The Berkshires

Tucked into the rolling hills and lush forests of the Berkshires, Miraval’s newest property—a centuries-old Tudor-style mansion—is set on 380 acres of gorgeous New England landscape, with plenty of room for the adventurous to roam and the exhausted to relax (the resort takes its device-free policy seriously, making it the perfect place for a digital detox). In our experience, the best way to do any Miraval experience is to sweat, spa, sip, and repeat, and the options for getting your steps in are abundant: Hike or bike the secluded trails, explore Laurel Lake by paddleboard or kayak, hit the challenge course for some hatchet throwing (really), or take in a yoga or Pilates class. There’s even an aerial yoga studio, complete with an instructor to help you get lifted. Over in the spa, the menu changes with the seasons, but Ayurvedic treatments are always on, and so are masks—Miraval is taking COVID-19 seriously throughout the resort, and as of now, certain spa amenities are closed, appointments are staggered, and masks are required for most services—but that won’t make your kombucha facial any less indulgent. Mix in a beekeeping class,…

You go to Canyon Ranch Lenox for a healthy-living reset. Days here include plenty of exercise and gallivanting around in the fresh air, which makes a trip to the elegant spa all the more satisfying. The collagen-supporting, pore-shrinking, skin-smoothing, glow-inducing treatments are the real draw (if you don’t count the bucolic New England countryside), but the dim, atmospheric lighting, tranquilizing pale-neutral color scheme, and overflowing fruit bowls are also wonderfully pacifying.

Though a weekend at Canyon Ranch is arguably about exercising restraint, there’s nothing spare about this wellness retreat, which is situated in a gorgeous, fully-restored 19th-century manor nestled in the Berkshires. The understated rooms here are designed to be relaxing, and to that end, there’s not much to distract you from your weekend of centering and healthy living. That’s no problem, though, since you won’t be spending much time in them: Days at Canyon Ranch revolve around the spa, working out, and a wealth of activities, including cross-country skiing. There are about 50 classes on the roster, along with myriad pools, a full gym, and assorted extras like a ropes course and squash courts. When you’re not working out, you might be taking a cooking class or learning how to diagnose your dreams. The food is healthy, but it’s also delicious—and all-you-can-eat.

Originally built in 1901, Blantyre was modeled after the owner’s family’s ancestral Scottish castle, complete with ivy-covered turrets, towers, and gargoyles. It didn’t become a hotel until 1981, when the house was restored by Ann Fitzpatrick Brown—and reinstated as a tribute to the Gilded Age. The décor here is fittingly lush, i.e. exactly what you’d expect to find in an English country manor. You’re supposed to spend your days relaxing in overstuffed armchairs by the fire, before descending to the dining room for canapés and champagne, and then a long, formal dinner (the dining room calls for jackets for gentlemen, and something a bit dressy for ladies). While high season here is spring-through-fall (in fact, the hotel was only winterized in 2005), if you come during the colder months, you’ll find a quieter stay—plus, they provide equipment for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice-skating. The Edith Wharton House, an estate the writer built, then lived and wrote in for many years, is just a mile away and open daily for visits. If you’re willing to go two miles, you’ll find The Shakespeare & Company playhouse, which hosts evening performances on…