HEALING RETREATS of 2016 75PLACES to RELAX, Where to RECONNECT, Go Now: & RESTORE Active Family Spiritual Solo Travel Destinations Retreats Explorers

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BEST RETREATS FOR . . . By Mary Bemis The Spiritual Seeker: Set your intention to take a retreat 16 and create the reality you truly want

The Multi-Generational Family: Places to connect more 18 deeply with your clan

The Solo Explorer: A round-up of health retreats that 23 provide an invigorating change in lifestyle

The Active Traveler: Connect with horses, falcons, forests, 27 and rocks in ways you may never have dreamt

THE ART OF TRAVEL

Editor’s Welcome: 2 Renew yourself now

The Incredible Lightness of Packing: 12 expert tips 5 for a carefree, stress-free journey By Martine Bury

Carry-On Wellness: Tried-and-true tips for self-care 9 in the air By Sophie Howard

Travel Essentials: 10 smart Items for the savvy 12 traveler By Sophie Howard

Top 20 Travel Apps: From PackPoint to Waze, 32 practical apps for today’s traveler By Martine Bury

Your Packing Checklist: A tear-out bonus to use 33 on your next journey By Martine Bury

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WHILE I’M THE TYPE WHO doesn’t believe in returning to the same destination twice (there are so many wonderful places and so many great things to see!), there is one place I return to again and again when I need to recharge. Since 2003, when my life took a topsy-turvy turn and I desperately needed to get away from it all, I’ve been spending a week each year at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico. To say that my week of retreat does wonders for me is an understatement. I return to the Ranch annually, sometimes alone, sometimes with my husband—and after each visit, I return home a better version of myself—fresher, stronger, with more energy and focus. I return home renewed. Renewal. I gave this word a lot of thought when planning this special retreat guide.

As a longtime spa advocate and founder of the online C resource InsidersGuidetoSpas.com, I can share with you that Whichever place feels right for you, the new year is the ideal M words beginning with the letter “R” are a part of the spa and time to treat yourself to some precious (and oftentimes neces- Y retreat world’s vernacular. There’s “Rest.” “Relaxation.” “Revive.” sary) time out—to concentrate on your own renewal—to begin “Rejuvenate.” But I think that the word renewal really captures CM anew with a refreshed outlook. Treating yourself to a retreat is the message this retreat guide hopes to convey. I also realize MY one of the best things you could do for yourself, your significant that the perfect place for renewal takes different forms for CY other, your family, and even your four-legged friends. BRISCOE CHRISTOPHER different people and at different times, and that our travel bud- CMY gets wax and wane. So here’s a wide range of renewal experi- Enjoy the journey, ences that I can personally vouch for. K Mary

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wash, moisturizer, or fragrance. Consider passing TSA screening of your 3-ounce Donate, donate, donate. how much you will need to use each day liquid bottles. While you can buy com- Wherever you go in the world, you can do depending on the length of your journey. pression bags like Flight 001’s Spacepak good with your stuff. Ask the hotel staff or Clothes, ziplock bags work just as well. On ship’s crew if you can leave items in your Invest in a digital scale. the journey, you can separate your dirties room for donation at departure. Even gently Weigh before, during, and after your trip. I from your cleans, and your wet clothing used luggage can help a family, a foster love to shop on trips. So staying conscious from your dry stuff. Ziplocks also make a child, or a woman in need. of what and how much I am carrying helps great, lo-fi “washing machine” for smaller me stick to airline weight restrictions. wares. Add liquid soap, seal, and agitate. Embrace the Internet. Which leads to my next tip. The online realm is a font of packing Wear heavier items advice and hacks. YouTube video tutori- on the plane. Hand-wash small wares. als featuring savvy travelers and printable Boots, overcoats, and hats can be peeled Just because you are traveling for 10 days packing lists have changed my life as a off in flight and stowed in the overhead doesn’t mean you need 10 or more pairs of traveler. I’ve learned to stuff socks into compartment. A cashmere wrap or large underwear. Bring half of what you think you my sneakers to save space, and how to scarf doubles as a cozy blanket onboard an need, and wash when needed. If you want layer to keep clothes wrinkle-free. Avoid airplane, train, or cruise ship. to avoid chores under all circumstances, wading through countless websites by fol- splurge on light laundry service halfway lowing packing experts like Doug Dyment Bring ziplock bags. through your trip. I think baby shampoo “The Go Light Guru” (onebag.com) and Most travel experts swear by resealable works well for delicates, like silk tops or slip Anne McAlpin “The Packing Expert” plastic bags, which have uses beyond dresses. (packitup.com). S&H

6 spiritualityhealth.com/retreat-guide 2016 CARRY-ON WELLNESS No matter the duration of your flight, it’s important to take good care of yourself. What you do—or don’t do—aboard the plane makes all the difference in the world when it comes to your wellness. To ensure that you stay in top form, follow these tried-and-true tips for self-care in the air. —SOPHIE HOWARD

PRACTICE BREATHWALKING Pre-flight, use your airport time wisely by practicing what Jim Nicolai, MD, author of the book Integrative Wellness Rules: A Simple Guide to Healthy Living, calls “breathwalking.” Instead of sitting while waiting for a flight, he uses breath and walking as a way to meditate. Breathwalking is simply taking your breath and syncing it with your stride. Take four simple breaths in, four simple breaths out—matching them with each stride. “Get into a rhythm, allowing your breath to be more in than out,” Dr. Nicolai advises. “If you can get your breath lower and deeper with your belly, your diaphragm acts as a vacuum and helps with your walk to circulate more fluid and relax you at the same time.”

