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These Are Hands Down the Best Spas for a Wellness Reset This Winter
Award-winning and noteworthy properties that'll leave you feeling restored and rejuvenated. Winter has a way of quietly asking us to slow down, and there's no better way to do that than soaking in the season at some of the best spas in the West. Unwinding after the stressful holiday season with heat, hydrotherapy, and top-notch treatments is the perfect way to reset at the beginning of a new year. From desert hot springs and alpine Nordic pools to Japanese-inspired sanctuaries and tropical wellness hideaways, these retreats are designed to melt tension and set 2026 off in the right direction.
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs in Calistoga is the crunchy California retreat of your dreams. There's a blend of vintage charm and laid-back wellness on property with the combination of its retro-chic rooms and soothing communal geothermal mineral pools. The real center of any visit is the mud baths, which will make you feel like you're in your very own episode of I Love Lucy. Pair that with wellness-focused Southwest-inspired cuisine that doesn't lean too healthy (you must try their fresh baked hand pies) and nearby Napa Valley charm, and you've got the ultimate weekend in wine country.