{"product_id":"temple-of-the-winds-winter-solstice-sound-spa-retreat-experience-saturday-19-december-2026","title":"Temple of the Winds – Winter Solstice Sound Spa Retreat Experience - Saturday 19 December 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin Tessa Ann, founder of The Sound Healing Spa, for a special Winter Solstice Sound Experience at the iconic Temple of the Winds, Mount Stewart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday 19 December 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.00 am - 3.00 pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLunch provided:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy a light seasonal lunch prepared by the Mount Stewart team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £59.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTickets are available through the Mount Stewart website at the link below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegister your interest for this event with Tessa Ann - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesoundhealingspa.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etessa@thesoundhealingspa.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eThe Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. It is a time that has long been associated with stillness, reflection and the quiet return of light. As the year draws to a close, it offers a natural opportunity to pause, rest and gently prepare for the season ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eSet within the remarkable surroundings of Mount Stewart's Temple of the Winds, a space only occasionally open for public experiences, with sweeping views across Strangford Lough, this carefully curated retreat, limited to just 16 guests, offers space to slow down, restore and reconnect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eThe experience begins with Tessa's signature Sound Spa Experience, thoughtfully designed to create a contained and restorative space for deep rest, spacious awareness and gentle recalibration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eUsing carefully selected live sound, including singing bowls, gentle percussion and spacious periods of stillness, Tessa creates an environment that invites you to soften, settle and experience a deeper sense of pause within this extraordinary heritage setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eAs nature enters its quietest season, this experience provides an opportunity to step away from the pace of everyday life, reflect on the year that has passed, and create space for rest, renewal and new possibilities as the light begins its gradual return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eFollowing the sound experience, guests will have time to gently re-emerge, integrate their experience and enjoy a light seasonal lunch prepared by the Mount Stewart team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuests are also welcome to enjoy access to Mount Stewart’s gardens following the experience, should they wish to extend their visit and continue enjoying the surroundings at their own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo prior experience is needed. Simply come as you are and allow yourself the space to rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA yoga mat (some spares available)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePillow and blanket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle of water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable clothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable during the first trimester of pregnancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for children under 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease advise dietary requirements at the time of booking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrival information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease meet in Car Park 2 (Overflow Car Park) and check in at the Shepherd’s Hut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow 10–15 minutes to walk uphill to the Temple of the Winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease advise us in advance of any accessibility requirements, health considerations, or if you require chair seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require vehicle assistance to the Temple of the Winds, please let us know in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Tessa Ann:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTessa Ann is a sound for wellbeing consultant, immersive experience creator, educator, and founder of The Sound Healing Spa, established in 2013. 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