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Hot Springs in
California
Harbin
Hot Springs
Middletown, CA (707) 987-2477
One of the oldest and most beautiful hot springs in California, Harbin
Hot Springs offers over 1600 acres of privacy, surrounded by many more
acres of undeveloped woodland at their beautiful Lake County location.
Guests travel there from around the world to soak in the natural spring
pools, receive massages, sun on the clothing-optional decks, attend
workshops, hike the hills, or to simply relax. Large soaking pools let
you enjoy spring waters as they come from Mother Earth--very hot,
soothingly warm, or breathtakingly cold. Thanks to a state-of-the-art
filtration system, even the large swimming pool contains absolutely no
chlorine. A wide range of healing therapies are also available, such as
bodywork, energy work and spa treatments. And, of course, there’s
Watsu®, a powerful form of warm water massage developed and taught
at Harbin.
Sycamore Mineral Springs
San Luis Obispo, CA (800) 234-5831
Tucked away in the wooded hillsides of the lush Avila Valley, Sycamore
Mineral Springs Resort is an extraordinary setting for a healing
retreat, wellness vacation, romantic getaway, conference, or wedding.
Their outdoor mineral redwood hot tubs, canopied by oak and sycamore
trees, allow guests to enjoy the soothing mineral waters. They offer
therapeutic massages, skin care treatments, a Labyrinth Meditation
Garden, and hiking trails. Each one of the guest accommodations has its
own private balcony spa; luxury suites include a complete bedroom and
separate living room. On site there’s also the wonderful Gardens of
Avila Restaurant, which is open every day and boasts one of the finest,
most innovative cuisines on the Central Coast. With meticulous
attention to fresh ingredients and a commitment to conscious nutrition,
Executive Chef Evan Treadwell presents an unforgettable menu.
Morton’s Warm Springs
Kenwood, CA (707) 833-5511
Morton’s Warm Springs Resort is a beautiful 20-acre resort gently
winding along creeks, meadows, rock formations and wooded
areas. Morton’s is long known for its healthy geothermal mineral
swimming pools and unique picnic areas. Located in the heart of wine
country known as Valley of the Moon, this diverse property borders
Sonoma Creek and is nestled among a canopy of large oaks, open
meadows and rolling hills. It is perfect for picnics, reunions, family
recreation, corporate retreats, group meetings, etc.
Originally a camping site for the Wappo Indians, the 80-year
history and tradition of Morton’s Warm Springs lives on today as
families and groups can relax and enjoy this ideal setting. There
are sports fields, picnic sites, group recreation areas and
a snack bar/cafe, as well as three crystal mineral pools. Open
Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
Vichy Springs Resort
Ukiah, CA (707) 462-9515
Vichy Springs, first established in 1854, is a unique historic hot
springs resort located two hours north of San Francisco outside
the town of Ukiah. Vichy offers the only naturally warm and carbonated
mineral baths in North America. Guests can stay over night for
bed and breakfast in rooms and cottages, which includes the use of the
famous “champagne” baths as well as hot soaking pool, Olympic
size swimming pool (in summer) and 700 acres for nature walking
and hiking. Vichy’s sulphurous waters have unique healing
characteristics. The Pomo Indians traditionally used it for
burns, cuts, abrasions of the skin, sunburn, and poison oak. Taken
internally, the water acts as a natural Alka Seltzer for stomach
ulcers, gout, rheumatism and arthritis. Swedish massage and
herbal facials are offered for guests (for additional fee), and the
facility is also available for day use.
Resort Spas in
Mexico
Rancho Encantado
Quintana Roo, Mexico
(800) 505-MAYA
Rancho Encantado is an eco-resort and spa on tropical Laguna Bacalar in
Quintana Roo, Mexico. This is the perfect place for individuals,
couples, families and groups who seek an alternative to huge resort
hotels. After a day of trekking through the jungle exploring nearly
unknown Mayan sites or swimming and kayaking on the lake, relax in
their Jacuzzi under the stars, surrounded by night-blooming jasmine.
Get a massage from an expert therapist in a thatched massage hut over
the water. Rancho Encantado offers a wide variety of spa treatments
including Hawaiian Temple Bodywork (lomi lomi nui), Salt Glo, Herbal
Wrap, Mud Wrap, Facials, Acupuncture, Jin Shin Do or Acupressure, and
Traditional Mexican Massage. The resort offers several spa pacakages,
many of which include exotic spa treatments, exercise and movement
classes, and soft adventure trips to nearby Mayan archaeological sites.
