Weekend Getaway to Shangha Retreat by Octave
Many of us city dwellers long for an opportunity to disconnect from our daily city grind and to get close and personal with nature beyond our occasional holiday trips. Luckily, we found the ideal getaway to help you do just that.
Shangha Retreat by Octave kills two birds with one stone: not only does it offer a quiet and luxurious environment for you to take your mind off your troubles, but it’s also located only an hour away from Shanghai!
It just recently opened its doors to the public, and there’s plenty to appreciate about it already: as a brand new holiday venue, expect beautiful architecture with panoramic views of nature and its surroundings, all of which create a memorable experience for you to rejuvenate yourself.
Despite its unquestionable appeal, it still remains under the radar which makes for a great place to explore and relax over a weekend.
Located by the Suzhou Yangcheng River, Shangha Retreat by Octave - similar to The Living Room by Octave on Jianguo Xi Lu - was a four-year-long project in the making and ultimately transformed into a modern adaptation of the peach garden.
This venue covers an impressive 189,0000㎡ which, to put under perspective, represents a fifth of Disneyland Shanghai, and provides accommodation and entertainment that includes lifestyle, educational and well-being classes, thereby creating the perfect 2-day-1-night weekend getaway.
Comfortable accommodation with a minimalistic interior.
Rejuvenate with nature.
The AT ONE zone consists of 72 guest rooms and a 200 square meter rooftop suite. Each guest room has a living room and balcony that gives way for superb natural views.
The owners of the venue have incorporated health and wellness into everything that they’ve built, and thus sell “wellness packages” to their visitors rather than regular rooms.
The layout of guest rooms stays true to Octave’s natural style, and comes with floor-to-ceiling windows to ensure maximum natural light and sun exposure. The rooms use a mix of wood and a white color scheme to create a warm and natural environment that pairs perfectly with the outdoors.
The door hanger designs playfully use natural shadow to help uncover your room number; a nice and appreciated touch to add to the experience.
Each room is furnished with minimalist chairs and tables that incorporate Chinese design elements, and a mini bar near the fridge with tea bags and distilled water at your disposal. In order to reinforce their values around health and wellness, minibars do not include any carbonated or alcoholic beverages.
Expect to find sleek bathroom designs with a beautiful simplicity and white interior that flows well with the rest of the space, and offer gorgeous views from the comfort of their bathtub.
8 by Octave Bath and Hair Products
In connection with their approach to minimalistic design, Shangha Retreat by Octave put a strong emphasis on the quality and cleanliness of their rooms, and ensure that the wooden furniture and floors remain in the best condition possible. Customized carpets, bed crystals, salt crystal lamps and arc domes are displayed to provide the perfect environment for a good night sleep.
Tea Lounge Area
Well decorated to a tee, it is a good place for visitors to walk around and explore.
The AT ONE region is adorned with greenery; it does not use any artificial plants and invests greatly in keeping their decor in their best natural state.
THOUGHTFORFOOD provides well-rounded meals for diners.
Those who have visited The Living Room by Octave on Jianguo Xi Lu before will be no stranger to THOUGHTFORFOOD, a restaurant at Shangha Retreat by Octave that offers customized and well-balanced meals to keep you healthy and energized throughout the day.
Courses have been planned for you; leave the decision-making to their head chef who hails from Thailand with experience in incorporating organic ingredients. For the curious minds, the restaurant’s semi-open kitchen gives a sneak peek into how their food is being prepared.
Asia’s top therapy venue with the most variety of treatments.
A one-stop wellness center.
Putting wellness at the core of their establishment, Shangha Retreat by Octave offers a spa center with a multitude of facilities including, but not limited to, a public mosaic pool, a private Indian Ayurvedic, China’s first Turkish bath, a herbal steam bath, a Himalayan salt house, a sauna, a Soho spray spa, and Moroccan mud therapy.
The bar provides light snacks and drinks for visitors looking for a quick bite.
Unwind with the Octave space chair.
