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ROSEWOOD LONDON ANNOUNCES BONIFACE VERNEY-CARRON AND CATIE MILLER AS ROSEWOOD PLACEMAKERS
May 26, 2021
Rosewood London, the idyllic urban sanctuary in the heart of Holborn, is pleased to introduce wellness practitioners Boniface Verney-Carron and Catie Miller as the property’s inaugural Rosewood PlaceMakers. The latest extension of the brand’s guiding A Sense of Place™ philosophy, wherein each property is designed to immerse guests in the destination, the PlaceMakers programme taps the beacons of Rosewood’s communities to harness local culture through bespoke experiences and promote an authentic feeling of affinity and belonging. As PlaceMakers for Rosewood London, Boniface and Catie have developed unique activations and programming, digital journeys of discovery and an expertly curated destination guide, each of which is rooted in their niche area of expertise while simultaneously highlighting the essential elements and traits of the destination of London.
Michael Bonsor, Managing Director says, “We’re delighted to be launching this unique campaign at Rosewood London in collaboration with our very first PlaceMakers Boniface and Catie. In today’s world, our guest prioritises wellness and experiential stays more than ever. The innovation and philosophy behind Boniface’s and Catie’s practices make them the perfect candidates to open this programme with”.
Boniface is an Osteopath, holistic coach and leading practitioner who runs the Verney-Carron Health Practice in Marylebone. Offering a unique and innovative approach to healing, he combines the expertise of highly qualified professionals in holistic therapies and hosting artwork from established and emerging contemporary artists to offer healing in various forms with a focus on dialogue, care, understanding and knowledge to allow each individual to be treated as a whole - mind, body and spirit.
In partnership with elite trainer and former dancer Catie Miller, Boniface is co-launching the Oona Series later this year - a community that thrives through pursuit of internal awareness and optimisation of self. Participants will receive support and guidance from experts as they lead in exercise, theory, workshops and dialogue. Oona will provide the tools to empower social, physical and mental wellbeing, to change the way people move through life.
As PlaceMakers at Rosewood London, Catie and Boniface will offer on-property multi-faceted programming including, but not limited to, an on-demand wellness portal in-room with meditation, tailored guides, workouts and bedtime stories; and a bespoke reset retreat incorporating a digital detox, personalised fitness sessions, a nutritional guide in collaboration with the hotel’s culinary team led by Executive Chef Simon Young and a natural wakeup call by a personal butler to name a few. Other PlaceMaker offerings in the works include wellness talks, podcasts and a limited edition Oona x Rosewood Fit Kit - with sustainable hand-weights, a foldable travel yoga mat, Epsom salt bath, calming pillow mist, CBD sleep tinctures and a charged amethyst crystal water bottle. There are also discussions about an Oona pop up boutique supplying curated sustainable gym wear and clean beauty products, a barre session with takeaway smoothies on the renowned Rosewood London Courtyard and an illuminating panel talk with additional wellness experts for Global Wellness Day in June. Furthermore, Catie and Boniface created a bespoke Digital Destination Guides offering insider tips for navigating London, including famed wellness hotspots including dining at Farmacy to strolls on Hampstead Heath.
“Now more than ever before we are seeing an increased focus on the importance of holistic wellbeing in everyday life, with individuals at all stages of life looking to embark on an integrative health and wellness journey,” said Catie Miller, co-founder of Oona. “We’re proud to be teaming up with Rosewood London to bring a new type of wellness experience to the city that incorporates all the many layers of health and happiness from invigorating fitness classes to nourishing dining offerings to unique spa treatments,” added Boniface Verney-Carron, co-founder of Oona.
Rosewood London is one of the capital’s most sought after locations for wellness - with its Sense, A Rosewood Spa, the epitome of style and tranquillity - and dining with an assortment of culinary experiences to suit everyone, such as Holborn Dining Room led by Executive Head Chef Calum Franklin - home to the Gin Bar offering London’s largest collection of Gin. The renowned property has just launched its new terrace The Macallan Manor House in partnership with celebrated whisky brand The Macallan. With alfresco dining having now reopened in London, the terrace promises to be the ultimate spot for guests seeking a luxurious gastronomic experience.
To learn more about Rosewood’s PlaceMakers, please visit rosewoodhotels.com/placemakers.
