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organicspamagazine.com | 1.877.331.3371 www.organicspamagazine.com Organic Spa Magazine | July–August 2018 37 Sunrise Springs 01 02 United States

A sister to the renowned Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, and owned by the same family, Sunrise Springs, outside Santa Fe, is a warm, nurturing and healing place featuring an endless array of unexpected delights. Results-driven spa treatments are inspired by local Native American traditions. Guests can take a private outdoor mineral soak under the stars, or experience a sweat lodge ceremony with a gifted Lakota healer. An organic garden, along with animal therapies—Silkie chickens and puppies— provide calming and de-stressing experiences. Private sessions with the Harvard-trained medical director help guests tackle gut and brain health, sleep, weight, stress, nutrition, cancer survivorship and more. And for emotional healing, there is an introspective emotional and spiritual guided journey through the Integrative Medicine Wheel under a big and beautiful New Mexico sky. sunrisesprings.com

Las Alcobas Napa Valley United States 03 Ananda Spa India Set in the beautiful Napa Valley wine country, where rooms feature a tranquil view In the foothills of the Himalayas, Ananda of a neighboring vineyard, Las Alcobas, with is the ultimate holistic wellness experience, its gorgeous new freestanding spa, is the where guests find themselves awakening to a true perfect place to relax, restore and rejuvenate merging of mind, body and soul. on a journey to wellness. Sister to the original The renowned Ananda Spa features 30 Las Alcobas in Mexico City, the Napa Valley treatment rooms and over 100 treatments. Though property—restored with natural and local Kerala is known as the epicenter of Ayurveda, materials—is set in a 1907 Georgian-style the entire region here is considered its birthplace. farmhouse. The Atrio Spa features first-class An Ayurvedic doctor determines your dosha, bespoke, artisanal treatments and signature advises you on nutrition and lifestyle changes and rituals, many based on ancient healing keeps track of you after you leave. The Ananda techniques (tui’na, shirodhara, Balinese, and, cuisine, based on Ayurvedic principles, is low in of course, a wine country experience), which fat and loaded with flavor, and many culinary incorporate organic ingredients, fresh herbs fruits and vegetables are grown organically on the and spices, and custom aromatherapy blends mountains, where guests can take morning hikes for an utterly relaxing therapeutic experience. or travel down the mountain to Rishikesh, a world- The seasonally inspired menu by Chef Chris renowned spiritual center and yoga mecca, where Cosentino features everything we love about some say yoga was born. anandaspa.com Napa, and more. lasalcobasnapavalley.com

38 Organic Spa Magazine | July–August 2018 www.organicspamagazine.com Organic Spa Magazine | July–August 2018 39 Six Senses Douro Valley Kamalaya Koh Samui Portugal 04 Thailand 06 While this sustainable resort in the heart This holistic spa resort and wellness sanctuary of Portugal’s wine country offers everything on the idyllic island of Koh Samui is nestled into a needed for an indulgent gourmet getaway, it’s lush hillside overlooking the tranquil blue waters also become a top pick for guests looking to of the Gulf of Thailand. Kamalaya is a tropical focus on well-being. Housed in an expansive haven tailor-made for relaxation, reflection and facility featuring indoor and outdoor pools and 10 rejuvenation. treatment rooms with lush valley views, the Spa Kamalaya’s renowned wellness programs offers dedicated, doctor-designed programs, such attract guests from around the world seeking as Sleep with Six Senses and Integrated Wellness, guidance with detoxification, stress and burnout, which use a mix of technology, expert analysis, weight control and fitness, emotional balance, customized treatments and detailed take-home and sleep enhancement. The owners developed instructions to target issues such as sleep, health, the programs, combining the best of Eastern weight loss, detoxing and stress relief. Fitness and and Western healing therapies to yield powerful yoga sessions, season-focused gourmet meals and results. In addition to the top-notch programs, activities like Alchemy Bar workshops—in which guests can also choose from a wide array of à la you’ll get to craft your own fresh bath and body carte therapies and treatments, from craniosacral products—help support your relaxing journey. therapy and naturopathy to emotional and sixsenses.com spiritual healing, with Ayurveda, traditional Thai and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments. kamalaya.com

