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Rocky Gap Lodge, Maryland. Photo by Juliana Yang

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1000 Mountain Rest Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
Overnight Reservations: (800) 772-6646
Spa at Mohonk: (877) 877-2664

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The Destination

Treat yourself to the magnificent enchantment of Mohonk Mountain House. Built on the deep-blue waters of Lake Mohonk in 1869, this grand 261-room Victorian castle is one of America's oldest family-owned resorts. Discover thousands of acres of pristine forest and winding trails, just 90 minutes north of New York City. As a distinguished favorite among Hudson Valley hotel resorts, Mohonk offers access to 85 miles of hiking trails, tennis, golf, indoor and lake swimming, boating, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, children's programs, horseback riding, carriage rides, and more.

Accommodations and Dining

For over a century, Mohonk Mountain House has offered a unique haven of grace and timeless luxury. From elegant rooms in a Victorian Tower to charming rooms overlooking spectacular vistas of mountains or lake, enjoy the warm welcome that has characterized this New Paltz resort for generations. The 19th-century character of this historic castle has been preserved throughout – with beautifully-carved woodwork, period furnishings, and cozy fireplaces. Customize your stay by choosing from a wealth of guestroom options, which include Traditional rooms, Victorian rooms, Junior Suites, and Tower rooms.

Mohonk Mountain House is a Full American Plan resort. Rates include accommodations, three meals daily, Afternoon Tea and Cookies, and most activities. Guests delight in Mohonk's turn-of-the-century ambience and enjoy meals prepared by award-winning chefs, whose efforts have won numerous medals in national culinary competitions. In addition to its award winning menus, Mohonk also offers "Sound Choice" and vegetarian selections, appealing to the tastes of health-conscious spa guests.  Sample our Cuisine

The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House

This Summer marks a significant chapter in the history of Mohonk Mountain House. This landmark date marks the arrival of The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House -- a new 30,000-square-foot wing housing a three-story facility that will enhance the comfort and contentment of Mohonk's guests.

Linked to the Mountain House by an enclosed walkway, this all-new Hudson Valley spa will closely resemble the style and structure of the resort's 19th-century castle. It also provides a fitting addition to the recreation you’ll find throughout the 2,200-acre resort, allowing active guests to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Starting in Summer 2005, experience the outstanding amenities and services at this much-anticipated New York State spa resort, including:

  • The full-service Spa at Mohonk Mountain House, featuring Signature Mohonk treatments
  • Solarium, sauna, steam room, and outdoor heated mineral pool
  • Instruction room for Pilates™, aerobics, yoga, qi gong, and meditation
  • State-of-the art fitness center, fully equipped with cardio and strength equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, and bicycles
  • An indoor heated swimming pool

Environmental Stewardship

Mohonk Mountain House is the perfect place for rest, renewal, and relaxation of body, mind, and spirit. In Mohonk’s continuing commitment to be “the same, only better,” the Spa's three-level design features wood, local stone and cedar shingles to complement the Mountain House’s existing architectural character. Architects designed the new wing with energy efficiency in mind, allowing Mohonk to provide wonderful new services for guests while treading lightly on our spectacular natural environment.  The building is environmentally friendly in its use of a geothermal heating and cooling system, as well as recycled and recyclable materials.

A “green” sod roof is used on one section of the building, creating natural insulation and blending into the surroundings. Environmental considerations were key elements in designing the treatment menu for the spa. Signature treatments highlight botanicals abundant on the mountaintop.

The pool building features windowed walls and lofty wooden beams (similar to those in the Skating Pavilion), allowing guests to feel connected to the natural beauty of Mohonk. 

Throughout the Spa at Mohonk Mountain House, you will find all the special touches that let you know you have “come home again to Mohonk”— beautiful natural wood, a stone fireplace, and, as always, a staff of expert practitioners dedicated to making your spa experience extraordinary.

Guide to Spa Offerings

Signature Treatments:  Signature Elements of Nature Red Massage,  Mohonk Signature Red Facial;  Also offering Therapeutic Massage; Deep Tissue Massage; Aromatherapy Massage; Hot Stone Massage; Reflexology; Energy Balancing; Shiatsu; Couples Massage (Side by Side); Partner Massage Instruction; Pregnancy Massage; Salt Glow and Body Scrubs; European Facials; Gentlemen's Facials; Glycolic Facial; Paraffin Facials; Mohonk Signature Facials; Mini Facials; Eye Zone Treatment; European Manicure; Ultimate Spa Manicure; European Pedicure; Ultimate Spa Pedicure; Paraffin Hand or Foot Treatments, and more.

