Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection

These Upstate New York Spas and Retreats Are a Refuge for Rest and Renewal | Condé Nast Traveler

"In the small town of Gardiner, overlooking the Shawangunk Ridge (or, as locals lovingly refer to it, “The Gunks”), Wildflower Farms is a nature-inspired retreat featuring a 9,000-square-foot wellness facility called Thistle. Named after the wild blooms that blanket nearby fields in the summer, Thistle offers body treatments using small-batch botanicals, scrubs, and remedies made in partnership with the local Cultivate Apothecary. Meanwhile, facials feature products from French cult-favorite brand Biologique Recherche. Of note, Thistle’s immersive outdoor treatments—like guided meditations alongside the river—are all crafted with an eye toward harnessing the power of nature." - Caitlin Gunther, Jessica Chapel