Years ago, after a particularly difficult year, I booked a stay at Miraval Resort in Arizona, and though it was very expensive and I am not a fancy guy, it was just what the doctor ordered and worth the price. My partner and I are both in the throes of major burnout and are in need of some recovery. We have two weeks off coming up in September and are looking to do something similar to Miraval. I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions on wellness retreats in the US that would be comparable or better than Miraval, or ideas for how we could recreate a similar experience for less money. We'd be willing to put in a little bit of effort for a DIY experience, though too much effort and it defeats the purpose. These are the aspects of Miraval I think would be important aspects of the experience:
- Beautiful locale/access to nature
Comfortable accommodations - i.e. king size bed, nice sheets/linens
Easy access to delicious, healthy meals
Access to a good quality gym/exercise studio. Classes/instruction not necessary
Access to a hot tub and pool would be strongly preferred
Access to some sort of spa/body work would be nice but not necessary