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The wellness
standard.

Wellness isn't a feature we bolt on at the end. Every Serenova home is designed as one connected system — architecture, air, water, light, materials, recovery, movement and nature planned together, so the house takes care of you without being asked.

The signature

One continuous recovery ritual.

The heart of a Serenova home is a private indoor–outdoor recovery suite — a single flow rather than features scattered around the property. Step straight through it, morning or night.

Designed the way we design every room — as a piece of the home's architecture and interiors, not an amenity dropped in afterward.

01Gym 02Sauna 03Steam shower 04Cold plunge 05Outdoor shower 06Relaxation courtyard

Signature amenities

Every feature, and why it's there.

These aren't add-ons — they're designed into the home as one recovery system. Here's what each does for you.

Infrared & traditional sauna
Recovery

Infrared & traditional sauna

Both an infrared cabin and a traditional hot sauna, so you can choose a gentle deep-tissue warmth or a classic high-heat session — the cornerstone of the recovery ritual.

Why it matters
  • Eases muscle tension & soreness
  • Supports cardiovascular health
  • Promotes relaxation & better sleep
  • Encourages healthy sweating & detox
  • Warms the body before a cold plunge
  • Lowers everyday stress
Indoor stone cold plunge tub beside a glass-enclosed sauna with steam
Recovery

Cold plunge

A dedicated cold-immersion plunge, sited right beside the sauna so you can move between hot and cold in one continuous flow.

Why it matters
  • Speeds muscle recovery
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Sharpens focus & alertness
  • Boosts mood & resilience
  • Improves circulation
  • Builds stress tolerance
Marble steam shower with rain head, at sunset
Recovery

Steam shower

An enclosed steam shower with an oversized rain head and body sprays — moist heat that's gentle on the lungs and skin.

Why it matters
  • Opens airways & eases congestion
  • Hydrates & soothes skin
  • Relieves tight muscles
  • Calms the nervous system
  • Supports post-workout recovery
  • A spa session at home
Red-light therapy panels beside a recovery lounge chair
Recovery

Red-light therapy

A built-in red & near-infrared light panel or wall in the recovery suite for short, daily sessions.

Why it matters
  • Supports skin health & tone
  • Aids muscle & joint recovery
  • May ease aches & stiffness
  • Encourages cellular repair
  • Pairs with sauna & stretching
  • Fully in the background of your routine
Home gym
Movement

Home gym

A full home gym with athletic cork or rubber flooring, a mirror wall, free-weight and cardio zones, and direct access to the outdoors.

Why it matters
  • Train on your own schedule
  • Flows straight into the recovery suite
  • Natural light & fresh air
  • Room to stretch & move
  • No commute, no crowds
  • Movement built into daily life
Indoor heated saltwater lap pool with lake view
Movement

Plunge & wellness pool

A heated saltwater pool with an optional swim-current system, integrated spa and its own dedicated saltwater filtration, wrapped in private landscaping — for laps, resistance training, or a slow soak.

Why it matters
  • Low-impact, full-body exercise
  • Heated for year-round use
  • Saltwater is gentler on skin & eyes
  • Dedicated filtration keeps water clean
  • Integrated spa for warm recovery
  • Private, screened setting
Whole-home air system unit, ducting and purification
Clean living

Whole-home air system

Fresh-air ventilation (ERV/HRV), high-grade filtration, and continuous monitoring of CO₂, humidity, VOCs and fine particles — the air is managed for you.

Why it matters
  • Cleaner air in every room
  • Fewer allergens & pollutants
  • Balanced humidity, less mold
  • Steady, comfortable temperatures
  • Monitored around the clock
  • Better sleep & focus
Whole-home water filtration and softener system
Clean living

Whole-home water system

Whole-house filtration with reverse-osmosis drinking water, chlorine/chloramine removal, remineralization, and leak protection with automatic shut-off.

Why it matters
  • Clean, filtered water everywhere
  • Purified drinking water on tap
  • Gentler on skin & hair
  • Optional remineralization
  • Leak detection & auto shut-off
  • Peace of mind, built in
Salt & aromatherapy
Atmosphere

Salt & aromatherapy

A Himalayan salt-wall feature and built-in aromatherapy in the wellness lounge, setting a calm, spa-like atmosphere.

Why it matters
  • A calm, grounding atmosphere
  • Warm ambient glow
  • Optional scent for relaxation
  • Elevates the whole suite
  • Pairs with sound therapy
  • Everyday sensory calm
Massage & meditation room
Atmosphere

Massage & meditation room

A dedicated space for a massage table, stretching and mobility work, or quiet meditation — acoustically separated from the rest of the home.

Why it matters
  • A private space to slow down
  • Room for massage & mobility
  • Quiet, device-free calm
  • Acoustically isolated
  • Supports mental wellbeing
  • Part of the recovery flow
Warm, tunable evening light across a Serenova living space
Atmosphere

Circadian lighting

Full-home tunable lighting that shifts warm and cool across the day, with automatic sunrise wake-up and low amber light at night.

Why it matters
  • Supports your natural sleep cycle
  • Bright, energizing daytime light
  • Warm, calming evenings
  • Gentle sunrise wake-up
  • Low night lighting for safe steps
  • Adjusts on its own
Outdoor recovery & spa courtyard
Atmosphere

Outdoor recovery & spa courtyard

A private courtyard with an outdoor shower beside the sauna and plunge, a hot tub, fire pit and covered lounge — recovery that opens to the sky.

Why it matters
  • Fresh air after the sauna
  • Outdoor shower & hot tub
  • Fire pit & covered lounge
  • Screened for full privacy
  • Connects indoor & outdoor
  • Nature as part of recovery
Wellness kitchen with glass-front produce refrigeration, marble island and lake view
Nutrition

Wellness kitchen

A working kitchen built around fresh food — glass-front refrigeration keeps produce visible and accessible, with a walk-in pantry, filtered water and an indoor herb wall close by.

Why it matters
  • Fresh food, always visible
  • Encourages better daily choices
  • Filtered water throughout
  • Herb wall for fresh ingredients
  • Steam oven & induction cooktop
  • Built-in composting
Mudroom with coat storage, bench seating and a built-in pet washing station
Clean entry

Mudroom & pet wash

A dedicated transition zone with a shoe-removal bench, coat and gear storage, and a built-in pet washing station — so what's outside stays outside.

Why it matters
  • Keeps dirt & allergens at the door
  • Built-in shoe & coat storage
  • Dedicated pet washing station
  • Sports-equipment storage nearby
  • Laundry close by
  • A calmer, cleaner home
Circadian lighting through the day — gentle wake at 6am, natural energy at midday, warm wind-down at 8pm
Circadian lighting, across the day

Light that shifts with your body clock — a warm, gentle wake in the morning, bright balanced light for an active midday, and a warm, dim wind-down at night. Better sleep, more energy, and a healthier rhythm, handled automatically.

Pillar 01

Sleep

Bedrooms engineered for the deepest rest — dark, quiet, cool, and timed to your body clock.

Bedroom in a warm, light natural finish palette
Light & natural finish
Bedroom in a dark, moody finish palette
Dark & moody finish

Sleep environment

  • Fully blackout bedrooms
  • Motorized blackout shades
  • Individual bedroom temperature control
  • Dedicated morning-light exposure areas

Quiet by design

  • Acoustic insulation between bedrooms and common spaces
  • Quiet HVAC registers
  • Upholstered / acoustic wall elements
  • No bright electronics facing beds

Healthy sleep tech

  • Bedroom air-quality sensors
  • Low-level amber / red nighttime lighting
  • Automatic sunrise lighting in bedrooms
  • Optional grounding-friendly electrical planning
Pillar 02

Recovery

A private indoor–outdoor recovery suite — the resort experience, at home.

Couple after a workout, with the home's sauna visible beyond
Home gym & sauna

Wellness suite

  • Infrared sauna
  • Traditional sauna option
  • Cold plunge
  • Steam shower
  • Oversized rain shower
  • Heated bathroom floors
  • Relaxation bench / daybed
  • Built-in hydration station
  • Aromatherapy capability
  • Natural stone, wood & low-toxin finishes

Recovery & spa

  • Massage room or table niche
  • Red-light therapy wall / panel
  • Compression-therapy area
  • Stretching & mobility area
  • Salt-wall / Himalayan salt feature
  • Sound therapy / calming audio
  • Fireplace in the wellness lounge
  • Outdoor shower by the sauna & plunge
  • Private spa courtyard

Spa bathrooms

  • Freestanding soaking tub
  • Steam shower
  • Heated floors & mirrors
  • Towel warmers
  • Oversized rain head & body sprays
  • Circadian lighting
  • Natural stone & shower bench
  • Private garden view
Pillar 03

Clean Air & Water

What you breathe and drink, filtered and monitored throughout the home.

Air quality

  • Whole-home fresh-air ventilation (ERV / HRV)
  • MERV-13 or better filtration where supported
  • Whole-home dehumidification
  • CO₂, VOC & PM2.5 monitoring
  • Humidity monitoring
  • Kitchen makeup-air system
  • Range hood vented outdoors
  • Bathroom exhaust humidity sensors
  • Mold-resistant wall assemblies
  • Radon testing / mitigation where appropriate

Water wellness

  • Whole-house water filtration
  • Drinking-water purification
  • Reverse-osmosis where desired
  • Remineralization option
  • Chlorine / chloramine filtration
  • Filtered water at sink & refrigerator
  • Wellness-suite hydration station
  • Leak-detection sensors
  • Automatic whole-house water shutoff

Healthy materials

  • Low- or zero-VOC paints & adhesives
  • Formaldehyde-free cabinetry where possible
  • Natural wood, stone & porcelain
  • Cork, wool & natural fabrics
  • Healthier-certified flooring & cabinetry
  • Minimal synthetic, high-emission finishes
Pillar 04

Movement

Space to train, stretch and move — with light, air and the outdoors close by.

