( Sunset ) -- Get away for a mind-clearing recharge at spa resorts , spiritual retreats , hot springs and more . Work with a spiritual leader . Shambhala . Their brand of soulfulness is more about group study than zipping your lips . The 600-acre sanctuary two hours from Denver has a long list of classes -- on ancient wisdom , spiritual healing , and , yes , meditation if you like -- plus lots of time to just meander along trails through forests and meadows . From $ 285/person , including meals . New Camaldoli Hermitage . Founded in 1958 by a group of Benedictine monks , the Big Sur , California hilltop monastery is a silent refuge for laypeople too . The rooms are strictly , well , monastic , but solitude and breathtaking ocean views ( not to mention rock-bottom prices ) put serenity within reach . From $ 95/person , including meals . Sunset : The West 's best ski towns . Spirit Rock . Even Buddhism newbies feel at home meditating at this pagoda-style center in the open , grassy hills of Marin County , California . Silent retreats are a specialty , and many include an intro session for anyone who 's new to this whole stillness thing . Sweat , yoga and a soak . Esalen . Most come to this cliffside edu-hippie-topia in California 's Big Sur for one of the 400 workshops ( shamanic cosmology , anyone ? ) . But you can also make an appointment to stop by for a massage ( 95 minutes , $ 165 ) . It works like this : You strip , then soak in the stone-lined springs above the Pacific until it 's time for your rub , set to the rhythm of the waves crashing far below . Red Mountain . The main draw here is the chance to use the red rock landscape of southern Utah as your personal gym . Plus healthy meals that are far from rabbit food . Yes , Reiki and other energy-balancing sessions make an appearance , but there 's also a good old-fashioned facial if that 's more your style . From $ 259/person , including meals . Sunset : 16 great snowy getaways . Ranch at Live Oak Malibu . At this pricey new spa , figure on nine hours a day of no-opt-out exercise ( hikes in the surrounding mountains , yoga , body sculpting ) , plus delicious vegetarian food , no cell service or caffeine , and intense bonding with your 13 fellow sufferers . It 's rehab for type A 's , only with a sparely chic cottage of your own . And much better scenery . One week , all-inclusive : $ 5,600/person . Glen Ivy Hot Springs . For $ 39 on weekdays and $ 52 on weekends , day-trippers to this spot in Riverside County , California , soak in their pick of warm and cool pools , smear themselves in red clay , and join in classes like water aerobics and tai chi . Your call whether to spring for a massage too . Call a time-out on your life . Ten Thousand Waves . A peaceful spot for an afternoon or an overnight , the Japanese `` village '' winds up a wooded knoll outside Santa Fe . Instead of houses , though , it 's outdoor baths linked by gravel paths . Come after dark to soak under the stars . Rooms from $ 99 . Sunset : 13 fun winter towns . Rancho La Puerta . A weeklong stay is traditional at this iconic , enchanting spa , just over the Mexican border from San Diego . Choose from its famously endless list of activities ( cooking lessons , Pilates , art classes , mountain hikes ) before you unwind in your private , beautifully tiled casita . One week , all-inclusive : from $ 2,855/person . Hawaii Island Retreat . It 's worth the flight to decamp at this spot on the northern tip of the Big Island . Your stay will be all about dips in the saltwater infinity pool , outdoor spa treatments , and hula lessons . Book a luxurious room or a rustic but charming yurt . Yurts from $ 130 , rooms from $ 275 . Breitenbush Hot Springs . The clothes-off , everybody-in communal hot springs in the Oregon Cascades come with evergreen and mountain range views . If you decide to make it a weekend , geothermally heated cabins can be had for under $ 200 a night , a spot in the dorm for $ 62 , including meals . Expect super-healthy food and a ban on booze . Sunset : 18 great California fall trips . Enter to win a monthly Room Makeover Giveaway from MyHomeIdeas.com . Copyright 2004-2010 Sunset magazine . All rights reserved .
Glen Ivy Hot Springs , a sanctuary near Spirit Rock , offers classes on ancient wisdom and meditation . Ranch at Hawaii Island Retreat provides overnight a day of no-opt-out exercise . Hawaii Island Retreat includes outdoor spa treatments and hula lessons .