A Morning of Wellness: Our Exclusive Spaces and Rituals

The ancient Romans understood something about wellness that modern health culture is only now rediscovering: that rest is not a reward for productivity, but a practice in itself. Florence has long understood this, too — from the Renaissance culture of the bagni to the meditative gardens of the Boboli and the fragrant stillness of the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, whose pharmacists have been distilling botanical remedies since 1221. We continue that tradition of restorative care.

A morning at Relais La Capricciosa begins before it begins — with the quiet walk from your suite through our private courtyard, La Corte Segreta, where the scent of jasmine and lemon trees is itself a form of preparation. Arrive unhurried. There is no schedule to keep.

Our signature Florentine Wellness Ritual opens with a botanical body treatment using extracts of iris, bergamot, and rosemary sourced from Tuscan producers, followed by a warm aromatic oil massage inspired by the meditative traditions of the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica. The sequence closes with time in our private relaxation space — quiet, candlelit, unhurried.

For guests seeking more targeted restorative care, we partner with selected Florence practitioners for in-room or off-site treatments: deep-tissue massage, osteopathy, Ayurvedic bodywork, and personalised skincare consultations. Our concierge will match each guest to the practitioner best suited to their needs.

Exclusive services at Relais La Capricciosa also include our Pillow Menu, Fragrance Menu, and personalised in-room amenity selection — all available from the moment your reservation is confirmed. Our concierge can arrange for a light breakfast to be served in La Corte Segreta after your morning ritual, so that the hours extend, unhurried, for as long as you wish.