AVOID THE BLOAT We retain water when we fly (ever notice how much your hands and feet swell by the time you’ve reached your destination?), so be extra-cautious of what you eat the week before a long flight. Stay away from foods that are high in salt and caffeine. And defi- nitely say “no, thanks” to airplane snacks and fare (those tiny bags of pretzels in particular) that tend to be super-salty. Pack low-sugar fruits like apple and citrus slices, as well as (unsalted) nuts and seeds, such as almonds and walnuts. PS: A little piece of dark chocolate never hurt anyone.

STAND UP & STRETCH Find a place where you can stand without disturbing other pas- sengers, advises Lauren Munsch Dal Farra, MD, FACP, co-CEO at Saint Louis, Missouri–based Palm Health and creator of Active Release Meditation™. Lift your right heel up and roll your right foot up, starting from your toes. Then place your right foot back down. Next, lift your left heel up and roll your left foot up, starting from your toes. Then place your left foot back down. Do this four times on each foot. Next, place yours arms down by your side with the palms of your hands facing forward. Lean to the right side while keeping your head, neck, shoulders, arms, hips, and feet in line with each other. Gently bring your right hand behind your right knee as you lean to the right. Notice the tension in your left side and hip. Take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. Actively breathe into your tension as you lean to the right. Allow gravity to pull you down. Ask your body to release this tension and let it go. Enjoy the stretch. Slowly come back to center. Repeat this exercise NPINE/THINKSTOCK.COM leaning to the left side. Do this three times on each side.

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Dab a little lavender oil on your trigger points. Lavender is a natural relaxant, promoting better sleep and helping to alleviate jet lag.

and contracting with each breath. Gently ask your body to release HYDRATE WITH H2O Always opt for water when asked for your drink choice by flight this tension and let it go. Then move to the next area of discomfort attendants, and get up and ask for it between offerings, advises in your body and repeat. Holly Lucille, ND, RN, who says drinking a lot of water also helps with circulation and fatigue. “Staying hydrated, and by that I BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM mean drinking two cups of water per every hour of flight (and We believe in the effervescent immune-boosting benefits of keeping your nourishment in control) is the key to healthy air Airborne and Emergen-C, while traveling. Those powerful little travel,” she says. packets are chock-full of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and vitamin C—best of all, they’re super-easy to toss in your bag and take after LET GO OF TENSION you’ve settled into your seat. This seated exercise is great for releasing tension in your body, says Dr. Dal Farra. Sit squarely yet gently on your sit bones. Look SOOTHE YOUR SENSES straight ahead, with your head and neck relaxed. Become aware Dab a little lavender oil on your trigger points. Lavender is a of the tensions in your body. Let your mind travel to the areas natural relaxant, promoting better sleep and helping to alleviate of discomfort. Feel them and accept them. Relax your tongue. jet lag. There are lots of soothing aromatherapy products in Inhale through your nose and out your mouth. Place your atten- roller-ball form that are great carry-ons. To help promote the tion on one area of discomfort in your body. Become aware of health and energy of the nervous system, Dr. Nicolai recom- the tension and accept it. Then imagine that the specific area of mends a good B-complex supplement, like MegaFood Balanced discomfort in your body is “breathing.” Imagine this area expanding B-Complex. S&H

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BEST RETREATS FOR THE

Natural quiet comes in many forms: the quiet of the solitary mountain walk, the meditation cushion, the yoga platform, the beach, the candlelit dinner, the massage table, or perhaps the Spiritualmassage table on the beach. Each kind of quiet createsSeeker its own kind of rest—and becomes a catalyst for its own kind of rejuvenation and reawakening.

What do you need right now?

This is a question for you to savor deeply. Don’t just scan the photos and skim the words. Take a minute or two to allow yourself to really go where you feel drawn. These places are very different, but each is tried and true. So let this guide locate and awaken your own deep yearning. Then set your intention to actually take the retreat—and create the reality—you truly want. BY MARY BEMIS

LUMERIA MAUI, also meditation halls and a labyrinth. The engulf yourself in the natural grandeur MAKAWAO, HAWAII cuisine is vegetarian and alcohol is not per- and magical energy of the surrounding red This casual-chic wellness destination and mitted. This is a place designed for simple rocks of Boynton Canyon. Sedona has long yoga retreat is set on the lush lower slopes living without distraction: a welcoming drawn spiritual seekers, and Mii Amo offers of Haleakala volcano. The epitome of retreat for the spiritual seeker. a holistic spa retreat that draws inspiration barefoot elegance, the hotel has 24 upscale Artoflivingretreatcenter.org; from the culture and traditions of Native Spartan rooms housed in a historic build- 800-368-5168 Americans. Choose from five different ing that was originally built in 1909 as a personal Journeys, including Spiritual retirement home for plantation workers. MII AMO, SEDONA, ARIZONA Exploration and Transformational Wisdom, The “yoga lawn” is the outdoor center- Mii Amo looks and feels luxurious. Start or create a custom one that best suits piece, and there are fire pits and beautifully the day by setting your intention in the your needs. The spa treatments (energy landscaped grounds spread out over eight magical Crystal Grotto, a circular space work, crystal therapies, Sedona mud) and that connects earth and sky. Leave your therapists are some of the very best in the

