Castle Hot Springs in Arizona opened in 2020 on a 1,100-acre property centered around rejuvenating geothermal hot springs that have been naturally forged into the land over 13,000 years and flow at a clip of 200,000 gallons each day. The entire resort is focused on nourishing the mind, body, and soul by maximizing the benefits of the hot springs’ unique mineral mixture – particularly rich in Lithium, Magnesium, and Bicarbonates which together help lift your mood, calm your mind, and ease physical stress. In addition to soaking in the geothermal springs and indulging in the resort’s wellness treatments, guests can choose from a variety of outdoor activities including stand up paddleboard yoga, horseback riding, hiking, and training in archery amongst the resort’s surrounding rugged terrain; pickle and bocce ball on the great lawn; and the state’s first-ever Via Ferrata course.
Additionally, Castle Hot Springs’ culinary programming ties into the resort’s overall wellness approach. The sustainable ‘Flavor Farming’-driven culinary and agricultural teams emphasize growing and utilizing crops for flavor rather than size and yield. Led by the agricultural team, the property grows more than 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and florals including distinct varieties of delicious heirloom and hybrid tomatoes on the resort’s thriving one-acre organic farm and greenhouse, all of which supply the resort’s on-site dining experience. “As we learn more about our hot springs’ waters’ healing properties and wellness attributes derived from the minerals, a natural evolution of our wellness program is to further incorporate this unique and rich mineral mixture into new and unique spa and wellness treatments for resort guests,” notes Castle Hot Springs’ General Manager, Kevin Maguire.
Seeing more personalized wellness resorts such as Castle Hot Springs will become more popular as this industry grows. Even resorts that didn’t start out offering any wellness programs have rapidly increased their offerings. Here some of the best wellness destinations across the globe that have added wellness experiences for travelers to enjoy
Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club
The Four Seasons Resort Maui is redefining the wellness travel experience in collaboration with Next|Health, a revolutionary health optimization and longevity center. Through customizable and cutting-edge methodologies tailor made to enhance each guest’s vitality, Next|Health’s team of professionals are able to offer premium white-glove wellness for travelers seeking an upgraded spa experience. Now, wellness seekers searching for a boost during their vacation can do so through the luxury resort’s new slate of offerings including Ozone Therapy, Stem Cell Therapy, and Exosomes Therapy, ranging in price from $1,200 – $12,000. These new advanced therapies build upon the resort’s existing suite of services from Next|Health including NAD+ IV Drips, IV Therapy Drips, a Selection of Vitamin Shots, and Biomarker Wellness Testing for guests and visitors in search of further amplifying their wellness experiences. Providing accessible wellness services through cutting edge technology, Four Seasons Resort Maui is embracing the future of wellness travel through an integrative wellness program.
Surya Spa at Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Surya lies inside the Santa Monica Proper Hotel and is recognized as the leader of the modern Ayurveda movement, innovating within the ancient practice’s comprehensive system of well-being. Led by founder and veteran Ayurvedia doctor Martha Soffer, and through natural products, education and transformative, nourishing treatments, Surya’s Ayurveda helps restore your balance and health, and revives your natural connection with nature and spirit. The spa is designed by renowned interior designer Kelly Wearstler and offers single day treatments to month long Panchakarma’s. Those who indulge in a longer treatment ranging from three to 28 days are house at The Proper’s light and airy suites.
The Peninsula New York
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort