15 Secret U.S. Wellness Retreats That Feel Like Another World

A thoughtfully curated guide spotlighting transformative wellness escapes across the U.S.—authentic sanctuaries for self-care, connection, and total reset. These are the places wellness insiders whisper about.

Featured Retreats:

• Amangiri (Canyon Point, Utah)
  A 34-suite desert sanctuary set amid sculptural red rocks. Amangiri’s sprawling 25,000 ft² spa includes outdoor treatment terraces, steam cabins, sauna, plunge pools, and a flotation pavilion. Standout programming includes butte-top yoga and desert mindfulness walks tailored to deepen your connection with silence and space.  
• Shou Sugi Ban House (Water Mill, NY)
  An ultra-intimate Hamptons gem with just 13 rooms. Inspired by Japanese wabi-sabi, this lush retreat blends forest bathing, sound healing, and organic cuisine. The holistic spa offerings include crystal healing, hydrotherapy, Reiki, yoga, intuitive movement, and deeply nourishing plant-based meals.  
• Mii Amo (Sedona, AZ)
  Guided by “Slow Well‑Being,” its award-winning spa delivers everything from jojoba wraps and lymphatic facials to healing sound journeys and soul-consciousness sessions.  
• Miraval (Tucson, AZ)
  Desert-chic wellness combined with mindfulness — imagine Ayurveda-inspired therapies, energy sound work, and nutrition designed to balance body and spirit.  
• Cal-a-Vie (Vista, CA)
  Set in French countryside–style grounds north of San Diego, it’s a boutique spa resort with fitness studios, meditation gardens, and customizable wellness programs.  
• Castle Hot Springs (Morristown, AZ)
  Built around mineral-rich hot springs in the Bradshaw Mountains, with paddle-board yoga and Watsu water treatments that let you float into zen.  
• Pritikin Longevity Center (Miami, FL)
  Medically supervised wellness spanning diagnostics, chef-driven cuisine, and personalized fitness/nutrition programs—including DEXA scans and care from board-certified physicians.  
• THE WELL (NYC)
  A one-stop, high‑touch urban wellness destination. Laser facials, acupuncture, Chinese medicine—tailored to your body’s specific roadmap.  

🏠 Airbnb of the Week: Casa Xolo, Oaxaca, Mexico

ALL-SEASONS ESCAPE

This private, architect-designed cliffside retreat overlooks rugged coastline and the deep blue Pacific, complete with indoor–outdoor showers, a glass-walled living room, and a saltwater infinity pool that vanishes into the horizon.

DETAILS YOU’LL LOVE

• Secluded location, perfect for creatives, couples, or privacy seekers.
• A mezcal bar onsite, where top-shelf artisanal spirits are poured with care.
• Designed for mindfulness: wide terraces, sunset silences, soft breeze evenings.

This is the kind of place where screen time disappears—and horizon time takes over. 

🍽️ Plénitude at Cheval Blanc Paris: Worth the Reservation?

Blink and you’ll miss it—Plénitude sits tucked into Cheval Blanc Paris, in the iconic Samaritaine building overseeing the Seine. Chef Arnaud Donckele curates a sensory feast that dances between precise technique and poetic presentation.

WHY ITS TABLE IS WORTH IT

• Three Michelin stars earned through seasonal finesse and rooted technical bravado.
• Interiors imbued with satin textures, minimalist curves, and a calm that lets your attention live purely in each bite.
• It pairs beautifully with the Dior Spa next door—treat yourself from segue to end.

“Book it? Absolutely. Wear something you love, arrive gently, and let every course drop you deeper into the city’s timeless rhythm.”

🖼️ Venice Biennale Cruise: Art Lovers at Sea

A SEA OF ART

Imagine an Adriatic voyage where art-world insiders become your shipmates. gallerists, curators, and even artists walking you through pop-up shows on deck and in port. This is art fair meets intimate yacht—not another checklist, but a moving creative salon.

ONBOARD EXPERIENCE

• Artist talks with sea breeze as backdrop
• Port stops with sunset receptions in old Venetian palazzi
• Private viewings and VIP entry to the Biennale galleries

This is your most elegant biennial yet—no crowds, just curated conversations and Adriatic light as your muse.