Following its recent Art of Rest experience at The Leonardo Spa, which focused on sound therapy, skincare rituals and slowing down, the group’s second curated event takes a slightly more playful approach to wellness. This time, the emphasis is on indulging the senses, with a little fashion thrown in for good measure.

The afternoon begins with a welcome drink called The Indulgence before guests explore an unusual gin and skincare pairing. Instead of the familiar gin-and-tonic combinations, the experience matches gin with personalised ampoules from German skincare brand BABOR.

For those unfamiliar with ampoules, they’re small, concentrated doses of skincare formulated to address particular skin concerns. How exactly they pair with gin remains to be seen, but it’s certainly a more interesting proposition than the usual spa refreshments.

There will also be bubbles and canapés throughout the afternoon, alongside a fashion installation by South African label ERRE, bringing another creative element to the experience. The event is presented in partnership with BABOR, Thalgo, QMS and ERRE.

“I want our events to mean something to our guests: moments that stay with them long after the last sip,” says Natalia Fernandez, marketing manager at Legacy Balance Spas. “The Art of Indulgence is our second curated experience, designed to delight every sense, and there is much more to come.”

The setting is the DaVinci Spa, located at the DaVinci Hotel on Nelson Mandela Square. Part of the Legacy Balance Spas portfolio, it offers six treatment rooms, a hydro pool, relaxation facilities and a range of facial and body treatments.

The Art of Indulgence runs from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, November 5, and is an invitation-only event.

WIN A little indulgence, courtesy of Legacy Balance Spas

Fancy a little pampering of your own? Wanted has teamed up with Legacy Balance Spas to give three lucky readers the chance to enjoy some well-deserved indulgence.

The grand prize is a one-night stay for two at The DaVinci Hotel in Sandton, including breakfast and a 60-minute aromatherapy massage for two at DaVinci Spa. The experience also includes a glass of champagne on arrival, access to the spa’s relaxation area, and refreshments and snacks.

Two additional winners will each receive a pair of invitations to The Art of Indulgence on November 5, where they can enjoy the gin and personalised BABOR ampoule pairing, bubbles, canapés and ERRE fashion installation.

To enter, head over to @wantedonlinesa on Instagram, find our giveaway reel and follow the instructions.

Entries close at 5pm SAST on October 29 2026, with winners selected and contacted on October 30.

Terms and conditions

• The competition is open to Johannesburg residents aged 18 or older. Employees of Wanted Magazine and Legacy Balance Spas, their immediate families and anyone directly involved in administering the competition are excluded.
• No purchase is necessary. Entrants must follow @wantedonline and @legacybalancespas, like the giveaway reel and tag someone in the comments. Multiple tags are permitted, but only one entry per person will be counted.
• Three winners will be selected at random, with a maximum of one prize per winner.
• The grand prize includes one night’s accommodation for two at The DaVinci Hotel, breakfast, two 60-minute aromatherapy massages, a glass of champagne on arrival, access to the spa relaxation area, refreshments and snacks.
• The hotel stay and spa treatments must take place on the same date and be redeemed before December 31 2026. Weekends, public holidays and peak periods are excluded. Bookings are subject to availability.
• The two invitation prizes are valid only for The Art of Indulgence on November 5 2026 and cover the experiences and refreshments included in the event programme.
• Transport, additional meals, drinks and personal expenses are excluded unless otherwise specified.
• Prizes are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and cannot be redeemed for cash, subject to applicable law.
• Entries close at 5pm SAST on October 29 2026. Winners will be selected at random on October 30 and contacted via Instagram direct message. An alternative winner may be selected if no response is received within 24 hours.
• Wanted Magazine may amend, postpone or cancel the competition where reasonably necessary, subject to applicable law, and is not responsible for entries lost or delayed due to technical issues beyond its reasonable control.
• Winners’ personal information will be used only for competition administration and prize fulfilment, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
• This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram. By entering, participants release Instagram from responsibility in connection with the competition.

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