acres. Take a dip in the saltwater swim- - ming pool, wander among the gardens, or beautifully appointed room for one of country. try one of the esoteric spa treatments in a the many outdoor trails and immediately Miiamo.com; 866-901-6115 crystal-laden spa cottage. Most of all, revel in the silence at this self-described “sanc- THE ART OF LIVING RETREAT CENTER, tuary for authentic transformational travel.” BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA Lumeriamaui.com; 808-579-8877 THE ART OF LIVING RETREAT CENTER, BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is considered by many a living saint, and his followers recently opened a retreat center atop Heavenly Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This not- for-profit retreat center is spread out over 380 gorgeous acres that include a holistic wellness retreat, 300 retreat rooms, a boutique hotel with three spa suites and 27 rooms, and the new Shankara Ayurveda Spa, specializing in authentic healing ayurvedic treatments. There are CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: HELGA_WIGANDT/THINKSTOCK.COM; COURTESY MENLA MOUN MENLA COURTESY HELGA_WIGANDT/THINKSTOCK.COM; TOP: FROM CLOCKWISE CENTER LIVING RETREAT OF ART THE COURTESY RETREAT; ECO MAUI COURTESY TAIN;

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MENLA MOUNTAIN, PHOENICIA, NEW YORK A welcome weekend getaway for time- crunched Manhattanites, Menla (Tibetan for “Medicine Buddha”) is magically situated on a private 325-acre nature preserve in the Catskills. It has a rich and varied retreat history—in the 1970s it was the Center for the Living Force, morphing into the Patchwork Center until the late 1990s, when it was purchased by the Aesclepius Foundation, which donated the property to Tibet House US in 2002. Menla’s mission is to “offer a world-class spa and integrated healing system, combining the best of Western integrative medicine with elements of Tibetan medicine, Ayurveda, and other holistic traditions.” The spiritual directors here are the Dalai Lama and MAUI ECO RETREAT, HAIKU, HAWAII Robert Thurman, the renowned author and teacher. Thurman, who leads Tibet House- sponsored retreats each year, and his wife, Nena, are the visionaries behind the prop- MAUI ECO RETREAT, BREITENBUSH HOT SPRINGS, erty and its noteworthy Mahasuhka Spa. HAIKU, HAWAII DETROIT, OREGON Menlamountain.org; 845-688-6897 Small, secluded, and self-sustaining, Go off the grid and book one of the geo- this off-the-grid oceanfront retreat is a thermal heated cabins at this beloved ESALEN INSTITUTE, refreshing healing haven lovingly built by hippie retreat, and spend your days BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA Kutira and Raphael, lifelong seekers who soaking in the natural earth hot pools, An ancient hot spring perched on a have collaborated on workshops for dance, walking the labyrinth, splashing in the river, spectacular cliff overlooking the Pacific music, tantra, and sustainable living. and exploring ancient forest trails. This near Big Sur, what more could you want The retreat prides itself on being a place intentional community, located in Oregon’s for the birthplace of the Human Potential where “you can just be” and is home to Willamette National Forest, generates it’s Movement? Esalen was the first mindful the Bamboo Temple, the first permitted own hydropower and is spread out over nude frolic of the 1960s—and it remains bamboo structure in the US (built in a cool 154 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Guests cutting edge for conscious seekers even nautilus shape). It’s a steep drop to the come for personal retreats, workshops, or today. After a day or two you’ll be tempted ocean, but worth the effort at this nature- simply for the day. to toss your car keys off the cliff and stay. lover’s paradise. breitenbush.com; 503-854-3320 esalen.org; 888-837-2536 Mauiretreat.com; 808-572-6006

