While Monart Spa in Enniscorthy — not far from Waterford and Wexford in Ireland’s Southeast — already has plenty going for it by way of 18th century Georgian grandeur, its fabulous spa has become even more remarkable. Through Dec. 15, the Shaolin Escape at Monart includes classes with Shaolin Master Haibo and Master Xu, with instruction in meditation and movement skills to reduce stress, enhance health, improve breathing, release tension and harmonize the link between body and mind. There’s also optional instruction in T’ai Chi, Kung Fu, Qi-Gong and meditation.

Along with two nights and breakfast each morning, there’s one dinner and unrestricted use of one of the most extensive thermal suites in the country, with indoor and outdoor saunas, a Kneipp Cure Pool, aromatic steam room, salt grotto, mud chamber, dry flotation, hydrotherapy pool, caldarium, and a samarium with mood lighting and a steam infusion. The Shaolin theme continues with a special Warrior Massage. Afterward, get contemplative and cozy in one of the in-wall relaxation loungers, designed for curling into.

Monart’s gorgeous guestrooms and heavenly gardens offer plenty for a healing-centered getaway, but there are also options for activity. Nearby, on the former Hall-Dare Estate, the Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club is home to a 7,000-yard, Jeff Howes-designed course. Guests also have access to the 18-hole Enniscorthy Golf Club close to Monart.

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