Modern travelers are becoming
more discerning and looking for experiences beyond simply a hotel room and meals.
These travelers are inspired by aspects of their life journey; especially by
their hobbies and interests: increasingly entwined around fitness, health,
sport and adventure.
Over the past 15 years, countless
Spas have opened around the world; these facilities offer relaxation and
pampering - but they miss out on the enormous benefits that guests experience in
being active. Movement in all its forms is a vital part of life and this is the
next step for resorts and hotels, beyond a basic spa treatments. Personal growth
is becoming increasingly important for a new generation of travelers - and as
physical wellbeing is one of the most precious assets we have, it has become a
major decision when people take a holiday or travel.
Is there a gym? Can I run
nearby? These questions are a prime factor in the decision of a majority of
business travelers, so they can manage their stress and stay in-shape and
healthy on business trips. Leisure travelers have long travelled with golf
clubs and surfboards; but they are now traveling with bicycles, kite surfers,
hiking boots and other adventure gear. Air Asia and other budget airlines now offer
an extended baggage option, which includes many of these items – including a
fully packed mountain bike. Lifestyle and travel magazines continue to ascribe to
the wonders of natural environments that are amenable to different sports and
adventure activities.
It is no wonder that the
highlands of Central Java are becoming increasingly appealing as a place to
undertake a wide variety of sports and adventure programs; here the retreat
property MesaStila has developed upon its former glory as a coffee plantation
and spa and current offerings at this include: unique road cycling routes, as
experienced by team Rapha Continental
Asia this April; Pencak Silat, taught by a local martial-arts master; mountain-biking,
with support from United Bike; trail
running, with backing of the GPS-fitness-watch product Garmin – and trekking on some of the nearby 3000m+ volcanic peaks.
In addition, the property includes a Jungle Gym – a fantastic place of fitness to
work-out using balance beams, parallel bars, stability equipment, rocks to
lift, and a space to train with TRX - a new suspension-training system
developed by an ex- Navy-SEAL.
MesaStila is situated well
above the hot-humid plains of Jogjakarta, in the low mountains where
temperatures of 17°C are not an uncommon early morning temperature; amazingly
suited for the plethora of activities and programs on offer.
In addition to the sports,
fitness and adventure programs - MesaStila offers a Turkish-style Hammam; a spa
menu that includes Jade and Tuina facials, Tibetan singing-bowl rituals and a
variety of massages and body treatments, as well as the herbal Javanese traditions
of Jamu medicine. An internationally trained and highly
experienced culinary-team creates an expanse of recipes using traditional
Javanese flavors, which are given a healthy twist. Dishes incorporate local and
organic produce, healthy cooking techniques, low-fat-low-Gylcemic-Index
products, nutritious antioxidant-rich foods, fish and a limited use of good
quality meat. MesaStila
also offers a range of cooking classes, where guests can appreciate the added
advantage of being able to take away some of this healthy cuisine expertise.
As MesaStila develops its offerings,
watch out for specialized retreats to come over the next 6 months:
Shape-Up Retreat with Retreat Guides Carina & Elke - 27th to 30th
September 2012: A three night kick-start into
a healthier, fitter and slimmer life - offering a focus on fitness activities,
healthy meals, relaxing massages and wellness education, including a special healthy
eating & cooking workshop
The MesaStila
Challenge - 6th October 2012: Unique and
challenging running race in Central Java - from railway tracks to jungle trails;
covering a tough uphill course over half-marathon distance.
Mastery of the Heart Retreat with Healer Rick Purcell
- 2nd to 6th November 2012: From fear to love; from your head to your heart -
uncovering your challenges to emotional growth, and being inspired to: appreciation, compassion,
understanding, forgiveness, humility and bravery.
Singapore Marathon Jungle
Training Camp - 10th to 13th
November 2012: Countdown to the Singapore
marathon - strength and running-consistency on tough hills and fun jungle
trails in Java.
Cross-fit & Spa for
Christmas with Master Trainer Bryan
Hoare - 22nd to 26th December 2012: Celebrate the festive season without overindulging -
stay fit, trim and relaxed with expert guidance.
Chinese New Year, Love &
Passion Retreat for Couples with Retreat Guides Carina & Elke - 8th
to 11th February 2013:
At an auspicious time of the year - create or
rejuvenate an extraordinary relationship
Cross-fit & Spa for Easter with Master Trainer Bryan Hoare - 28th
to 31st March 2013: Celebrate the Easter and chocolate season
without overindulging - stay fit, trim and relaxed
Pre- Tour-of-Friendship Hill
Training Camp - 12th to 14th April 2013: Extra training days in the saddle to prepare for the
amateur cycling race in Thailand, known as The Tour of Friendship – MesaStila
offers access to serious hills for some awesome training.
Lotus Flower Yoga &
Meditation Retreat - 24th to 26th May 2013: A dynamic yoga retreat to coincide with Vesak Day
and a grand gathering at the Buddhist temple of Borobudur.
Sugeng Sugiantoro – Director of Sales & Marketing
Atik Setyowati - Sales Manager
MesaStila, PO Box 108 Magelang, 56100
info@stila.mesahotelsandresorts.com