Ceiba del Mar Spa and Resort
Puerto Morelos, Mexico
(877) 545-6221
Ceiba del Mar’s Aromatherapy and Holistic Spa is an 8,600 square foot,
world-class spa that follows time-tested techniques designed for
healing and rejuvenation. Highly qualified therapists design personal
treatment programs and create custom blends of aromatherapy and natural
oils for each guest.Spa treatment rooms feature secluded gardens, or go
beachside in a traditional palapa or outside under the stars. Signature
treatments include Top’Nikté, a relaxing massage followed by an
herbal infused body wrap plus cleansing scalp and facial treatments;
Fango Massage, which uses aromatherapy oils and volcanic clay to
detoxify and cleanse body tissues; Balsamic Mayan Massage restores the
body’s balance with warm stones carefully placed on the back to relieve
tension areas, then a therapist massages a custom selection of
essential oils into the skin, calming the central nervous system.
Day Spas in
Northern California
Azulene Day Spa
Santa Rosa, CA (707) 576-7546
There are few moments when people can let all the stress of daily life
melt away. Azulene Day Spa gives that precious time. Offering
rejuvenating spa treatments to bring clients back to vitality, such as
one hour Swedish massage or the exceptional Hot Stone Therapy Massage,
given with over twenty-five steaming stones to soothe the body.
The Slimming wrap and Sea Salt Scrub are real treats for the whole
body. Azulene offers several different skincare treatments, which
include the Azulene Signature Facial which comes with a home skincare
kit from the premier skincare line, Dermalogica. Hair care and natural
nail services are also available with a talented, friendly and
professional staff. Azulene Day Spa is a place where clients can come
in and feel completely pampered and leave satisfied.
Healing Oasis
Sebastopol, CA (707) 823-1304
Nestled in the hills near Sebastopol, Healing Oasis nature retreat and
spa offers guests a place to come relax and rejuvenate amidst the apple
orchards and vineyards of Sonoma County. At the heart of Healing Oasis
is the sun deck, circled by lap pool, warm pool, therapeutic
spa, infrared sauna, baths and showers, and massage rooms. Many
massage modalities are offered, as well as facials, Hot Rock
massage, Thai massage, Cranial-Sacral Therapy, Raindrop Technique,
Watsu (Shiatsu massage in water), and other healing
services. Every massage is personalized for your benefit.
Sessions are nurturing, relaxing and healing, helping to release
tension and balance. Aromatherapy, Sound Healing and Deep Tissue
massage are available at no extra charge.Visit just for the day or stay
at the beautiful garden Studio, which is available for workshops,
small group retreats, or a romantic bed and
breakfast weekend.
Osmosis Enzyme Bath Spa
Freestone, CA (707) 823-8231
Located on five secluded acres in a scenic valley 1.5 hours north of
San Francisco, Osmosis is a Japanese style spa with beautiful bonsai
and bamboo gardens. Osmosis is the only day spa in the
United States that offers the Cedar Enzyme Bath, a rejuvenating heat
treatment from Japan. Inspired by a vision of healing, beauty, and
inner peace, Osmosis was founded by Michael Stusser in 1985. Treatments
include Swedish Esalen massage (indoors or outside in their secluded
outdoor pagoda) and aromatherapy facials. A talented
coterie of massage therapists has crafted their art into a style that
combines wonderfully with the Cedar Enzyme Bath. Experience their most
popular combination: two-and-a-half hours of bliss that includes
tea in the Japanese Garden, a Cedar Enzyme Bath, and a 75-minute
Swedish Esalen massage.
Sunset Sauna & Massage
San Francisco, CA (415) 753-2559
Located across from Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Sunset Sauna and
Massage offers therapeutic ethical massage, sauna and spa treatments.
All massages are performed by certified massage therapists, with a
variety of styles available including Swedish, deep tissue,
reflexology, sports massage, four-handed massage, hot stone massage,
chair massage and couples massage. You can treat yourself to a
wonderful pampering experience with their spa treatments and facials,
as well as Finnish saunas for individuals, couples, and families. A
wide variety of spa treatments are available including Salt Glow, Body
Polish, Mud Pack, Kelp and Aloe Wrap, Rose Petal facial, etc. They even
offer a “Day of Beauty” package that’s the ultimate in spa decadence--a
lovely combination of sauna, massage, and facial or spa treatment.
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