Restore Your Mind, Body, And Soul
We all deserve a peaceful escape—a place to recharge, find balance, and reconnect with ourselves. And while exotic destinations often come to mind, you don’t have to travel far to experience world-class wellness.
From the serene deserts of Arizona to the tranquil coastlines of California and beyond, the U.S. is home to some of the most rejuvenating retreats that invite you to unwind, relax, and discover inner peace.
Whether you’re seeking quiet reflection, holistic healing, or simply a peaceful getaway, these 30 wellness retreats are the perfect destinations to add to your travel list.
1. Castle Hot Springs, Arizona
Situated on 1,100 acres in the Sonoran Desert is where you’ll find the country’s best mountain retreat: Caste Hot Springs.
This nature resort prides itself on offering guests the best opportunities to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life and focus on recharging the body, mind, and soul.
The mineral-rich waters of the hot springs are the perfect way to relax and ease any aches and pains. The resort also has various spa packages, yoga classes, and sleep programs to help you recharge.
2. Miraval, Arizona
The Miraval offers year-round opportunities for relaxation. In addition to standard treatments, guests can indulge in specialized treatments, like the Desert Sage Body Polish and Sacred Sounds Massage.
The resort also has some of the most unique wellness activities, including spiritual drumming, equine therapy, beekeeping, and courses on crystal therapy.
3. Canyon Ranch, Arizona
At Canyon Ranch, you’re not just a guest—you’re a partner in crafting your own personalized path to relaxation and healing. With the guidance of a wellness coach, you can design a journey that’s perfectly suited to your needs, whether it’s rejuvenating your body, mind, or spirit.
Choose from a range of serene activities, like Reiki therapy, archery, rock climbing, and crystal sound activation, each designed to help you find your center. And when it comes to accommodations, you can opt for a cozy deluxe room for a peaceful solo retreat or a spacious villa if you’re planning to bring loved ones along.
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4. Solange Resort And Spa, California
Whether you’re coming with kids, a partner, or going solo, there’s something for everyone at Solange Resort And Spa. With breathtaking mountain views, fire pits, and a beautiful vineyard, this resort puts in you a relaxing mood the moment you step foot on the property.
To really help you let loose and recharge, choose one of their curated wellness packages and check out the craft wine bar and bocce ball courts.
5. The Ranch Malibu, California
Situated on 200 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains, The Ranch is the place for those who want a more structured retreat. Fitness and healthy, plant-based eating are the specialties of this resort.
You’ll have to follow a strict itinerary that includes hiking, fitness classes, and an early wakeup time, but you also have access to state-of-the-art treatments, likes cryotherapy.
There’s also no phone service or TVs are The Ranch, so it really is the perfect place to disconnect from the world and focus on your wellness.
6. Golden Door, California
With 30 miles of hiking trails and 80 different programs, Golden Door is the ultimate wellness retreat.
This Asian-inspired spa offers unique treatments like fencing, warrior flow yoga, and water tabata. Retreats are organized in weeks and separated into men’s, women’s, and co-ed retreats.
Relaxation is guaranteed with daily massage sessions, and rooms that overlook beautiful koi ponds and Japanese gardens.
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7. Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, California
Nestled amidst lush gardens, tranquil fountains, and charming châteaux-style architecture, Cal-a-Vie offers a retreat that feels like a serene escape to the south of France. Every corner of this peaceful haven invites you to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect with nature.
At Cal-a-Vie, wellness takes center stage through the five pillars: mind-body connection, fitness, nutrition, relaxation, and reflection. You’ll have the opportunity to personalize your experience with thoughtful meal planning and a wide range of activities—whether it’s stargazing under a star-filled sky, savoring a wine tasting, or enjoying yoga and tennis in a serene setting.
8. The Omni Grove Park Inn, North Carolina
Perched atop Sunset Mountain is the beautiful Omni Grove Park Inn. This subterranean spa has 20 unique water features, including saunas, waterfall pools, contrast pools, and inhalation rooms.
You can also try out their therapeutic wellness pods, which induce healing and relaxation with infrared heat, aromatherapy, and gemstone and vibrational therapy.
Rooms offer breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and feature custom duvets on Serta mattresses to guarantee you’re comfortable and well-rested during your stay.
9. Skyterra Wellness Retreat, North Carolina
If you’re looking to reset your diet and gain healthier lifestyle habits, Skyterra is the retreat for you.
They have over 80 different classes that help you relax and revamp your lifestyle. Mindfulness, nutrition, stress management, and self-care are some of the things you’ll learn about at this retreat.
And to make sure you really start building new, healthier habits, the minimum stay at this retreat is one week—though with so much to do, you’ll probably want to stay longer.
10. Hilton Head Health, South Carolina
With large king rooms and private villas, Hilton Head Health is a great place for a wellness retreat with friends.
