HIKING SPA /hīking/spä/ noun
- A hiking spa is a destination wellness vacation. Such facilities provide a comprehensive program that includes a hiking program, physical fitness activities, wellness education, healthy cuisine, special interest programming and spa services.
- The phrase hiking spa was originally used by Jimmy LeSage in 1978.
Rejuvenate in the Green Mountains of Vermont at Our Hiking Spa and Wellness Retreat
‘It’s all good’ spring through fall at New Life Hiking Spa.
Vermont mountains, gorgeous hikes, fresh food, incredible massages, a 40 year history and interesting people combine for a destination wellness vacation for singles, couples and small groups that gets rave reviews.
Specials/Packages
An Award Winning Destination Spa
and Wellness Retreat
2019 Season Dates – May 16 – September 30
New Life Hiking Spa is a nationally recognized, affordable fitness, wellness and weight loss destination. New Life is one of the oldest and most established destination spa programs of its kind in the country catering to over 900 guests each spring through the fall season.
Our program accommodates approximately 45 guests at a time. Hiking options abound for the beginner (along picturesque country settings), the intermediate (along the diverse terrain of the Appalachian and Long Trails) and the advanced (challenges up the some of the highest peaks in Vermont) hiker. We have options for each fitness level.
Each year, people travel from around the world to New Life Hiking Spa to attend our 3-10 night Jump Start Getaways, 11-20 night weight loss retreats, and 21+ night extended stay wellness retreats.
New Life has won accolades from Health Magazine, SHAPE Magazine, SELF Magazine, AARP Magazine and Rand McNally to name a few. New Life Hiking Spa was listed as the #1 spa on the Spas of America listing for 2014 -2018. New Life Hiking Spa & Wellness Retreat is the only vacation to be named #1 for 5 consecutive years. Most recently, it was listed on the top ten Health and Wellness Resort listing for USA Today. It’s most notable recognition was being named the #1 Destination Spa in the United States by Travel + Leisure Magazine in 2016 and subsequently appearing on the Today Show.
Come to America’s Original Wellness Retreat
The founder & director, Jimmy LeSage, has become known as a pioneer in the industry and is the one who coined the term “hiking spa”. We have been doing this since 1978 and we know wellness retreats! So what do you say? Are you ready to book a vacation today for your stay from May 16th to September 30th? You name the dates, decide on the length of your stay and whether you want a single or double room – it’s that easy, and we know you’ll love it!
“I highly recommend the 11-night stay for anyone who really needs to get on the right path.”
– Sarah Caron, Cooperstown, NY