Golden Door Spa – Escondido

The Golden Door is a unique sanctuary modeled after ancient Japanese Honjin inns with koi ponds, lush gardens, and miles of scenic hiking trails, enhanced by the latest fitness techniques, ancient relaxation therapies, and personalized counseling to promote a healthy lifestyle and inner peace.

This renowned spa is America’s first Destination Spa, founded by the famed wellness maven Deborah Szekely in 1958, having in mind her unique philosophy of personal health and fitness. The Golden Door spa offers treatments and ideals rich in tradition, yet executed with a modern interpretation, with week-long customized stays in an atmosphere of rare privacy.  You’ll achieve a deep, meaningful rapport with nature, enjoy the camaraderie of just 39 fellow guests, and discover a meaningful reconnection to your innermost self.  The spa offers a four-to-one staff ratio dedicated to your interests, goals, tastes and comfort. The program is 7 days by design because it’s the best way to travel to a place that brings you back to you.

~A peaceful, remote sanctuary, discreetly tucked away on 377 acres of rolling terrain, five miles north of Escondido, California

~World-class spa facilities, including nine treatment rooms, an herbal wrap area, hydrotherapy tub, sauna, steam room, and hot tub

~Asian-inspired architecture and philosophy, inspired by the ancient Japanese Honjin inns, famed for their gracious welcome and guest care

~40 spacious and comfortable guest rooms, each with private patios

~Meticulously landscaped grounds, complete with traditional Japanese gardens, koi ponds, and a million-dollar antique collection

~Premier fitness facilities, including 3 poolside aerobic gyms, a hilltop gym for private fitness sessions, a 4000 square foot Fitness Pavilion housing a 2000 square foot equipment gym, spinning gym, and additional aerobic gym; 2 swimming pools and a Kiatsu water therapy pool; tennis courts; and solarium

~20 miles of switchback hiking trails, winding through avocado groves and ponds, suitable for all levels of expertise

GOLDEN DOOR

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