Mukul Unique Garden 05 Nicaragua 07 Brazil

The only five-star resort in Nicaragua, on the Set about 33 miles from the sprawling city of country’s Emerald Coast, with jaw-dropping Sao Paulo, this eco-haven started as a retreat for views of the Pacific from all sides, Mukul features blind children and their families—and now offers nature immersion, hiking, snorkeling, surfing healing and respite for all. From a base in one of (world-class) and exemplary wellness programs. 29 contemporary chalets, guests can explore the The DNA of the property is distinctly Nicaraguan, lush grounds (home to rescue shelters for dogs, from art and decor to villas and suites, made from horses and black market-exploited wildlife), locally sourced materials. The extensive culinary help replant trees and relax around the pool or choices—“Cocina Mukul”—fuse local ingredients in the Zen garden. Gourmet meals are crafted with Mediterranean and Latin flair. The spa is with ingredients culled from the resort’s organic unique: six private elevated pavilions equipped gardens and greenhouses, which guests can tour with a water circuit, and featuring a hammam for and help pick. The modern, 11-room spa features body scrubs, Watsu, Ayurvedic treatments and a recently revamped menu that offers everything Thai massage. mukul.aubergeresorts.com from Abhyanga to Watsu treatments, multiday retreats, unique fitness offerings and skincare using the ethically made house product line. uniquegarden.com.br

40 Organic Spa Magazine | July–August 2018 www.organicspamagazine.com Organic Spa Magazine | July–August 2018 41 08 10 Rancho La Puerta Mexico

Since 1940, this iconic destination spa has been defining—and redefining—the wellness experience, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Located just over the California-Mexico border from San Diego, on 4,000 acres of gardens, meadows and mountains, the retreat seamlessly integrates fitness, spa and culinary programming for a total holistic experience. Sessions start at three nights, and include accommodations, fitness classes, meals and many activities; add-on extras like cooking classes and spa treatments. New for this year: a dynamic running program, expanded detox retreats, a redesigned obstacle course and a custom organic product line for the bath, body and skin. rancholapuerta.com

09 Rosewood Mayakoba Burgenstock Resort Mexico Switzerland

Mexico’s Riviera Maya region is a treasure Following a nine-year, $500 million trove of indigenous ingredients, flavors and renovation, this historic hotel set high on a healing traditions, and this resort—recently ridge above Lake Lucerne was relaunched in awarded the Rainforest Alliance Certification late-2017 as one of Europe’s most extensive for its eco-practices—is an excellent spot to wellness hubs. The 48 forested acres are now experience them all. Set in the heart of a 1,600- home to the world-class Alpine Spa, a three- acre enclave, among lagoons and a pristine level, 107,000-square-foot haven with lake beachfront, the 130-suite, six-villa resort is home views from its 13 treatment rooms, plush to the Sense spa, which is tucked away on its own relaxation lounges and showpiece indoor/ private islet, around a natural cenote. A world outdoor pool, which wraps around the side of of serenity awaits, from a garden walking ritual the building. Treatments, fitness classes and designed to awaken the senses, treatments based multiday retreats can be enjoyed here, while on local ingredients and the “lost remedies” of the more intensive therapies are offered at the Mayans, and multiday self-care rituals to plunge Waldspa, an extensive medi-wellness facility pools, steam grottos and an outdoor meditation overseen by a staff of doctors and clinical pros. platform. rosewoodmayakoba.com Access to hiking trails, nearby ski areas and other Alpine fun make the place a dream for active guests, too. buergenstock.ch

42 Organic Spa Magazine | July–August 2018 www.organicspamagazine.com Organic Spa Magazine | July–August 2018 43 Spa Eastman, Canada Special Awards This destination spa has been in the “life changing” game for over 40 years. Spread out over 326 acres in Canada’s scenic Eastern Townships, Spa Eastman offers all-inclusive We had so many stellar spas to choose from programming that aims to transform inside and out, from that we decided to extend into more specific its specially designed Tonic Cuisine to expert treatments using naturopathy, osteopathy and fasciatherapy. You’ll also award categories this year, to honor spas that relax along the way, thanks to Nordic baths, hydrotherapy excel in something very special. Here are the circuits and a full menu of spa services that renew skin and rejuvenate muscles from the scalp to the toes. And because award winners for Best Transformative Spa, nothing helps transform like a good rest, there’s even a Best Girlfriend Getaway, Best Couples Getaway, Neurospa Power Nap Station that uses technology, vibration Best Solo Getaway, Best Sustainable Spa. and music to fight stress, relieve chronic pain, normalize blood pressure, and more. spa-eastman.com

