Menla Retreat & Dewa Spa

10 Amazing Wellness Retreats for Women

"A Tibetan retreat center and health spa set on a 330-acre nature reserve in the Catskills, about a 2.5-hour drive north of New York City. Lauded by the Dalai Lama (who blessed the land on a visit in 2006) and part of the Tibet House U.S. Cultural Center, this serene escape imparts traditional Tibetan healing practices and Buddhist teachings. Group retreats—focusing on topics from the sacred feminine to conscious dying—feature days full of yoga, meditation, breathwork, workshops, outdoor excursions, occasional women-only retreats, meals made with organic produce from the on-site garden, and restorative treatments at the Dewa Spa." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines