Wellness Weekend

Overview

You might not expect cocktails to feature in a health kick. But, head to the inaugural St-Germain x La Maison Wellness Weekend, and you'll discover that you can have your liqueur — and drink it, too.

Taking over the Paramount Recreation Club in Surry Hills, on September 14–15, this event is all about 'healthy hedonism'. Indulge, sure, but look after yourself, too.

In a two-hour session, you'll take part in a yoga and meditation class. Then, after finding your zen, you'll be feasting on brunch and snacks — and St-Germain spritzes, all included in the ticket price. St-Germain, the 100 percent natural French elderflower liqueur, so you can expect your spritzes to be even more refreshing than usual. Plus, it's low in alcohol.

Your host for this retreat will be La Maison Wellness's Camille Vidal, a London-based yoga and meditation teacher, who's spent the past fifteen years in the hospitality industry. She's written two cocktail books — How to Drink French Fluently ​and ​How to Spritz French Fluently — in collaboration with ​alcohol magazine, Punch. Now, she's also launching a La Maison Youtube channel full of recipes for 'mindful' cocktails. At this event, Vidal will be talking about the importance of balance and mindfulness.

Sessions will take place on Saturday, September 14, from 12.30–2.30pm and 3.30–5.30pm and on Sunday, September 15, from 11.30am–1.30pm and 2.30–4.30pm. Tickets cost $33.43 per person and include a bunch of pressies to take home, including a sports bag, sports towel, two St-Germain glasses, a 50ml bottle of St-Germain and a cocktail recipe card.

To book your spot in for the inaugural Wellness Weekend, head here.