Swimming in top-end amenities, from a world class pool and wellness program to a vibrant restaurant and cocktail lounge, The St. Laurent, an elevated seaside social club in Asbury Park, invites you to sink into luxury this summer

by Archana Aithal Rose

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Whether you’re planning a poolside wedding, corporate event, or small elopement, The St. Laurent’s many chic spaces can accommodate just about any type of soirée. Its coastal location – a mere three blocks from the beach – evokes  a feeling of escape, and each space is bedecked with thoughtful details, from statement lighting to botanical accents. The club’s Matthew Gray said, “All of our spaces can be reserved individually or combined in any confi guration to customize the ultimate celebration. For corporate events, we work with clients to design a host of activities that help explore the entire space. We have 20 guestrooms on
site to accommodate corporate staycations and wedding guests. Imagine creating a signature cocktail through fun cocktail classes, or a private yoga class with friends, family, or coworkers. All food and beverage is supplied by Heirloom, named NJ’s Best Restaurant of the Year.”

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Imagine the sun on your face as azure waters cool your skin: The St. Laurent’s deluxe, outdoor temperature-controlled saltwater pool off ers a dreamy escape from the everyday and the mundane. Interject hours of pool action with plenty of time to just be, luxuriating in the sun as a refreshing cocktail and snacks are delivered directly to your lounge chair from the property’s resident restaurant, Heirloom. The club’s marketing and membership director, Matthew Gray, said, “The pool really is an oasis, a kind of social retreat complete with sophisticated lounging, from signature cocktails to an attentive staff that tends to your every need.” While club members receive priority access to the pool all season long, Gray noted, “Swim day passes are absolutely available to the public based on availability for just $25 on weekdays, $40 on weekends, and $20 on Industry Mondays.” But for a true getaway experience, Gray suggests a staycation in one of The St. Laurent’s 20 newly-minted guestrooms.

BODY AND SOUL

Wellness is a cornerstone of The St. Laurent experience, and the club of ers several health, fi tness, and mindfulness classes and activities to foster total mind and body rejuvenation. In that same spirit, the club recently debuted an expanded menu of wellness services, including new yoga and fi tness classes for summer. Now through September, on every Saturday, Sunday, and third Friday of the month the club will host instructors from many of Monmouth County’s top yoga and fi tness studios, including Tandem Cycle, NOMAD Yoga Collective, Fort Athletic Club, Bask Hot Yoga, Rumble, and many more. The classes, held on the Lawn, are complimentary for St. Laurent members and $20 per session for non-members. Matthew Gray added, “We offer personalized fitness programs tailored to every physical need. Guests can take their pick, from boxing to intense cardio and therapeutic modalities, like a monthly vitamin therapy off ered by IV Elements to help them leave feeling their best self.”

The St. Laurent 408 7th Avenue, Asbury Park 732.795.2582 / thestlaurent.com