Living Well
by Spafinder | March 05, 2020
The Mindful Benefits of Walking Barefoot
Discover the surprising health benefits of walking barefoot and why you should treat your tootsies to a barefoot walk in the world.
by Spafinder | March 05, 2020
Discover the surprising health benefits of walking barefoot and why you should treat your tootsies to a barefoot walk in the world.
by Spafinder | March 04, 2020
Discover why forest bathing at The Lodge at Woodloch can be life changing–and why it is the foundation of leading a mindful life.
by Kate Phillips | November 05, 2015
A master herbalist shares insight.
by Kate Phillips | October 31, 2015
When it’s time to retire that scary Halloween mask for another year, treat yourself to these DIY spa masks.
by Amy Sung | October 16, 2012
A delicious autumn mix of beets, figs, pistachios and ricotta cheese is combined with kale in this seasonal recipe to create a hearty salad bursting with the flavors of fall.
by Amy Sung | October 05, 2012
Make beauty recipes at home with ingredients from your pantry.
by Kate Phillips | September 21, 2012
North America is a hotspot for spa enthusiasts
by Jackie Burns Brisman | September 11, 2012
From the vibrant colors to the cool crisp air, enjoy a fall foliage tour at these top spas in the northeast and northwest.
by Kate Phillips | November 16, 2011
With turkey and all the trimmings top of mind, we wanted to share with you the spas voted Top 10 Best for Cooking Classes by our SpaFinder enthusiasts during the 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards.
by Susie Ellis | November 08, 2011
Hello, I’m looking for a spa for my girlfriends on the East Coast. We are located in VA and NY. Is there a spa midway that you could recommend so we are not overburdening one set with travel? I was thinking Delaware [or] Pennsylvania. Prefer a spa resort, but would consider a very nice day […]
by Kate Phillips | October 25, 2011
SpaFinder readers served these spas with the title of being the Top 10 for Best Cuisine in the 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, and it’s easy to see why.
by Amy Sung | November 22, 2010
Year after year, we’ve all developed our favorite Thanksgiving dishes, but why not branch out and give one of these healthy spa-inspired Thanksgiving recipes a try? SpaFinder picked out three spa recipes that sound like great potential additions to mix things up for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner repertoire – Apple Parsnip Soup, Grilled Figs with […]
by Amy Sung | November 22, 2010
A recipe from Rancho La Puerta (Serves 6) Ingredients: ½ cup ricotta cheese ½ cup cream cheese (See note) 4 tbsp honey, plus more to taste 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp pure vanilla extract or anise- or fruit-flavored liqueur, or a combination of the two (optional) 18 ripe figs 1 tsp olive oil […]
by Amy Sung | November 22, 2010
A recipe from Green Mountain at Fox Run (Serves 10) Use your favorite pie dough recipe, just mixing the pecans into the flour mix before adding the water. Or, to save time, use a ready-made refrigerated crust. Green Mountain provides an ‘in-between’ version below, using a boxed mix for the crust. Ingredients: 1 box pie […]
by Amy Sung | November 11, 2010
The Lodge at Woodloch shared with us their at-home spa recipe incorporating delightful rosemary.
by Kate Phillips | October 13, 2010
Fall is here, which signifies the arrival of brisker temps, leaf-pile jumping, apple and pumpkin picking, and glorious spa getaways. Reap the benefits of the bountiful season with a destination getaway – an abundance of autumn-like offerings are cropping up at vacation retreats, known for their spectacular foliage-surrounded backdrops.
by Shari Rosenberg | August 09, 2010
THIS JUST IN! Several of the spas in the SpaFinder Connoisseur Collection are participating in our SpaFinder Deal Days, the Wellness Week™! So if you are a local to any of these regions and have always wanted to try the fabulous destination spa in your ‘backyard,’ now’s your chance!
by Kate Phillips | July 14, 2010
The Lodge at Woodloch is serving up some tasty treatments this summer season. Added to the spa’s menu are two new services that are delectable, rejuvenating, and oh-so-scrumptious!
by Spafinder Team | March 24, 2010
Delicious desserts may not be on your list of top five criteria for choosing a destination spa, but that may change after trying Tree at The Lodge at Woodloch’s recipe for Dark Chocolate Crème. Tree Restaurant has re-invented traditional spa cuisine by presenting diners with all the sophistication and succulence of a five-star gourmet meal, while maintaining its wellness focus.
by Spafinder Team | March 03, 2010
The Lodge at Woodloch, a SpaFinder Connoisseur Spa, offers a destination spa experience in picturesque surroundings in Pennsylvania’s lake region, less than 100 miles from NYC. The fabulous spa cuisine is only part of the wonder of Woodloch. Get a taste with these signature recipes: Vegetable Paella, Avocado Crab Cake with Temple Orange Glaze, and […]