CATSKILLS

 

Camp Shane - a leading weight loss camp since 1968 - proudly introduces Shane Diet & Lifestyle Resorts at the Nevele Grande Resort and Country Club.

Our exciting weight loss and fitness spa type summer program is designed exclusively for Men and Women between the ages of 18 and 25 and provides an easy to follow approach to nutrition, health and fitness. Guests can choose between our affordable 2 to 8 week programs to help them lose weight safely and establish the foundation for a healthy lifestyle change.  We have combined our expertise and amazing track record for weight loss with the outstanding accommodations and resources of the Nevele to give young men and women an opportunity to lose weight and get fit while enjoying an activity filled vacation and social life that will stay with them when they go home.

The Nevele Resort and Country Club is located 90 minutes northwest of New York City and about two hours from Newark NJ airport, situated on 1000 beautiful acres in a valley surrounded by scenic mountains. The resort is impressive and a wonderful place to spend time. The Catskill Mountains are famous as a tourist attraction noted for their natural beauty and pleasant summer climate.  

The Shane Diet & Lifestyle Resorts guests have total access to the hotel’s facilities. The Nevele has indoor and outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, 8 outdoor tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, softball, bocci, shuffleboard, walking paths, and more. The Nevele Grande offers optional activities at discounted rates for Shane guests such as indoor tennis, golf lessons, 18 holes of championship golf, massages and horseback riding.


 

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The Inn

Nestled in the lush Catskill Mountains, just a two hour drive from New York City, the elegant, European styled Copperhood Inn & Spa provides the ideal environment for rejuvenating both the body and spirit.  Our rooms are warm and inviting -- read by rosy lamplight, luxuriate in big beds under cozy comforters and quilts, sleep well and awake refreshed. All of The Copperhood's rooms are equipped with modern conveniences such as telephone, television, DVD/VHS players, complimentary high-speed internet and wireless access, hair dryer and plush terry robes.  From the period wallpaper to the home-style dressers and chairs, you'll find your guest room as comfortable as your own bedroom.

Spa and Fitness

We believe there are four key elements for proper balance -- exercise, nutrition, peace of mind and care of the body -- the essence of your spa experience. We provide a wide array of spa services, fitness programs, and sports facilities. 

Our spa is comprised of seven treatment rooms, including an outdoor cabana for riverside massage, and a water therapy suite with Vichy shower, hydrotherapy tub and Scotch hose.  We offer a variety of massage modalities, as well as body wraps and scrubs, manicures and pedicures, facials, waxing, and more. Our massage therapists and estheticians are all professionally certified and New York State licensed

Guest set their own fitness pace, from gentle exercise to more strenuous exercise, using our fifteen station fitness center with Sprint weight circuit, free weights, cardiovascular equipment, stationary bikes, treadmills, elliptical, steppers, an adjacent sunlit yoga/exercise studio, and an indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room.  Additional activities include hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing, fencing, Akido, tennis, and more. We offer personal trainers and one-on-one consultations for optimum results.

Relax

Beyond a wholesome discipline, the Inn's owners, Elizabeth Winograd and her husband, the Inn's Chef Gerry Winograd,  recommend that you be gentle with yourself. A visit to their lovely mountains should help reassure you that, although it is not always clear to us, the universe is evolving as it should.

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Copperhood Inn & Spa | Route 28, Shandaken, New York  12480
Telephone: 845-688-2460  |  Fax: 845-688-7484

 SpaFinder Readers Choice 2006, Hudson Valley Best Destination Spa 2004, Best Spas USA 2007
 

CHAUTAUQUA

The town of Chautauqua is in the western part of Chautauqua County on the northwestern end of Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua is famous as the home of the Chautauqua Institution, the birthplace the Chautauqua Movement -- an adult education movement in the United States, highly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Chautauqua assemblies expanded and spread throughout rural America until the mid-1920s. The Chautauqua brought entertainment and culture for the whole community, with speakers, teachers, musicians, entertainers, and wellness specialists of the day. The first Chautauqua, the New York Chautauqua Assembly, was organized in 1874 at a campsite on the shores of Chautauqua Lake.

