The Tamesis
Best known for its sister property in Malibu, The Ranch has long been known in wellness circles for its no-fuss approach: early rises, rigorous hiking, an insanely clean cooking program, and daily body workouts and massages are just some of the things you can expect during your “Ranch Experience.” But at the recently opened Hudson Valley Hotel, Malibu’s core experience elements have been put into relief for nervous New Yorkers (one of which is caffeine), and the result is a truly gorgeous and transformative wellness experience, perfect for a couples getaway that helps you reset, recharge, and reconnect your body and mind.
Less than an hour away from New York City, small groups of 25 guests immerse themselves in three-night, four-night, or four-night-and-five-day programs that feature The Ranch’s signature schedule of mountain hikes, strength training classes, restorative yoga, deep tissue massages, and organic plant-based meals. We love that it’s open to all fitness levels, and especially love its accommodations: Located on a historic private lakefront estate in the Lower Hudson Valley, The Ranch team, along with AD100 interior designer Steven Gambrel, painstakingly worked to preserve and highlight the estate’s remarkable architectural features while maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere. The guest rooms have a residential feel yet are ultra-chic, the light-filled dining room and the lack of distractions in all accommodations (including no TVs) encourage guests to unplug and connect with each other.
The 2,000-square-foot former ballroom has been redesigned and now serves as a gym, equipped with the latest in high-tech wellness equipment, while the 5,000-square-foot solarium features a year-round heated pool, infrared sauna and contrasting hot and cold plunge pool (a wellness lover’s dream). This results-oriented program is offered year-round, and in the winter the trails and trees provide a unique hiking or snowshoeing experience, creating a peaceful and picturesque retreat. For winter visitors, cooler weather brings unique opportunities to reconnect with nature, rejuvenate the body, and lift the spirit—whether that’s “hiking uncharted trails and breathing in the fresh air” or adding some “indoor activities,” including cooking workshops, pool fitness classes, fireside yoga, Pilates, breathing exercises and performance classes. You also have the option to add numerous additional treatments such as energy therapy, Reiki, acupuncture, hypnotherapy and couples massage, so you can leave your Hudson Valley Ranch feeling refreshed, refreshed and refreshed.
The recently opened Delamar in Mystic, Conn., swaps snow-covered slopes for salty air for a winter water getaway in coastal New England, where the season feels quieter, slower, and more relaxed and refined. Winter brings out the coast at its most serene – crisp mornings, stunning ocean views and cozy evenings where you can enjoy a warm, carefully prepared meal paired with seasonal cocktails or hand-crafted mocktails by the fireplace in the hotel lobby or at the on-site La Plage restaurant.
Many of the hotel’s rooms have beautiful water views, making you feel like you’re on a houseboat, and the interiors have a cozy, library-like feel. Then, Mystic Island itself is a perfect winter travel destination with ocean views, fireside cozy and waterside views. However, if it’s too cold to venture outside, head to the hotel’s Cure Spa for a professional massage and Biologique Recherche facial. For a bit of culture, hotel guests can enjoy free admission to the Mystic Seaport Museum and the Connecticut Art Trail, a partnership of 30 museums and historic sites that promotes the state’s rich cultural heritage.
