Page 51 - DreamScapes Magazine | Winter/Spring 2024

USA JOURNEYS
Wellness
every way
Unveiling America’s Hidden Gems
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
The search for wellness can take on different forms for different people. For some it’s an all-out pampering treatment at a five-star resort. For others it could be escaping from day- to-day pressures and getting away to connect with nature. Think outside the box and find the wellness recipe that works for you!
The Lodge at Blue Sky near Park City, Utah redefines the wellness experience with its Equine Healing Experiences. Horsemanship at Blue Sky is about more than riding—and no horse experience is necessary, just an open heart. aubergeresorts.com/bluesky/
INDULGE: The Wisdom of the Horse is a one- hour experience leading animal lovers through guided breathwork and exercises, while nurturing a deep and satisfying connection between human and animal.
Every visit to the Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas Hill Country brings together signature experiences, with insights on cooking, the arts, health, wellness and yoga. lakeaustin.com
INDULGE: The adult-only resort’s world-class LakeHouse Spa offers dozens of paths to wellness, including the Sound Therapy Massage using Tibetan singing bowls and Swedish massage to help align the chakras and balance vibrational frequencies in the body.
Nevada boasts the highest concentration of natural hot springs—both remote hot springs and hot spring resorts—in the United States, with many located within a short drive of Reno Tahoe. For centuries, bathers have been drawn to the curative properties of thermal spring water. visitrenotahoe.com
INDULGE: South of Reno, at Carson Hot Springs guests relax in a large outdoor pool fed by natural hot mineral water coming from 10 kilometres below the Earth’s surface, smaller jetted tubs, as well as nine private indoor pools.
Opening in summer 2024, Oregon’s Fir Haven Retreats is a way to connect with nature in the serene forest of the stunning Columbia River Gorge. Secluded, private A-frame cabins are designed to provide a sanctuary of relaxation. firhavenretreats.com
INDULGE: Wellness is very “down to earth” with a soak in a cedar hot tub, a steaming hot sauna, cold plunges, stargazing yoga and a communal campfire fire pit. DS
Revel in self-care with a spa day in Greater Fort Lauderdale, where luxury resorts promise rejuvenating mind and body experiences. From ocean rituals to couples massage, there’s a wellness escape to suit everyone. visitlauderdale.com
INDULGE: The aromatic Signature Ebb and Flow treatment at The Spa at Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale mimics water rhythms, blending Swedish massage with the comp- ressions and stretches of Thai massage. Pair it with an aroma from a selection of five holistic-remedy massage oils.
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