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by Melissa B. Williams

8 getaways to rejuvenate and refresh your spirit

Wine Country

Be one of the first to experience Solage Calistoga, the first resort property from Solage Hotels & Resorts (a new brand from Auberge Resorts, who are already renowned in wine country for their luxurious and romantic Auberge du Soleil and Calistoga Ranch properties.)

Solage Calistoga infuses hipster cool with environmental awareness; the eighty-nine room cottage-style property features sustainable and recycled materials, stone countertops, and pebbled showers in a modern and contemporary setting. Venture to the 20,000 square-foot spa and experience their signature Mud Slide, where you can sample such mud blends as Lavender Mudtini, designed to soothe and rejuvenate your sore muscles. In the Mud Lounge, guests can paint one another with mud and then relax to the lounge’s upbeat tunes. After leaving the spa, borrow one of the property’s complimentary bikes and head into historic Calistoga, or visit Solbar, a casual bistro that utilizes local and organic produce. Keeping with the environmental theme, you’ll find low-VOC paints used throughout the property, alternative energy sourced from geothermal springs, native plants, and non-toxic and biodegradable cleaning products. For more information call (866) 942-7442 or visit www.solagecalistoga.com

Silverado Resort, renowned in the Napa Valley for its stunning golf course and equally refreshing spa, is offering a variety of summer packages designed to highlight the best of the wine country. Book the Spa Girl package and you and your closest girlfriends will enjoy a VIP wine tasting at William Hill Estate, a fifty-minute spa treatment per night of your stay, breakfast, and complimentary tennis. Rent bicycles on property and head to the local wineries; Silverado is just down the road from dozens of fabulous vineyards including Stag’s Leap and Clos Du Val. Or indulge in one of their locally inspired treatments like the Olive Oil Body Polish or Chardonnay Sugar Scrub. In between wine tastings and spa treatments, enjoy the property’s fitness classes, golf course, and extensive jogging trails. The package is currently being offered at a special price of $285 per person per night. For more information call (707) 257-5555 or visit www.silveradoresort.com

Pacific Northwest

King Pacific Lodge’s slogan, An Adventure Like No Other,  suits the seventeen-room luxury wilderness property well. As your float plane lands in the waters outside the lodge nestled near Princess Royal Island, British Columbia, you’ll be struck first by the sea spray, and then by the wilderness surrounding the property. While the property highlight is certainly the fishing (fly-fishing and salt water), in the early part of summer guests will have the opportunity to view the orca whales as they cruise the Whale Channel, while in the later part of the summer the humpback whales return from their winter spent in Hawaii. September is the best time to visit if you want to catch a glimpse of the Kermode, or spirit bear, a cream-colored black bear variety that is said to be more rare than the panda bear, existing only in British Columbia. Adventures abound from sea kayaking to hiking, but don’t miss the spa, which features treatments inspired by nature including the Wolf Track Hot Stone Wrap and the Outercoast Seaweed Body Wrap with seaweeds fresh from the Pacific Ocean. This past spring, the resort also announced a plan to reduce their carbon footprint by half, including being the first property in Canada to offset the carbon emissions of their guests’ air travel. For more information call (888) 592-5464 or visit www.rosewoodhotels.com

For a quiet and stunning summer getaway, head to the Oregon‚  Coast filled with beautiful beaches, lighthouses, sand dunes, and rugged wilderness. Near the town of Gleneden Beach, you’ll find Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, which boasts one of the Pacific Northwest’s finest golf courses. Nestled on 750 wooded acres on Highway 101, the property takes advantage of it’s setting from every vantage point. The spa, which features private whirlpools overlooking Siletz Bay takes it’s inspiration from the area. Book the Out to Sea treatment, which includes a sea salt scrub and spirulina body wrap, followed by the pacific stone massage.‚  For more (888) SALISHAN or visit www.salishan.com

Ontario

Located north of Toronto in a lodge reminiscent of a European chateau, you’ll find Grail Springs Spa, a health-oriented spa getaway designed for maximum rejuvenation. The interiors of the property are feng-shui certified, while the grounds feature a labyrinth and meditative gardens. Come for a week of detox; your stay will include organic meals, juices, and elixirs; such anti-aging and detoxifying therapies as mud baths and infrared saunas, nutrition consultations, yoga, and more. Recognized for being one of the premier health spas in Canada, Grail Springs is the perfect place to getaway from it all, and bring your body back into a state of well-being. For more information call (877) 553-5772 or visit www.grailsprings.com

For more than one hundred years, The Briars has been hosting guests for weekends of relaxation. Nestled on the shore of Lake Simcoe, the property features both inn and cottage accommodations. On Wednesday evenings during the summer months, head outside for their summer barbeques. The spa offers an array of experiences from the standard Swedish massage to the more unusual Shamanic healing therapies. Between tennis, kayaking, and live theatre at the Red Barn, couples and families are sure to be entertained. For more information call (800) 465-2376 or visit www.briars.ca

Northeast

Savor all things chocolate at the Hotel Hershey, nestled on a hilltop overlooking Hershey, Pennsylvania. The 1930s-era property is a national landmark with modern amenities, including their infamous chocolate spa. It’s hard to choose from the tantalizing array of spa options from the Whipped Cocoa Bath to the Chocolate Sugar Scrub, so book a combo package that allows you to enjoy several cocoa-inspired therapies. In between chocolate baths, play golf on one of their courses, take the kids to the Hershey Amusement Park, or visit the‚  Hershey Museum where you can learn about the legendary chocolate company. For more information call (717) 533-2171 or visit www.hersheypa.com

Looking for a romantic getaway? Mirbeau Inn & Spa, located in the Finger Lakes Wine Country, offers a quiet respite for couples seeking sanctuary. From the stately French architecture and the Monet-inspired gardens to the divine regional wines, guests are sure to feel pampered this summer. Book the Gardens‚  & Grapes package and you’ll enjoy a six-hour wine tasting (with lunch), a four-course dinner at the renowned Giverny restaurant, breakfast, and one-night’s accommodations. Head to the spa for Monet-inspired treatments including Monet’s Favorite Fragrance Aroma-Massage and the Water Lilies Vichy. For more information call (877) 647-2328 or visit www.mirbeau.com

July/August 2007

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