By Roger Naylor
Long before wellness was even a concept, Castle Hot Springs delivered it.
Centuries ago, indigenous people traveled to this desert oasis for the healing power of the springs that were rich with minerals. When the resort first opened in 1896 as a health retreat, well-heeled visitors made the arduous journey to reap the medicinal benefits of soaking in those thermal-heated waters gurgling up from beneath mountain bedrock.
That legacy continues with the rebirth of the modern Castle Hot Springs. The resort offers the ideal combination of physical activity and refreshing indulgence. Spend time outdoors beneath sunny skies, breathing remarkably clean air, soaking in natural springs, and dining on five-star cuisine grown and harvested footsteps from your table. More than a relaxing getaway, a visit to Castle Hot Springs can be life altering if you allow it.
“Vacation is a time of pattern interrupt. Guests can recalibrate their life in such a way that wellness comes to the forefront,” says Colleen Inman, Castle Hot Springs Wellness Curator. “Regardless of the guest’s previous association with practices of personal health management, they can find lasting inspiration through experience. At Castle Hot Springs, we aim to extend beyond the actual stay. We provide specific take-home wellness protocols to benefit for weeks, months, or even years to come.”
Explore the Intentional Wellness Package
To maximize those healthful benefits, sign up for the Intentional Wellness Package, a new and completely customized experience designed for renewal and rejuvenation of body, mind, and spirit.
“Before guests even arrive on the property, we have begun to curate a package to match the guest’s needs and desired outcome through our intake questionnaires and conversations,” says Inman. “Upon arrival and settling in, guests enjoy the first pre-scheduled private wellness session. They experience breathwork techniques, movements, and mindsets to become fully engaged in their visit and turn the light of awareness inward. During their stay, guests enjoy many activities in our natural surroundings, four hours of private wellness, a custom massage treatment, farm to fork meals, and unlimited access to the mineral waters in our hot springs.”
The Intentional Wellness Package must be booked at least 14 days in advance. That allows the staff the opportunity to coordinate with you as they create an individualized protocol for your well-being. Don’t be afraid to use this time to look ahead with eager anticipation. An embrace of enthusiasm is a great way to begin any journey.
Focusing on Breathwork
“Focusing on beneficial wellness methods that have spanned thousands of practitioners for generations makes the long-standing techniques user-friendly and reasonable to apply,” says Inman. “A significant component of what we do within the wellness department is breathwork. Although this is a current buzzword, we are not to dismiss the more profound impacts of the process. Breathwork is something that each individual is already doing. Yet the simple and subtle shift to watching the breath allows one another perspective. A perspective of observation leading to inner calm and greater clarity. Other proven breathwork concepts will switch the guest from the sympathetic (fight or flight) to the parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous systems. The ability to intentionally calm is a fantastic take home gift from a wellness stay at Castle Hot Springs.”
Requiring a minimum of three nights, Intentional Wellness is a rare chance to remove unwanted noise from your life. There are no televisions in the room and cell phone service and Wi-Fi are limited. Such a digital detox allows you to relentlessly pursue joy the old-fashioned way, by having actual experiences. Here amid the soft cathedral of Castle Hot Springs, this may be the first time you have such an opportunity since childhood.
Be Present in the Now
The desert landscape and the restorative waters of the natural hot springs inspire the wellness culture at the resort. Be present in the now. Be aware of the remarkable surroundings. Learn to breathe all over again. Hike the trails and scramble up the via ferrata course. Jump on an eBike or climb into the saddle for a horseback ride. Get your heart pumping and your spirit soaring. Collect a series of delicious moments while enveloped by desert beauty over multiple days. Bring those moments back home with you as a cherished and soothing bouquet, courtesy of Castle Hot Springs. A place you will never forget.
You’re welcome.
