5 New Hotel Spas And Wellness Retreats In The U.S. To Book Now

22.11.2023 - 15:02 / forbes.com / New Hotel

In early November, the Global Wellness Institute unveiled the global wellness industry is now worth a staggering $5.6 trillion. With the holidays and the new year fast approaching — detoxing, pampering and rejuvenation will surely top travelers to-do list. Below, from the Southwest to the Midwest and back out East, rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit with this welcome lineup of the best new (and renovated) wellness and hotel spas retreats in the US.

Nestled on 325-acres of countryside in Franklin, Tennessee — about 25 miles from downtown Nashville — you'll find the recently-opened Southall Farm & Inn. There’s plenty of unwinding over the upcoming 3-day Winter Wellness Retreat (Dec 19-21) where yoga, soundbathing and forest bathing session headline the menu — alongside a Dream Seeding Ceremonyusing guided reflection andsubtle energy work. Because this is a working farm, expect tasty culinary meals to use ingredients from a duo of greenhouses (the farm also makes its own honey). A co-ed soaking pool grants serene views of Lake Mishkin, followed by a proper run of spa treatments including tea ceremonies, massages, facials and scrubs (botanicals are grown on-property).

In Tribeca, this cream-toned subterranean spa makes use of several French beauty brands — Les Huilettes, Manucurist Le Rouge Français and beloved cult-brand Biologique Recherche — whose aptly-titled, 120-minute “Ultimate Glow Facial” employs microcurrent technology and sweeping massage techniques to lift, sculpt and tighten. Keep those wacky circadian rhythms in check with the Jet Lag Remedy, using essential oils to return the body and mind to functioning levels. A lymphatic drainage massage blends various techniques to help reduce stress, boost immunity and increase circulation. Afterwards, circuit through the hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room for optimum health. Fresh air? Stroll outside along the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway before slumbering in your luxe Parisian-inspired room.

Last May, the new St. Regis Chicago opened to great fanfare. This winter, the spa —who has an entire floor dedciated to wellness and treatment offerings, is serving up sesaonal tea treatments (nodding to Caroline Astor, who introduced the brand’s “afternoon tea ritual”). A hydrating full body Black Tea & Bergamot Winter Body Scrub is both hydrating and relaxing, while a Sparkle & Shine Winter Facial adds dose of oxygen helps boost the skin's defense system. If you’re in a hurry, there’s a brief 30-minute Rest treatment using cranial sacral, lymphatic drainage, and acupressure to quiet the mind. Later, detox with a hot sauna and steam session, or simply have a rest by the fireplace.

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