Temple of the Winds - Autumn Equinox Sound Spa Retreat Experience
Join Tessa Ann for this Autumn Equinox Sound Spa Retreat. The Autumn Equinox is a time of balance, when day and night/light and dark are of equal light.
- Booking essential
The Autumn Equinox marks a moment of seasonal balance, when day and night stand in equal measure. It is a natural pause point in the year, inviting reflection on what has grown, what has been gathered, and what you may wish to carry forward into the quieter months ahead.
Set within the remarkable surroundings of Mount Stewart’s Temple of the Winds, a space only occasionally open for public experiences, with sweeping views across Strangford Lough, this carefully curated experience, limited to just 16 guests, offers space to slow down, rest, and reconnect.
The experience begins with Tessa’s signature Sound Spa Experience, thoughtfully designed to create a contained and restorative space for deep rest, spacious awareness, and gentle recalibration. Using carefully selected live sound, including singing bowls, gentle percussion, and spacious periods of stillness, Tessa creates an environment that invites you to soften, settle, and experience a deeper sense of pause within this extraordinary heritage setting.
Following the sound experience, guests will have time to gently re-emerge, integrate their experience, and enjoy a light seasonal lunch prepared by the Mount Stewart team.
Guests are also welcome to enjoy access to Mount Stewart’s gardens following the experience, should they wish to extend their visit and continue enjoying the surroundings at their own pace.
No prior experience is needed. Simply come as you are and allow yourself the space to rest.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| £59.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 03442491895
- Accessibility
Please advise if you have any health conditions or accessibility requirements we should be aware of in advance of the session. Please advise if you require a chair. Please note: Do not attend if you are in the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Meeting point
Arrival information: Please meet in Car Park 2 (Overflow Car Park) and check in at the Shepherd’s Hut. Please allow 10–15 minutes to walk uphill to the Temple of the Winds.
- Suitability for children
Not suitable for children under 15 years.
- What to bring and wear
Please bring: • A yoga mat (some spares available) • Pillow and blanket • Bottle of water • Comfortable clothing
- Other
Please note for this event: • Not suitable during the first trimester of pregnancy • Not suitable for children under 15 • Please advise dietary requirements at the time of booking
Upcoming events
European Heritage Weekend (EHOD) 2026
Join us this EHOD and explore Mount Stewart, with free entry for all visitors on 12 and 13 September 2026. Come and meet our staff and volunteers, and learn more about the amazing places we look after.
Visit the Temple of the Winds
Step back in time with stunning views over the Lough!
Animals in Mairi’s Garden tour with artist Eleanor Wheeler
Join ceramic artist Eleanor Wheeler who will conclude her residency at Mount Stewart by displaying a series of her ceramic sculptures in the Mairi Garden.
Paper Marbling Class
Try something new this Autumn and make something beautiful in the process.