By Amanda Duckstein, founder of Shadowbox Pilates:
I love going to Shou Sugi Ban House. Two of my friends work there and they seem to really love working there. I'll treat myself once every few months to either a facial or a massage. It's just absolutely beautiful â so nice and pristine and a really special experience every time.
I went for a lymphatic drainage massage over the winter and came out completely zonked â I was tired and didn't want to do anything the rest of the day. But something magical happened while I was in the session â it had started to snow. Walking out into that fresh snowfall after the treatment was just such a cool experience.
They have this incredible hydrotherapy circuit they call it, where they guide you through a specific pattern: shower, steam room, hot sauna, infrared sauna, cold plunge, hot pool, cold plunge, hot pool, cold plunge, warm pool.
It's this whole system they've designed. Everything smells beautiful there â the cherry blossoms, the essential oils â creating this complete sensory experience.
It's actually a boutique hotel with about 13 cottages/condos and a restaurant featuring Michelin-starred and guest chefs for different events.
I'm always surprised I don't hear about it more. For a while they seemed to prefer staying somewhat private, though I'm getting the sense that might be changing. It's one of those special places that feels like a wonderful secret.
đ Shou Sugi Ban Houseďťż
337 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY 11976, USA
After teaching Pilates for 15 years, Amanda created Shadowbox Pilates to return to Joseph Pilates' original vision of control, precision, and core-focused movement.
Her Southampton studio features specialized wooden reformers with towers and jump boards, while her popular Shadowbox in the Wild series brings classes to iconic locations like Gurney's oceanfront deck and WĂślffer Wine Stand.
Amanda Duckstein lives and enjoys life on the East End after many years in New York City.
Shou Sugi Ban House / Official Site
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