A new fitness space at Spier Hotel in Stellenbosch is bringing exercise closer to nature, with a riverside gym set beneath a canopy of indigenous trees along the Eerste River.
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Designed to combine wellness with the tranquillity of its natural surroundings, the new gym is housed in a pavilion tucked away in the forest on the historic wine estate. Guests can reach it via a winding path that leads beyond the hotel pool and into the trees.
Floor-to-ceiling glass panels frame views of the Eerste River and surrounding forest, allowing natural light to fill the space. Outside, a timber deck extends towards the water, while a built-in window seat offers a quiet spot to rest between workouts or simply take in the scenery.
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The pavilion’s architecture has been designed to complement its surroundings. Its exterior features Shou Sugi Ban, a traditional Japanese technique that involves charring timber to create a distinctive dark finish. Inside, untreated timber walls add warmth and a natural woody fragrance, reinforcing the connection between the building and the forest around it.
The gym is fitted with Technogym equipment and free weights, as well as a boxing tower, yoga mats and a dedicated stretching area. Designed exclusively for hotel guests, the facility caters to different fitness routines, from cardio and strength training to yoga and gentler movement.
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The new addition forms part of Spier’s wider wellness offering, which includes its spa and Cape Herbal Bath House, a heated swimming pool, Movement Studio, and walking and running trails through The Wilds.
While the gym provides the equipment needed for a conventional workout, its setting offers something different. With the river flowing just beyond the windows and indigenous trees surrounding the pavilion, guests can enjoy a fitness experience that brings together movement, fresh air and the restorative qualities of nature.
The new gym adds another dimension to Spier Hotel’s wellness offering, giving guests an opportunity to balance time spent exploring the Winelands with exercise and relaxation in a peaceful natural setting.
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