Wellness retreats provide luxurious environments in which guests can disconnect from the stresses of everyday life. These resorts provide more than just massages (though you can enjoy those too). They offer a range of pampering spa treatments, leisure facilities and outdoor activities, as well as delicious dining and restful accommodation – all in spectacular surroundings.

Click through to find out our pick of America’s 30 best weekend wellness retreats, each of which offers the chance to relax, unwind and discover a whole new you…

Yoga is the order of the day at The Pearl Laguna, a 12-bedroom luxury spa retreat in Orange County on the rim of Crystal Cove State Park. Run by Katresha and Geo – both expert yogis – the programme concentrates on four central pillars: exercise, rest, food and positive thinking.

Guests come here to switch off from their daily lives and enjoy meditation, hiking and, of course, plenty of yoga.

Shou Sugi Ban House's wellness experiences are grounded in the Japanese principles of wabi-sabi. Located in the affluent Hamptons, the resort emphasises simplicity and gentleness, with a calm and minimalist aesthetic.

Guests can look forward to yoga and meditation sessions, while the spa treatments are designed to purify and nourish. The whole experience is complemented by a seasonal, organic menu which incorporates ingredients grown on the premises.

The focus of Lumeria Maui is on wellness combined with education in subjects like yoga, meditation and dance. You can also learn about horticulture and Hawaiian culture.

Beyond this, there is an extensive menu of treatments available at the Wellness Spa, including traditional massages, reflexology and healing crystals. Many rooms overlook the lush gardens, while the Wooden Crate restaurant sources produce grown on-site, such as guava, avocado and papaya.

Established in 1896, Castle Hot Springs in the Sonoran Desert is focussed on its geothermal waters, which are rich in restorative minerals like lithium, magnesium and bicarbonates.

Guests can also enjoy guided hikes and e-bike rides through the landscape of the Bradshaw Mountains. Other activities include horseback riding and painting. The spa treatments are all in harmony with nature, such as body rituals using mineral-rich clay and plant-based products.

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Found in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains – just an hour from Manhattan – the Valley Rock Inn is a great base from which to explore the surrounding 70,000 acres of Harriman State Park and Sterling Forest.

Alternatively, guests can enjoy a more relaxed escape, with an inviting outdoor pool and a range of wellness classes and facilities. The resort even offers organised multi-day retreats focused on mindfulness and wellness.

Steeped in New England chic, the Mayflower Inn is set in 58 acres of landscaped gardens. Guests can relax in the elegant lounge, dine in the refined Garden Room or lounge poolside.

Retreat to the spa for a blend of western and eastern healing practices, with exercise classes, reiki sessions, Thai massages and acupuncture. Guests can also benefit from expert-led health coaching sessions and daily workshops. 

Nestled on Hawaii's east coast, Hana-Maui Resort is close to beautiful beaches, tropical forests and waterfalls. The resort offers Jeep rental, so you can head off to explore.

If you prefer to stay on the property, your mindfulness retreat begins with morning yoga and continues to the spa, which offers treatments based on local botanicals and traditional techniques, such as the relaxing lomi lomi massage.

Summer is the best time to visit the Reeds at Shelter Haven, when guests can enjoy private boat excursions, beachside kayaking and water-based activities – or simply lounge on the Roof Garden Sundeck.

Year round, visitors will be impressed by spa facilities including the Turkish Bath and salt room, as well as the pampering spa treatments. With packages for romantic breaks, solo trips and group getaways, there’s a seaside wellness retreat for everyone.

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Tucked away on 200 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains, this Malibu-based hideaway aims to detox both body and mind. Guests can stay at one of its 21 private cottages for a structured wellness programme packed with early morning starts, hiking, yoga, massages and plant-based cooking classes.

In quieter moments, guests can try a spa treatment or specialist wellness therapy or enjoy the communal facilities, such as the outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.

Eau Palm Beach Resort is set on a private beach amid seven acres of glorious oceanfront and nestled within lush tropical gardens. Guests can choose to take in the sea views from their own private cabana.