Best Transformative Spa Best Girlfriend Getaway

The Art of Living Shankara Spa, United States La Cantera Resort & Spa, a Destination Hotel This bucolic 381-acre property in the rolling hills outside United States Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the most authentic La Cantera Resort & Spa, outside San Antonio, Texas, Ayurvedic programs outside India. Run by the nonprofit, features the extraordinary Loma de Vida (Hill of Life) Spa & The Art of Living, which features more than 10,000 centers Wellness, a 25,000-square-foot sanctuary with breathtaking worldwide, in 155 countries, this is the centerpiece, where big-sky views of forested bluffs surrounding the property. guests will find holistic healing and inner peace, while they Spa villas offer peace and privacy for couples or girlfriend work to balance mind, body and spirit. getaways, while the main resort is perfect for business The Shankara Spa Ayurvedic detox (panchakarma) is life- retreats or extended family retreats. changing, and the signature Happiness Program—featuring Loma de Vida Spa features holistic and restorative breathing exercises, yoga, meditation and more—will set treatments, along with a water circuit—steam, salt sauna, you on the path toward positive transformation. The newly heated indoor pool, outdoor infinity pool. Terraces and 15 renovated Spa offers traditional Ayurvedic treatments; treatment rooms, including two private Sky Lofts, offer consultations with an Ayurvedic doctor, and a meditation and outdoor showers and absolute privacy. A cold-pressed juice yoga movement studio with incredible teachers. The vegetarian bar, Fitness & Movement Studio and fine dining round out the cuisine is simple and delicious, sourced from the organic garden extraordinary experience. destinationhotels.com/loma-de-vida on property. artoflivingretreatcenter.org The Art of Living Shankara Spa The Lodge at Woodloch, United States La Cantera Resort & Spa Tucked into a lakeside forest in the foothills of the Poconos, Spa Eastman The Lodge helped popularize the idea of "non-deprivation" Menla Mountain Retreat, United States destination spas—rooms are cushy, meals are gourmet and On a fertile stretch of land a few hours north of New dessert is served (with a nod to healthful eating). Guests can Best Couples Getaway York City, Robert (Bob) A.F. Thurman, professor of Indo- follow their own paths, then meet up for meals, fitness classes, Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, and his seminars, hikes or bike or kayak rides. Wine tastings, meals old friend, the Dalai Lama, decided to create a Tibetan-style and demos in the Farm-to-Table Garden, and a full calendar Four Seasons Maui, United States mountain retreat, which they called Menla, and Dewa, of seasonal activities offer more opportunity for group fun. Following a recent renovation, this beachfront resort now a Tibetan-style healing spa, designed by Clodagh. Dewa thelodgeatwoodloch.com features the largest guest rooms and bathrooms on Maui, three Spa features authentic Tibetan healing treatments with of the island’s top restaurants and an award-winning spa— profoundly therapeutic benefits, under the supervision of a all of which helped make it an easy pick for a couple’s getaway. Tibetan doctor—if you choose. Red Mountain Resort, United States Choose from a dedicated menu of duo activities—from At the gorgeous yoga studio, classes such as Nejang With Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks nearby, special tasting menus and private fitness classes to treatments Longevity Yoga, Healing Yoga and Mindful Meditation, are and Snow Canyon, a state park, literally down the road, Red Mountain Resort is renowned for its fitness focus. performed in private poolside cabanas—or visit during offered. Guests can sign up for a range of upcoming retreat With stellar hiking, biking and yoga—as well as wild-horse “Couples Season,” a newly launched series of fall activities workshops held in the cozy barn, or, simply stroll along the sightings and star-gazing—there is expert support as well as and experiences, including navigator-led stargazing, sushi beautiful grounds, hike on nearby Panther Mountain, and spa and wellness programs to help you get on track, in this 101 classes, sommelier sessions, SUP yoga, and “Rosé and Lei” relax in a comfortable room, decorated with Tibetan art, ruggedly beautiful landscape in Utah. redmountainresort.com flower-making fun. fourseasons.com photography and textiles. menla.us

