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Waves This serene retreat, nestled in a grove of piñon, offers hot tubs, saunas, and cold plunges, plus a variety of massage and other bodywork techniques. Bathing suits are optional in both the 10-foot communal hot tub (during the day) as well as the women's communal tub, where you can stay as long as you want for $13. Nine private hot tubs cost $19 to $26 an hour, with discounts for seniors and children. You can also arrange therapeutic massage, hot-oil massage, in-water watsu massage, herbal wraps, salt glows, facials, dry brush aromatherapy treatments, Ayurvedic treatments, and the much-praised Japanese Hot Stone Massage. 3 1/2 miles up Hyde Park Road on the way to Ski Basin (505) 982-9304 |
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Sunrise Springs Inn & Retreat
Built around two spring fed pools and nestled in cottonwoods and willows. Natural cooking with fresh ingredients often grown on the property
Take I-25 south toward Santa Fe Downs to exit #276 (Route 599). From the exit ramp, turn right. At Traffic Light,take a left onto the Frontage road. Turn right just before the Race Track onto Los Pinos Road. Continue 2.5 miles to SunRise Springs Inn and Retreat.
(800) 955-0028
(505) 471-3600
Vista Clara Ranch Resort and Spa
This resort/spa has a stunning setting and some fine amenities and programs, including a cooking school in the summer.
25 minutes south of Santa Fe, just outside Galisteo
(888) 663-9772
(505) 466-4772
Avanu
Decorated in Southwestern-cum-Asian style, with clean lines and lots of elegant stone, Santa Fe's chicest option is at the La Posada de Santa Fe Resort and Spa. A full-service spa offering a range of treatments from massage to salt glows, this spot may initially seem expensive (about $75 for 50 min.), but treatments come with full use of the steam room, hot tub, and grass-surrounded pool.
(505) 986-0000