The Spencer Hotel Living Room

The Spencer Hotel Spa Massage

The Spencer Hotel Rocking Chair Porch

The Spencer Hotel & Spa at the Chautauqua Institute is a Chautauqua historic Inn which has earned the historical landmark distinction in 2002, at the culmination of its careful renovation. The Spencer is approaching an exciting 100th anniversary year.  As the Grande Dame ages, it continues to improve its physical ambiance while providing guests with all the modern amenities and conveniences that our 21st century requires. One of the few Chautauqua hotels to modernize, an elevator services all four floors of our Inn. 

All rooms are decorated by local artists to depict the lives of or scenes from the works of famous authors. In many cases, hand-painted murals grace the walls, floors and ceilings. The parlor and dining room have Strauss crystal, oriental carpets and beautiful Victorian antiques.  Four floors of porches grace the front of the hotel appointed with Victorian sofas, chairs and rockers overlooking the famous amphitheatre.

The Spa at The Spencer offers a treatment room with individual sound controls, subtle lighting, and a state of the art massage table. The Spa also features a custom-built sauna, specially designed for the ultimate invigorating, rejuvenating experience, and a private porch for outdoor relaxation  while enjoying delicious hot mulled cider and other beverages.  The Spa offers hot stone massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, Swedish sauna treatments, and can arrange for spa package vacations.

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GENESEO

Geneseo is a town and village in Livingston County in western New York. The name "Geneseo" is derived from the Seneca name Gen-nis-he-yo -- "beautiful valley".  Portions of the village are designated as a Historic Landmark.

Nestled in the heart of the Genesee River Valley, in the Finger Lakes Region of western New York, this historic hilltop mansion is an ideal setting for a restful weekend, rejuvenating retreat, or elegant event.

Our spa and healing arts services are carefully designed to give you an experience of renewal, relaxation and repose. Our practitioners reflect the philosophy of Radiance in their approach. Beauty and health are reflections of harmony in body, mind and heart, as well as harmony with nature. Our mission is to offer our best so that we may cultivate happiness for ourselves and others.

Let Sweet Briar and Radiance Spa provide private open space for your event, spa visit, or overnight stay. Our gardens and grounds provide the backdrop for a unique combination of rejuvenation, education and celebration.  Day Guests are welcome in the spa.

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GREENPORT

Greenport is a village in Suffolk County and a port city known for its historic whaling industry. Greenport is a popular hub for   travelers on the Long Island Expressway or Cross Sound Ferry to New England.

Greenporter Hotel & Spa
326 Front Street
Greenport, New York 11944
631-477-0066
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GROTON

Groton is a town in Tompkins County and contains a village, also called Groton. The town is in the northeast corner of the county and is northeast of Ithaca. Groton is considered part of the Finger Lakes District.

Angel Arms Bed and Breakfast & Healing Arts Center
481 Lafayette Road
Groton, New York 13073
607-838-0497
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HURLEYVILLE

Hurleyville is a hamlet in the Town of Fallsburg, Sullivan County, and is considered part of the Catskills Resort Area. During its heyday as a resort town, Hurleyville was home to many popular summer hotels and bungalow colonies.

Dubbed a "Bed and Breakfast for the Soul" by Budget Travel Magazine, Sanivan Holistic Retreat and Spa offers a truly personalized getaway for a maximum of 6 guests at a time. Located amid the Catskill mountains yet only 2 hours from New York City, this retreat allows each visitor to receive the personal attention necessary to meet their stress-relief, healing and personal growth goals. Some of our offerings include: Private retreats with a maximum of only 6 guests; intensive detox programs with juice fasting; alternative modalities such as Raindrop Technique, Sound Work, and more; pampering spa services, including holistic facials, hot stone massage, Shiatsu, holistic skin and body care using organic Jurlique products; organic cuisine with raw and vegetarian food options; state of the art facilities including swimming pool, sauna, steam, vertical Vichy shower and fitness equipment. Read A Review

ITHACA

The City of Ithaca is on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake, in Central New York, best known for being home to Cornell University. The City of Ithaca is the center of the Ithaca-Tompkins County metropolitan area.

La Tourelle Resort & Spa
1150 Danby Road
Ithaca, New York 14850
800-765-1492
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KERHONKSON

Kerhonkson is a hamlet in Ulster County, in the Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley.

