The Best Wellness Retreats to Restore Your Mind, Body, and SoulWe bet you could use a little zen.

By Locke Hughes  Mar 19, 2019

Wakeup.Work.Eatdinner. Sleep.There’snoquestionthatour self-careroutines canget…well,fairlyroutine.Whetheryouwanttobreakoutofarut,orsimply escapestresssomewherewarm,ahealth-focusedresortprovidestheperfectsolution.We'vescouredthecountry—andtheworld—tofindthebestwellnessretreatstohelpyoufeelrejuvenated.

OMEGA INSTITUTE FOR HOLISTIC STUDIES

Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Rhinebeck, NYLocated90milesnorthofNewYorkCityinthelushHudsonValley,the OmegaInstitute iseasilyaccessibleyetaworldawayfromthestressof everydaylife.Yourall-inclusivestayincludesaccommodations(rangingfromcampsitestodormstoprivateroomsforeverybudget),farm-to-tablemeals,useofamenities,andclassesinyoga,taichi,meditation,andmovement.Onthe250-acrecampus,you’llfindalake,trails,gardens, andaWellnessCenterthatoffersacupuncture,lifecoaching,shamanichealing,andmassage.In2019,theInstitutewillofferuniqueworkshops withwellnessluminariessuchasEckhartTolle,DonMiguelRuiz,andGlennonDoyletoenhanceyourhealthandwell-being.

Ratesstartat$398pernight.Learnmore here abouttieredpricingandscholarshipoptions.

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HIGH HAMPTON RESORT

High Hampton Resort, Cashiers, NCStepbackintimeat thisrusticresort overlookingaprivatelakeintheBlueRidgemountainsofNorthCarolina.Fornearlyacentury,guests haveventuredtothisretreattoenjoyhiking,golf,tennis,swimming,paddleboarding,andcroquet.Touptheirwellnessofferings,thefamily-friendlyresortwillopenabrand-newspaandpoolfacilityin2020,featuringservicessuchasmassages,facials,fitnessclasses,andpersonal training.Morethananything,thisisaplacewhereyoucantrulyescapethehustleandbustleofeverydaylife.

Note:Thepropertyiscurrentlyunderrenovation,andwillre-openinthesummerof2020.Ratesstartat$340pernight.

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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CAWhetheryoucanescapeforonlyafewdaysorhavemorethanaweektodedicatetoresortingyourhealth, thisOmniresort hasaprogramtofityourschedule.Theirphysician-designedscience-backed PremierFitnessCamps areledbyexpertswhoprovidepersonaltrainingtohelpyouachieveyourhealthandwellnessgoals.Formoreofamind-bodyapproach,gofortheChopraFitprogram.Heldattheon-site ChopraCenter,theprogramblendsmeditationandyogapracticeswithbehavioralhealth,nutrition,andfitnessguidance.

Ratesstartat$199pernight.

OMNI LA COSTA

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Amrit Ocean Resort, Palm Beach, FLLocatedonFlorida'spicturesqueSingerIsland, Amrit isabrand-newoceanfrontresortwithafocusonwellness.The'vepartneredwiththeHimalayanInstitutetomergeEasterntraditions,suchasmindfulnessandenergyhealing,withhigh-endluxuryamenities.Afewoftheextravagantwellnesshighlightsyou’llfindincludeapersonalwellnessassistant,available24/7viacallortext;mood-enhancingaromatherapy;vitaminIVtherapy;yoga,pilates,andmeditationclasses;beautyandskincaretreatments,andmuchmore.

Note:Theresortwillopeninlate2019.

AMRIT RESORT

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The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Stone Harbor, NJThis coastalresort insouthernNewJerseywillopenabrand-new SaltSpa withafocusonwellnessthisspring.Thefirstofitskindinthearea,thespafeaturesarangeofservicesplusaTurkishbath,floatingexperience,andinhalationtherapy.Beforeyourspavisit,getactivewithdailyyogaclasses,kayaking,paddleboarding,andotherwatersports.Lookoutforspecialwellnessprogramsthroughouttheyeartoo,suchasahealthyeatingpanelinMayandayogaworkshopinJune.

Ratesstartat$280pernight.

PHOTO: THE REEDS AT SHELTER HAVEN

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Gurney’s Resort, Newport, RIFromNovemberthroughApril,Gurney’sexpansive Newportresort hostsuniquehealth-focusedretreatseachmonth.Thethree-dayretreatsofferprogramssuchasintentionsetting,mindfulness,andayurvedaworkshops,workouts,plushealthy,chef-preparedmeals.

Ratesstartat$425pernight.

GURNEYS

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Miraval Life in Balance Spa at Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CAThefirstMiravalspaoutsideitsArizonaflagship,thisseasideresortoffersaspacewhereyoucanreconnectwithyourself,revisithealthgoals,learnmoreaboutmindfulness,andcultivateabettersenseofbalance.LocatedinOrangeCounty’s MonarchBeachResort,the30,000-square-footfacilityoffersmorethan70treatments,yogaandfitnessclasses,mediationprograms,healthycookingworkshops,andaspeakerseries.Here,you'refreetomakeyourscheduleaspackedorrelaxedasyou’dlike,dependingonyourgoals.

Ratesstartat$450pernight.

MIRAVAL LIFE IN BALANCE SPA

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Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City, UTAtUtah'sonly Forbesfive-starspafacility,youcanresetyourwell-beingwiththepeacefulmountainsofDeerValleyResortasyourbackdrop.Duringthesummer,morningyogaclassestakeplaceonthedeck,andyoucanalsosignupfora"mindfulhike,"whereaguidewillleadyouthroughDeerValley'strailsaswellasbreathingtechniquestoassistinmentalclarity.Thestate-of-the-artfitnesscenteralsooffersdailyworkoutclassesandprivatetraining.Afteratoughworkout,enjoythespa.

