Ahh Canyon Ranch, one of the most relaxing, invigorating, healthy and remote places!  It is not cheap, though, I will start by saying that because this is definitely an expensive one.  There are many locations (Tucson, AZ; Lenox, MA; Woodside, CA – Coming in 2019; Las Vegas, NV; At Sea – On a couple cruise lines).  If you can’t afford one of the main wellness centers, I have been to the Lenox location as well as the Vegas location and the vegas one is a smaller version but you can still try their food which is amazing and transparent!!

The beginning: When you arrive at the mansion, you are greeted by people that will take you bags and open doors for you!! Then come in and sit with the concierge/check-in desks where you will receive a canyon ranch bag and water bottle (hydrating is important!!!) and that will be what you carry around for the day.  Normally they give you the days schedule as well do choose how YOU want to spend the day for YOU!!  Make sure everything is set at home because you are in a remote location and cell phones are used in designated areas because there is no service and they don’t allow them all around the property.  Also part of your tour of the property, if it is your first time will be going to the locker room in the fitness area and getting your locker for the duration of your stay!!  People are here to relax and enjoy so join in!!

What they offer: Luxurious rooms, a one stop shop once you go through those gates (at least in Lenox, MA)…You can make it your own experience, but every price will come with a spa allowance, forcing you to take time for yourself an indulge in getting pampered!  Fitness: They have a full gym, 3-4 workout studios with classes running all day, YES, all day!! It’s amazing.  An indoor and an outdoor pool, tennis, squash, a basketball court/gym, Yoga studio, pilates reformer, literally they have it all and it’s all for you to enjoy! A perk of paying the high prices!!  They also have the outdoor ropes course, hiking and walking groups on a daily basis!  Seriously it is heaven on earth!

Food: Dining at Canyon Ranch needs its own section because like I said above it is transparent, they tell you everything that is going into your food and calories so you are informed and can choose how you want to eat.  There is a salad bar during lunch and dinner!  If you are going on a hike or need lunch to go at the end of your stay they will do it!  The food is amazing!  Don’t leave out dessert, my favorite, is the vanilla ice cream with their chocolate sauce!! And then I always take two cookies to go, because I can’t resist.

Medical: Most wellness retreats don’t have medical facilities but Canyon Ranch has medical facilities.  Don’t think hospital, think mental health, nutrition, detox, sobriety, depression, life! But doctors are on staff and sometimes people stay for 3 nights or they stay for an extended period of time.  Canyon Ranch can be what you want it to be.  Also anyone can take part in their medical treatments, they are designed to be one offs or long term.  Something for everyone.

Spa: They have an amazing spa, it has everything you could imagine or need so definitely take part in it!

Other: Canyon ranch tackles all wellness, this means your mind and they offer seminars and workshops about different health issues or how to stay healthy or just topics that are hot in the world of wellness today.  For example: Mind over mealtime or a nutritionists guide to grocery shopping, Skin care routines, overcoming pain patterns.

Everyone from the staff to the guests are extremely nice, you make friends and it is the perfect getaway for a mother and a daughter (this is how I get to go!!) or a girlfriend trip to reconnect or a sister trip or just a solo getaway.  But definitely leave the kids at home and make sure you feel 100% okay with whomever is watching them so you can relax.

For the upcoming weekly schedules to get a sense of how awesome this place is, click HERE

*This could be a Parent Getaway too, men definitely go and love it!  This is not just for women!! Everyone can relax and appreciate the art of stopping your normal life to take time for you.