Hudson Valley Resort and Spa
400 Granite Road
Kerhonkson, New York 12446
845-750-6395
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Set amid 400 acres of majestic landscapes and surrounded by the fabled Shawangunk Mountains and adjacent to Minnewaska State Park. We are located only 20 minutes from New Paltz or Kingston, New York. Hudson Valley Resort & Spa offers the perfect balance of charm and comfort.  Whether you want to ease your mind  and body with Shiatsu, discover deep relaxation and tranquility with a Swedish massage, or treat yourself to a European facial and algae body treatment, you're sure to walk out refreshed.

LAKE PLACID

Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County.  Lake Placid, along with nearby Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake, comprise what is known as the Tri-Lakes region.

The Whiteface Lodge Resort & Spa
7 Whiteface Inn Lane
Lake Placid, New York 12946
800-903-4045
518-523-0500
During the Great Camp era, the Northeast’s most prominent families gathered their finest belongings and set out for true family retreats in the Adirondacks, retreats that defined the modern-day meaning of leisure.   The Whiteface Lodge Resort and Spa renews this tradition in the quaint village of Lake Placid, New York. A luxury resort and private residence club, The Whiteface Lodge affords the rustic sophistication of the Adirondack Great Camps with refined service and contemporary amenities.  The Spa at Whiteface Lodge takes its inspiration from the complex mosaic of Adirondack Mountain life surrounding it. This intimate, 5,800-square-foot mountain spa hideaway blends the rustic beauty of its setting with a classic Zen ambiance.  From the signature Wanderlust body treatments to the Adirondack Forest Facials, the spa’s luxurious treatments are inspired by the comfort evoked by the mountain environment and the healing benefits of indigenous ingredients.
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Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa  | 5 Mirror Lake Drive | Lake Placid, NY | 518-523-2544
 

Mirror Lake Inn is situated on eight beautifully landscaped and manicured acres with 1/8 mile of pristine lake front and one block away from the unique, quaint shops on the village Main Street. We are a wonderful place for family vacations or spa getaways.  Our spa is a great place to kick back and chat with your friends or enjoy some time alone.  We offer men's and ladies' separate lounging areas appointed with marble and mahogany, plush sitting areas including fireplaces, whirlpool, steam rooms, lockers and grooming stations.  Join us and you'll be pampered with sumptuous products unique to the Adirondacks.
 

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NEW PALTZ

New Paltz is a town in Ulster County. The Village of New Paltz is located within the Town of New Paltz. New Paltz is home to the State University of New York New Paltz, founded in 1828.



1000 Mountain Rest Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
Overnight Reservations: (800) 772-6646
Spa at Mohonk: (877) 877-2664

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READ OUR FEATURED REVIEW OF MOHONK, WITH PHOTO GALLERY

NEW YORK CITY

New York City (The City of New York) is the most populous city in the United States. Founded as a commercial trading post by the Dutch in 1625, it is located on one of the world's finest natural harbors. New York City comprises five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island within five counties, respectively: The Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond.

New York Luxury Hotels - The Benjamin Hotel

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Hotel in the City

The Benjamin offers a classic elegance and modern design that extends to every detail of the hotel's spacious guest suites. Rooms are decorated in warm shades of cream and taupe with rich mahogany-finished furnishings.

Large, ultra-comfortable beds feature custom-designed mattresses covered in luxurious Frette linens and a down-filled duvet, and guests may choose from the hotel’s now-famous menu of ten different pillows. And every modern business need has been anticipated. Each room features a complete office center allowing guests to conduct business on a global scale.

Wellness Center

Relax at the Wellness Spa at The BenjaminThe Woodstock Spa & Wellness Center provides a peaceful haven to restore harmony and balance, cultivating health and well being from within. Our professionally trained and caring staff take a holistic approach to wellness ensuring that your mind, body and spirit are carefully nourished. The Spa creates a tranquil environment where time stands still. The Woodstock Spa & Wellness Center awaits you, an oasis from the world outside. You will be welcomed into a peaceful setting and feel your inner sense of calm return. Once in your plush cotton robe and slippers, enjoy a soothing aromatherapy footbath of lavender poured over smooth river rocks. A relaxing herbal tea or tonic begins to restore your spirit, which tells you that this experience will be more than just the treatment itself.

