National : For India’s affluent, wellbeing is increasingly extending beyond scheduled treatments to the environment itself. Privacy, nature, open surroundings and the freedom to slow down are becoming part of how leisure is experienced, creating a shift towards places that allow people to genuinely step away from the pace of everyday life.
A patrons-only private country club in Alibaug, Awas Country Club reflects this broader approach. An extension of Sun-n-Sand’s six-decade hospitality legacy, the property brings together residence-style living, wellness, recreation, dining and hospitality within an intimate coastal setting. Its biophilic landscape incorporates 30 mature mango trees, landscaped greens, shaded pathways and open spaces, creating a naturally calm setting.
Rather than confining wellbeing to a single treatment, Awas incorporates it across different aspects of the club. The Green Zone includes squash, padel, pickleball, a golf simulator and fitness facilities, while the Blue Zone brings together a Himalayan Salt Room, Saltstone Spa, jacuzzi, cold plunge, steam and sauna. This allows patrons to move between physical activity and recovery within the same setting.
The residential offering adds another dimension to the experience. Awas comprises three private five-bedroom villas, each spanning over 4,700 sq. ft., with garden-facing bedrooms, generous living and dining areas, private terraces and contemporary coastal interiors. Natural light, handcrafted finishes and views towards the landscape shape the residences, while the terraces extend the living experience outdoors.
For time away from structured activities, the club also offers a range of spaces for leisure and socialising. Drift, the multi-cuisine restaurant, is complemented by private lounging areas, the Blue Mind Central Court, a mini theatre, karaoke room, card room and Mahjong room. The pool, meanwhile, opens to the sky, creating another setting for slower, unstructured time.
At Awas, disconnecting is therefore built into the way the property is organised rather than treated as a separate wellness offering. Nature, movement, recovery, residence and leisure come together within one private estate, giving patrons the flexibility to decide when to be active, when to socialise and when to simply pause. It is an approach to wellbeing that places equal value on what people do and the space they have to do nothing at all.
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