Activities include tennis, watersports and fitness classes. Alternatively, guests can take a dip in the pool or retreat to the spa for facials and massages, with the option to unwind in a private garden villa.

The Lake House on Canandaigua offers guests a serene wellness experience in New York’s peaceful Finger Lakes region. Guests can canoe on the lake or ski on Bristol Mountain during winter months.

For a more serene experience, there are wood hut saunas nestled on the banks of the lake and a cellar stocked from the surrounding wineries. Visit the Willowbrook Spa for treatments, wellness classes and to enjoy the hydrotherapy hot tub.

The vibrant red rock of Arizona’s Boynton Canyon is a sight to behold, and the Enchantment Resort has strived to create architecture that blends into the landscape. Overnight guests stay in traditional casitas, with views over the striking red rock formations.

The neighbouring Mii Amo spa offers meditation, wellness lectures, private consultations and moon ceremonies, as well as calming face and body treatments.

Tucked away in the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, the Miraval Austin Resort and Spa focuses on 'wellness with a purpose'. It offers programmes for solo guests, couples and groups – whether the aim is to boost mental wellbeing, reconnect or simply enjoy some distraction-free downtime.

All-inclusive packages include meals, resort credit for treatments, yoga and fitness classes, plus meditation sessions. Those looking for spa indulgence can choose from a range of pampering treatments.

The original location of the Canyon Ranch family of spas, Canyon Ranch Tucson promises ‘ancient wisdom and modern innovation’ as part of a personalised wellness programme for every guest.

There are more than 200 available services, ranging from haircare to a 'soul journey' using 'imagery, music and breath'. Facilities include outdoor pools and a toasty fire pit – perfect for enjoying the cool desert evening.

Channelling an elegant South of France vibe, Cal-a-vie has a carefully curated rustic European aesthetic. The property even boasts 17th- and 18th-century French buildings – shipped over from Dijon brick by brick.

Guests can enjoy signature treatments like the Vinothérapie grape skin wrap and Vichy scrub or de-stress with a meditation session in the chapel, before sampling imported Cal-a-vie-branded French wine.

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Set in 53 acres of desert, the award-winning Sanctuary Camelback Mountain is a luxurious resort near Scottsdale. The villas and suites both come with views of Arizona's rugged, rocky terrain, juxtaposed with the lush gardens surrounding the cool infinity pool.

Guests can unwind in the Zen meditation garden with its soothing reflection pond. Treatments range from facials to acupuncture, with the ancient Japanese art of Reiki a speciality.

Located in the Berkshires, Canyon Ranch Lenox offers guests personalised stays and rural retreats. Programmes centre around five pillars: health and performance, mind and spirit, fitness and movement, nutrition and food and spa and beauty.

There are daily activities and events overseen by fitness trainers, physicians, mental health therapists and life coaches. It’s complemented by nutritious dining – you can even take a cooking class and make your own lunch.

CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa offers relaxation and rejuvenation in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. The ayurveda-inspired retreat centres around four main pillars: movement, spa, nourishment and discovery.

Expect tasty food, yoga, private consultations and meditation. The spa focuses on the principle of healing through water, with a range of hydrotherapy-based facilities. There is also a daily programme of complimentary wellness classes. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking and desert walks.

Selling itself as a place ‘where nature nurtures’, The Lodge at Woodloch is a tranquil getaway in the Poconos. It’s set in its very own 500-acre land preserve, with pristine woodland and a 15-acre private lake.

Specialities at the spa include digital detoxes, forest bathing and chakra energy exploration, alongside other more unusual offerings like an invigorating snow room, Tyrolean bucket shower and Himalayan salt sauna.

The Lodge and Spa at Bushcreek Ranch offers a taste of the Old West but with all the comforts of a luxurious resort. Guests can enjoy glorious views of the starry night sky and watch the sun rise over the mountains.

Activities include horse-riding, yoga and skiing, while the Trailhead Spa offers treatments inspired by the American West. Guests can stay in a luxury log cabin or in a traditional lodge room.