They offer a wide range of classes every day, including yoga and aerobic classes. You can also indulge in unique treatments like cardamom-infused lymphatic drainage treatments, essential omega fresh berry massages, and slimming rituals.
11. YO1 Longevity & Health Resorts, New York
Set on over 1,300 acres of breathtaking land in the Catskills, YO1 offers the perfect sanctuary to leave behind the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Surrounded by nature’s tranquility, this all-inclusive resort invites you to unwind and rejuvenate at your own pace.
Tailor your stay with a range of transformative programs, from pain and anxiety management to restorative treatments and ayurvedic-inspired retreats. In your room, enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape, while relaxing treatments like warm oil massages and mud therapy help melt away stress, leaving you feeling restored and renewed.
12. Troutbeck, New York
Troutbeck is the perfect escape for those who want something a little more vintage. The Barns are the main draw here, and these make up the yoga and fitness studios, spa rooms and saunas, and sound baths.
The resort is situated on 250 acres, and the grounds offer great opportunities for hiking, fishing, and rafting.
13. Lumeria Maui Retreat Center, Hawaii
Dating back to 1910, Lumeria Maui is one of the most scenic wellness retreats on the list. It has 24 guestrooms that provide an incredible view of the ocean, gardens, or courtyard.
And there are so many cool activities to choose from here. From soul journey meditation and dance therapies to crystal Reiki treatments and ukelele lessons, there really is something for everyone at this resort.
14. Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, Hawaii
Located on the serene island of Lanai, this wellness resort is for adults only. The Japanese-inspired retreat features a range of private and luxurious treatments, like infrared saunas, plunge pools, and Ofuro bathtubs.
To tailor your retreat, the resort can provide you with a sensei guide who will help you choose the best programs and meal plans.
Sensei Lanai is also a great destination for couples and honeymooners who want a romantic getaway that prioritizes wellness.
15. Amangiri, Utah
Tucked away in the stunning canyons of Utah, Amangiri offers a secluded and nature-inspired wellness retreat for those seeking peace and solitude. Surrounded by dramatic desert landscapes, this resort provides the perfect setting to reconnect with nature and yourself.
Choose from luxurious suites, villas, or pavilions that seamlessly blend into the environment, each featuring private pools and breathtaking views. The wellness treatments at Amangiri are deeply rooted in Navajo healing traditions, drawing from the four elements—earth, water, fire, and air—to restore balance and vitality.
For those seeking adventure, the resort can also arrange outdoor experiences like horseback riding or helicopter tours to iconic destinations such as the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park.
16. The Lodge at Woodloch, Pennsylvania
The Lodge at Woodloch is the perfect woodland escape, nestled in the Poconos. The rooms at this adults-only resort offer views of the lake or garden waterfall and feature cool amenities like marble showers and rosemary mint bath products.
The spa here offers a chance for maximum rejuvenation with unique treatments like float therapies, a snow room, a Himalayan salt sauna, and a Tyrolean bucket shower.
Nutrition is also important at The Lodge, and it offers a remarkable farm-to-table experience that is centered on vegetables grown at the resort.
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17. Lake Austin Spa Resort, Texas
Water-inspired wellness is the focus at Lake Austin Spa Resort, with some of the rooms featuring private hot tubs while others grant unparalleled views of the lake.
In addition to yoga, fitness classes, and daily hikes, you can check out the resort’s culinary workshops, inspirational speakers, and relaxation areas.
18. Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, Florida
If you’re looking for a more luxurious wellness retreat, then this is the resort for you. Carillon Miami Wellness Resort features opulent amenities like Michelin-star restaurants, cryotherapy, prism light pods, and vitality tubs.
Some of the other state-of-the-art treatments include infrared sound healing, and vibroacoustic and electromagnetic therapies.
After selecting your main wellness concerns, like mental health, weight loss, or anti-aging among many others, the resort will create the perfect program for you.
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19. Crestone Mountain Zen Center, Colorado
Nestled in the tranquil San Luis Valley, this retreat center draws upon Buddhist teachings to guide you on your wellness journey. Meditation is at the heart of the experience, with programs designed for both beginners and seasoned practitioners looking to deepen their practice.
Along with meditation, guests can engage in chanting, mindful walks, and dharma talks—each offering a unique path to inner peace and clarity. For accommodations, you can choose from a variety of options, including traditional rooms, cozy yurts, charming cabins, or peaceful pine huts, all designed to immerse you in nature’s soothing embrace.
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20. Sundara Inn & Spa, Wisconsin
Nestled on 80 acres of pine forest, the suites and villas at this award-winning retreat feature relaxing amenities like fireplaces, hot tubs, and terraces with breathtaking views.
Boat cruises, guided hikes, and culinary workshops are just a few of the activities at this spa resort. And with two heated outdoor pools, you can enjoy a rejuvenating swim even on snowy winter days.
21. The Art Of Living Retreat Center, North Carolina
Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the perfect resort for a transformative wellness experience.