44 Organic Spa Magazine | July–August 2018 www.organicspamagazine.com Organic Spa Magazine | July–August 2018 45 Hidden Pond, United States At Hidden Pond, the Tree Spa—a tree house, really—is Best Sustainable Spa suspended eight feet above the ground and tucked into a birch and balsam thicket. The three treatment rooms are connected by a wooden walkway artfully suspended through the trees. The Brando, French Polynesia Tucked into 60 acres of birch forest in Kennebunkport, Maine, The Brando, on a secluded private island in French Hidden Pond features an organic farm, a resident artist and Polynesia, is a tropical paradise. And, according to Marlon herbal spa treatments, with herbs handpicked from the Hidden Brando’s vision—for a culturally rich, sustainable, Pond farm. Paddleboarding, beach biking, yoga or nestling in environmentally protective luxury destination, where your cozy cottage are just a few activities that you will enjoy naturalists conduct research and study coral reefs, bird doing together. hiddenpondmaine.com species and more, while guests enjoy its beauty—the intention is to keep it that way. Ocean House, United States The stunning Varua Te Ora Spa on property features This historic Relais & Chateaux hotel—on the bluffs of traditional therapeutic Polynesian treatments, with local Watch Hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a private oils, fruits and flowers that grandmothers mix from their white sand beach—has emerged as one of the top spots for gardens. To breathe in the fresh clean air, experience romance on the East Coast. Though families have been coming nature on land or sea, and visit the conservationists here for generations, couples can enjoy QT year-round, with working to preserve the surrounding natural beauty is rooms outfitted with cozy bedding and soaking tubs; gourmet supremely relaxing and healing. And if you’re lucky, you cuisine focused on seasonal ingredients; wine and cooking may catch a glimpse of Johnny Depp—a friend of Brando classes; and self-drives along the coast in a house Mercedes- and supporter of the property—like we did. thebrando.com Benz, topped off by quiet drink on one of the Victorian main Unique Garden house’s many verandahs; and a couple’s massage at The OH! Spa. oceanhouseri.com Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Canada Alberta’s UNESCO World Heritage Site Banff National Park is home to an array of natural splendors, so it’s no surprise this historic hotel is dedicated to preserving its stunning surroundings. For over a Aspira Spa decade, the “No Net Negative Environmental Impact” program has worked to ensure that hotel operations have minimal impact on the Park, while water and Mii Amo, United States electricity conservation initiatives, the purchasing The heralded destination spa in Sedona, Arizona, is of green power sources, partnerships with wildlife renowned for its transformative journeys, which have just preservation funds and more have helped earn the gotten even better. Led by the property’s expert therapists, resort a 5 Green Key rating from the Hotel Association the focused wellness experiences, now expanded, include of Canada. The wellness programming, which includes Intro to Reiki, Intro to Ayurveda, Meditative Art, Nutrition for a year-round calendar of targeted, expert-led retreats, Inflammation, Chakras 101 and more, to help guests connect celebrates the outdoors, too—while the spa offers Ocean House with their best selves. treatments like Hiker’s Foot Therapy for those who’ve Tucked into an energy vortex, the focus here is on rest, hit the trails particularly hard. fairmont.com rejuvenation and recalibration, along with delicious food, Best Solo Getaway invigorating hikes and some of the best spa treatments anywhere. miiamo.com Unique Garden, Brazil Along with offering stressed city dwellers a place Aspira Spa, United States to relax and regroup, this resort outside of Sao Paulo Native Americans called Wisconsin’s Elkhart Lake, Aspira’s Rancho La Puerta, Mexico provides much-needed respite to the land, as well. The setting, “the chosen spot,” and Aspira means “infused with For nearly 80 years, this destination spa has guided idyllic hideaway is set on nearly 100 private, Atlantic spirit.” The Native Healing Traditions are one of the features— generations of wellness seekers on transformative journeys— Rainforest acres, much of which remains undeveloped besides healing aromas in utterly quiet, firelit therapy rooms— including a large number of solo travelers, who feel and protected. An in-house eco-team, headed by a that distinguish Aspira. The Cedars Massage, a perennial particularly comfortable with the spa’s setup. The three-, four-, biologist, oversees the resort’s sustainable operational favorite on the spa menu, also incorporates native cedar, and seven-night retreats are nearly all-inclusive, allowing practices (which have helped repair the surrounding traditionally used for purification and protection. guests access to a host of shared activities and meals, while land) and its animal rescue initiatives. Organic gardens The spa is designed with elements of feng shui, and the overall supportive, encouraging atmosphere leads to quick and greenhouses fuel the gourmet kitchens, while incorporates wood, fire, earth, metal and water throughout. bonding between participants. Instead of being penalized natural products—including a new house line—power Aspira was created as a peaceful, tranquil place to take a with supplemental charges, single guests can book spacious the serene indoor/outdoor spa. uniquegarden.com.br healing journey, and focus on a holistic, organic approach, Ranchera Solo rooms that feature private patios and are The Brando which, indeed, it is. aspiraspa.com located close to communal amenities. rancholapuerta.com

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