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Healthy LivingReviewSpasSpas of The Northeast

October 11, 2023Craig Oliver

It’s hard to beat the excitement of the American Northeast. The east coast of the United States is packed with history and natural beauty, and full of surprises. From the excitement of New York, one of the world’s great cities, to charming historic towns and luxurious golf and health resorts in the surrounding region, there’s a getaway destination for everyone. Make plans to visit and discover the exhilarating Spas of the Northeast.

Nemacolin
Yoga & Meditation, Woodlands Spa & Salon, Nemacolin, Spas of America

Nestled in Pennsylvania’s idyllic landscape since 1987, Nemacolin offers a unique retreat within 2,200 acres of the Allegheny Mountains. The Woodlands Spa and Salon is the heart of this haven, with 40 serene treatment rooms and a full-service salon, providing relaxation at its core. The Fitness Center offers modern amenities for the active, from group classes to personalized sessions, ensuring a place for exercise and exploration. The Holistic Healing Center focuses on wellness through innovative methods, including acupuncture and energy work, providing a diverse range of therapies like salt-water float, infrared light, cryotherapy, and NovaTHOR PBM therapy. Exclusively for overnight guests and members, Nemacolin offers an exclusive haven of rejuvenation, promising exceptional retreat experiences. Nemacolin,1001 Lafayette Dr, Farmington, Pennsylvania 866-344-6957

QC Governors Island, New York
QC NY, Sunrise, Spas of America
With a view of Manhattan’s skyline from its outdoor hot pools, QC Governors Island may be the most romantic spa in the city that never sleeps. This is the first spa location in North America for this Italian brand, founded in 1982 and owned by two brothers, Saverio and Andrea Quadrio Curzio. Influenced by the culture of ancient Roman baths, QC Terme spas are designed to be a gathering place for people to relax and linger. Only a five-minute ferry ride from Battery Park and set on the northern tip of Governors Island, QC NY, is an enchanting oasis with pools on the lawn outside and saunas, steam rooms, and treatment rooms indoors. A full bar and café complement the experience. QC Governors Island, 112 Andes Road, Brooklyn, New York 646-402-9647

The Lodge at Woodloch, Pennsylvania
The Lodge at Woodloch, Spas of AmericaNortheast Pennsylvania is home to one of the most popular wellness destinations in the country. The Lodge at Woodloch offers warm, welcoming staff and a wide array of on-site activities: everything from yoga, tai chi, hiking, and golf to cooking demonstrations and art classes. The Aqua Garden includes co-ed soaking pools with waterfalls, an indoor pool, and an outdoor whirlpool for year-round use. The Lodge’s spa offers a Himalayan Salt Sauna, Snow Room, and Tyrolean Bucket Shower. The fitness center offers many classes and dedicated Pilates, indoor cycling, and water-rowing facilities. The Lodge at Woodloch boasts 59 beautifully renovated guest rooms that feature nature-inspired décor drawing upon the property’s woodland locale. The Lodge at Woodloch, 109 River Birch Lane, Hawley, Pennsylvania 570-685-8500

Reflections Spa, Grand Cascades Lodge, New Jersey
Grand Cascades Lodge, Crystal Springs Resort, Spas of AmericaNestled along the edge of the Appalachian Mountains an hour outside New York City, Reflections Spa can reinvigorate, relax, and even inspire you with exceptional and decadent spa experiences. The spa menu features lavish massages, skin therapies, and beauty treatments incorporating innovative techniques and products. The luxurious facilities and glamorous atmosphere are sleek and seductive, inviting you to release stress and find elevated heights of harmony and relaxation. This pampering retreat is located within the AAA four-diamond Grand Cascades Lodge at the Crystal Springs Resort, which includes six top-rated golf courses, ten dining outlets including a four-star restaurant and world-renowned wine cellar, plus spectacular indoor and outdoor pool complexes. Reflections Spa, Grand Cascades Lodge, 3 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, New Jersey 877-210-0910

Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck, New York
Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck, Spas of AmericaBased on a philosophy of balancing life with wellness and indulgence, the Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck is reminiscent of an old-world chic Parisian hotel, yet with all the modern comforts that today’s travelers expect. Located in the heart of one of the prettiest towns in America, this boutique luxury resort is a short train or car ride from New York City. The spa offers more amenities than resorts twice its size, including a Himalayan Salt Sauna, a eucalyptus-infused steam room, and a heated spa whirlpool with a private bar on the Aqua Terrace.  Be sure to make time for the complimentary fitness classes that include yoga, tai chi, Pilates, and strength training and a fully equipped fitness studio that will enhance your personal well-being. Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck, 46 W Market Street, Rhinebeck 877-647-2328