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OMEGA INSTITUTE FOR HOLISTIC STUDIES, RHINEBECK, NEW YORK Located on a peaceful 260-acre campus in the Hudson Valley, this workshop/retreat center has been gathering great speakers since 1977, and boasts a loyal following. Guests love it here for many reasons, mostly its camaraderie and open vibe. You won’t find telephones, TVs, or wi-fi here, but you will find great conversations and a ton of tranquility. Spend quiet reading time at the Ram Dass Library, devoted to spiritual studies, or step inside the Sanctuary— the heart of the campus—to meditate or take time to reflect. In addition to ongoing workshops, there is a Wellness Center with everything from polarity therapy to chakra OMEGA INSTITUTE FOR HOLISTIC STUDIES, RHINEBECK, NEW YORK balancing to shamanic healing—even EOMEGA.ORG NY, RHINEBECK, STUDIES, HOLISTIC FOR INSTITUTE OMEGA OF COURTESY trapeze lessons. Eomega.org; 845-266-4444 science meets yoga, mindfulness, and R&R. Today, the spot remains popular with spiritual well-being,” and “Contemplative San Francisco residents and experienced KRIPALU YOGA CENTER, Week: Renewal from the Inside Out.” To hot-springs enthusiasts who come to enjoy STOCKBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS get the most out of your stay, check out the clothing-optional spot. Wi-fi is verboten A former Franciscan monastery, Kripalu the personalized R&R Retreat options. The and there’s a large and nicely outfitted is essentially the American university best rooms to book if on a personal retreat communal kitchen and dining room in the of yoga. It’s accommodating for every are the Standard Plus Rooms in the Annex main Lodge. You bring your own groceries level from beginner to master. There are (complete with private bath), a minimalist, and store them in bins that are labeled. hundreds of inspirational experiential environmentally sustainable building with Bring your own biodegradable soap and programs to choose from, like “Science harmonious lake or tree views. personal-care items, too, as everything and Spirituality: where cutting-edge Kripalu.org; 888-923-8578 flows into the creek. Nice touches include the five porcelain Victorian tubs in private SHAMBHALA MOUNTAIN rooms (first-come, first-serve). Massages CENTER, RED FEATHER LAKES, are also available. COLORADO orrhotsprings.org; 707-462-6277 Located high in the Rockies on 600 unspoiled acres of wilderness, Shambhala OJO CALIENTE MINERAL was founded in 1971 by Tibetan Buddhist SPRINGS RESORT & SPA, teacher Chogyam Trungpa. The center OJO CALIENTE, NEW MEXICO offers many forms of Buddhist meditation The legendary healing waters of Ojo were (from weekend-long “Learn to Meditate” an ancient draw for Native Americans and retreats to longer, more intense study), as a draw for European Americans for almost well as specialized workshops. There are 150 years. With an unusual combina- over 100 different programs yearly, like the tion of four different types of sulfur-free - recent “Mindfulness Meditation Retreat,” mineral waters—lithium, iron, soda, and a seven-day teacher-led silent retreat. arsenic—the waters here are unique and Of special note is the Great Stupa of revitalizing. Ojo has 11 mineral pools, plus a Dharmakaya, a traditional spired Buddhist new Mud area, three private outdoor pools, shrine that took 14 years to build. and a spa with some very good natural shambhalamountain.org; 888-788-7221 treatments (try the Native American Blue Corn and Prickly Pear Salt Scrub). There’s ORR HOT SPRINGS, a yoga yurt and a lovely intention garden UKIAH, CALIFORNIA on this property that’s located on 1,100 The secluded hot springs are situated acres, adjoined to thousands of acres of on 27 acres at the headwaters of the Big national forest and public land. (Making River—a spot where the Pomo Indians for some great hiking and mountain biking passed through on annual trading expedi- trails.) Note: if you’re blissed out from the KRIPALU YOGA CENTER, tions. It wasn’t until the late 1880s that hot springs, don’t try to hurry and catch a STOCKBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS Orr’s Hot Sulphur Springs became a resort flight home. destination for city folk looking for a little Ojospa.com/ 800-222-9162

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2016 spiritualityhealth.com/retreat-guide 17 BEST RETREATS FOR THE Multi-Generational “In the old days, the elders knew the stories of their sons—because they lived together,” writes Sam Keen his in beautiful new joint memoir Prodigal Father, Wayward Son:Family A Roadmap to Reconciliation, which Sam co-wrote with his son Gifford. “But you and I spent all too little time together when you were young, and once you were grown, we lived far apart. So you have accumulated a vast storehouse of experience about which I know nothing.” If Sam’s lament rings true for you—and you don’t have a year to write a book together—maybe what you can do right now is create time for a family retreat. These retreats are not necessarily quiet, “spiritual” places. Rather, they are places with a wide range of experiences and distractions that paradoxically can help you connect more deeply with your own distant and perhaps wayward clan. BY MARY BEMIS

AULANI, KO OLINA, HAWAII The Hawaiians have a rich culture of wellness and spirituality—and Disney did its homework when it came to creating this outstanding family getaway on Oahu. The company spent years working with a group of eight cultural advisors to build a resort that shares and perpetuates Hawaiian culture. Aulani is home to Laniwai Spa (meaning “freshwater heaven”), and embraces the Hawaiian connection to and reverence for nature. The heart of the spa is the popular hydrotherapy garden with its unique water circuit. There’s also Painted Sky, what may be the best dedicated teen spa in the States. Younger kids (three to 11) will enjoy all that Auntie’s House has to offer. In addition, there’s the really fine beach, watersports (paddleboarding is big here), fitness classes, wonderful restau- rants, and more to keep all ages happy. While there are a whole lot of reasons to AULANI, KO OLINA, HAWAII stay inside, you’ll want to take the family out on one of the excellent guided excur- sions: think rainforest and bamboo forest the Allegheny mountains, it has long with mini bowling, billiards, and more. hikes to waterfalls and beautiful beaches. been revered for its numerous natural There’s also a noteworthy spa with its resorts.disney.go.com/aulani-hawaii- springs. George Washington soaked here, Aqua Thermal Suite (and special spa resort/; 866-443-4763 and generations of American families menu for teens ages 14 to 17). The serene, have vacationed here ever since. Now adults-only outdoor Spa Garden is well THE OMNI HOMESTEAD there is something for all ages, including worth an entire afternoon, while the RESORT, HOT SPRINGS, VIRGINIA the new Allegheny Springs, a two-acre KidsClub and all of its activities will keep Billed as America’s first resort, The water park complete with lazy river, sandy three- to 12-year-olds happy. Homestead celebrates its 250th anniver- beaches, slides, a whirlpool and Downtime, omnihotels.com/HotSprings; sary this year. An iconic property nestled in a game area where families can wind down 866-856-3859 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: ANAMAD/THINKSTOCK.COM; COURTESY TANQUE VERDE RANCH; TANQUE COURTESY ANAMAD/THINKSTOCK.COM; TOP: FROM CLOCKWISE & SPA RESORT DISNEY A AULANI, OF SPRINGS; COURTESY HOT GLENWOOD COURTESY

