# Greek Island-Inspired Spas The Monastery in San Fransisco Has Reopened Following Renovations By Ell Smith | Published 2020-08-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monastery1 References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/8/monastery-skincare-spa-facial-interior-design-san-francisco-athena-hewett) & [monasterymade](https://www.monasterymade.com/pages/services) The interior of a space can say a lot about the services its offering, and San Francisco's latest [skincare spa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malingoetz-1) is certainly proof of this -- dubbed The Monastery, this exciting new business is sure to welcome consumers looking to leave as their best selves. The space was founded by Athena Hewett, and has been under renovation over the past few months. Now reopening to the public, the new interior is reminiscent of a light and airy getaway and its design was inspired by the architecture and wild flora of Greek islands." As a result, the shop is filled with [crisp white, arched doorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palo-verde-aesthetic) and pops of color, ranging from pastel yellows to bold greens. Image Credit: Monastery ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Greek Island-inspired Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing spaces that transport customers to a relaxing and exotic atmosphere, enhancing their experience and creating a unique selling point. - **Nature-inspired Wellness Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing spa services and treatments that combine natural elements and wild flora to promote relaxation, rejuvenation, and holistic wellness. - **Transformational Skincare Spas:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing tailored skincare solutions and personalized experiences that help customers embrace their natural beauty and achieve desired results. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Spa and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating unique environment design, nature-inspired treatments, and personalized skincare offerings to create a competitive advantage in the market. - **Interior Design and Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with wellness businesses to create transformative spaces that evoke specific moods and enhance the overall customer experience. - **Beauty and Skincare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating natural and sustainable ingredients into skincare products and services, aligning with the demand for clean and effective beauty solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neutral-Toned Wellness Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inness-spa.md) - [Moody Wellness Space Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aetherhaus.md) - [Hospitality-Inspired Wellness Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remedy-place1.md) - [Spa-Like Flagship Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multisensory-toronto-store.md) - [Texturally Designed Day Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tate.md) - [Luxury Spa Reveals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-esencia.md) - [Luxury Wellness Spa Openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guerlain-wellness.md) - [Luxury Branded Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-dior-spa.md) - [Healing Architecture Spa Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inns-of-aurora.md)