Therapy Experience: Indian Ayurveda
Known as the world’s oldest form of medicine, Ayurveda has often been associated with a healthy lifestyle. Tracing back to over 5,000 years ago with concepts existing since the Indus Valley Civilization, Ayurveda is a classic form of alternative medicine. The oil therapy starts with the therapist who uses a combination of different oils which they then massage onto the patient to cure feelings of discomfort like headaches and insomnia. Ayurveda is also said to bring anxiety and stress relief.
The oil used requires 2-3 days of cooking and mixing, and follows a strict recipe to ensure that the potential of its natural ingredients and flavors is maximized.
Start the day bright and early.
Mornings at Shangha Retreat by Octave start at 7:30am with a relaxing yoga session.
Therapy room with crystals and crystal balls.
Not only will the crystal chakras rejuvenate you, but they are also said to have healing powers. The venue has its own medical center with world-class facilities operated by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, psychiatrists and beauticians, among others.
An unforgettable, beautiful life experience.
Although Shangha Retreat by Octave just recently opened in March, their entire ecosystem will continue to grow and evolve over time.
Despite being the brainchild of its owners, the whole Yangcheng Riverside project can and should be credited to the talented architects and designers who worked relentlessly to create this beautiful work of art. The architecture team was led by Calvin Tsao and hung Ho Chang, one of China’s finest modern architects.
World-class architect: Calvin Tsao
One of China’s finest modern architects: Yung Ho Chang.
Founding Partners of Ru’en Design Research Institute: Mr Guo Xi’en and Ms Hu Rushan
The cemented, sharp-cornered building was designed by the Ru’en Design Research Institute and has become a landmark within the venue’s environment.
Shangha Retreat Ceremony Hall
The traditional bricks have been placed with particular care to create a textured look and feel and showcase the various types of beauty exposed throughout the day and night. The staircase was built with a mix of concrete and terrazzo to adopt the classic “Ru-en” design, and offers outstanding views.
Open Common Space
Over time, the resort will be adding more lifestyle and communal elements to their existing memorable experience. An example of such additions is the international food fair that they hosted in March this year which covered 2,300 square meters and allowed visitors to discover new varieties, to participate in cooking lessons and purchase fresh, organic produce.
Leave your city troubles behind and get close and personal with nature at Shangha Retreat by Octave. What do you say?
Ayuverda Cleansing Set
7 days and 6 nights
Valid until 21 April, 2018
Cleanse your mind, body and spirit with the Ayuverda therapy from India. Through a survey, observation and a short interview, the therapy will provide a customized therapy session tailored to your needs.
● 6-night stay;
● Ayuverda lifestyle and mental evaluation;
● Morning and riverside strolls;
● Professional Ayuverda Therapist and world-class chefs to provide customized meals that will cleanse your body from toxins;
● Abhyanga massage, Shirodara oil therapy, Potli herbal therapy, Nasya therapy.
RMB 25,000/person, RMB 40,700 for 2
Health Awareness Package
3 days and 2 nights /2 days and 1 night
Valid until 21 April, 2018
● Infinity pool with a 360-degree view of the lake;
● Important health tips with health check ups in 1-on-1 sessions with professional doctors;
● Low-carb meals provided by expert nutritionists and renowned chefs;
● Asia’s top spa facilities and management;
● Group fitness classes;
● Morning meditation;
● Therapy workshops.
2D1N: RMB 6,900/person, RMB 12,000 for 2
3D2N: RMB 11,800/person, RMB 20,000 for 2
Rejuvenating Spa Wellness Package
2 days and 1 night
Valid until 21 April, 2018
● 1-night stay;
● Asia’s top spa facilities and management;
● Healthy meals provided by expert nutritionists and renowned chefs;
● Workshops for the mind and body;
● Group fitness classes;
● Morning meditation;
● Therapy workshops.
RMB 5,900/person, RMB 9,800 for 2
For more information, email info@shanghaiwow.com
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