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bare essentialsSituated in the forests of Moganshan, where Shanghai’s elite vacationed at the turn of the century, naked Stables Private Reserve is a secluded paradise of pine forests and tree-top villas. The naked Leaf Spa and Wellness Centre offers 14 treatment rooms, eight secluded and hidden in the forest, as well as a Thai massage room and foot reflexology room. Facilities include two infinity pools tracing the shape of the terrain as well as a secret hideaway Jaccuzi that overlooks the reserve and stays heated during winter, as well as steam, sauna and hot and cold plunge pools. Spend a day at the spa and indulge in the five-hour naked Way package, including yoga or pilates for an hour, a white tea bath and body scrub, fruit body wrap, body massage and a naturally naked facial. The spa creates incredients using homegrown fruits and vegetables. Built with only natural Moganshan resources such as natural clay and dry straw, the spa echoes the reserve’s commitment to leading the way in sustainable nature retreats. www.nakedretreats.cn