It all started in the summer of 2016. We just dabbled with the idea of creating an escape for people to come and spend some quality 'me time', in a studio loft in Downtown Saint Louis and the response was astonishing. We've been fully booked since day 1!

From all the feedback, we discovered that many guests were coming to town in large groups (wedding parties, reunions etc) and were put off by staying in cramped hotel rooms with high nightly rates. Further, they wanted a place where they could discover or rediscover one another, whether the group was just 2 people or 28 people! 

​Nostalgically remembering the golden years, camping with our schoolfriends, Dr. Sonny Saggar came up with large spaces for groups, but without the spartan design of a camp. Think penthouse suite meets barracks. The demand has been tremendous and the reviews astounding. These themed spaces are a joint venture by The DEN and by Downtown Health & Wellness. 

The shared intention of sitting together in mindfulness creates a sacred space that’s amazingly powerful. If you are looking for support and connection, try one of our mindfulness sitting groups. Basically, a group of between 2 and 20 people will come to our retreat and practice meditation. Quietly. Calmly. Together. A cross between team-building and mindfulness, we prefer to call it Team Bonding. 

Our corporate clients are discovering that the experiment of putting a bunch of people together in the same space for 48 hours has measurable effects on productivity, harmony and efficiency. 

The Team can select a fun and captivating theme, based on popular culture, for their bonding experience: Jedi Temple, Hogwarts, Baseball, Downton Abbey, Sherlock Holmes and more. The goal is not to distract each team member from their mindfulness, but rather to make it an even more pleasant experience. Each team member can thereby meditate or not, depending on how they feel. Learn more about this initiative at Downtown Health & Wellness. You can also email Dr. Saggar directly at sonny@dhwstl.com.

Just click on the photo you're interested in below,
to find out more and/or book your mindfulness session and click the button below if you wish to book.
For activity booking, please click this button. 

BOOK ACTIVITIES WITH DHWSTL USING THIS BUTTON

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The Mancave
​Capacity:
Ideally: 8
Close quarters: 20

Launched September 2016
​As of 7/21/2018:

Overall rating
5.0
Total reviews
80
5 star reviews
95%

Our 5,000 sq ft themed basement "The Mancave" is excellent for wedding parties and groups attending conventions, especially a group of bridesmaids or groomsmen, or both! Up to 20 guests can stay here on 10 full-size beds. You can also use it for your Team Building or Team Bonding initiative with an UPWavers Retreat. 

Perfectly situated in the heart of downtown St. Louis with a walk score of 99 you will be pleased to find a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars, shopping, theaters, and parks just steps from your front door!​

THERE'S A SURFACE PARKING LOT TO THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY.

​Parking is not included.

The Urban Oasis
​Capacity:
Ideally: 8
Close quarters: 22

Launched February 2017
​As of 7/21/2018:​

Overall rating
4.9
Total reviews
51
5 star reviews
94%

Close to the city center, the Urban Oasis is good for big groups.

Our 4,300 sq ft themed 2nd floor "Urban Oasis" is excellent for wedding parties and groups attending conventions, especially bridesmaids or groomsmen, or both! Up to 22 guests can stay here on 8 full-size beds (4 full over full mattresses) and 3 queen sofa-sleepers. You can also use it for your Team Building or Team Bonding initiative with an UPWavers Retreat.  

Perfectly situated, just blocks from the heart of downtown St. Louis with a walk score of 90, you'll be pleased to find a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars, shopping, theaters, and parks just blocks away.​

THERE ARE SEVERAL NEARBY SURFACE PARKING LOTS.

​Parking is not included.

Themed team-bonding spaces in Downtown St. Louis....brought to you by Downtown Health & Wellness...

The Dugout

launched March 2018

​Capacity:
​Ideally: 18
Close quarters: 26

Whether it's with a group of kids or a grown-ups reunion, make your baseball trip to St. Louis all the more memorable by staying in close quarters in our baseball-themed Team House. Whether your team wins or loses, you'll feel like a winner when you stay at The DUGOUT. 

DowntoWn Abbey

launched March 2018

​Capacity:
Ideally: 6
Close quarters: 10

If you're a Downton Abbey fan, then you'll understand. Only the best here whether it's the bedsheets or silverware. Make your stay in Downtown St. Louis as special as it can be. No expense has been spared to make this space truly wonderful. 

221B

launched March 2018

​Capacity:
Ideally: 2
Close quarters: 5

You know my methods.... the game is afoot.

​Come to my rooms at 3 o'clock precisely. 

The Jedi Temple

launched March 2018

​Capacity:
Ideally: 12
Close quarters: 28

A sanctuary for padawans, young and old. Use The Force and find some peace, meditation and camaraderie in this small piece of Coruscant, a retreat in Downtown St. Louis. The Jedi Temple is summoning you. 

Hogwarts Dorms

launched January 2018

​Capacity:
​Ideally: 22
Close quarters: 28

Strictly for Potterheads, there are 4 House Dorm Rooms, each sleeping up to 5 with an ensuite bathroom.

An Elf Room can accommodate up to 4 more.

​Drink your butter beer in comfort. 

Top Golf

launched August 2018

Capacity: 
Ideally: 7
​Close quarters: 14

Designed for those who love golf and find it to be an endless source of calmness and peace.

Whether you're in Downtown St. Louis for a ballgame or a convention, you can now stroll a few feet from your bed to your favorite golf course...

MARVELOUS

launched February 2019

Capacity. Ideally: 12
​Close quarters: 24

Our 2,323 sq ft Marvel Comics team space isn't just for comic fans! 

Rooms: 
Dr. Strange, Black Panther, Guardians, Iron Man, Spiderman, Captain America. 

Let the kids' imaginations run free.  

Thank you to our
​Downtown St. Louis sponsors: