Since last May, Therme has been everywhere across D.C. — you may have noticed!
Therme’s facilities — which currently operate in Europe — combine the health and well-being features of a spa with a next-generation waterpark, as well as beautiful year-round indoor gardens, world-class food, and immersive arts and cultural offerings. Therme DC would potentially be its first location in North America and would serve as the flagship facility as it seeks to expand across the continent.
Upon entering into the joint agreement with Mayor Bowser to bring Therme’s state-of-the-art urban wellness oasis to D.C. back in May, the Therme team has worked diligently to connect directly with Washingtonians in every corner of the city to learn more about their health and wellness needs.
Across more than a dozen events, Therme has met with thousands of people, collected over 1,600 (and counting!) survey responses, conducted a poll and more. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’re so excited to continue working with DC to create a healthier city — both with the Therme facility itself and beyond.
This month, Therme participated in the Kennedy Center’s REACH TO FOREST festival, leading panels on the critical need for green space in urban environments and how to improve access to those resources across D.C., centered around a holistic approach to improving the well-being of all Washingtonians.
Therme has heard from residents across the city — particularly in Wards 7 and 8 — about the need for better health resources. In February, the team tabled at the Ward 8 Senior Valentine’s Day Social at the Bald Eagle Recreation Center, connecting with local seniors and learning more about their wellness needs. In January, they joined the MLK Day Health and Wellness Fair. Partnering with local businesses, Blum Tea and Yoga Heights, Therme connected with local residents excited about potential new wellness offerings in their neighborhood.
In November, Therme teamed up with Ward 8 Council member Trayon White to deliver free turkeys to families in need for Thanksgiving. You may have also seen the Therme team taking in the holiday spirit at our booths at this year’s Downtown Holiday Market and the Anacostia Arts Center Umoja Holiday Market, where they met hundreds of local residents and heard their overwhelming enthusiasm for a potential Therme DC site in their community.
In October, Therme participated in 11th Street Bridge Park’s Taste of the Harvest Festival, a project of the Ward 8 Nonprofit Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR). The festival was a great opportunity to connect with D.C. residents while they joined neighbors and friends for fun fall festivities and a harvest market full of goods from local artists and farmers.
Therme also engaged thousands of residents at this year’s H Street Festival, met with artists and creatives at Art All Night at the Anacostia Art Center, and hosted a hydration station for WABA’s citywide 50 States Ride.
Therme will continue participating in events and spending more time out in communities in the coming months. You can find more information and sign up for Therme’s newsletter for updates at https://dc.thermegroup.com/.