Wellness is the pursuit of a healthy life, nourishing both mind and body. Call us biased, but there’s no better place to restore a healthy outlook than Sun Valley. Between relaxing spas, invigorating workouts, and simple but delicious meals, you’ll realign your outlook on life. Only have a weekend? That’s plenty of time. Here’s our recommendations for two perfect days of wellness in Sun Valley.
Where to Stay
Did you know that lack of adequate sleep is associated with a shorter lifespan and the development of serious medical conditions? That simply won’t do. Catch up on some much needed shut-eye with a stay in Sun Valley. Dive into soft sheets, nestle in a pile of pillows, and let the quiet mountain air lull you to your best sleep in weeks.
Knob Hill Inn The remodeled Knob Hill Inn is a European-style hotel with serious charm and luxurious details.
Limelight Hotel Ketchum Newly opened Limelight Hotel Ketchum is in the center of the action on Main Street in Ketchum.
Sun Valley Lodge The Sun Valley Lodge is not only the epitome of luxury, but its world class spa and year round outdoor pools are close enough to access without removing your bathrobe.
Where to Spa
Relieve stress and relax your body with a day at the spa. Whether you’d like a long soak in a mud bath, a hot stone massage, acupuncture, or a body wrap, Sun Valley’s spas have you covered. Is it possible to be too relaxed?
Zenergy at Thunder Spring Come to Zenery for a spa treatment, but stay to enjoy the elegant health facilities. Join in a group fitness class, and don’t miss the outdoor heated pool with a view of Bald Mountain.
The Spa at Sun Valley Located in Sun Valley Lodge, the Spa at Sun Valley re-opened in 2015 as a luxurious wellness destination.
Where to Invigorate
Wellness is not only relaxation, but also awakening your muscles and strengthening your body. Locals and visitors alike join in invigorating yoga, pilates, and body-work classes to refresh their spirit. Never been to a class before? Don’t worry, it’d be hard to find a more welcoming environment than Sun Valley.
GATHER Yoga & Studio GATHER offers classes seven days a week at their cozy studio in downtown Ketchum. Give them a call to get a recommendation and make a reservation.
Wood River Community YMCA Buy a day pass at the Wood River Community YMCA and enjoy all their facilities, including: yoga classes, a saline lap pool, group fitness classes, and a climbing wall.
Where to Nourish
With all this relaxation and rejuvenation, you’ll need to fuel your body with delicious, nourishing meals. Sun Valley’s chefs are masters at transforming simple, pure ingredients into a feast for your palate.
NourishMe NourishMe’s shop in downtown Ketchum offers deli-style organic food. Owner Julie Johnson is a certified nutritionist and brings her love of wellness to everything she creates.
Bigwood Bread Cafe Soups, sandwiches, salads and pastries await at the Bigwood Bread Cafe. Everything is served on, or with a slab of, locally produced and organic Bigwood Bread.
Enoteca Modeled in the spirit of an Italian wine shop, Enoteca serves deceptively simple meals such as wood fire gourmet pizza, charcuterie plates, and duck confit.