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[+] wellness programming and activities. The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts As summer fades into fall, we set our sites on cooler, crisper temperatures offering ideal conditions for leaf peeping and thinner, shoulder-season crowds. From nature-based rituals to immersive yoga and hiking to spa programming and celestial activities, just below, four hotel experiences from Utah to California and beyond — and, an ideal way to quietly embrace autumn’s majestic splendor.



The Lodge at Blue Sky , Park City, Utah There’s no shortage of wilderness in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range. The Lodge at Blue Sky, a 46-room Auberge property set on 3,500 acres, is bursting with activities: a mindful fall foliage hike is ideal for spotting roaming deer, moose and elk. Meanwhile, a carved-out pine forest clearing doubles as a site for therapeutic hanging yoga and sound bathing.

Receive a sage smudging and blessing from local Shoshone Chief Darren Parry; or try an intention setting ceremony. The aptly-titled “High West Whiskey” massage — commencing with a whiskey, salt and sage foot soak — soothes what ails. That’s not all: in celebration of the fall bounty, Gracie’s, the onsite organic farm helmed by an all-female led team, is hosting a harvest dinner (September 18-19th).

Dunton River Camp , Dolores, Colorado The Autumn Alpine Wellness Retreat at Dunton River Camp is an ideal time to enjoy Colorado. Dunton River Camp MORE FOR YOU Trump Vs. Harris 2024 Polls: Harris Leads By 3 Points Halfway Through DNC Nicolas Cage’s ‘Longlegs’ Gets Digital Streaming Premiere Date Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Wednesday, August 21 This fall, Dunton River Camp — an uber-secluded retreat nestled in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains — hosts its Autumn Alpine Wellness Retreat ( September 13-16th ) in more-than-ideal surrounds.

Enlist in yoga and wellness workshops, and guided hikes through vast acreage the San Juan National Forest — the glorious backyard to aspens, verdant pines and columbines. Hungry? Dig into organic farm-t0-table fare —boletus and chanterelle mushrooms, tree-ripened fruits, and fresh vegetables plucked from Dunton's surrounding farms. Come evening, cozy up into 8-safari-style tented accommodations before fading into the peaceful slumber.

Wake up and repeat! The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Los Olivos, California function loadConnatixScript(document) { if (!window.cnxel) { window.cnxel = {}; window.

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A relaxation area pours a homemade lavender lemonade, while the “Natural Wellbeing” treatment blends essential oils with gentle acupressure. Fitness offerings include restorative yoga and sound baths, and on October 27th, there’s a hands-on cooking class with Theo Stephan — Santa Barbara’s first extra virgin olive oil producer, where guests can create a healthful, organic 8-course menu. Or enjoy an evening stroll among idyllic vineyards, working ranches and grassy fields.

Dawn Ranch , Guerneville, California Dawn Ranch is set in the foothills of the redwood forest where spa therapies and warm soaks are ...

[+] inspired by the surrounding natural elements. Dawn Ranch Last year, the 22-acre Dawn Ranch opened in Guerneville, CA — known as a prime southern edge redwoods site. Meditation and yoga offerings round out the mornings while at night, there’s orchard stargazing and campfire sessions with acoustic Fender guitars.

The 86-rooms; a combination of cabins, chalets and tents, are blissfully sans phones and TVs — and come equipped with detoxifying HigherDOSE infrared mats. Identify native birds with Swarovksi bincolaurs or enjoy a custom scent experience with FLWR Napa Valley . The spa hosts a with a hydrating Manuka Honey body therapy and invigorating Forest Bathing body scrub.

And, don’t miss the starbathing in one the property’s luxe Redwood soaking tubs..

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