Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs
Hotel · Calistoga ·
Spa with geothermal mineral pools, mud baths, and massages
Spa with geothermal mineral pools, mud baths, and massages
"Framed as one of Calistoga’s longstanding spa resorts, Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort is among the properties offering volcanic ash mud baths and a classic Calistoga wellness experience." - Justin Goldman
"A historic Calistoga spa offering a garden setting for al fresco treatments, four indoor mud baths, additional mineral baths, and three geothermal mineral pools — a classic spot for the region's mud-bath tradition." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"In Calistoga, Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort offers an Instagram-worthy, mid-century charm since 1952 — colorful murals, vintage cars, and clean-lined furnishings — alongside hot springs, mud baths, and plentiful spa treatments; you can stay overnight or just visit the spa for a soak, swim, or massage." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A midcentury-modern Calistoga property with a mineral spring–fed pool and a spa focused on mud treatments, it offers a recently renovated courtyard with bistro tables, lawn games, and a cocktail bar operating from a repurposed shipping container. The hotel displays colorful murals by local artists, retains vintage touches like clawfoot tubs and original brick, and—after renovations in 2019–2020—provides modern conveniences such as mini-fridges and electric kettles; accommodations range from small guest rooms to a five-bedroom 1924 Victorian that sleeps up to 15." - Matt Villano
"A historic mineral-springs property that has been recently revamped, preserving its unique hot-springs character while updating guest amenities." - J’nai Gaither