The Western Wellness Revolution

Forward-thinking spas are redefining what it means to rest and rejuvenate.

Story by KRISTIN SCHARKEY

IT’S A WARM EVENING IN ARIZONA when I mosey up a dirt trail flanked by towering saguaros, finding myself lured by the smells of minerals emanating from a hot spring up ahead. The sun has just dropped behind the Bradshaw Mountains as I arrive at the edge of the pool, sling my towel over a boulder, and carefully dip one foot into the water, which clocks in at about 106 degrees. This serene, turquoise oasis is one of three at Castle Hot Springs, a historic resort about an hour north of Phoenix where you’re more likely to see a kaleidoscope of butterflies speed by than a car. A recent multi-year renovation transformed the remote 1896 property—seriously, it’s a dusty, winding drive off the highway—into the contemporary wellness destination it is today. With…

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Sunset (Digital) - 1 Issue, Wellness 2022

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