About

Once again voted Best Of NH Day Spa for 2022!

Since our beginning in 1998, The Wingate has grown into one of the premiere salon & day spas for New England. Famous for our Scones and Tea Service served during days of beauty or spa parties.  Ask past guests if they’ve had a Wingate scone and they are sure to share their delight!

Situated on 5 beautiful acres at the Stratham circle The Wingate is home to over 40 beauty industry professionals. The house itself was built in 1786 by John Wingate, whose father Paine Wingate served as a Senator from New Hampshire under our nation’s new Constitution. Local lore says that during George Washington’s trip to New Hampshire in 1789, he was received as an honored guest at The Wingate House.

The Wingate has our exclusive Bridal & Events suite. This beautiful, private room offers hair, make-up and other spa services along with space for photographs and a changing room. The Wingate continues to send many happy brides off to their big day from this special space. The suite is also a great hosting spot for spa parties.

Along the way The Wingate garnered many accolades. The salon and spa has been voted Best of New Hampshire by New Hampshire Magazine readers multiple years running. Our bridal services have also been recognized, receiving Best of Bride awards. Other honors include Best Spa Day for Mom from Parenting Magazine, Top 200 Salons in America from Salon Today Magazine, Best Manicures & Pedicures by NHPR’s New Hampshire A-List, Best Spa Party Location by Celebrations Magazine, Best Spa for New Hampshire Women by Applaud Magazine, Top Rated Vendor on WeddingWire.Com. In addition the Wingate has been featured multiple times in local print and radio media including the Exeter Newsletter, Portsmouth Herald, New Hampshire Magazine, WMUR Channel 9, WOKQ 97.5, Z100, The River 92.5 and WHEB 100.3

From Portsmouth and points east

Take I-95 to route 33 south, exit 3. Turn south on to Route 33 towards Stratham. Follow to the Stratham Traffic circle. The Wingate entrance will be located on your right as you enter the traffic circle follow in to the Wingate Parking lot.

From Exeter

Take Route 108 North/Portsmouth Avenue to the Stratham traffic circle. Stay to the left in the circle continuing on Route 108 north. Take a right into the next driveway, as if for the US Post Office. Follow the post office traffic, The Wingate will be located on your right, continue around the building to the Wingate parking lot.

From Durham and points north

Take route 108 south. Before you reach the entrance to the Stratham traffic circle, an entrance to the Wingate will be on your left along with the entrance to the post office. You may turn left here. If you should miss this turn enter the traffic circle, stay to the left in the circle. Continue around the circle, stay to the left in the circling back to Route 108 north. Take a right into the next driveway, as if for the US Post Office. Follow the post office traffic, The Wingate will be located on your right, continue around the building to the Wingate parking lot.

From points south

Take I-95 north to Exit 2, Route 101 (Toll Road). Take a right onto Route 101 West Exeter/The Hamptons. At Exit 11, turn right on to Route 108/Route 33/Route 88 Exeter/Hampton. Take a right on to Route 108 North/Portsmouth Avenue. Continue on Route 108 North/Portsmouth Avenue to the Stratham traffic circle. Stay to the left in the circle continuing on Route 108 north. Take a right into the next driveway, as if for the US Post Office. Follow the post office traffic, The Wingate will be located on your right, continue around the building to the Wingate parking lot.

From Manchester

Take I-93 towards Rte 101 Portsmouth/Salem/Boston. At Exit 7 take ramp onto Route 101 Seacoast/Portsmouth. Take Exit 11, on to Route 108/Route 33/Route 88 Exeter/Hampton. At the bottom of the exit ramp, take a left on to Route 108 North/Portsmouth Avenue. Continue on Route 108 North/Portsmouth Avenue to the Stratham traffic circle. Stay to the left in the circle continuing on Route 108 north. Take a right into the next driveway, as if for the US Post Office. Follow the post office traffic, The Wingate will be located on your right, continue around the building to the Wingate parking lot.

The Wingate Salon and Spa is committed to working with local groups in order to create partnerships throughout the New Hampshire seacoast area. Our current charity policy supports charities and/or organizations through gift certificate or gift basket donations. These donations may be utilized at fundraising programs and events. 

In an effort to make meaningful contributions to our community, The Wingate Salon and Spa has identified two key areas of giving:

• Women’s Health & Wellness
• Children’s Health & Advocacy

Each year we receive hundreds of donation requests from worthy causes in the seacoast area. Due to the volume of requests that we receive, we must unfortunately decline some requests that may indeed be consistent with our priorities. 

Donation requests are accepted via email only to mwilson@wingatespa.com , and must include a copy of Event Flyer or Invite and the following: 

1. Full name of charitable organization and charitable tax registration number 

2. Date and Name of Event (please provide a copy of flyer or invite)
3. Complete mailing address, telephone, and email 
4. Name and title of contact person and contact information if different from above
5. Purpose of donation and needs of community addressed
6. Previous Wingate involvement, if applicable 
7. How the Wingate’s donation will be advertised 
8. How you will report on the impact of the donation back to the Wingate 

All requests should be emailed to:
mwilson@wingatespa.com