Five Connecticut Spa Getaway Destinations

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Credit: The Spa at Norwich Inn

Imagine the stress associated with your work and personal life. Depending on your stress level, it may cause some emotional, mental, and physical problems. Luckily, there are ways to manage your stress properly and improve a better quality of life. One of these methods is going for a spa getaway. Treating yourself to an amazing spa treatment may bring some benefits to your mind and body. It may help you stay healthy and relax, rejuvenate your skin, relieve stress, and disconnect from the world even for a while. 

Generally, there are many spa treatments to try to enhance your body emotionally, mentally, and physically. These can include facial treatments, massages, medical procedures, and other options, including the use of crystals. Since many people have started to believe in the power of crystals for self-healing, several spas have decided to add the use of crystals for beginners and established clients into their spa menus. As such, you may begin looking for the best spa destination for your needs. 

When it comes to searching for the perfect wellness destination, did you know Connecticut is a great place to go for a weekend spa getaway? Our list nails some of the top choices across the state. From a signature spa resort in Washington with a brand-new wellness retreat, to getaways at Connecticut’s casinos, here are our top five picks.

The Spa at Norwich Inn

Norwich

The Spa at Norwich inn is one of the top-rated spa resorts in Connecticut. There are 49 beautiful rooms and 41 villas to choose from as well as an on-site restaurant. The resort is nestled into the Connecticut countryside in Norwich, CT, and is a great place to unwind. The spa features 27 treatment rooms, pool, sauna, steam room, relaxation room, salon, hot tubs, and fitness classes. Treatments include facials, nail treatments, waxing, body wraps, massage, and an on-site mystic offering tarot readings and spiritual exploration.

The Mayflower Inn & Spa

Washington

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Credit: The Mayflower Inn & Spa

The Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection is one of Connecticut’s premier spa resorts. Nestled in the Northwest hills of Litchfield County in one of Connecticut’s most beautiful towns, this resort combines an idyllic country setting with an award-winning restaurant and spa. The spa offers skin treatments, massage, sound therapy, yoga, and more. In addition, the surrounding countryside has plenty to explore including hiking and vineyards. 

The Well, a new wellness retreat, has now launched at The Mayflower Inn. The retreat provides an integrated holistic experience with a suite of medical and health coaching services. There are also custom spa treatments, a rotation of “Visiting Masters” across eastern and western healing practices, curated weekly programming, daily movement and fitness classes, and a calendar of seasonal retreats.

Winvian Farm

Morris

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Credit: Winvian Farm

The Winvian resort and spa is known for its whimsical lodging accommodations and farm-to-table restaurant as well as its 5000 square foot spa. Spa treatments include Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, prenatal, chakra balancing, pink sea salt, and CBD massages. Skin treatments include facials and Biologique Recherche Skincare. Body treatments include the salt glow or sugar polish, and reiki and reflexology are available. A hydrotherapy tub is also available.

Mohegan Sun Mandara Spa

Uncasville

Located inside the Mohegan Sun Casino Hotel, the Mandara Spa is the perfect luxury spa resort for a weekend getaway. Visit the casino, then relax and unwind with facials, massage, body wraps, and crystal quartz bed. Mandara Spa also offers “Journeys of the Spirit.” This spa treatment blends time-honored regional healing traditions from all over the world with modern techniques for a truly unique experience.

G Spa at Foxwoods

Mashantucket

The G Spa at Foxwoods Resort and Casino was founded by fashion designer Gretta Monahan and offers a whirlpool, steam, sauna, hair, makeup, nail and waxing services, skin treatments, body treatments, and massage. What better way to spend the weekend than a visit the Casino followed by ultimate relaxation in the fabulous G Spa?

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Amber Clark
Amber Clark is a freelance writer and wellness advisor residing in Litchfield County, Connecticut. She holds an Associate of Arts degree from NVCC, and devotes much of her time to furthering her education through literature and personal experience. Her passions include writing, reading, food, nutrition, and the outdoors.