10 Best Spas and Retreats in Upstate New York

"In a restored 1880s boarding house, Kenoza Hall offers guests a wellness program grounded in Kneipp therapy. This holistic method follows five foundational pillars: Exercise, Nutrition, Water, Plants, and Balance. The theme is “earthy luxury” at the onsite Hemlock Spa, where treatments like facials, massages, and wraps are rooted in naturopathy and hydrotherapy. Bringing to mind a greenhouse, the Relaxation Lounge seamlessly blends outdoor and indoor elements, with a cold water plunge, a wood stove, an outdoor barrel sauna, and a Kneipp circuit with varying textures and sensations. Their Movement Studio hosts group classes such as aerial yoga, sound therapy, and guided meditation. At Hemlock, the approach to wellness extends beyond the spa walls and throughout the property's gardens, hot tub, pool, private lake, and the ​​55 acres of surrounding land’s walking trails." - Caitlin Gunther