Home gym

  • Full home gym
  • Rubber or cork athletic flooring
  • Mirror wall
  • Smart fitness screen
  • Free-weight storage
  • Cardio & functional-training zones
  • Ceiling height for equipment & stretching
  • Direct outdoor access from the gym

Pool wellness

  • Saltwater, heated pool
  • Resistance / swim-current system
  • Baja shelf
  • Integrated spa
  • Underwater lighting
  • Cold-plunge proximity
  • Outdoor sauna nearby
  • Private landscaping all around

Outdoor movement

  • Lap pool where space permits
  • Walking path
  • Yoga lawn / deck
  • Meditation garden
  • Fire pit & covered lounge
  • Hammock area
  • Screened porch
Pillar 05

Connection to Nature

Light, greenery and indoor–outdoor flow woven through every room.

Biophilic design

  • Large windows & garden views
  • Indoor trees & plants
  • Interior courtyard
  • Living wall
  • Natural wood ceilings
  • Stone feature walls
  • Indoor water feature
  • Window seats over the gardens

Daylight & lighting

  • Full-home tunable white lighting
  • Warm evenings, cool bright days
  • Dim-to-warm recessed lighting
  • Motion-activated toe-kick lighting
  • Smart blackout shades on schedules
  • Skylights / clerestory windows
  • Daylight maximized throughout

Outdoor living

  • Private spa courtyard
  • Outdoor kitchen & dining
  • Morning coffee terrace
  • Garden, herb garden & fruit trees
  • Covered outdoor lounge
  • Water feature
  • Swimming pool & hot tub
Also included

Mind & calm

Quiet, device-free rooms for focus, reflection and rest.

Mental wellness

  • Meditation room
  • Reading room
  • Quiet room with no television
  • Natural-light workspace
  • Reflection / prayer space if desired
  • Dedicated device-free room
  • Fireplace relaxation zone

Sound & acoustics

  • Acoustic insulation & quiet HVAC
  • Soft-close doors & cabinetry
  • Acoustic panels where needed
  • Whole-house audio with wellness playlists
  • Sound masking near bedrooms & offices

Kitchen & nutrition

  • Steam oven & induction cooktop
  • Large fresh-food refrigerator
  • Filtered water throughout
  • Indoor herb wall / hydroponics
  • Walk-in pantry & smoothie station
  • Built-in composting
Also included

Systems & comfort

The quiet infrastructure that keeps every pillar running on its own.

Smart technology

  • Smart lighting, shades & HVAC
  • Air & water-quality monitoring
  • Automated morning & evening routines
  • Lighting scenes — Morning / Focus / Relax / Spa / Sleep
  • Leak detection & energy monitoring

Thermal comfort

  • Zoned HVAC
  • Radiant heated floors where appropriate
  • High-performance windows & insulation
  • Exterior shading & ceiling fans
  • Individually controlled bedroom temperatures

Low-EMF planning

  • Hardwired Ethernet throughout
  • Reduced Wi-Fi in bedrooms
  • Centralized tech rack away from sleeping areas
  • Charging stations outside bedrooms
  • Panels kept off bedroom walls where practical
Also included

Clean entry

A transition zone that keeps the outside world — and its dirt — out of your living space.

Mudroom with coat storage, bench seating and a built-in pet washing station
Mudroom & pet wash

Mudroom & transition

  • Shoe-removal area
  • Handwashing sink
  • Coat & gear storage
  • Pet washing station
  • Sports-equipment storage
  • Laundry nearby so dirt stays out
See the mudroom & pet wash
Also included

Finishes & materials

What's actually underfoot and on the walls — chosen for air quality, durability under radiant heat, and how it looks and feels every day.

Wet & radiant zones

  • Large-format porcelain tile
  • Natural stone in spa & bath areas
  • Low-VOC, cementitious grout
  • Best heat transfer over radiant floors
  • Fully water- & stain-resistant

Living & sleeping areas

  • Engineered hardwood, factory pre-finished
  • Water-based, low-VOC finish only
  • FSC-certified or reclaimed timber where possible
  • Stable over radiant heat, won't cup or gap
  • Wool & natural-fiber rugs, no synthetic backing

Walls, counters & certification

  • Zero-VOC mineral & clay paints
  • Natural quartzite, marble & porcelain counters
  • Formaldehyde-free cabinetry cores
  • GREENGUARD Gold / FloorScore certified where applicable
  • No synthetic laminate without third-party certification

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Build this into your home.

Tell us which of these matter most to you — we'll design the whole-home system around them and build it in from the studs out.