Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort

Profile: Merging the distinct philosophy of the original Golden Door in Escondido, California with the serene Sonoran desert, the 33,000-square-foot retreat offers a Zen-like atmosphere where curving walls and a trickling stream put guests at ease. The 24-room spa wraps around the north base of the resort’s signature boulder monument, affording inspirational views across the 1,300-acre Boulders property.

Treatment Highlights: Turquoise Wrap, Native Grain Exfoliation, LaStone Therapy, Bindi Balancing, Golden Harvest Facial, Detox Cellulite Therapy.

Rates:Spa treatments available in 50 and 80-minute increments with rates starting at $125.

Amenities:Men’s and women’s locker rooms (each with steam room, cedar wood sauna, O’furo tub and relaxation room), full-service salon, fitness center, domed yoga and movement studio, spa pool and whirlpool with cascading waterfall and lap lane, authentic Tipi for meditation, labyrinth, affirmation rock, Golden Door Spa Café, refreshments and boutique.

Insider Tips:Thanks to the innovative Golden Door kitchens, gone are the days when spa cuisine was all health and no taste. To learn how to prepare healthy and delicious meals, sign up for a Light & Easy Cooking class held the first Saturday of each month. The hands-on demonstration includes a chef’s apron, spa certificate, Spa Café lunch and more for $165 per person.