18 spiritualityhealth.com/retreat-guide 2016 TANQUE VERDE RANCH, TUCSON, ARIZONA

TANQUE VERDE RANCH, like boating, canoeing, fishing, and rock GLENWOOD HOT SPRINGS, TUCSON, ARIZONA climbing that beckon throughout the GLENWOOD, COLORADO Embrace your inner cowgirl with a Wild seasons. Not to be missed in winter is the The Yampah spring feeds the mineral West-style dude ranch experience. This wonderful outdoor skating rink. hot spring pools at this historic property, is one of the best all-inclusive dude mohonk.com; 855-590-9829 peacefully located next to the Colorado ranches in the country, where family River and surrounded by the Rockies. members of all ages come to reconnect CASA YBEL BEACH RESORT, Yampah translates to “Big Medicine” and unplug. Special family activities SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA in the Ute Indian language—and the include Cowboy Cookouts under the stars Sanibel Island is a seashell seekers dream, spring, originally used by this tribe, is still and Breakfast Rides (think blueberry and a peaceful, unspoiled paradise to considered sacred. If you’re a lover of pancakes). The Ranch is situated on spend a holiday (more than half of the hot springs, you’ll be happy to note that 60,000 desert acres within the Saguaro island is made up of wildlife refuges). This National Park and offers a highly regarded beachfront resort, located on 23 acres with a private beach, features 114 one- and two- children’s program based on age and GLENWOOD HOT SPRINGS, bedroom suites complete with full kitchens horseback riding experience (choose from GLENWOOD, COLORADO Wranglers, Buckaroos, and Outlaws) for and outdoor barbecue grills. Activities for kids ages four to 12. There are also special the entire family abound: tennis, golf, bicy- programs for teens, as well as fishing, cles, Olympic-sized beachfront pool (plus hiking, and mountain biking. wading pool for kids), and much more. The tanqueverderanch.com; 520-296-6275 Casa Kids Club (ages four and up) offers arts and crafts, games, and more. MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE, casaybelresort.com; 239-472-3145 NEW PALTZ, NEW YORK This historic Hudson Valley resort, set LA COSTA RESORT & SPA, on 1,200 unspoiled acres, has been in CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA the Smiley family since it opened in the History reveals that this Southern 1870s. Founded by twin brothers who California resort was originally designed imagined it as a peaceful retreat, Mohonk as a residential resort with activities for remains so to this day. (Think classi- all ages, and 50 years later (and a recent cal music concerts, Afternoon Tea, and $50 million renovation) La Costa is an award-winning spa with a number of going strong. Spread out over 400 acres, mindfulness programs.) Mohonk has been the resort features award-winning golf designated a National Historic Landmark, courses, eight swimming pools (water- and received an award from the United slides, as well as adults-only) and one of Nations Environment Programme in honor the first resort spas in the US. It’s also of the family’s “125 years of stewardship.” home to the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. Generations of vacationing families have There are a number of local family enjoyed the destination and all that it has attractions nearby, including Legoland, to offer. Put simply, this is a nature-lover’s SeaWorld, and the San Diego Zoo. dream with all sorts of outdoor activities omnihotels.com; 760-438-9111

2016 spiritualityhealth.com/retreat-guide 19 BEST RETREATS FOR THE Multi-Generational Family TYLER PLACE FAMILY RESORT, SWANTON, VERMONT Glenwood boasts the largest mineral hot springs pool in the world. In business since 1888, the 107-room lodge and springs are an ideal family destination. All ages will enjoy swimming, splashing, and soaking in the healing waters. There’s also an 18-hole miniature golf course, noteworthy athletic center, and The Spa of the Rockies, which can be found inside the historic bathhouse building. hotspringspool.com; 800-537-7946

OUT ’N’ ABOUT TREESORT, CAVE JUNCTION, OREGON The Treesort is for kids of all ages—and one resort that no family will forget. There are 15 tree houses that sleep from two to eight, although not all are for overnight lodging. They are simple, rustic, and safe, and you’ll have fun up high, climbing lad- ders and traversing a 90-foot-long suspen- sion bridge. If you book the Swiss Family TYLER PLACE FAMILY THE OSTHOFF RESORT, Complex, enjoy the swinging bridge that RESORT, SWANTON, VERMONT ELKHART LAKE, WISCONSIN separates the adult and kids’ units. There This family-run resort on Lake Champlain This is a lovely lakeshore resort in a village is also horseback riding, rafting, ropes has been around since 1933, and hosts that has been attracting visitors since courses, ziplines, and more fun for the up to 70 families a week. In a unique the late 1800s. The lake is a joy to amble entire family at this Oregon escape. set-up, there are nine age-specific camps around, and its water refreshingly clear treehouses.com; 541-592-2208 (each with its own facilities) created for and clean. As one may imagine, there are babies and children up to 15. (Your teen a variety of water sports on hand and a won’t have to worry about being seen number of boats to rent, from pontoons to with toddlers.) As you may imagine, the fishing boats to sailboats, canoes, paddle lake takes center focus when it comes to boats and boards, kayaks, and even hydro- fun things to do—kayaking, sailing, stand- bikes. Beachfront bonfires make evenings up paddleboarding, and water tubing. more enjoyable for the whole family. The Don’t miss “Nature Dave’s” bass fishing Pleasures™ Activities Program for kids cruises. (four to 10) is both educational and fun. tylerplace.com; 802-868-4000 For adults, the award-winning Aspira Spa is a welcome haven for the healing arts. PLAYA NICUESA RAINFOREST Osthoff.com; 855-671-6870 LODGE, COSTA RICA You’ll arrive by small boat at this secluded GOLDENEYE HOTEL & eco lodge and magical learning adven- RESORT, ORACABESSA, JAMAICA ture. Laid out on 165 lush acres, home to There’s kid’s yoga, doll making, kite-flying all sorts of creatures (howler monkeys, lessons, and a number of fun watersports bats, ocelots, and lots more), the resort’s on the menu, making this a wonderful, core is a sustainably harvested timber- albeit pricey, family destination. Originally framed, solar-paneled lodge where all the home where Ian Fleming wrote all meals—cooked from food that is locally of his James Bond novels, GoldenEye is grown or caught—are served at a single spread out over 40 acres and is a com- long table. During the day, explore one of pound of tropical buildings, gardens, and the many adventures, including a guided private beaches. A fellow named Ramsey, hike to learn about the multitude of plants Fleming’s gardener, still works here, and that cure or kill, scaling a waterfall, taking leads some of the children’s activities like a boat ride, or visiting the neighboring coconut carving and nature walks. You can monkey rehab center. Later, chill out in one rent Fleming’s five-bedroom villa, or book of the hammocks, on the yoga deck, or in a one- or two-bedroom. Don’t miss the a hanging chair. Nights get very dark and open-air FieldSpa, a real sanctuary, and flashlights are issued to get you back to note that you can swim or kayak through OUT ’N’ ABOUT TREESORT, your room. Watch out for the crocodiles! the lagoon to get there. CAVE JUNCTION, OREGON Goldeneye.com; 800-688-7678 Nicuesalodge.com; 866-504-8116 RESORT FAMILY TYLER PLACE OF COURTESY TOP: TREESORT; ABOUT ’N’ OUT COURTESY LEFT:

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Not so many years ago, a healthy spa diet arrived in shades of dark green and brown and would Solomake a foodie wince. Not anymore. Health resortExplorer foods now tend toward the exquisite, the kind of meals you really wish you could make at home. And the same is true with health resorts in general. Forget boot camps: These places—whether simple or luxurious—provide an instant, invigorating change in lifestyle that immediately feels great. Given that so many of our physical and mental ailments are lifestyle related, a solid week devoted to healthy pleasures could be the best investment of the year. Here’s a range of healthy possibilities to ease whatever ails you. BY MARY BEMIS

SUNRISE SPRINGS activities (think nature bathing, “animal getting better. Start your day with a hike INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS interactions,” and expressive arts) are up the mystical mountain, followed by RESORT, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO noteworthy. Highlights include the yoga, dance, Pilates, weight circuits, aqua The focus of this new wellness resort is to Integrative Therapeutic Spa with private aerobics, a labyrinth walk, art classes, teach you sustainable healthy practices outdoor hydrotherapy, the greenhouse bird watching, cooking classes, organic that “allow you to thrive and experience with its culinary classroom, and 20 acres farm walks, and much more. The list is life differently.” It’s a wonderful blend of of intentionally designed gardens, paths, exhaustive. Now you can end your day at Eastern and Western healing therapies, and walking trails. the new wine bar. It’s the best week you’ll and the expert team here includes acu- sunrisesprings.com; 505-780-8145 spend all year. puncturists, behavioral health counselors, rancholapuerta.com; 800-443-7565 chiropractors, medical doctors, and mas- RANCHO LA PUERTA, sage therapists. The setting is lovely—70 TECATE, MEXICO HILTON HEAD HEALTH, HILTON serene acres to help you slow down, relax, The mother ship of health resorts, Rancho HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA and decompress—and the experiential La Puerta celebrated 75 years and keeps Long regarded as one of the best weight- loss retreats in the nation, Hilton Head Health recently underwent a renovation, revamping its programs and building the Indigo Spa. (There are a lot of very good signature treatments here, including the Indigo Blue Eucalyptus Ritual to help relieve tiredness, low moods, and sore muscles.) Stays at this health and wellness retreat begin with a 45-minute private con- sultation with a health specialist to tailor the most beneficial classes and experiences based on your needs. Try one of the new Living Well programs, which include a weeklong Healthy Cuisine Kitchen and the Body + Mind Stress Management program. hhhealth.com; 843-785-3919 GOOD COMMONS, PLYMOUTH, VERMONT SUNRISE SPRINGS INTEGRATIVE Located in an 1840s building that was once WELLNESS RESORT, SANTA FE, a country store turned ice cream parlor, NEW MEXICO