 

Mandarin Oriental New York
Spa at Mandarin Oriental
80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street
New York, New York 10023
212-805-8880
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Simply the Most Striking and Sophisticated New York City Hotel.  The Mandarin Oriental, New York, recipient of the prestigious Mobil Five-Star award for 2007, is an exclusive development located on floors 35 to 54 of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. This luxury hotel provides a stunning blend of modern design and oriental flair in the heart of Manhattan – with views over Central Park and the City skyline that are simply breathtaking.

The 14,500 square feet haven on the 35th floor offers holistic rejuvenation and relaxation in a setting of utter tranquility, including a high-performance fitness center, 75-foot naturally-lit indoor lap pool, six multifunctional rooms with personal shower areas, vitality pools in the men’s and women’s areas, amethyst crystal steam rooms and showers, Relaxation Lounges, an Oriental Tea Lounge, VIP Spa Suite with private steam & sauna facilities, a deep soaking tub and fireplace.

 

Peninsula New York - Peninsula Spa
700 Fifth Avenue | New York, New York | 212-903-3985
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The Peninsula New York is ideally located on Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, in the heart of New York City's most prestigious shopping, cultural, and business neighborhood, in Mid-town Manhattan.

The Peninsula New York features 185 spacious and luxurious guest rooms and 54 suites, decorated in a classic, contemporary style with art nouveau accents. Specifically designed for the needs of the executive traveler, all of the hotel rooms incorporate state-of-the-art technology, with an electronic system that allows guests to control their environment with the touch of a fingertip.

The hotel's pampering Peninsula Spa and Health Club offers hotel guests a broad range of facilities, including a glass-enclosed pool, in a serene atmosphere with spectacular views of Manhattan.


 

Hotel Gansevoort - G Spa
18 9th Avenue  (at 13th Street) | New York, New York | 212-206-6700
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The Hotel Gansevoort opened in Spring 2004 in the landmarked Gansevoort Meatpacking District. An area known primarily for its historic and commercial heritage, the Meatpacking District has become a magnet for stylish restaurants and designer boutiques. Hotel Gansevoort features design elements that blend as well as distinguish, including a signature rooftop with a heated, outdoor 45-foot pool with underwater music and lights; intimate roof garden; spacious event loft with soaring 20-foot ceilings; and commanding city and river views.

The 5,100-square-foot full-service G Spa Bar offering a wide range of treatments and a complete exercise facility is located on the lower level, and opened in February 2006.  It was the fist spa-bar concept int he United States.  By day, G Spa is a full-service spa and by evening, morphs into intimate VIP lounges. Two infinity-edged soaking pools become dance floors with glass covers. A third  remains available for soaking.

SHANDAKEN

Shandaken is a town in Ulster County, established in 1804 from part of the Town of Woodstock.

The Birchcreek Program is a specially designed and proven experience which promises remarkable results in a short period of time. Meals combine as many fresh, local raw fruits and veggies as you desire during the day, with freshly extracted carrot and fruit juices or smoothies for snacks. Dinner is a hearty display of various salad greens and toppings for you to choose from, complemented by the evening’s vegetarian entree.   

Programs are tailored to your weight loss and fitness goals, and include a 3 Night Detox Juice Fast; a 7  Night Jump Start;  a 14 Night Get In Shape; a 21 Night Habit Breaker, and an Annual Spa Retreat at Sea on a Cruise Ship. Local guests and residents are welcome to enroll in the program without booking accommodations.

 
Hudson Valley Weight Loss Retreat
Shandaken, New York

SHARON SPRINGS

Sharon Springs is a village in Schoharie County, known for its mineral springs. Sharon Springs grew into a highly fashionable spa town during the 19th Century, visited regularly by the Vanderbilt family, foreign diplomats, ambassadors, poets and writers.

The New Yorker B&B and Wellness Spa
110 Center Street | Sharon Springs, NY | 518-284-2126
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Opens to Guests May through October


Relax, vacation, and pamper yourself close to many famous and interesting upstate New York attractions. Enjoy rural charm and five-star dining in the new "upstate hot spot". Lazy, rural comfort a short drive from Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame and Glimerglass Opera .

The New Yorker Guest House offers bright and comfortable rooms with private baths, air conditioning, overhead fans and a cozy, old-fashioned ambiance. Wake up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee (or tea) and a full country breakfast in the morning in our spacious dining room.

The New Yorker Wellness Spa has a holistically oriented staff that offers therapeutic massage, hot stone massage, Reiki, reflexology, facials, body wraps and more.

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