The Art Of Living Retreat Center has a team of Ayurveda specialists who are ready to help you recharge with steam treatments, massages, yoga, and herbal and nutritional advice.
This retreat center also offers detox and cleansing retreats and has classes for stress management and seasonal affective disorder.
22. Eupepsia Wellness Resort, Virginia
Eupepsia Wellness Resort is also located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This resort uses a combination of science and traditional Ayurveda techniques to create a tailored wellness program for you.
Yoga, fitness classes, and plant-based farm-to-table dining are prioritized here. You can also try out the retreat’s advanced healing treatments, like flotation, magneto, and halo therapies.
This retreat is family-friendly, with some rooms offering bunk beds for kids.
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23. Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa, Florida
After a private consultation with a health expert, the staff at Pritikin will set you up with a customized wellness plan.
The initial assessment is very comprehensive, and includes body scans, bloodwork analysis, sleep studies, and exercise tolerance tests.
In addition to standard spa and yoga treatments, the experts at Pritikin will also pass on knowledge about cooking healthy food so you can continue your wellness journey after you leave the retreat.
24. Road Scholar Health & Wellness Retreats, Arizona, California, New Mexico, and North Carolina
Designed with seniors in mind, Road Scholar is a not-for-profit tour group that offers enriching experiences for adults aged 50 and up (with the average participant being around 72). Each year, over 100,000 people join their retreats, with a special draw among the ladies who appreciate both relaxation and adventure.
Road Scholar offers six health and wellness retreats across four states, with the most popular being the 8 Limbs of Yoga program, held over six days in the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Whether you're looking to deepen your yoga practice or simply unwind, Road Scholar provides the perfect retreat for those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation.
25. Cavallo Point, California
Situated right next to the Golden Gate Bridge, Cavallo Point is a luxurious historic lodge that is guaranteed to help you destress. The retreat has programs to help you with everything from chronic aches and pains to creating a healthier work-life balance.
You can also learn about traditional healing techniques and the benefits of herbal remedies while also taking part in unique therapies like hypnotherapy.
26. Red Mountain Resort
About 125 miles northeast of Las Vegas is one of the most breathtaking wellness retreats in the country: Red Mountain Resort.
With beautiful views of the red rock bluffs, opulent Desert Oasis rooms and luxury villas, you can’t help but forget about the troubles of everyday life. And as an added bones, the resort is pet-friendly.
In addition to wellness workshops, a stay at Red Mountain Resort includes treatments to inspire your journey of self-discovery, like chakra balancing, acoustic acupuncture, chakra balancing, and guided hikes.
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27. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, California
With more than 97 programs lead by some of the top-notch fitness professionals, it’s not hard to see why this five-star retreat is considered one of the best luxury wellness resorts in the world.
The fitness center at Rancho Valencia feature state-of-the-art equipment from renowned companies like Cybex, Peloton, and Woodway.
And there’s plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun at this property, which has a total of 16 tennis courts, and lots of place to play badminton, pickleball, croquet, and bocce ball.
28. Mii amo, Arizona
Mii amo is a luxurious spa resort that has recently undergone an incredible $40 million renovation, elevating it to new heights of comfort and relaxation. The resort now boasts 23 newly designed suites, a sunlit fitness wing, and a signature restaurant focused on fresh, locally sourced produce from nearby farms and orchards.
Guests can also enjoy a brand-new sensory garden and reflexology path, enhancing the tranquil experience. Whether you’re visiting for three days or a full ten, a stay at Mii amo promises to leave you feeling completely rejuvenated, refreshed, and ready to embrace life anew.
29. Three Forks Ranch, Wyoming
Though this working cattle ranch is situated on 200,000 acres of land in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, the luxurious spa only has 15 suites for guests. But the small size of the retreat works in your favor.
Three Forks has a partnership with The Mayo Clinic, so you’ll get virtual access to a Mayo Clinic doctor during your stay and also undergo five comprehensive assessments to make a personalized wellness plan.
In addition to yoga and traditional spa therapies, there are lots of outdoor activities at this ranch, including fly-fishing and snowshoeing. You’ll also get to build healthier, more sustainable eating habits with some help from the chefs at The Kitchen Academy.
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30. We Care Spa, California
We care is a tranquil oasis that swears by the spiritual powers of the desert. Massages, colonics, and lots of beverages are part of the wellness program here.
Liquid fasting is the main path to wellness here and is best for those who want a retreat that’s centered on detoxing and cleansing. You can also enjoy some healing pampering with a mud wrap, some time in the infrared sauna, or lymphatic stimulation treatment.
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to travel far to experience a world-class wellness retreat. Whether you're seeking relaxation, rejuvenation, or holistic treatments, any of the destinations on this list will leave you feeling refreshed and recharged, ready to take on life with a renewed sense of peace.
Beyond the treatments, these retreats offer valuable tools for creating lasting lifestyle changes, helping you manage stress and cultivate well-being long after you return home.