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2016 spiritualityhealth.com/retreat-guide 23 BEST RETREATS FOR THE Solo Explorer itself on being a “home away from home” for those looking for a relaxing, creative escape with a focus on wellness. Known for their reinvigorating weekend yoga retreats, healthy themes have included Gluten-Free Gourmet Getaways. You can also build your own dream retreat. Cooking classes, wine and cheese tastings, hiking, and intense yoga flow are just some of the options. goodcommons.com; 802-672-1859 HALEKULANI HOTEL, HONOLULU, HAWAII Kamala Skipper—former professional athlete and attorney turned lifestyle coach—runs a weeklong cleanse program at this luxury hotel’s Spa Halekulani. The new LivingWell Programs include wellness lectures, cleanse program, and individual lifestyle coaching sessions to help self- HALEKULANI HOTEL, HONOLULU, HAWAII motivate, self-regulate, and create lasting change. Specific programs include the Foundation for Optimal Health Package, leaving the US, this is the place to do GREEN MOUNTAIN AT FOX the Executive Package, and the Jumpstart it. For a real life-changer, try one of the RUN, LUDLOW, VERMONT Your Health Cleanse. Panchakarma Programs (you may choose A peaceful country setting provides the halekulani.com; 800-367-2343 from three-day to 21-day-plus packages). backdrop for this women-only weight-loss This is a powerful detoxifying and rejuve- program that began in 1973. Programs are THE RAJ AYURVEDA nating therapy that includes pulse assess- a minimum of one week and up to four HEALTH SPA, FAIRFIELD, IOWA ment, a number of intensive ayurvedic weeks—designed to help you improve If you want to experience ayurveda—an spa treatments, herbal enemas, organic weight management and healthy lifestyle ancient system of preventive health care vegetarian meals, and yoga classes, medi- skills. The staff includes experts in nutri- that was developed in India over 6,000 tation, and evening lectures. tion, exercise physiology, metabolism, years ago—in its purest form without theraj.com; 800-864-8714 medicine, stress management, psychology, massage, tai chi, and yoga. Note: There are CANYON RANCH, special programs for binge eaters, com- TUCSON, ARIZONA pulsive eaters, and those with body image THE RAJ AYURVEDA HEALTH A no-nonsense, luxury health resort and SPA, FAIRFIELD, IOWA issues and chronic health problems. destination spa where you’ll have experts fitwoman.com; 800-448-8106 to check out places on your body you didn’t know you have. Seriously, if you’re CAL-A-VIE HEALTH SPA, really looking to jump-start a high-end VISTA, CALIFORNIA spa lifestyle, this is the place to begin. Its This luxurious destination spa is a real tagline is “The Power of Possibility,” and treat if you’re looking to celebrate a special that pretty much says it all. occasion. Stay in one of 32 spacious canyonranch.com; 520-749-9000 Mediterranean-style villas, decorated in country French décor, and enjoy a COPPERHOOD RETREAT & personalized program designed to address SPA, SHANDAKEN, NEW YORK your wellness goals. Choose from three-, If you’re looking to recharge in an intimate, four-, and seven-night packages that natural environment where nutritious, include gourmet cuisine, beauty and spa real food takes center stage, this 20-room treatments, mind and body awareness pro- healthy destination spa located in the grams (there are more than 20 different Catskills will hit the mark. On the menu: mind/body classes, including Feldenkrais, juicing, raw food, yoga, swimming, and lots Chakra yoga, and tai chi), fitness classes, of Mother Nature. There are a number of and lectures. Walk the labyrinth or spend packages that can be customized to fit some quiet time in the 400-year-old can- your needs, including a 3-Night Detox Plan dlelit chapel. and 21-Night Break Your Old Habits Plan. cal-a-vie.com; 760-945-2055 copperhood.com; 845-688-2460 HOTEL HALEKULANI OF COURTESY TOP: SPA; HEALTH AYURVEDA THE RAJ COURTESY LEFT:

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The spiritual path leads toward “total aliveness” and entails peace and calm and simplicity, but it may also include bucket-list-level indulgence. The problem of course is that the brilliant minds of Activethe travel retreat industry keep inventing new andTraveler more extraordinary experiences to add to the bucket. Active spiritual travelers are invited to connect with horses, dolphins, falcons, forests, and rocks—as well as to connect with ourselves and each other in ways we may never have thought of. Should we get sucked into at least dreaming of such pursuits? Of course! Here’s a wide range of experiences to help you expand what you now think is possible with your body. BY MARY BEMIS

RED MOUNTAIN RESORT, health psychologist at this unique retreat, name a few). Classes like tai chi and Nia IVINS, UTAH held at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf, are popular choices, and there are always a If you’re looking to change your views Club & Spa. This super-personalized pro- number of new ways to learn how to move: about life and yourself, there is nothing like gram with its comprehensive approach to Kettleball, Barre-Fusion, Water Ballet, and hiking in the majesty of the red rocks of fitness is guaranteed to get you into tip-top even Line Dancing. Utah. Red Mountain is luxury Zion, an out- shape. The retreat only takes between five themarsh.com; 952-935-2202 door fitness enthusiast’s paradise that’s and 10 guests a week. surrounded by serious mountains and veraviafit.com; 800-527-1936 LALUNA, GRENADA, WEST INDIES endless red cliffs. You’ll find great trails for Laluna is a hidden jewel in a secluded bay on biking, hiking, climbing, and walking, plus THE MARSH, A CENTER the island of Grenada where you can prac- a Wellness Center that includes unlimited FOR BALANCE & FITNESS, tice your yoga or Pilates at the beachfront fitness classes. There’s really fine healthy MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA yoga pavilion to your heart’s content (there cuisine here, as well as the full-service Located on scenic marshlands, this is a are also weeklong yoga retreats available). Sagestone Spa with rejuvenating treat- wonderful community center, as well as a A state-of-the-art gym, organic cuisine, and ments for your sore muscles. destination retreat. The Marsh is all about an Asian spa make your stay memorable. redmountainresort.com; 435-673-4905 balancing the mind and body, improving Feeling more adventurous? Choose one of flexibility, staying strong, and expanding three different Experience Packages: the VERAVIA, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA your health knowledge through a number Stay and Sail (three nights at sea and three You’re paired with your own naturopathic of lectures and events (Slowing Memory at the resort); Diving; and Wellbeing. doctor, human movement specialist, Decline with Food Choices, and Health laluna.com; 473-439-0001 master trainer, nutritionist, and behavioral and Wellness for Mid-life Transitions, to

