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A vacation in your own backyard: how do you create your own personal wellness spot?

A vacation in your own backyard: how do you create your own personal wellness spot?

You can create a wellness retreat in your own backyard by focusing on elements that promote physical relaxation, using natural materials, and designing an environment that stimulates the senses. By incorporating warm water, a fire pit, and comfortable outdoor furniture into a green setting, you’ll create a soothing space that instantly evokes a vacation vibe.

We often look for peace and quiet far away, when the best place to relax is right outside our back door. In your own backyard, you set the pace. By thoughtfully designing your outdoor space, you can turn an ordinary afternoon into a vacation moment. No travel time, but the full experience of being outdoors. In this blog, we’ll show you how to create that lasting vacation spot with just a few choices.


Weltevree garden

Natural materials and plants as a foundation 

A sense of well-being doesn’t start with a product, but with the surroundings. In a garden filled with stark tiles and synthetic materials, you’ll never truly slow down; your brain simply doesn’t receive enough natural stimuli to switch off “action mode.” That’s why you should choose materials that come alive. Untreated wood, natural stone, and metal become more beautiful the longer they’re outdoors. They react to the elements and blend into nature, so your garden doesn’t become an extension of your living room, but a place that truly feels “outdoors.” 

In addition to the choice of materials, landscaping is the most important tool for fostering a sense of calm. This goes beyond the garden’s appearance; it addresses the deep, innate human need to connect with nature, also known as biophilia. In this context, greenery is not merely decoration, but an active element that soothes your senses and demonstrably reduces your stress levels. By consciously integrating natural elements, you create an environment that invites you to be truly present.

Therefore, don’t use plants merely as decoration along the edges, but to create depth and a sense of security. Tall grasses or layered plantings provide natural shelter and muffle ambient noise. By choosing a green, layered setting, you stimulate your senses in just the right way, allowing you to instantly switch to vacation mode the moment you step outside. This is the essential foundation before adding specific wellness elements.

Bathtub in nature

Wellness elements for the garden: The power of water and fire

To turn your garden into a true destination, you need elements that stimulate your senses and compel you to step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The most powerful way to do this is by giving water and fire a central place. These primal elements provide a physical form of relaxation that you simply can’t find indoors.

It’s not just about the end result, but rather the ritual itself. Building a fire yourself or waiting for the water to reach the right temperature is part of the experience. These are conscious actions that immediately help you slow down.

What exactly do you need for a complete outdoor wellness experience?

  • Wood-fired outdoor bath or hot tub: The ultimate centerpiece of your garden. The scent of burning wood and the constant warmth of the water provide deep relaxation, regardless of the season.
  • Outdoor shower: Perfect for a quick reset in the morning or a cold refreshment after a warm bath. It removes the barrier to going outside and makes wellness accessible in your daily routine.
  • Fire pit or outdoor fireplace: Fire has a magnetic pull and provides a natural focal point. It creates a gathering spot that extends your evenings and offers warmth when it cools down.
  • Functional resting spots: Position your wellness features so that you look out onto your landscaping while using them. These sightlines enhance the psychological effect of nature and provide privacy.

By cleverly incorporating these features into your outdoor space, you create a place that is not only beautiful to look at but that you actually use. This is how you transform an ordinary garden into a functional wellness space where you can recharge all year round.

Bathtub in nature

Comfortable outdoor furniture as the finishing touch

Once the foundation is laid and the wellness elements are in place, it’s all about actual comfort. A garden only truly becomes a destination when there are spots where you can completely unwind without having to think about anything. High-quality outdoor furniture is the key element here; it should invite you to sit down and take in your surroundings.

Choose furniture that complements the natural materials in the rest of your garden, so that indoors and outdoors blend seamlessly. By creating “zones”, such as an ergonomic lounge chair near the fire pit or a spot in the morning sun, where you encourage yourself to spend different moments of the day outdoors. When you invest in furniture that can stay outside year-round, you ensure your garden is always ready for use. This minimizes the barrier to going outside and maximizes the temptation to stay seated.

