This smart swathe of Northern California feeds mind, body and soul with its upscale wellness retreats and spa hotels in the heart of wine country.
LessThe motto of this Napa Valley getaway is “detox, retox, repeat” – with good reason. The award-winning Spa Solage is inspired by the hot springs of Calistoga, and treatments include revitalizing mud and mineral-water therapies. At the center of the spa, the Bathhouse features geothermal pools with temperatures ranging from icy cold to steaming hot. Following a treatment, indulge in a poolside wine tasting. Local wines can also be paired with seasonal food by the in-house chef.
This family-run hotel and spa in the heart of Yountville takes mindfulness and relaxation to the next level. Rooms and suites are luxurious, the landscaped grounds enchanting, but it’s the B Spa that’s the real star. Seasonal treatments are based around locally grown ingredients, including lavender and flower elixirs; go for a massage with shea butter-enriched chardonnay oil to drink in the spa’s location. Arrive 20 minutes early for your treatment to make use of the sauna.
Calistoga’s original wellness resort has been drawing guests to its healing mineral waters and muds since 1952. Decades later following a refurbishment, Dr. Wilkinson’s is still one of the premier destinations in Napa Valley for hot springs. Comfy rooms and cottages offer space for serious relaxation – only outdone by the spa, where there are four mineral-rich mud baths, eight mineral baths, three geothermal pools, falling-water treatments, and CBD and aromatherapy experiences.
The active resort has all manner of sporting facilities, from a world-class croquet lawn to a nine-hole golf course. The spa is a highlight, with a menu of relaxing treatments and a culinary roster of healthy dishes to complement the setting. There are two relaxation gardens for use before and after treatments with sitting areas, a steam room, a sauna and a mineral soaking pool. For true indulgence, book the Treehouse Suite – a private treatment area with a fireplace and copper tub.
This upscale spa resort is in Napa's foodie hub of Yountville. There’s plenty to do in downtown, from wandering the oak-lined streets on foot or bike, to wine tasting and fine dining. When you’ve finished exploring, return to the resort for rest and relaxation. The spa features six treatment rooms, including two couple’s suites with Swiss showers and double hydrotherapy tubs. Opt for the Signature Experience, which uses antioxidant-rich Chardonnay Wine Therapy products to revitalize.
Inspired by the south of France, Auberge du Soleil showcases breathtaking views, Napa Valley’s first fine-dining restaurant and a tranquil spa. The picturesque courtyard – with its centerpiece fountain, surrounded by olive trees – is overlooked by Mount Veeder in the distance and provides a peaceful space to unwind. Treatments range from CBD-enhanced therapies to botanical facials.