How to Create Your Own Palm Springs Wellness Retreat
Do you ever feel like you need a break from the noise and stress of everyday life? If so, Palm Springs may be the perfect destination for your next wellness getaway.
With its natural beauty, mild climate, and wide range of wellness-focused activities and accommodations, Palm Springs offers everything you need to relax and rejuvenate.
This post will provide a step-by-step guide on creating your perfect Palm Springs wellness retreat!
Choose a relaxing location
We Care Spa
We Care Spa in Palm Springs is more than just a place to get pampered. It’s a wellness retreat offering various services to help you relax, rejuvenate, and heal.
From massages and facials to yoga and meditation, We Care Spa has a little something for everyone. This location focuses on whole-person wellness, believing that when you care for your mind, body, and spirit, you can achieve proper balance and harmony in life.
You can find this through their unique blend of holistic treatments and therapies.
Two Bunch Palms
This resort is no stranger to the Hollywood elite, as it’s recently been visited by Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Madonna, and more.
Here, you can soak in natural healing mineral water and indulge in a comprehensive spa menu of unique therapies. Do any of these therapies suit your fancy: water shiatsu, sound bath healing, or even a shaman-lead class designed to find your spirit? You can book your stay here.
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
This 4.5-star resort features spacious balconies with breathtaking views of the desert oasis, stone bathrooms with soaking tubs, and ample resort amenities. You’ll find multiple sparkling pools and a full-service spa boasting luxurious treatments.
There are also nearby scenic hiking trails, an on-site fitness center, and healthy dining options. The Ritz-Carlton is ranked as the #1 wellness hotel in Palm Springs! You can book your stay here.
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California, is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. The resort offers a variety of activities and amenities to help you unwind. Unplug from technology and find your inner peace with a yoga class or meditation session.
You’ll find 48 treatment rooms, a salon, a bistro, and a sparkling saltwater pool at this resort. The resort’s spa incorporates ancient healing methods into detox and wellness treatments and uses resources from locally grown produce. You can book your stay here.
Stock up on healthy snacks & drinks
Visit the multiple locations in Palm Springs that offer delicious, healthy, fresh produce. Palm Springs is known for its healthy lifestyle, and there are plenty of options for healthy snacks and drinks to indulge in during your personal retreat.
Palm Springs Villagefest
The Villagefest fair takes place in downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive every Thursday night. This market features fresh fruits, veggies, flowers, and local area artists selling their goods for fun local vibes.
Fresh Juice Bar
The Fresh Juice Bar in Palm Springs offers excellent, delicious, and healthy smoothies. The Original is a tasty green smoothie, and their acai smoothie is also incredible. Make sure to try this place if you’re craving a hydrating smoothie.
Chef Tanya’s Kitchen
A vegan deli and marketplace offering fresh sandwiches and salads made to order using only organic and local farm produce. This place also provides pre-packaged ready-to-go items in their refrigerated and frozen section. All their plant proteins are housemade. Make sure to try the Coachella Forever Salad!
Fruit Wonders Palm Springs
This is a family-owned juice bar located in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs and specializes in fresh organic pressed juices, acai bowls, smoothies, Frescas, and paletas. Be sure to try the Berry Greatful Smoothie!
Move your body
Here are some of the best activities to get your body moving during your Palm Springs wellness retreat:
Nature walks
There’s nothing like a peaceful stroll through nature to clear your mind and center yourself. Palm Springs is home to some beautiful hiking trails.
Joshua Tree National Park is a must-see, with its towering Joshua trees and otherworldly landscapes. Here you can opt to just take a leisurely stroll or some strenuous hiking if you’re looking for something more active.
Swimming
What could be more refreshing than a dip in a pool? Palm Springs is famous for its many swimming pools, so take advantage of them! Hang out by the pool, do some laps, or just float around and soak up the sun. Most hotels have pools free for use, or you can purchase a day pass if you’re not a hotel guest.
Yoga
Yoga is the perfect way to stretch your body and calm your mind. Power Yoga studio is especially popular; drop-in rates are only $20.
Meditation
Meditation is a great way to quiet your mind and connect with your inner self. Salvation Mountain is a must-visit for any Palm Springs meditation enthusiast. This colorful man-made mountain oasis is in the middle of the desert and is considered “a spiritual gift to the world.”
Self-Guided Biking Tour
Riding bikes is very popular in the Palm Springs area and is a great way to explore downtown while getting in some low-intensity exercise!
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Connect with like-minded people
Crystal Fantasy
Check out Crystal Fantasy, a vibrant shop offering crystals, cards, and other holistic gifts and artwork. This store also hosts events such as monthly drum circles, sound bath meditations, and healing arts fairs.
Bring some of your favorite books, podcasts, or music to enjoy
Sometimes the best self-curated wellness retreat is doing just that – spending one-on-one time with the self. If you’re looking to keep things low-key, pack your favorite books, download your favorite podcasts, and listen to your favorite music.
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And lastly, take time for yourself each day to relax and rejuvenate
If you’re looking for discounts and wellness options around Palm Springs, check out the Palm Springs Wellness Pass, available for free download on their website.
This pass gives you access to various wellness activities and services in and around Palm Springs, from yoga and meditation classes to spa treatments.
Sometimes the best thing we can do is to take care of and celebrate ourselves because we deserve it. Self-care and self-love are essential parts of healing. I hope you have the best time on your very own Palm Springs wellness retreat!
