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T+L editor-in-chief Jacqui Gifford checks in for a full review.
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Schloss Elmau
You have a qi deficiency.
The exterior of Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps of Germany.Credit:Courtesy of Schloss Elmau
A qi deficiency, reaffirmed Dr. Imke Konig, her kind yet firm tone bordering on maternal.
A tall, soft-spoken woman who glides rather than walksthats years of tai chi practice, under the beltDr.
Konig is the medical spa director atSchloss Elmau, Luxury Retreat & Hideaway.
Cozy fireplace’s inside the Library Lounge.Courtesy of Schloss Elmau
The hotel is a family-friendly resort tucked in a remote pocket of the Bavarian Alps.
I was clearly not the first stressed, multi-tasking, frequent-flier she had seen in her office.
The neighboring Hideaway is more of a traditional Bavarian structure.
Tables and umbrellas line the hotel’s terrace.Courtesy of Schloss Elmau
But these spaces also allow for touches of whimsy.
A Schloss Elmau quirk that I loved?
The plush, colorful robes, available in various crayola colors.
The interior of the Summit Suite’s bedroom.Courtesy of Schloss Elmau
The 100-room Hideaway is slightly larger and more affordable, with artist studios starting at 220 square feet.
The larger suites and apartments in the Wetterstein wing are ideal if you are traveling in a group.
The must try is Ikigai, on the lower level of the Hideway.
Enjoy a nature-based cuisine with regional ingredients at the Summit restaurant.Courtesy of Schloss Elmau
The two colleagues worked the room, chatting easily with every table.
By contrast, Fidelio, a more expansive restaurant at the Hideaway, specializes in Pan-Asian cuisine.
Wellness
Ready for a massage and meditation?
Guest’s can enjoy the scenery from the comfort of the spa’s sauna.Courtesy of Schloss Elmau
A challenging mountain bike ride?
Or how about gaga (a style of movement and dance)?
Schloss Elmau takes a physical, spiritual, and intellectual approach to wellness that is all encompassing.
Scenic views of the Alps from one of the outdoor pools.Courtesy of Schloss Elmau
In the last few years, theres been a major shift in the discussion around mental health.
Good music is a mental detox and the ultimate well-being experience for the mind and soul.
There are film screenings and book readings held throughout the property.
Lounge chairs are set up by the Ferchenbach.Courtesy of Schloss Elmau
He didnt speak German, they didnt speak Englishand everyone got along just fine.
The Hideway is also not air-conditioned, while the Retreat uses a noiseless inductive cooling system.
Heat is produced by burning wood waste and chips, sourced from the nearby forests.
Electricity is produced from solar energy, wind power, and the resorts own hydroelectric plant.
Up for a longer road trip?
