By Isabel Prontes
If you are looking to relax and be pampered, a visit to a health
resort is a good way to accomplish both. From activities such as meditation and yoga to experiencing serene beauty treatments (such as facials and body scrubs) at a health spa, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a trip to a health resort. If you are looking for a health resort in New
Mexico, there are several options to choose from.
Ten Thousand Waves
Ten Thousand Waves a is a luxury health resort located in the mountains of New Mexico, not far from Santa Fe. In many ways, it resembles a traditional Japanese onsen (hot springs baths). Ten Thousand Waves offers services such as deep-stone, therapeutic, shiatsu-do and four-hands massages. The spa treatments are diverse and include herbal wraps and salt glows.
Ten Thousand Waves
3451 Hyde Park Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 992-5025
Ojo Caliente
This calming retreat in Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs has long been considered by northern New Mexico Native Americans as a sacred refuge that brings upon healing and inner peace. This isolated health resort offers recreational activities such as mountain biking, yoga and hiking. Whether you want a deep-tissue massage, dry-body brush or dry-blanket wrap, you can experience serious serenity at Ojo Caliente.
Ojo Caliente
50 Los Banos Dr.
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(505) 583-2233
Bishop's Lodge Resort and Spa
This health resort is a mere 5 minutes from Santa Fe Plaza. Located within a secluded private valley, this health resort is at base of the Sangro de Cristo Mountains on more than 450 stunning acres. There is a state-of-the-art spa, exercise center, tennis courts, yoga studio and large outdoor swimming pool (the biggest in Santa Fe) at this retreat.
Bishop's Lodge Resort and Spa
P.O. Box 2367
Bishop's Lodge Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983 6377
Vista Clara Ranch
Vista Clara Ranch Resort and Spa spans 140 acres within the Galisteo Basin. It offers a large range of recreational activities, services and amenities, including group exercise classes, whirlpools, hiking tours, rock climbing, pilates, astronomy, equestrian lessons, art, water aerobics, sauna, hot mineral springs, raindrop therapy, beauty salon, sunless tanning and cooking.
Vista Clara Ranch
40 Camino Vista Clara
Galisteo, NM 87540
(505) 466-4772
La Posado de Santa Fe
This luxury health resort, located in the center of Santa Fe, offers calming beauty treatments, such as facials and massages. There is a heated outdoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art exercise center, rooftop terrace (offering breathtaking views of Santa Fe), relaxation center and steam room. Some recreational activities include golf, fishing, whitewater rafting and fishing.
La Posada de Santa Fe
330 East Palace Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(866) 331-7625
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