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2016 spiritualityhealth.com/retreat-guide 27 BEST RETREATS FOR THE Active Traveler TRIPLE CREEK RANCH, Water Weeks (stand-up and paddle fit- DARBY, MONTANA ness classes and more) to Rhythm and This all-inclusive hideaway is a pastoral Moves. (With a special nod to Austin and working ranch with a ton of outdoor activi- its status as “The Live Music Capital of the ties to keep you fit and energized. There World,” classes feature live music by local are daily horseback rides along Bitterroot musicians.) The 19-acre resort boasts a National Forest, birding tours, cross- lakeside location with a variety of water country skiing, fly-fishing, guided nature activities, as well as hiking trails, gor- hikes, tennis courts, and much more to geously landscaped gardens, memorable keep you moving. Rustic elegance and spa cuisine, and a great spa. excellent cuisine that doesn’t come cheap. lakeaustin.com; 800-847-5637 triplecreekranch.com; 406-821-4600 THE OAKS AT OJAI, THE OAKS AT OJAI, OJAI, CALIFORNIA MIRAVAL RESORT & SPA, OJAI, CALIFORNIA TUCSON, ARIZONA If unfussy, casual places are your style, Miraval epitomizes the extremes of look no further. This destination spa, in holistic approach to each guest—address- high-end spirituality—and that’s not an the heart of Ojai, is known and loved for ing issues like hormonal rebalance and oxymoron. You may find the path to your its down-to-earth approach to food and mind-body-spirit connection. The end goal bed outlined in rose petals, and then eat in fitness. Exercise machines are in the is to help you reclaim your overall func- the excellent kitchen of the restaurant as hallways near the dining areas, and you’ll tional health. Also on the menu: calorie- you talk with the cooks. This luxury well- feel comfortable just jumping on one. controlled spa cuisine, massage and other ness destination is constantly innovating Classes are divided into three categories— detoxifying spa treatments, nutrition for those who have everything: Dream Cardio, Tone and Strength, and Stretch classes, stress management, yoga, and Yoga, Aqua Power Barre, Mindful Energy and Flexibility—and there’s a good range sleep health. Movement, lots of outdoor activities (it put for beginners, intermediate, and advanced mountaintrek.com; 250-229-5636 the equine experience on the map), and levels. The aqua fitness classes are won- delicious healthy spa cuisine. Great hiking derful, and there’s even Hula Hoop Fitness THE RANCH AT LIVE OAK, for all levels, fun art classes, a very high and and something called Drum on the Ball MALIBU, CALIFORNIA scary ropes course, and a serene labyrinth. that combines syncopated motion with Three miles above the Pacific Ocean in the miravalresorts.com; 800-232-3969 drumsticks on a stability ball for toning. Santa Monica Mountains, tucked away on oaksspa.com; 800-753-6257 the historic working ranch of silent film LAKE AUSTIN SPA RESORT, star Hopalong Cassidy, you’ll find a luxury AUSTIN, TEXAS THE EPIC HOTEL, MIAMI, FLORIDA retreat/boot camp. During a grueling A true destination spa in the Texas Hill This hip Kimpton Boutique Hotel has an week here you’ll get used to 5:30 a.m. Country, Lake Austin is an award-winning, upbeat and energetic vibe and is located wake-up calls, four to five hours of group all-inclusive property offering a number of in downtown Miami, along the Miami River hiking, hundreds of sit-ups, and daily yoga creative programs ranging from Quench and overlooking Biscayne Bay. It houses classes, massages, and naps. Seasonal the 12,000-square-foot Exhale spa, known organic vegetarian cuisine makes it all the for its unique mind-body approach to more palatable. Change is guaranteed. fitness, most notably its signature Core theranchmalibu.com; 800-711-1197 Fusion classes and yoga classes. Exhale offers about 52 different classes a week, HOTEL MATILDA, and there’s always something fun and SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO fitness-oriented happening at the spa, A UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Miguel like “Shake Your Chakra.” The property is beloved for its beautiful Spanish colonial scores extra points for being pet-friendly, ambiance, art galleries, and art schools— eco-conscious, and offering guests com- and it’s a great walking city. Home to this plimentary on-demand yoga, Pilates, and chic boutique hotel, it’s an ideal choice meditation channels on TV, as well as a for the independent traveler who wants a basket of yoga accessories for use during creative and sophisticated getaway. It’s an your stay. art destination within an art destination, epichotel.com; 305-424-5226 thanks to the hotel’s gallery-like interior that’s full of artwork and installations MOUNTAIN TREK HEALTH by noted contemporary Mexican artists. SPA & FITNESS RETREATS, (Much of the artwork was commissioned NELSON, BRITISH COLUMBIA especially for the hotel.) Not to be missed: Limited to 16 people, your accommoda- a meal at Moxi restaurant, a true foodie tions are a lovely mountain lodge in a destination, and a treatment at the lovely, LAKE AUSTIN SPA RESORT, pristine place with endless trails. The intimate Spa Matilda (try the Walking AUSTIN, TEXAS focus at this hiking fitness and weight-loss Matilda Leg Therapy). program is on metabolism and providing a hotelmatilda.com; 855-628-4532 LEFT: COURTESY OF LAKE AUSTIN SPA RESORT; TOP: COURTESY OF THE OAKS AT OJAI AT THE OAKS OF COURTESY TOP: RESORT; SPA AUSTIN LAKE OF COURTESY LEFT:

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