TAKE A WELLNESS

Take a wellness-focused Trip To Mendocino

By: Megan Hill

In northern California’s gorgeous Mendocino County, wellness is easy to come by. It’s possible to plan a retreat-like vacation based around spas, hot springs, quiet hotels, and restorative hikes, all within Mendocino.

Here are some ideas to base your trip around:

Visit the new Bohemian Chemist, a vintage Art Deco apothecary and spa offering treatments with CBD and cannabis potions. The spa sits in the wine-centric Anderson Valley and is the best stop for cannabis, edibles and tinctures, a luxury facial or stockpiling cannabis products that promote wellness and relaxation.

Stay at the Mar Vista Farm + Cottages, set in Anchor Bay on nine expansive acres laced with organic gardens. The farm’s retreats revolve around meditation, forest bathing, beachside yoga, stargazing, campfires, and Japanese soaking tubs. The retreat sits on scenic Highway 1 and features eleven vintage cottages with fireplaces and farm animals.

Also tucked along Highway 1 with sprawling ocean views, the Little River Inn’s new Wellness Package puts rejuvenation front and center with a two-night package including a 90-minute massage and seaweed body scrub for two; two-hour relaxation session for two with a doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture; and

As our fast-paced lives and high-stress jobs wear on us, a wellnessfocused vacation geared toward relaxation and rejuvenation rises to the top of the bucket list.

two tickets to the seaside Mendocino Botanical Gardens, for a meander by the sea.

Practicing the Danish mindset of Hygge, the contemporary Arts and Crafts-style Brewery Gulch Inn offers a two-night escape package built around coziness and wellbeing. The Inn’s crashing ocean views and locally sourced organic cuisine set the perfect stage for daytrips into the Redwoods, sea kayaking, or horseback riding along the beach.

For the ultimate escape by the sea, the Stanford Inn by the Sea steps up with a great selection of health and wellness programs. These include daily yoga, medication, and outdoor activities, plus meals at the award-winning, plant-based Ravens Restaurant.

The 2,000-acre ranch at Inn at Newport Ranch is a must for wellness vacations. The retreats here focus on activities like yoga, guided walks and meditations, Swedish massage, and more. The nine guest suites are capped off with a hot tub aptly perched atop the water tower for the ultimate chill-down.

At California Landmark No. 980 – better known as the champagne mineral baths – off Highway 101 near Ukiah, soaking is relaxing. Enjoy the water at Vichy Springs Resort and Spa, a 700-acre facility boasting America’s only warm and naturally carbonated Vichy mineral baths (and Olympic-size pool).

Or, check out Orr Hot Springs, located next to Montgomery Woods Sta-

te Park. This 27-acre bucolic escape has secluded mineral baths, with options of two communal tubs set between 104–107 degrees or stargazing tubs located atop the bathhouse building. The enormous cold pool, a 15 by 60 ft., spring-fed plunge built into a rock sidewall set at a delightful 65–75 degrees, offers the ultimate chill-down. There’s also a dry sauna and constant-flow steam room, plus massages. The springs has 23 guestroom cottages, plus yurts and cabins.

Discover Siloam Springs

Small-town charm and great outdoor adventure. That’s what you’ll find in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Tucked away in the northwest corner of Arkansas, Siloam Springs is known for its natural beauty, community spirit and Southern hospitality, but these are just a couple of the many reasons to visit! Located in the heart of the Ozarks, about 90 minutes from Tulsa, Oklahoma and 30 minutes from the University of Arkansas, Siloam Springs is a perfect destination for the family, outdoor adventurer, or group of friends wanting a relaxing weekend. Outdoor enthusiasts will find no shortage of adventure in Siloam Springs, with options for mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, and even rock climbing! Northwest Arkansas is quickly becoming a must-visit destination for mountain bikers, and Siloam Springs adds to the draw with our new City Lake Park. With a mountain bike loop, soft surface trails, a pump track and a skills course, Siloam Springs has your mountain biking needs covered. Not a mountain biker? We think every member of the family will still enjoy City Lake Park, with its additional area for nature observation, trails for walking and hiking, disc golf course, and serene lake for fishing and stand-up paddle boarding.

If you’re looking to enjoy more time on the water while you’re here, head over to the Siloam Springs Kayak Park, just four miles south of town. Perched along the Illinois River, these 900 feet of engineered Class 1 rapids are the perfect spot to ride the waves and enjoy the eddies. This family-friendly park provides amenities for skilled kayakers and beginners alike. While many spots on the river tend to be too low during summer months, the Siloam Springs Kayak Parks was designed to be enjoyed year-round. Families flock to this free amenity where you can picnic and relax along the shoreline, swim in the family swimming area, and even let the kids try their skills on the climbing boulder. Be sure to bring everything you need for a day on the river, including all your gear, water and snacks.

When you’re ready for a break from outdoor adventure, our historic downtown and Sager Creek make the perfect backdrop for your leisure time. Contain-

ing four parks and an inviting, walkable downtown business district, this area offers visitors a warm welcome. Our local and award-winning coffee shops, restaurants, accommodations, and host of truly unique retail stores exist to entice you to stay. With a new brewery and wonderful beer and wine tap room, you can enjoy your adult libations with the locals!

As you continue your visit downtown, you’ll find quaint gazebos, public art, librarrows (mini libraries shaped like arrows where you can borrow a book), native plant life, a beautiful view of Sager Creek and maybe even run into some of our resident ducks.

Memorial Park, opened in the spring of 2019, and is home to the Chautauqua Amphitheater, a water feature, the Siloam Springs Farmers Market and its lush green space is the perfect setting for an evening listening to live music or just a stroll through the park.

Siloam Springs hosts a variety of events from live music to movies in the park, car shows, festival and craft fairs, special beer and food pairings and much more.

Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, or a little bit of both, Siloam Springs is the perfect destination for every member of the family. Come for a visit and check us out. We know that you will love Siloam Springs as much as we do!

Siloam Springs summers

Siloam Springs, Arkansas is a hidden gem in the northwest corner of Arkansas. It is a travel destination known for its outdoor beauty and thriving historic downtown district. Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, there is no better place to eat, shop, and play than downtown Siloam Springs!

Bring your appetite, and taste awardwinning brick-oven Italian pizza and gelato, signature Ozark Plateau fine cuisine, classic café fare, fresh baked goodies, or perhaps even some German fare. Whatever you’re hungry for, Siloam’s got it, and it’s going to be delicious.

Check off everything and everyone on your list when you shop in downtown Siloam Springs. Classic antiques. Classy boutiques. Amazing artwork. Best of all, you’ll be supporting local. The question is, is your trunk big enough for all the treasures you’ll find?

There’s always something going on in downtown Siloam Springs. A vibrant gathering place for all, Downtown Siloam Springs has an array of annual events that are designed to gather a community of locals and visitors alike in celebration of food, holidays, pets, music, roots, and so much more. The beautiful Memorial Park, which opened in 2019, includes the Chautauqua Amphitheater, which is a picturesque location to host music, plays and other community events, and provides a place for the local Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings and an interactive water feature for families to enjoy!

Come visit and see for yourself the beauty and excitement that awaits you in historic downtown Siloam Springs!