With morning yoga sessions as well as hiking, kayaking, biking, and other outdoor adventures just steps away, Pearson’s Pond Luxury B&B in Juneau, Alaska, offers guests a quiet hideaway amidst the area’s incredible array of natural beauty and wildlife. Situated on a lake surrounded by gardens and trails, the B&B boasts outdoor hot tubs, a garden gazebo, a communal campfire, and seasonal ice skating and skiing. Nearby Mendenhall Glacier provides incredible scenery as well as kayaking opportunities, and downtown Juneau is only minutes away. The on-site spa offers massage, an aromatherapy room, and a fitness studio. Healthy self-serve breakfasts are provided each morning in the comfort of your own room. Fresh baked bread and an afternoon sweet are baked daily, and rooms feature kitchenettes so that guests may cook for themselves in the evening. With romance, adventure, and extended stay packages available as well as a location in one of the most dramatic landscapes in the nation, Pearson’s Pond is the perfect spot both to get back to nature and get away from it all.
Peninsula Inn and Spa
For those that want the service and expertise of a full-fledged spa and the intimacy of a small inn, Peninsula Inn and Spa, in Gulfport, Florida, is just the place. With eleven one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites; a full-service spa offering an exhaustive list of massage, facials, and bodywork; and both fine and casual dining options on the premises, Peninsula Inn will satisfy your every craving. Located in Gulfport’s Waterfront Historic District and within walking distance of shops, galleries, and restaurants, the inn is well-situated for exploring the town as well as the nearby sandy beaches. With so much under one roof, however, it is entirely possible you won’t leave the property. Recently renovated, the British Colonial-style inn offers guests luxurious accommodations, discounted rates for spa services, and prime access to the six-course prix-fixe dining experience of Six Tables Restaurant. But oh, the spa! With a certified reflexologist on staff and a menu that includes myofascial, sports, reiki, four hands, and Bhakti massage, not to mention body wraps, scrubs, and facials, Seven Springs Spa has something for everyone. Indeed, choosing from the vast array of treatments and packages may be the most difficult decision you make all week!
Savory Inn & Cooking School
Love food? Whether your interest is to gather new tips and new recipes for your own kitchen or simply to eat, Savory Inn & Cooking School will not disappoint. Located in Vail Valley, Colorado, just off Interstate 70, the not yet two-year-old Inn plays host to visiting chefs who lead courses in everything from sushi-making to brioche baking. Full-time Executive Chef Deanna Scimio leads her own fair share of courses, in addition to preparing hot breakfasts and afternoon hors d’oeuvres for overnight guests. Though her specialty is baking, Chef Scimio delights students and guests with her vast knowledge of cooking as well, and her interpersonal charm is second only to her talent in the kitchen. A recent brunch offered Eggs Benedict with roasted asparagus, honey buns, Yukon gold and purple onion home fries, and a Citron spiked fruit medley. The inn itself is a twelve-room mountain lodge, elegantly appointed, with thick cozy beds and views of the adjacent creek. In-room massage, yoga and Pilates classes are available by request, and of course, skiing, hiking, biking and fishing opportunities abound. With plans to expand the kitchen to allow for hands-on participation, the Inn promises to become a Vail favorite.
Sky Lake Lodge
Just two hours north of New York City in the bountiful Hudson River valley, Sky Lake Lodge is a non-profit retreat center tucked away in a lovely cedar, white pine, and maple forest at the northern tip of the Shawangunk Mountains. Surrounded by eighteen wooded acres and perched above a spring-fed pond, the lodge is a comfortable base camp for a host of outdoor adventures including some of the best mountain climbing on the east coast. The seven room lodge is run by Shambhala International, a network of meditation centers founded by the late Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Though its heart is centered in Shambhala meditation training and retreats, Sky Lake also provides weekend workshops in yoga and contemplative arts as well as bed and breakfast accommodations for retreat-goers, vacationers, families, and groups in need of some time away. Can’t make a workshop? Group meditation sessions are offered twice a week and are open to novices as well as experienced sitters. Whether you come alone or with colleagues, for a class or just to hike, you’ll be amazed at the quietness here and the peace it brings to the heart and mind.
Essential Details
The Alpine House, Jackson, Wyoming, www.alpinehouse.com, (800) 753-1421. Rooms from $95 (low-season), $165 (high season)
Arbor House, an Environmental Inn, Madison, Wisconsin, www.arbor-house.com, (608) 238-1175. Plough House rooms from $95, Annex rooms from $175
Auberge Beaux-Rêves et Spa, Ste. Adèle, Québec Canada, www.beauxreves.com, (800) 279-7679. Two night inclusive packages from $269 CDN per person
Edgewater Farm Bed and Breakfast, Phippsburg, Maine, www.edgewaterfarmbedandbreakfast.com, (877) 389-1322. Rooms from $95
A Hill House Bed & Breakfast Inn, Asheville, North Carolina, www.hillhousebb.com, (800) 379-0002. Rooms from $140
Lakeside Hideaway Cottage B&B, Spicewood, Texas, www.lakesidehideaway.com, (512) 264-3422. Rooms from $144, Spa treatments from $45
Milliken Creek Inn, Napa, California, www.millikencreekinn.com, (888) 622-5775. Rates range from $325 to $650
Pearson’s Pond Luxury B&B and Adventure Spa, Juneau, Alaska, www.pearsonspond.com, (888) 658-6328. Rooms from $149
Peninsula Inn and Spa, Gulfport, Florida, www.innspa.net, (888) 9000-INN. Rooms from $129 (high), $99 (low). Spa treatments from $35, packages from $130
Savory Inn & Cooking School, Vail, Colorado, www.savoryinn.com, (866) 728-6794. Rooms from $150
Sky Lake Lodge, Rosendale, New York, www.sky-lake.org, (845) 658-8556. Rooms from $110
Villa Toscana Bed & Breakfast, Paso Robles, California, www.myvillatoscana.com, (805) 238-5600. Rooms from $340
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