A wellness retreat is meant to be completely stress-free. Yet, when the logistics aren’t planned properly, a wrinkle or two can shatter that relaxing ambiance.
Below, we lay out everything you need to plan a perfectly tranquil retreat in Steamboat Springs, from timeline to transportation to activities and more.
Timeline
Consider what season you want to host your restful getaway. Does wellness mean skiing down world-class slopes and warming up in a hot tub? Or do wildflower hikes and soothing massages sound more your speed?
After choosing your season, the best time to begin planning your wellness retreat is two months before your trip. If you’re flying into Yampa Valley Regional Airport, which is 30 miles from Steamboat Springs, booking your flights about two months out will get you the best prices. You can also fly into Denver International Airport, rent a car, and enjoy the four-hour drive through the Rockies to Steamboat.
When flights are secured, you can begin booking your relaxation-focused activities.
Building Your Itinerary
Before filling your schedule, consider the group you’re planning for and the shared goal of the trip.
- Bachelor or bachelorette party: Is this trip a reprieve for the bride or groom from their stressful wedding planning? Ask if they have any “must-dos” that should be prioritized above the rest.
- Girls’ or guys’ weekend getaway: Have your friends been apart for months and are looking for quality time to catch up and relax together? Consider a mix of activities that allow time to connect and time to recharge separately.
- Milestone birthday: Is the guest of honor celebrating a landmark birthday? Whether they’re ringing in their 30th or 80th year, try to schedule the extra special activity on their big day.
- Corporate offsite or team retreat: Is your team getting some much-deserved R&R after a hectic period at work? While you want to carve out some time for connecting, the focus should be on experiences that truly allow them to let go and recover.
As you plan, keep your guest list in mind. Ideally, your group will be eight people or fewer. This number allows you to easily fit into two cars for moving between locations, and it’s small enough that most restaurants in Steamboat would be able to seat you at one table.
Larger groups can be accommodated, of course, but you may need to split the group when scheduling more intimate activities.
Activities
When you think of a mountain wellness getaway, there are some ideas that immediately come to mind. A spa treatment. A dip in the hot springs. A relaxed outdoor activity. So how do you narrow these down into a doable itinerary?
Choose one to two primary activities per day. Let’s dig into some of the most popular wellness experiences in Steamboat Springs below.
Private Spa Experience
There’s nothing more relaxing than a spa day. Before booking, poll your group to get a sense of the treatments everyone wants. You can mix and match your services, so one person gets a hydrating facial and Swedish massage while another enjoys a revitalizing full-body treatment and collagen-stimulating facial.
Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what treatment is right for you. At Euphoria Day Spa, we build in consultation time between our specialists and each new guest. After hearing your goals, they’ll be able to recommend the perfect treatment for you—or create a customized option to fit your needs exactly.
Depending on the size of your group, there may be times when some of the group is receiving treatments, while others are in between their sessions. At our spa, guests can use this downtime to relax in our infrared sauna. They can also use these moments to catch up with their friends or colleagues in a quiet, calm atmosphere, away from the noise of the external world. Others take this time as an opportunity for quiet reflection and resting.
Looking to enjoy your spa day with only your group? There are options to book after-hours spa takeovers, so your party is the only group in the spa.
Soak in a Hot Spring
Steamboat Springs is known for some of the finest hot springs in the entire country. For a truly relaxing experience, look into Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Their mineral hot springs are a balmy 104 degrees—the perfect temperature to melt your tension away.
You cannot arrive by Uber or Lyft per the Hot Springs’ rules, so make sure to coordinate transportation with your accommodations or book a shuttle with one of their approved vendors.
The Great Outdoors
Steamboat Springs is stunning every time of the year, and there are countless ways to enjoy your time outside.
Warm months offer horseback riding, easy hikes through meadows, and paddleboarding. Then our famous snow brings opportunities for skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating. Choose low pressure outdoor activities that everyone will enjoy without too much exertion.
Logistics
With the fun activities mapped out, let’s not overlook any of the other details that round out the trip.
Dining
It’s hard to relax when you’re hungry. Avoid any long wait times by making reservations at restaurants ahead of time. Steamboat Springs is home to excellent restaurants specializing in everything from barbecue to brunch to tapas. Some of the highest rated spots include Salt & Lime, Back Door Grill, and Mazzola’s Italian Restaurant.
Accommodations
Choose your accommodations based on where you’ll be spending most of your time. If skiing is the focus, look into the ski resorts in the south part of Steamboat Springs. If your trip is built around spa treatments, good food, and hiking, you may prefer staying at a hotel in the heart of downtown.
Transportation
If you’re not renting a car, you’ll need to reserve a shuttle from the airport to Steamboat Springs. Due to Steamboat’s remote location, rideshare apps are not reliable, so you should have a shuttle booked at least two days before your arrival.
Once you’re in Steamboat Springs, the city buses make it easy to get around town. A bus will stop by many of the hotels and resorts every 15 minutes, taking you wherever you need to go in town. Once you’re downtown, most businesses, including Euphoria Day Spa, are only a few minutes’ walk from each other.
Book Your Wellness Retreat with Euphoria Day Spa
Ready to melt your stress away with perfect-pressure massages and nourishing facials? Reach out to us today to learn more about our group spa events and see how we can create a customized group package that satisfies every person’s needs.