Sandwiched between the pinkish-red cliffs of Zion National Park, Red Mountain Resort's wellness experiences are interwoven with its magnificent surroundings. Hike, bike and play golf – all surrounded by towering mountain scenery. You can even take a yoga class in Snow Canyon.

Meanwhile, the Sagestone Spa & Salon offers treatments which use ingredients infused with indigenous plants and botanicals. The resort offers short and long-stay packages for solos, couples and groups.

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The sleek and minimalist Carillon oozes elegance, promising guests a refined wellness retreat. The resort stretches along the Miami beachfront, offering stunning ocean views, as well as water-based activities like ocean fishing and kiteboarding.

Relax poolside, get in some cardio at the state-of-the-art fitness centre or head to the spa to indulge in traditional and alternative treatments – there’s even a wellness concierge on site to tailor bespoke programmes.

Promising a transformation of mind, body, and spirit, Golden Door in San Marcos offers a wide array of wellness options tailored to suit individual guests. Enjoy daily massages, explore 30 miles of hiking trails, attend cooking classes and dine on farm-to-table meals.

The spa menu features a range of restorative massages, body therapies and facials. The resort also offers water fitness, dance classes and salon services – a true top-to-toe wellness experience.

Part of the Four Seasons family, Sensei Lanai is a luxury adults-only resort located on a secluded Hawaiian island. Activities to enjoy here include scuba diving, horseback riding and deep-sea fishing.

A soothing, serene enclave, the resort offers traditional Japanese onsen baths and a Nobu-curated menu to go with its traditional Japanese aesthetic. Guests can also take part in lakeside yoga or slip into one of the soaking pools.

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Close to majestic Grand Canyon, Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon, Amangiri offers many ways to unwind among the dramatic rockscapes. Guests are encouraged to embrace mindfulness practices which draw on the desert backdrop and Native American influences.

The Aman Spa offers outdoor wellness sessions and treatments including massages, body wraps and facials. The Indigenous influence can also be found in the cuisine, which offers a taste of the American Southwest.

Set against the sprawling Topatopa Mountains, Ojai Valley Inn is a resort featuring luxury accommodation, a world-class PGA golf course and sumptuous dining. Activities include tennis, creative arts and watersports – you can even try your hand at beekeeping.

Retreat to Spa Ojai for a range of signature treatments, as well as gym classes and spiritual wellness. The resort promises a holistic escape amid the peace of the Ojai Valley.

Lake Austin Spa Resort boasts a wonderful lakeside location, meaning guests can look forward to aquatic activities like paddleboarding, hydro-biking and kayaking. The resort offers all-inclusive stays, so guests can simply relax and enjoy everything on offer.

For a slightly slower pace, there's also a swimming pool in a beautifully converted barn, spa facilities and gourmet dining. There is even the chance to book excursions and personalised experiences.

Accessible only by sea or sky, Alaska’s Stillpoint Lodge promises a unique wellness experience. Its setting in the pristine community of Halibut Cove on the edge of Kachemark Bay State Park encourages relaxation – plus the chance to glimpse bears, wolves and moose.

Guests can expect forest bathing, yoga and massages, plus fresh food grown in the lodge's own garden and a soak in a hot tub – perfect after an invigorating scenic hike.

The Vista Verde Guest Ranch, a retreat in the Rockies offering luxury log cabins and private hot tubs, is the ideal wellness destination any time of year.

In summer, guests can go horseback riding and fishing before kicking back with a range of spa treatments. In winter, dog sledding, snowmobiling and ice fishing are on the agenda – before retreating indoors for some gentle yoga. The ranch is an inclusive place, which welcomes families.

We end our list at Blackberry Farm – a luxury country retreat offering outdoor activities, spa relaxation and fine dining, all set amid 4,200 acres in the foothills of Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains.

Guests can indulge in wellness sessions, face and body treatments and forest walks, as well as bike rides through the Smokies. The food combines the rustic with haute cuisine, while the accommodation includes historic rooms and cosy cottages. It all adds up to a relaxing weekend wellness getaway.

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