The red-rock canyons, sandstone buttes and towering cliffs that make up the landscape in and around St. George, Utah, is breathtaking. Combined with its temperate high-desert climate (warm all year round) and bright sunshine, the area is an inspiring place for spagoers to not only enjoy pampering spa treatments and heatlhy cuisine, but also to take to the hills for outdoor fitness.
All three destination spas in St. George, Utah--Green Valley Spa & Resort, Red Mountain Spa and Fitness Ridge Resort & Spa--take advantage of their close proximity to the mountains and make daily guided hikes part of guests' exercise schedules. They offer hikes to suit all fitness levels, so even if you're coming from the city or sea level, don't let the desert foothills intimidate you! There's really nothing better than starting your day dedicated to health and well being with a vigorous hike in the fresh air.
Here are some highlights of the three destination spas in St. George, in the southwest corner of the state:
- Four-diamond, luxury suite accommodations, with private patios, Starbucks coffee, popcorn popper.
- Five outdoor pools, one indoor pool, 19 tennis courts
- Gorgeous landscaping, including a rose garden featuring 45,000 blooms.
- Hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, yoga, pilates, spinning and other fitness classes and programs.
- Spiritual programs, such as labyrinth walks and guided meditation.
- Fresh, homemade, low-fat cuisine; whole wheat bread is baked daily, fat-free yogurt is sweetened with fruit juice.
- Signature spa treatments include aromatherapy baths, waterfall therapy, Pearl Skin Polish, Painted Desert Clay, Cinnamon Sugar Uplift facial.
- 2006 renovation of 82 deluxe guest rooms, from double queens to villa suites.
- Three gourmet meals daily might include Coriander Crusted Chicken, Fire Roasted Chile Relleno or Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad.
- Sagestone Spa & Salon signature treatments include Cocoa Latte Polish & Wrap, Desert Gem Hydrating Body Facial and Canyon Sage Warm Stone Massage.
- Cardio/dance workouts, flexibility classes, core conditioning, aqua sports, yoga and more.
- Hiking, biking, rock climbing and extended day trips to Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park.
- Brand-new facility as of February 2007.
- Week-long, Sunday to Saturday stay is a results-oriented, weight-loss program for guests who just need to "shed a few pounds" and others who have 50 pounds or more to lose.
- Small group setting of 20 to 30 clients a week.
- Dubbed "compassionate boot camp," aiming to help guests jump-start their weight-loss plans and take what they've learned back home.
- Three nutritious meals daily, such as Tofu French Toast for breakfast, soup and sandwich for lunch, and enchiladas with dessert for dinner.
- Daily fitness classes include morning hikes, aqua-cize, spinning, stretching, Tai Chi
- Daily lectures from chefs, nutritionists and exercise professionals.
- Ridgeline Salon & Spa offers massage, facials, manicures, pedicures and more.
- Basic double- or private-occupancy rooms.
To learn more about outdoor adventure in Utah, check out Hiking in Moab and Houseboating on Lake Powell.
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