Ratesstartat$390pernight.

MIKE TITTEL

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Naia Resort & Spa, Placencia, BelizeYou'llfeellightyearsawayfromtheordinaryatthishiddenjewelofaresort.SidlinguptotheCaribbeanSeaonBelize’ssoutherncoast, Naiaoffersgorgeousstand-alonevillasrangingfromstudiostotwo-bedrooms,allwithbeachfrontaccess.Activitiesarenearlyendless:Choosefromon-sitefitnessclassesfromHIITtoaerialyoga,longwalksonthebeach,kayaking,snorkeling,andpaddleboarding,andtheresortstaffcanorganizeotheroff-siteactivitiessuchasdivingorhorsebackriding.Don’twanttomissthespa,boastinganarrayofservicesinprivatetreatmentroomsoverlookingapeacefullilypond.

Ratesstartat$325pernight.

NAIA RESORT AND SPA

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Hilton Head Health, Hilton Head Island, SCSittingonthesunnycoastofSouthCarolina, HiltonHeadHealth isanall-inclusiveresortofferingweight-lossprogramsandwellnesspackages.Takeadvantageoffitnessclassesincludingbootcamp,yoga,TRX,andmore.After,cooloffinthewaterwithpaddleboarding,kayaking,oraquaticbarre.Youcanalsotryaninteractivecookingclass,orsimplyrelaxattheIndigoSpawithaThaimassageorcustomorganicfacial.Theon-sitehealthyrestaurantoffersadiversemenuwithlow-calversionsofyourfavoritedisheslikelobstertacosandshrimpandgrits.

Ratesstartat$482pernight,whichincludesa$500resortcredit.

HILTON HEAD HEALTH

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Blackberry Farm, Walland, TNNestledinthefoothillsoftheGreatSmokyMountains, BlackberryFarm isaluxuriousresortsituatedon4,200acresofrollinghillsandforest. Foundedmorethan40yearsago,it'sstillrenownedforwarmSouthernhospitalityanddelicious,seasonalfood.The WellhouseSpa programprovidesavarietyofofferingsyoucanmixandmatchtocreateyouridealwellnessescape.Servicesincludefitnessclasses(like“Farm Fit”whichinvolveshay-balethrowingandsprintingthroughfields!),yoga,hiking,biking,massages,skincaretreatments,nutritionconsultations, andmuchmore.

Ratesstartat$895.

BLACKBERRY FARM

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The Resort at Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, MexicoRestoreyourmind,body,andspiritduringauniqueyogaretreatat theresort’sLunayMarSpa.TranslatedinSpanishas“themoonandsea,”thespaoffersadistinctiveapproachtowellnessandbeauty,sourcinginspirationfromthemoon,sea,andMexicanfolkhealing.Overyourstay,you’llexperienceprivateseasideyogaclasses,amoonlitmeditation,andaspecialspatreatmentharnessingtheenergyofmoonstonetorejuvenateandre-energizeyourbodyandsoul.

Admittedlyhighratesstartat$799perperson.

THE RESORT AT PEGREGAL

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The Mulia Bali, IndonesiaReadytotakeyourwellnessjourneyinternationally(andreallysplurge)?HeadtoBali,Indonesia,fortheMulia’s LifestyleWellnessProgram.Thefullycustomizableitineraryincludesamyriadofactivitiesdesignedtoimproveyourphysicalandmentalwell-being,suchasaquaaerobics,yoga,healthymeals,andAyurvedicpractices.You’llalsowanttoexploretherestorativespawithatherapeutic“IceRoom,”aswellasservicessuchasBalinesemassage,bodytreatments,saltscrubs,andreiki.

Ratesstartat$750pernight.

ROBERT FAIRER

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Golden Door, San Marcos, CARankedasthe#1destinationspaintheworldby Travel+Leisure,this Asian-inspiredresort encompasses600mountainousacresinsouthernCaliforniawith30milesofprivatehikingtrails,zengardens,andabambooforest.Yourall-inclusivestaywilldefinitelybea splurge,butitfeaturespersonaltrainingsessions,spatreatments,airporttransfers,andmore.Thecomplimentarymealsandsnacksaresourcedstraightfromtheresort’son-groundgardens,soyouknowyou’reeatingfresh.Plus,theymaintaina4:1staffratioinordertoensurethebestpossiblecustomerserviceandcustomizedexperience.

Multi-daystaysstartat$5400for3nightsand$7200for4nights.(Wesaiditwasluxurious!)

RHIANNON TAYLOR

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Valley Rock InnOnlyanhourfromNewYorkCityinthelowerHudsonValley, ValleyRockInn&MountainClub isawellnessfocuseddestinationgetawaywith alonglistofactivitiesand bootcamps.Highlightsincluderidgelineclimbsatnearly2,000footelevationon7HillsTrail,brooksidetrailrun hikesatReevesMeadow,hiking,biking,kayaking,andsnowshoeingprograms,a75-footpool,andafully-equippedfitnesscenter,spinroom, andyogastudio.Thecompoundalsoboaststwofarm-to-tablerestaurants,anartgallery,anorganicmarketwithlocalHudsonValleyproduce, and4guesthouseswith17bedrooms.

Ratesstartat$495pernight,witha2nightminimum.

VALLEY ROCK INN

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