KDHamptons has the scoop on all of the new Residencies, Rituals, and Retreats with Visiting Experts & Healers at our favorite Hamptons destination spa and resort, Shou Sugi Ban House!  Spanning over five acres in Water Mill, Shou Sugi Ban House is a private sanctuary and gated wellness compound in the pastoral hamlet of Water Mill, just 90 miles outside New York City. The property – the Hamptons’ first destination spa and wellness retreat – comprises twelve guest studios, a luxury spa, and a standalone luxury residence for short-term rentals. The restful accommodations are set against a serene backdrop of winding pathways, rock water fountains, and an outdoor dining orchard, all designed with the principles of wabi-sabi in mind. Check out new SHOU SUGI BAN HOUSE STAYCATION DIARY HERE.

This winter and spring, Shou Sugi Ban House presents a thoughtfully curated calendar of events, retreats, and seasonal offerings designed to support guests embarking on meaningful personal journeys, navigating transitions, and those seeking enhanced wellness programs and experiences. From shamanic healing and Kundalini yoga to new moon sound rituals and nervous system resets, the robust programming reflects Shou Sugi Ban House’s commitment to global healing arts practices and holistic renewal.

New highlights include Alexis Brink’s introduction to Jin Shin, a non-invasive modality described as “acupuncture without needles;” Kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, Bailey LaMarca-Zamora, leading a powerful, monthly ritual that includes pranayama, mantra, and a seasonal dinner; sought-after esthetician Josie Bisetti returns with her holistic facials; spiritual healer and artist,Lauralee Kelly will lead private Somatic Energy Healing sessions; and popular, New Moon Sound Rituals continue with yogi Brittni Svanberg. For retreats, holistic practitioner and healer Jessica Forsythe will lead her first Inner Journey retreat at Shou Sugi Ban House; master energy healer Nicholas Pratley will host private sessions focused on harmonizing the body’s electromagnetic biofield, along with a multi-day Nervous System Reset retreat to restore balance and vitality; Christiana Schelfhout returns for a transformative one-day Rituals for Transformation retreat spanning ceremonial arts, somatic movement, journaling, meditation, and sound; and, Lydia Fenet will lead her second The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You retreat, with new workshops, one-on-one sessions, and three very special guests. A complete list of all offerings follows:

Shou Sugi Ban House has also introduced several seasonal offers to create new opportunities to experience the property at this quiet yet magical time of year to visit the Hamptons. Each offer is available through April 15, 2025.

Winter Escape: Stay two nights and receive a third night complimentary. Includes daily breakfast, morning and evening movement classes, access to all property amenities, communal hydrotherapy circuit, and tickets to the neighboring Parrish Art Museum.

Winter Reset Spa Package: Designed for deep relaxation, this spa package includes a 60-minute rejuvenating facial, a seasonal lunch, and a communal hydrotherapy session—perfect for restoring balance; available on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Winter Hydration Package by Tata Harper Skincare: Give your skin the ultimate nourishment with a Hydration Infusion Facial and a luxurious take-home gift: Tata Harper’s Water Lock Moisturizer, formulated to restore and lock in lasting hydration.

Winter Nourishment Package by Tata Harper Skincare: Indulge in the Honey Cocoon Body Treatment, infused with raw honey from local farm Ambassador Apiaries. This package includes a Tata Harper dry brush and a jar of local honey for at-home wellness rituals.

Retreats (Day + Overnight):

Nervous System Reset Retreat with Nicholas Pratley | March 28-31
Led by Nicholas Pratley, the three-night retreat program includes biofield breathwork, energy medicine, sound healing, grounding rituals, and mindful movement to restore balance. Daily hydrotherapy and thermal suite rituals, along with plant-forward meals, support deep restoration. Guests receive take-home gifts from Nicholas and a $500 Spa & Wellness credit for treatments to complement their reset journey.

Rituals for Transformation Full-day Retreat with Christiana Schelfhout | April 20
This one-day retreat is designed to honor transitions, release limitations, and foster clarity and will be led by sound healing and energy balancing expert Christiana Schelfhout,

The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You: Claim Your Confidence Retreat with Lydia Fenet | April 28-30
Best-selling author, CEO, and confidence coach Lydia Fenet returns for an empowering two-night, three-day retreat designed to help participants step into their power and set bold intentions and goals. This new retreat features new workshops, interactive sessions, and inspiring guests, including nutritionist Sarah Wragge, artist Kate Schelter, and designer & entrepreneur Katie Kime.

Inner Journey Retreat with Jessica Forsythe | May 9-11, 2025
Led by Master Energy Healer and Spiritual Guide Jessica Forsythe, this two-night, three-day program will empower you to embrace who you are through customized modalities of breathwork and restorative yoga, as well as energy and sound therapies to heal the nervous system and glandular system.

Ritual Events:

New Moon Sound Ritual with Brittni Svanberg | March 28, April 25, May 23
A monthly ritual event including a Sacred Sound Journey with Himalayan and crystal singing bowls, gongs, and other instruments, led by yogi Brittni Svanberg, followed by a seasonal dinner at the communal table.

Heart-Opening Kundalini Yoga, Mantras & Dinner w/ Bailey LaMarca-Zamora | Mar 14, Apr 11, May 16
Kundalini yoga and meditation teacher Bailey LaMarca-Zamora leads this powerful group session with pranayama (breathwork) and mantra (chanting), followed by a seasonal dinner around the communal table.

Spa & Healing Arts Residencies:

Reiki & Shamanic Healing with Jessica Forsythe | March 13-15, March 20-22
Master energy healer Jessica Forsythe offers individual and couples’ sessions in Reiki and Shamanic Healing to align energetic pathways, support embodiment, stress release, and nervous system regulation.

Somatic Energy Healing with Lauralee Kelly | March 6-7, April 3-4
With over 30 years in energy medicine, craniosacral therapy, and Indigenous Hawaiian healing traditions, Lauralee Kelly offers private sessions focused on shifting deeply ingrained energetic patterns for those seeking greater intuition, subconscious stress release, and deeper self-awareness.

The Art of Jin Shin: Acupuncture without Needles with Alexis Brink | March 22-23, April 12-13, May 3-4
This Japanese healing practice, often called “acupuncture without needles,” is a gentle hands-on therapy that harmonizes energy flow, helping with stress reduction, pain relief, and nervous system balance.

Skin Peace Facials by Josie Bisetti | March 29-30, June 1-2
One of NYC’s most sought-after estheticians and the founder of Skin Peace by Josie B., Josie Bisetti is known for her holistic, innovative, non-invasive approach, and will offer three of her signature bespoke facials.