Where Wellness Wanders: Spa Getaways

By Gina Liga | July 2022

Sometimes you just need to get away from it all. Restore, rejuvenate, revive, and refresh with a few of these glorious getaways.

Restore

Located in one of the world’s most secluded settings, Amangiri Resort & Spa (aman.com) in Canyon Point Utah offers unrivaled views of the area’s pristine desert landscape of canyons, gorges and mesas. Accommodations offered include modernist-designed suites thoughtfully decorated with the raw aesthetic of the desert in mind, and for the wilderness seeker, Amangiri’s Camp Sarika tented pavilions promise up-close encounters with the desert’s natural residents.

With thousands of miles of breathtaking scenery surrounding the resort, guests can explore the outdoors in a variety of ways. Hike along the twelve miles of designated trails, marvel at the Navajo Nation Slot Canyons, explore Lake Powell by kayak, jet ski or paddle board, or take a ridge-top ride up the Colorado plateau on horseback. And perfect for thrill-seekers, the Via Ferrata Challenge and Cave Peak Stairway are a must! 

Extending over 25,000 sq ft of the desert, Aman Spa is the crowning jewel of Amangiri. In addition to Aman’s signature treatments, the resort’s expert therapists also offer healing experiences shaped by the traditions of the Navajo, drawing on the natural elements of the earth, wind, fire and water. The concept of Hózhó healing (the state of being in tune with the self and in harmony with the world) is offered via an extensive menu of massages, beauty treatments, restorative therapies, grounding rituals, yoga practices, and movement journeys.

Rejuvenate

exhale® spa (exhalespa.com) at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa in Beaver Creek, Colorado, draws inspiration from its stunning alpine surroundings making it a tranquil destination that offers spa services with restorative natural elements for ultimate mind and body rejuvenation. 

Escape to the mountains for an elevated wellness experience while taking advantage of the spa offerings including multiple relaxation therapy treatments such as acu-healing therapies, luxurious massages ranging from deep tissue to fusion massages, and dream facials based on personal skin care needs, including anti-aging and skin brightening. 

Take in the breathtaking views while trying one of the spa’s boutique fitness classes ranging from flow yoga to recovery fitness classes, all of which will leave you looking and feeling restored. 

Revive

“Where nature cradles the soul and inspires new adventure”

This description could not be more in tune with the theme of Hacienda AltaGracia Resort. Located on 180 acres of un-tamed tropical rainforest of Costa Rica, this serene 50-casita resort boasts its own coffee farm, equine stables, organic chefs’ gardens and a wellness center by one of the world’s top holistic wellness providers, THE WELL (aubergeresorts.com). 

Fill your days with adventure! Visit the Los Tirráses Bird Observatory, discover a series of waterfalls on a short hike, take a guided tour of the mountain on horseback or bike, immerse yourself in authentic Costa Rican cuisine and tradition with a cooking class, or try your hand at surfing. 

THE WELL employs a team of the best holistic practitioners from around the world. The treatment concept emerges from the synergy of nature, ancient traditions and the latest scientific innovations. Some of the guest favorites on the signature menu are Hierbas Y Flores, a botanical-inspired massage using freshly picked herbs and flowers to unblock chakras and expand energy channels. Maderoterapia, or “wood therapy” is another popular treatment in which the practitioner uses a selection of tools made of wood and local coffee butter to balance the body’s energy, improve the flow of the lymphatic system and reduce stress.

If you’re going for a more well-rounded immersive experience, check out one of their retreats. Choose from a four-day restorative program or a 5+ day integration experience, both of which ensure you will leave looking and feeling your best. Both retreats include several of the spa’s treatments, practices, therapies, nutrition and more.

THE WELL also offers a variety of immersive experiences,, recovery techniques, mindful movement, water therapy and even personalized wellness programs.

Refresh

Nestled deep on the densely timbered southern edge of the expansive 37,000 acre Paws Up Ranch, the green o (thegreeno.com) is a hidden gem designed for a perfect blend of adventure and serenity. Choose from twelve different secluded Haus accommodations surrounded by nature, then get acquainted with your mind, body and spirit with a personalized wellness program.

The green o offers seasonal adventures like horseback riding, fly fishing, biking trails, climbing and hiking and even shooting sports in the spring through fall. In the winter, try snowmobiling, skiing, ice skating and more.

At the center of the green o’s spa and fitness program lies a collection of “treatment tents” where you’ll discover a menu of services ranging from couples or individual massage to purifying mineral mud wraps. 

Learn how to practice Buti, Hatha or Vinyasa yoga to develop posture, breathing, balance and flexibility. 

The green o is one of the most unique wellness retreats for couples in Montana.