Garden by the water
Wellness in your own backyard isn’t a luxury reserved for special occasions, but a conscious choice for your daily routine. By laying the right foundation with natural materials, embracing the elements, and prioritizing true comfort, you can create a space where you can recharge all year round.
Dutchtub Original
Dutchtub Original
Experience nature from within the Dutchtub original and experience the luxury of outdoor bathing. The iconic wood-fired hot tub allows you to fully relax in your own backyard all year round. The Dutchtub Original is made of polyester and a steel coil. The water at the bottom of the tub is drawn in through the coil and heated by the fire of the wood-burning stove. The water flows into the tub and in this way uses natural circulation of the water. The Dutchtub holds 600 liters of water per splash.The Dutchtub is comfortable, a real eye-catcher and with its 75 kilos it is easy to move. To make moving it even easier, the Hand Trailer is available separately in the Webshop. Place the Dutchtub in a nice spot in the garden, heat the water and lower yourself into the water. Close your eyes and focus on your surroundings and the sounds around you. Combined with a drink, the Dutchtub is a cozy drinking spot for an evening with friends. The design of this special hot tub is by Floris Schoonderbeek. The Dutchtub comes with an insulation mat to heat the tub faster outside use. In addition, you will receive a wok, to keep the flames under control. The tub seats four people and reaches a temperature of 38 degrees within about 2 to 4 hours. Complete the Dutchtub Original with a variety of accessories. Also explore our other Dutchtub models here. Filling the Dutchtub Original: The bathtub of the wood-fired hot tub is easy to fill using a garden hose connected to the (turbo) tap. A full Dutchtub holds approximately 600 liters of water.Wood-fired hot tub: The coil contains a heating basket in which you can light a fire. This fire serves as the heat source for the water, and through the circulation of water via the coil, the hot tub is heated. Alternatively, you can leave the Dutchtub unheated and use it as a refreshing bath on warm days.Circulation explained: The Dutchtub Original is heated through natural circulation of the water. The water at the bottom of the tub flows through the coil at the top of the tub — and the fire heats the water as it passes through the coil. Stirring the water occasionally helps distribute the heat evenly throughout the tub. Depending on conditions, the water reaches 100°F (38°C) after 2 to 4 hours.

€6,495.00
Dutchtub Wood
Dutchtub Wood
The Dutchtub Wood is the brother of the Dutchtub Original. But as brothers often are, they are completely different. Unlike the colored Dutchtub Original, the Dutchtub Wood has a natural look: the tub is covered with wood panels, allowing the tub to completely blend into its surroundings. The Dutchtub Wood is one of Weltevree's iconic wood-fired hot tubs. The outdoor natural-look tub can accommodate up to four adults. The Dutchtub comes with an insulation mat to heat and protect the tub faster outside use. In addition, you will receive a wok, which can be used to cook over the heating coil. Relax in the warm water, enjoy being outside and prepare something delicious in the wok at the same time.The Dutchtub Wood is finished with ash wood panels, which have undergone thermal treatment to ensure durability. The water is heated by natural circulation. This is done by lighting a wood fire in the steel coil attached to the Dutchtub. A side table for the Dutchtub Wood can be ordered on the website.

€6,995.00
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Fieldchair
Simplicity at its best: the clever construction makes this Fieldchair Lounge Chair very comfortable and easy to store. Find a nice spot in the garden and unfold the chair. Lean back and relax while enjoying the sunset, a good book or the crackling fire of the Outdoor oven. Grab a Sheepscoat for extra comfort.   The Weltevree Fieldchairs, designed by Floris Schoonderbeek, are made of sustainable Larch wood. To extend the life of your furniture, we suggest you to give it an oil treatment annually. With proper maintenance, folding and winter storage, you can enjoy the Fieldchairs for years to come. 

€279.00
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Outdooroven
This outdooroven is an eye-catcher in any garden! Enrich your garden or patio with the Outdooroven Original. From bread rolls for breakfast to pizza or sparibs for dinner: the outdoor oven is a real all-rounder and contains an outdoor fireplace, oven and barbecue grill in one. So you can enjoy adventurous meals outdoors all year round. In summer with a cocktail and in winter with a hot chocolate.  In the lower open compartment the wood fire is stoked. Above it is a compartment with a lockable flap, in which you can bake. The top of the Outdooroven is flat and warm enough for cooking. The outdoor oven easily reaches temperatures up to 350 degrees and is expandable with various accessories. This iconic design by Dick van Hoff is made of high-quality 3mm thick Corten steel. The outdoor oven comes complete with pizza stone, grill grid and 1 meter stove pipe. Complete your Outdooroven with various accessories.  Light a fire, make some goodies in the outdoor oven and chat with your friends while enjoying the crackling wood fire in the background. 

€895.00
Serpentine
Serpentine
The graceful, minimalist curved Weltevree outdoor shower is a real eye-catcher. Designed by Tom de Vrieze, the Serpentine is made of stainless steel and weighs only 5kg. This makes the outdoor shower easy to move to wherever you want. Connect the Serpentine to a regular garden hose and enjoy fine refreshment moments on hot summer days in the garden or at the campsite.

€325.00
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Sofabed
The sofabed by designer Hade Steenwinkel is inspired by the idea of having a place to both sit and sleep comfortably on the same sofa. The sloping angle of the mattress creates a relaxing seating position. Because the frame has an equal sloping angle, the mattress becomes flat when you rotate it 180 degrees. With just one quick turn, you’ll have a comfortable spot for an afternoon nap in the open air. The two-in-one sofabed is perfect for smaller spaces like a balcony or an urban garden.   The Sofabed frame is available in Oxide Red and Agate Gray, the mattress and cushions are available in Light Gray and Faded Orange. Both the mattress as well as the pillows are made from a durable waterproof material called Acryl and have a ventilating underside. The mattress and cushions are water-resistant and dry quickly after a heavy downpour. During prolonged periods of bad weather, or outside the summer season, we do recommend storing the cushions indoors. We also offer the Sofabed Cover, which protects the cushions and extends their lifespan. Ideal for times when the cushions are left outside temporarily, such as overnight, during a rain shower or a short break.

€1,695.00