Pacific

Spa: Sun Mountain Lodge
Location: Winthrop, Washington (200 miles from Seattle)
Activities: Cross-country skiing, ice skating, sleigh rides, horseback riding, white-water rafting, tennis, hot tubs, and canoeing
Nearby attractions: Loup Loup Ski Bowl for downhill skiing
What makes it unique: Surrounded by the Cascade Mountains, the spa is set on 3,000 acres and offers horseback riding and boating facilities.
For more details: 800.572.0493; www.sunmountainlodge.com

Spa: We Care Spa Holistic Fasting Retreat
Location: Desert Hot Springs, California (110 miles from Los Angeles)
Activities: Nutrition and cooking classes, hiking, swimming, yoga, and meditation
Nearby attractions: Joshua Tree National Park and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
What makes it unique: We Care is a fasting spa; guests fast on raw juices, herbal teas, and lemon water in three-day or one-week programs.
For more details: 800.888.2523; www.wecarespa.com

Southwest

Spa: Miraval
Location: Catalina, Arizona (20 miles north of Tucson)
Activities: Hiking, biking, yoga, Pilates, meditation, and fitness classes
Nearby attractions: Catalina State Park, the Santa Catalina Mountains, and the Sonoran Desert
What makes it unique: This Southwestern-style resort offers horseback riding, rock climbing, and “challenge activities,” such as walking along a log 30 feet up in the air or going on a private desert journey to learn the secrets of confronting fear.
For more details: 800.232.3969; www.miravalresort.com

Spa: Vista Clara Ranch Spa Resort
Location: Galisteo, New Mexico (20 miles southeast of Santa Fe)
Activities: Guided hikes, mountain biking, meditation, Pilates, yoga, fitness, cooking, dance, and art classes
Nearby attractions: Santa Fe
What makes it unique: Set on 80 acres of land once home to the ancient Pueblo Indians, the spa incorporates ancient Native American healing arts into its New Age programs and donates a portion of its profits to charity.
For more details: 888.663.9772; www.vistaclara.com

Rocky Mountains

Spa: Red Mountain Spa
Location: Ivins, Utah (125 miles northeast of Las Vegas)
Activities: Hiking, mountain biking, fitness classes, tai chi, yoga, weight training, and cooking classes
Nearby attractions: Snow Canyon State Park and Zion National Park
What makes it unique: Located in the high desert and surrounded by red rock, this resort is known as an adventure spa because of its comprehensive hiking and outdoor programs; the spa also offers a 21-day weight-loss program.
For more details: 800.407.3002; www.redmountainspa.com

Spa: Vail Cascade Resort & Spa
Location: Vail, Colorado (110 miles west of Denver)
Activities: Fitness classes, swimming, yoga, tennis, and skiing
Nearby attractions: Vail Valley, Vail ski area, and the Rocky Mountains
What makes it unique: The resort’s private chair lift takes guests to the top of this renowned mountain for skiing.
For more details: 800.282.4183; www.vailcascade.com

Central

Spa: Birdwing Spa
Location: Litchfield, Minnesota (70 miles west of St. Paul/Minneapolis)
Activities: Hiking, biking, swimming, cross-country skiing, and snow shoeing
Nearby attractions: Civil War museum and Mall of America (about a 90-minute drive)
What makes it unique: Outdoor activities are emphasized at the spa because it’s located on a former wildlife preserve.
For more details: 320.693.6064; www.birdwingspa.com

Spa: The Heartland Spa
Location: Gilman, Illinois(85 miles south of Chicago)
Activities: Yoga, tai chi, resistance conditioning, and aerobics
Nearby attractions: Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture in Oak Park and the home and tomb of Abraham Lincoln, each within a one- to two-hour drive
What makes it unique: Spa guests can divide up their stay into individualized programs, such as general lifestyle, nutrition, stress management, and beauty, or do a little of everything.
For more details: 800.545.4853; www.heartlandspa.com

Southeast

Spa: Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
Location: Little Torch Key, Florida(120 miles from Miami)
Activities: Snorkeling, windsurfing, fitness analysis, and weight training
Nearby attractions: Key West
What makes it unique: The island is accessible only by boat or seaplane; no children younger than 16 are allowed.
For more details: 800.3.get.lost; www.littlepalmisland.com

Spa: Westglow Spa
Location: Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Activities: Hiking, yoga, personal training, cooking classes, and fitness classes
Nearby attractions: The Blue Ridge Mountains
What makes it unique: The spa is situated on a 20-acre country estate and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
For more details: 800.562.0807; www.westglow.com

Northeast

Spa: New Age Health Spa
Location: Neversink, New York (115 miles from New York City)
Activities: Fitness classes, yoga, tai chi, meditation, guided fasting, and astrological charting
Nearby attractions: Catskills Forest Preserve and New York City
What makes it unique: Yoga is an integral part of the spa programs; daily yoga classes are offered at the 1,500-square-foot yoga and meditation center.
For more details: 800.682.4348; www.newagehealthspa.com

Spa: Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires Health Resort
Location: Lenox, Massachusetts (185 miles from New York City)
Activities: Swimming, hiking, fitness classes, health and lifestyle lectures, meditation, tai chi, and yoga
Nearby attractions: The Appalachian Trail
What makes it unique: Many packages are available, including weight-loss and smoking-cessation trips, allowing guests to personalize their stay; Canyon Ranch health specialists offer conventional, complementary, and alternative services.
For more details: 800.742.9000; www.canyonranch.com

—Christine Wohlford