This New York spa was just ranked one of the best in the country
The East Coast outpost of the famed Ranch Malibu—which has long attracted celebs and execs looking to detox and decompress—opened in late 2023 and quickly gained a loyal following. Guests here sign up for short but immersive three- or four-night programs that combine guided hikes, strength training, restorative yoga, daily massages and plant-based cuisine, all set on a 200-acre lakefront estate once owned by the Woolworth family.
What makes The Ranch Hudson Valley stand out in a crowded spa field? For one, it delivers major results in minimal time. Unlike its Malibu counterpart (where stays start at a six-night minimum), this Hudson Valley version is designed for the chronically overbooked, i.e., New Yorkers looking for transformation with a side of convenience.
While the fitness-forward schedule is rigorous (expect long hikes, zero caffeine and no afternoon naps), guests rave about the mental clarity, energy boost and physical reset they walk away with. Throw in sweeping views of the Ramapo Mountains, a solarium with an infrared sauna and plunge pools and chef-prepared meals that somehow make cauliflower sexy and it's no wonder this place scored a 94.4 rating from the magazine's readers.
It's also surprisingly intimate: With only around 25 guests per session, there's ample space for one-on-one attention, be it from your hiking guide or your massage therapist. It's essentially a luxury bootcamp meets spiritual retreat, just with better sheets.
So if your idea of self-care involves forest bathing, functional fitness and granola that tastes better than it should, The Ranch Hudson Valley might be your next escape. And the best part? You can be back at your desk by Monday—glowing, recharged and just a little smug about it.
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