An Unexplored Path to Wellness – Saint Haven by GURNER Group

Saint Haven, GURNER Group’s first private wellness club in Melbourne, is a space for health and wellbeing that transforms the experience of private clubs. The carefully considered design approach inspired by Northern Italy’s bathhouses informs a balanced, harmonious sanctuary that effortlessly nurtures the very functioning of the holistic community.

Defined by luxury and exclusivity, Saint Haven in Collingwood offers personalised treatments and therapies for biohacking, anti-ageing, strength and recovery with hotel-style luxury. The private club for individuals encompasses a range of practices inspired by modern science and ancient wisdom, including treatments such as IV infusions, cryotherapy, breathwork and meditation. The space also includes a Haven Wholefoods nutrition bar, co-working spaces, thermal mineral-infused pools, and sauna and steam rooms.

GURNER Group’s intent to deliver a carefully curated experience in terms of amenities naturally extends to delivering a considered aesthetic and immersive ambience.

At the helm of Saint Haven’s interior design is GURNER Group’s Interior Design Director, Simon Brugaletta. He draws on his experience working for practices in Milan, Malta and Hangzhou, China. As such, in imagining the concept of Saint Haven, it is evident that the highly evocative and atmospheric internal spaces take design cues from Northern Italy’s ancient grottos and spas, New York’s private clubs and Thailand’s health retreats, alongside the Soho House model.

GURNER Group’s intent to deliver a carefully curated experience in terms of amenities naturally extends to delivering a considered aesthetic and immersive ambience. For example, personalised health data is collected via Oura Ring to personalise training and recovery programs, whilst the arrival journey offers a warm embrace through soft lighting and intimate dimensions – every detail speaks to one goal. GURNER Group CEO and Saint Haven Founder and Director, Tim Gurner, says, “The community is crying out for modern private clubs where members can socialise in an environment that is relaxed, luxurious, comfortable and focused on health and wellness.”

Every design detail has been carefully considered and merges technology, materiality and aesthetics into a unified whole that focuses on improving health and wellbeing.

Every design detail has been carefully considered and merges technology, materiality and aesthetics into a unified whole that focuses on improving health and wellbeing. Low-tox and natural materials are used wherever possible to help minimise chemicals. Cavernous baths, archways, limestone tiles with tumbled edges and soft lighting also feature throughout, evoking a grounding and calming effect.

Saint Haven’s deeply personal approach to health and wellness resonates with its highly subjective and curated design direction. The result is a holistic and exclusive space where members can benefit from an all-encompassing recovery and rejuvenation journey. Those who visit are able to recentre their health, learn and connect with others in an inviting, comfortable and curated atmosphere.