Step into DAMU’s sanctuary of renewal, where ancient rituals and nature’s healing energies come together in a deeply indulgent escape. Designed for pure relaxation and reconnection, this immersive experience is perfect for those seeking a shared moment of serenity and transformation. Let the power of nature restore you—unwind, let go, and emerge replenished.
At DAMU, we embrace the purity of nature, sourcing our muds sustainably from the Austrian Alps, where glacial waters enrich the earth with powerful minerals such as quartz, mica and bentonite. These muds are hand-harvested with care, ensuring that every element retains its natural potency. Combined with the gentle steam and heat of the Mud Caves, the muds can be further enriched with bespoke ethnobotanical extracts, adding a personalised touch to your treatment. This powerful blend offers a deeply restorative experience that:
DAMU's Mud Cave experience is designed to guide you through a sensory and immersive journey where the timeless healing power of natural muds revitalises your body and uplifts your spirit. With each step, you’ll feel more deeply connected to the earth, letting go of stress and tension while rejuvenating your skin and restoring balance to both body and mind. Let nature’s gifts envelop you as you experience the healing power of DAMU's Mud Caves.
Not recommended for those with sore, irritated or contagious skin conditions.
Guests should inform the spa of any medical concerns during booking.
The Mud Cave Experience at DAMU is a transformative journey that combines ancient healing traditions with modern wellness innovations. In a unique heated cave suite, this tactile experience blends self-application of exfoliating salts, scrubs, bio-energy mud, algae and essential oils to deeply cleanse, nourish and relax the body.
The experience unfolds within a spacious mud caves and an aromatherapy steam room, designed to promote relaxation, skin rejuvenation and metabolic balance. To preserve its intimate, restorative nature, the Mud Caves accommodates only up to eight guests at a time to enjoy a truly personalised and rejuvenating experience.
The DAMU Mud Caves experience offers a transformative journey that combines the power of nature’s healing elements with ancient therapeutic practices. This holistic treatment not only rejuvenates the skin but also nourishes the body and soul, helping to restore balance and vitality. By immersing yourself in the serene ambiance of the Mud Cave, you will experience a profound sense of relaxation and renewal.
A Connection to Nature
The DAMU Mud Caves experience goes beyond skin care; it fosters a deeper connection to the earth and its healing gifts. The ambiance of the cave, with muds scraped from its walls and the grounding ritual of applying and removing the muds, evokes an ancient sense of renewal.
The Mud Caves are designed to immerse you in a secretive, grounding atmosphere. Its candlelit earthy tones and hidden ambiance evoke a sense of ancient rituals, where the muds themselves feel as though they are scraped directly from the cave walls. The experience is sensual and intimate, creating a profound connection to the earth’s healing powers.
1. Arrival and Introduction: Guests are welcomed at the spa reception, where any contraindications are reviewed, A spa attendant walks guests through the treatment process, introducing the mud caves and steam room and explaining the self-application techniques and tools provided.
2. Preparation: Guests start with a refreshing shower and a session in the aromatherapy steam room to prepare the skin for exfoliation and mud application.
3. Exfoliation: Guests use mineral-rich salts for an exfoliator o gently exfoliate their skin, followed by a rinse in the cave’s shower.
4. Bio-Energy Mud Application: Warm, soothing bio-energy mud is applied to the body, designed to detoxify and soften the skin. Guests relax for 10 minutes to allow the mud to work before showering off.
5. Therapeutic Mud & Algae Application: A second layer of therapeutic mud is applied, followed by a final application of algae to deeply hydrate and heal the skin. Each layer is left on for 10–15 minutes before rinsing off.
6. Finishing Touches: Guests conclude the ritual in the ante area with a refreshing ice-cold towel and a drop of nourishing facial oil to self-apply. Hydration is replenished with water or iced tea, allowing guests to relax on heated seats.
The DAMU Mud Cave experience goes beyond skin care; it fosters a deeper connection to the earth and its healing gifts. The ambiance of the cave, with muds scraped from its walls and the grounding ritual of applying and removing the muds, evokes an ancient sense of renewal.
Suggested Enhancements
To amplify the benefits, the Mud Cave Experience pairs seamlessly with a tailored massage or facial treatment in the spa’s private treatment rooms.
An Invitation to Transform
Step into the Mud Cave at DAMU and emerge renewed—your skin cleansed and hydrated, your body relaxed and your spirit restored. Whether enjoyed as a standalone treatment or combined with a massage, this unique ritual offers a profound recalibration for your entire being.
Post Mud Suite
After the Mud Cave experience, guests are invited to return to the Tranquillity Room to relax and unwind in a peaceful, calm environment.
To gain the full benefit of the experience, guests may enjoy an additional spa treatment such as a massage to further enhance the relaxation and therapeutic effects of the Mud Cave ritual.
After the treatment, guests are escorted to their private dressing room, where they can access their locker and change into a bathrobe.
Guests check out of the spa at the reception. Any retail products related to the treatments taken are suggested, and treatments are confirmed and signed for.
Step into the Mud Cave, a unique therapy space inspired by ancient healing traditions. This intimate sanctuary is designed to envelop you in a serene ambiance where the restorative powers of natural earth elements—mud, algae, salt and scrubs—come together to offer a deeply therapeutic experience. The ambiance, rich in earthy tones and calming textures, allows you to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with nature's healing power.
Adding an extra dimension to the healing process, Salt plays a vital role in enhancing the mud’s effects. Known for its detoxifying properties, salt helps draw out toxins from the skin, improving circulation and promoting overall skin rejuvenation. It works synergistically with the mud, ensuring a deeper cleansing experience that revitalises both body and mind.
To complete the experience, we offer natural scrubs made from gentle, skin-loving ingredients. These scrubs exfoliate the skin, removing dead cells and encouraging the renewal of healthy skin. The result is smoother, softer and more radiant skin, with a refreshed feeling that lasts long after your treatment.
A standout in the Mud Cave ritual, Algae Mud is an infusion of natural nutrients, antioxidants and minerals that work to deeply hydrate and nourish the skin. Its detoxifying properties help to clear impurities while simultaneously improving skin elasticity, leaving you with a glowing, rejuvenated complexion. Algae mud also aids in restoring balance, providing a nourishing boost to both your skin and overall well-being.
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