Golden Door

Location: Escondido, California, 30 miles northeast of San Diego, 100 miles south of Los Angeles.

Golden Door At A Glance: Founded in 1958, Golden Door is still considered one of the finest spas in country. Beginning each Sunday, its seven-day program offers you the rare opportunity to leave behind the distractions of everyday life. The Japanese-inspired inn even supplies a complete spa wardrobe for your stay.

Awake early to set out on a winding hike through avocado groves up to a breathtaking vista to witness the sunrise. Most of the year it's an intimate women-only atmosphere, but there are co-ed and men's weeks. Many guests say it's not just luxurious, but a life-changing experience.

Guest Rooms and Rates at Golden Door: Forty rooms with private patios are surrounded by meticulously landscaped courtyards of camellia bushes, koi ponds or sand gardens and antique Japanese art. The rate of $7,750 per person per week includes a personalized program of fitness, spa treatments (including daily massage in your room), and organic spa cuisine.

The Spa at Golden Door: You'll meet with your personal esthetician to discuss a specialized beauty regimen, which includes daily massage in your room. The Bathhouse Spa has a sauna, steam room and Japanese hot tub and 8 treatment rooms. Treatments include a warm honey wrap and orange blossom milk soak, a peahc paraffin body mask and Ki-Atsu water therapy, similar to watsu.

Facilities at Golden Door: Pilates and yoga pavilion, four gyms, labyrinth, two swimming pools, Ki-Atsu water therapy pool, 20 miles of hiking trails over 388 acres, lighted tennis court.

Classes and Activities at Golden Door: Chi Dance, Feldenkraise, Pilates, Power Yoga, Nia, Hike and Bike, Qi Gong, Zen Archery, Fencing, Fitball Tone, Kaizen.

Contact Golden Door: P.O. Box 46077, Escondido, California
Phone: 800-424-0777 or 760-744-5777
Website: www.goldendoor.com