Utah’s Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks are some of America’s most beautiful and remote natural wonders. Both are easily accessible by private plane or overland tour from the equally stunning Amangiri. The property’s modern suites and tented pavilions contrast dramatically with the rugged, mystical desert surroundings. Here, healing of the body and mind is a top priority; Amangiri’s 2,300-square-metre spa offers signature therapies inspired by Navajo healing traditions. Outdoor experiences include guided mindfulness walks and butte-top yoga sessions in the otherworldly landscapes surrounding the resort. Amangiri’s extensive mindfulness and sensory programming encourages guests to truly be in the present moment.
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Bardessono Hotel
Yountville, California
With a track record of excellence in both sustainability and hospitality, Bardessono was the first hotel in California to achieve LEED Platinum certification for environmental stewardship, and is also the first and only hotel in the Napa Valley region to offer a spa suite concept. Each room can be conveniently and quickly transformed into a personal wellness sanctuary, with bespoke treatments from the resort’s spa in the privacy of your room or private courtyard. Cuisine highlights California’s bounty with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients.
For guests who don’t drink, Bardessono offers a new NA Concierge dedicated to creating bespoke itineraries that allow you to discover Wine Country’s natural beauty and delicious cuisine without the booze.
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Castle Hot Springs
Morristown, Arizona
The desert outside Phoenix is world-famous for its spectacular red rock formations and spiritual “vortex” energy. Just 50 miles from the city, Castle Hot Springs is an expansive 1000-acre geothermal hot spring perfect for soaking away your worries and stress. The property features 30 cabins and villas, each designed to allow guests to connect with the environment and commune with Mother Nature. The wellness menu encourages reflection, relaxation, and reconnecting with yourself. Try the Lithium Lager, brewed with water drawn directly from the property’s hot springs. The natural minerals in the beer are thought to lift your mood and calm you.
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Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
Miami, Florida
Home to the largest spa on the East Coast of the United States, Carillon offers an authentic approach to health and wellness. This beachfront property features five unique multi-day retreats focused on longevity, relaxation, and even sleep hygiene. Related treatments include a mix of Western, Eastern, and alternative therapies targeted to specific concerns. Every apartment at the resort is equipped with AI-powered Bryte Smart beds, which respond to an individual’s weight distribution and pressure points throughout the night to ensure the best possible sleep.
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Inns of Aurora
Aurora, New York
Comprised of six historic homes set on 400 acres of rolling farmland near the Finger Lakes in upstate New York, the Inns of Aurora is a luxury boutique hotel offering a range of wellness services to guests. Accommodations are upscale and tranquil, and the Inns’ vast healing center offers Ayurvedic-inspired relaxation regimes, hydrotherapy pools, and one-on-one energy work sessions. Seasonally changing cuisine and activities are all designed to promote healing from the inside out.
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Longfellow Hotel
Portland, Maine
Holistic wellness is at the heart of the Longfellow Hotel, a recently opened luxury hotel in Portland, Maine’s West End neighborhood. Rooms are purposefully designed with input from sleep consultants to create spaces for a good night’s sleep. Guests are offered sleep gummies, botanical oil blends and functional cocktails containing tryptophan and melatonin. Longfellow’s wellness center, Astrea, focuses on body and mind wellness with private infrared sauna rooms, a curated menu of massages and meditation experiences.
Longfellow Hotel
Miraval
Austin, Texas
The Lone Star State’s capital city is the epitome of laid-back cool, and Miraval Austin is no different. Resort guests are asked to take a staff-prepared “Intention Inspiration Quiz” before booking, ensuring a holistic, customized experience awaits them from the get-go. A wide range of experiences are offered daily, from breathing exercises and horseback riding activities to tarot readings and yin yoga sessions, all focused on achieving balance and peace. Accommodations are simple yet elegant, with stunning views of the vast surrounding Texas hill country.
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Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai, California
Founded more than a century ago in California’s Topatopa Mountains, the iconic Ojai Valley Inn continues to innovate and redefine luxury wellness. Just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, the resort is a popular destination for pampering and thrill-seekers alike. Inn guests can take part in guided hikes, bike tours, rock climbing or surfing lessons, then relax with a spiritual fitness session at the inn’s spa. Designed to refocus and reinvigorate the body and mind, the session includes options such as cleansing sage rituals, meditative drumming journeys, Native American prayer songs and psychic readings with the inn’s resident healer, Nancy First.
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Sugiban House
Water Mill, New York
The Hamptons has always served as a seaside getaway from the hustle and bustle of New York City, and there’s no better place to relax in this famous resort area than at Sho Sugi Ban House. This acclaimed Japanese-inspired spa and retreat customizes programs for each guest, each based on the belief that different people have different paths to peace. Healing arts, sound therapy, crystal energy sessions and Reiki are all incorporated into daily activities, which also include guided meditations, yoga, nutrition sessions and plant-based dining options. Accommodations include 13 sleek guest studios and a large six-bedroom home for groups.
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Tutka Bay Lodge
Kachemak Bay, Alaska
For a wellness-meets-nature getaway, head to Tutka Bay Lodge in Alaska’s north. Located on the Kenai Peninsula, the lodge has no roads and is only accessible by boat from the town of Homer or by seaplane from Anchorage. Staff can help you plan the perfect itinerary, from adventurous activities like helicopter tours, fishing and bear-watching hikes to more tranquil experiences like yoga sessions, hot tubs and saunas. Meals are prepared with ingredients sourced from the surrounding lands and waters, including salmon, seaweed and plants foraged on the property.
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Wild Rice Retreat
Bayfield, Wisconsin
Wild Rice Retreat is a four-season resort offering chic Scandinavian accommodations ranging from cozy single cabins to spacious treehouses overlooking the property’s beautiful pine and birch forests. Located on the northern Wisconsin shores of majestic Lake Superior, just outside the small town of Bayfield, Wild Rice stands out for its rugged setting and tranquil atmosphere. In winter, bundle up for an ice hike, go cross-country skiing or spend long hours in the sauna. In summer, swim in the lake, go fishing or enjoy a sound bath session. Breakfast and dinner are served on-site and feature fresh, healthy local cuisine.
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