from New York City. The design follows Japanese wabi-sabi: charred wood, natural materials, calm. There are 13 standalone studios with soaking tubs, gas fireplaces, and garden patios.
The wellness programme is the focus here, covering massage, facials, hydrotherapy, sound baths, Reiki, yoga, and meditation, by the day or over several nights. Dining is plant-forward, from Michelin-starred chef Mads Refslund, a Noma co-founder. There is a saltwater pool and an outdoor dining orchard.
This is an adults-only place built for slowing down, and it suits couples, gay or straight, and solo travellers alike, for a short reset or a longer stay. The ocean is three miles away, and the Hamptons’ galleries and vineyards are close.
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- The Hamptons’ first destination spa and wellness resort
- 13 Japanese-inspired studios with soaking tubs and fireplaces
- Plant-forward dining by Noma co-founder Mads Refslund
Accommodation
Accommodation
The guest studios are spread out over 13 buildings. They all embody the minimalist asthetic, featuring wabi-sabi influences, clean lines and light, warm colours. It’s an ideal setting to clear your mind. The rooms are free of clutter.
All rooms have pool views and open onto private gardens with a massage area. The beds have Cocuchi and Morihata linen. The bathrooms feature Hinoki Ofuro bathtubs with in-built air massage.
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Spa
An extensive selection of spa treatments are available. These include hydrotherapy, thermal suite, a solarium deck and spa lounge. Try the apres-sauna ice fountain, watsu and plunge pools and a thermal suite with an infrared sauna.
Wellness is the essence of this retreat, and it’s one of the finest wellness resorts in New York State. You’re guaranteed to leave with mind and body feeling fully rejuvenated.
Food And Drink
The food and drink at Shou Sugi alone justifies the visit. The executive chef was a co-founder of Noma, the iconic Copenhagen restaurant. The restaurant inaugurated the New Nordic dining trend. All the food is very healthy – obvs – and made from locally sourced ingredients.
Dining takes place around a single long table – cue Last Supper jokes. Breakfast features Scandi favorites, such as avocado with eggs and rye bread.
Location
Shou Sugi Ban House is in Water Mill, one of the quieter Hampton villages on the South Fork of Long Island, about 90 miles and two hours from Manhattan. It is a gated compound next to the Parrish Art Museum, three miles from the Atlantic beaches at Mecox and Flying Point. The surrounding area is classic Hamptons: farm stands, vineyards, art galleries, and the towns of Southampton and East Hampton a short drive in either direction.
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