Integrative retreat center between Los Angeles and
San Francisco
Although it’s in a prime location near many worthy attractions,
including Avila Beach
and some splendid local wineries, if you visit Sycamore Mineral Springs
Resort in San Luis Obispo, you will have no valid reason or inclination
to leave. The
integrative retreat center is nestled on more than 100 peaceful wooded
acres and conveniently situated off of Highway 101, midway between
Los Angeles and San Francisco, making it a very convenient stop when
traveling in California. Although every room and suite has its own
private balcony and hot tub, we recommend staying in one of the West
Meadows suites, which are a short walk (or golf cart ride) from the
main attractions of the resort, and deliver a quieter, more private
experience. The on-site restaurant, The Gardens of Avila, serves
healthy gourmet cuisine with a Pan-Asia influence and boasts a large
and comprehensive wine list, which is, of course, another important
element in the art of relaxation. In addition to numerous amenities
such as a meditation labyrinth patterned after a medieval model in
France, a Wellness Center offering massage therapy, facials, color
aromatherapy and more plus a wide range of classes at the Healing
Arts Institute, it’s the private redwood soaking tubs tucked
away on the hillside, sourced by the naturally heated springs, that
will truly kick start that rejuvenation you came for. Visit www.sycamoresprings.com.
Rooms start at $169 per night and complete packages which can include
massage, spa treatments, healing arts classes and meals are available
from $309 a night.