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GoingDry.co and Glowbar Rethink Winter Self-Care

by Tristen Yang
written by Tristen Yang

Last week in Tribeca, GoingDry.co gathered guests inside Glowbar for a wellness event focused on skincare, herbal remedies, and nonalcoholic social rituals. The appointment-only experience combined custom facials with mocktails, supplements, and at-home wellness tools, offering a grounded approach to self-care during the colder months.

The latest GoingDry.co event, hosted by Hilary Sheinbaum, invited guests into an experience centered on wellness and intention. Attendees arrived one by one into Glowbar’s lobby, designed with soft, neutral tones. A mocktail bar stood as a welcoming focal point, stocked with nonalcoholic spirits from FLUÈRE and plant-based tinctures from WishGarden Herbs. Sheinbaum guided guests through the offerings, each aligned with the GoingDry.co’s philosophy of drinking less and living more. FLUÈRE’s spirit bottles were beautifully designed, and the Spicy Margarita was as a standout, carrying citrus and heat with none of the heaviness that usually follows. The mocktails were layered and intentional, built to feel social without demanding recovery.

WishGarden’s herbal tinctures were paired seamlessly into the experience. Known for their liquid formulations designed for fast absorption, the blends promote sleep, energy, skin support, and nervous system balance. After beginning to build a routine with the Immune Boost and Sleepy Nights tinctures,  I noticed better sleep and clearer mornings that felt natural and sustainable. Nearby, Make Time Wellness supplements focused on hydration, focus, and beauty from within, designed for daily use rather than short-term fixes. The orange-flavored hydration drink offered a gentle alternative to coffee, supporting focus without overstimulation and reinforcing wellness as something that fits into a morning rather than overtakes it.

Inside the treatment rooms, the tone remained clean and unhurried. Custom facials were led by Glowbar estheticians, including Alize Santos, whose approach balanced precision with calm. Extractions were performed carefully, clearing congestion without irritation. Cavitation followed, using ultrasound technology to gently lift impurities and exfoliate the skin without harsh ingredients. High-frequency treatment introduced warmth and oxygenation, supporting healing and reducing inflammation. Microcurrent closed the session, subtly lifting and toning facial muscles while improving circulation and lymphatic flow. The results were understated but immediate. Skin looked rested rather than treated, bright without shine. It felt like the kind of glow that comes from well-kept consistency rather than correction.

After treatments, guests were introduced to the wellness rituals they would be taking home to continue the self-care experience. Gift bags included additional WishGarden tinctures, Make Time Wellness supplements, and a shower head filter from AquaTru.

The mocktails, tinctures, and treatments all point toward the idea of self-care as something that can be layered into daily life without friction that supports wellness inside and out. A sleep tincture before bed. Filtered water in the shower. Hydration in the morning. While winter is an ideal time to built habits quietly and intentionally, it’s also a good reminder to take time and design a lifestyle to support energy when it’s low and restore balance when it slips.

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A Nordic Reset at NRTHRN Strong with GoingDry.co

by Tristen Yang
written by Tristen Yang

On Wednesday night, GoingDry.co celebrated the close of  2025 with a Nordic-inspired recalibration. Inside NRTHRN Strong’s Flatiron studio, guests gathered for a low-impact, full-body workout rooted in Nordic movement principles, followed by nonalcoholic cocktails and herbal-forward bites that extended the experience beyond fitness.

NRTHRN Strong is a studio that highlights restraint: clean lines, reflective surfaces, soft blue lighting, and a deliberate focus on breath-led strength. The atmosphere felt transporting without tipping into discomfort. The room glowed cool and calm, a stark contrast to the red-lit intensity that defines so many boutique studios in the city. The workout alternated between time on the studio’s custom ski machines and functional work off the platform, targeting the abs, glutes, and lower body with resistance bands and dumbbells through seamless transitions.

Coach Tyler, who led the class, embodied that same sensibility. A steady guide, he moved easily between instruction and encouragement. The class opened with long, grounding inhales and simple coordination drills that gradually built into a series of movements inspired by cross-country skiing. Instead of sprints or circuits, we moved in rhythmic glides that mimicked ski strides, switching between balance holds, diagonal reaches, and sliding lunges. It looked calm at first, but by halfway through the workout, everyone’s pulse had clearly quickened, and the room glistened with sweat.

One moment we were driving through a controlled ski interval; the next, we were grounded on the floor, working through slow, deliberate core sequences or banded leg work designed to stabilize the hips and protect the joints. Low-impact movements didn’t feel like low effort, but rather a shift toward efficiency. Each movement recruited multiple muscle groups while minimizing unnecessary strain, particularly on the knees and lower back. The rhythm and retraction of the ski poles kept you focused, with breath acting as the anchor. Ultimately, the class felt disciplined and balanced, immersive and energizing, built for endurance rather than aesthetics.

After class, the experience shifted naturally into recovery and connection. Tables were laid with healthy bites like roasted eggplant and tomato crostini, cauliflower bites, and other warm, plant-forward snacks provided from Breads Bakery. Alongside them, nonalcoholic cocktails were poured featuring herbal tinctures from WishGarden Herbs, a leading liquid herbal supplement brand of plant-powered formulas.

The mocktails were customized with tinctures tailored to specific needs. Fruity spritzes were paired with immune-support herbs. A ginger-forward tonic offered warmth and balance, while a softer botanical blend leaned calming and aromatic. We opted for an immune activator with respiratory and immune supporting herbs like Elderflower, Baptisia Root, and Yerba Santa leaf. The drinks were functional and well-balanced, designed to complement the physical work while supporting recovery and a lifestyle built for endurance in New York City.

The Nordic influence carried through to the locker rooms, which featured Dyson hair dryers and a Swedish skincare line rooted in organic botanicals and minimalist formulations. The experience felt holistic in movement, nourishment, and recovery.

The event marked the final GoingDry.co gathering of the year, curated by founder and author Hilary Sheinbaum, whose work has reframed sobriety and mindful consumption as lifestyle choices rather than restrictions. Through her books The Dry Challenge and Going Dry: A Workbook, she has built a community that values balance, presence, and sustainability. Together, the workout and the herbal cocktails explored what a healthier lifestyle can look like in New York, prioritizing social rituals that leave you clear-headed rather than depleted.

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