Y01 Health & Longevity Resorts, New York
YO1 Health Resorts, Spas of America, Yoga Room
Immerse yourself in health in over 1,300 acres of lakes and pine forests in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. The Y01 Health & Longevity Resorts promotes holistic health through personalized health programs. Each one of their programs is specifically designed to support your body holistically and promote healing against various chronic diseases. Upon arrival, you’ll meet with a health counselor to conduct a pulse assessment to determine your mind/body type and suggest a customized program to address your needs. This spacious property offers luxurious accommodations, an all-inclusive vegetarian meal plan, a spacious indoor pool, a fitness center, various yoga classes, and many hiking paths to lose yourself.
Y01 Health & Longevity Resorts, 420 Anawana Lake Road, Monticello, New York 855-200-6004

Skana, The Spa at Turning Stone Resort, New York
Skana Spa, Ladies, Turning Stone Resort, Spas of America
Discover an upstate New York rejuvenation experience that promotes good health and balances mind and spirit. Upon arrival, you’ll walk through a glass-enclosed walkway, bordered by a landscaped brook, and into the 33,000-square-foot spa offering 12 treatment rooms, saunas, whirlpools, steam rooms, a full-service salon, a spa café, and a co-ed therapeutic mineral pool. The Turning Stone Resort Casino property is a 3,400-acre recreation, dining, and entertainment complex proudly owned by the Oneida Indian Nation. Don’t miss the Tower Fitness Club, which offers an array of cardio and strength-training machines, an all-season swimming pool, a full schedule of exercise classes, and Ahsi Day Spa and Salon. Skana, The Spa at Turning Stone Resort, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, New York 315-361-8200

Spa de La Mer, Baccarat Hotel New York
Baccarat Hotel New York, Spas of America

Discover a peaceful and quiet boutique wellness experience in the heart of busy Manhattan at Spa de La Mer, Baccarat Hotel New York. At the first dedicated spa in the United States by the skincare brand La Mer, you’ll discover experienced therapists using custom treatments that incorporate stellar formulas based on bio-fermentation. Awash with ambient light and sound inspired by the sea, four intimate treatment rooms evoke a suspended time. This spa offers everything you want in a luxury New York City getaway. In-house guests can access a well-appointed fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and luxurious change rooms with steam rooms. Spa de La Mer, Baccarat Hotel, 28 West 53rd Street, New York, New York, 212-790-8910

The Spa at The Omni Homestead Resort, Virginia

Washington Library, The Spa at Omni Homestead, Spas of America
The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia, has been a popular destination for everyday vacationers and U.S. presidents since the 18th century. Founded in 1766 as an 18-room lodge, this spectacular resort features decadent dining options and over 40 recreational amenities on 2,300 acres in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains. The spa is an expansive and luxurious facility for guests to experience wellness activities, decadent spa treatments and unique features, including the year-round, adults-only Serenity Garden. Guests can also “take the waters” at the historic Warm Springs Pools, which feature naturally warm, mineral-rich springs in two recently restored bathhouses.
The Spa at The Omni Homestead Resort, 7696 Sam Snead Hwy, Hot Springs, Virginia, 800-838-1766

The Biggest Loser Resort Niagara, New York
Biggest Loser Niagara, Aquatics, Spas of America

Since 2002, the Biggest Loser Resorts have provided sustainable weight loss programs to encourage and empower people to achieve balance through fitness, nutrition, education, and relaxation. Their mission is to help you build physical endurance, learn to identify your body’s cues, discover your personal triggers, and transform your relationship with food in a supportive group environment. They believe you have the power to reach and maintain your weight loss and fitness goals. At BLR Niagara, eating healthy and working out becomes a lifestyle choice – not just another diet. Days begin early, with stretch classes or yoga, breakfast, cardio and weight training classes, and plenty of fresh air walks in the beautiful 300-acre natural wonderland, bejeweled with three pristine, sparkling lakes. The Biggest Loser Resort Niagara, 1083 Pit Road, Java Center, New York 888-945-6737

Elements Spa at Minerals Hotel, New Jersey

Yoga, Elements Spa at Minerals Hotel, Spas of America
Discover Elements Spa, a sanctuary where the earth’s natural healing powers have been incorporated into breathtaking design and rejuvenating services. This soothing oasis is within the Minerals Hotel at the spectacular Crystal Springs Resort, just an hour outside New York City. The resort features six top-rated golf courses and ten dining outlets, including a four-star restaurant and a world-renowned wine cellar. Guest rooms and luxury suites are comfortably appointed and feature stunning mountain and valley views. Adjacent to Elements Spa is the Minerals Sports Club, one of the most comprehensive fitness, sports and social clubs in the Northeast. It offers many classes, an expansive cardio and weight training center, and an amazing indoor and outdoor pool complex.
Elements Spa at Minerals Hotel, 1 Stonehill Drive, Vernon, New Jersey 866-923-1858

For a complete list of spas in the Northeast region, choose by state: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Craig Oliver

Craig Oliver is president of Spas of America and editor-in-chief of Healthy Living + Travel.