Spa Living

The spa residential community trend is in full swing, attracting everyone from retiring baby boomers to families with young children. According to Spa Finder (spafinder.com), there are more than 200 properties around the world in various stages of development. In the Rocky Mountain West, you'll find many high-end real estate offerings, from single-family homes to fractional-ownership villas, residence clubs to condominium-hotel resorts, each of which exemplifies the trend in its own unique way.

Living the spa lifestyle is about much more than endless facials and massages. It's about choosing to live in a healthier, more balanced way, with other like-minded people, in a community that has integrated the concept of wellness into everything from its spa-centric residences to its gourmet spa cuisine, rejuvenating therapies, educational opportunities, and, of course, high-country surroundings that inspire healthy living.

THE VILLAS AT MIRAVAL RESORT 
Catalina, AZ

THE SCOOP Located just 30 minutes north of Tucson in the Sonoran Desert, this award-winning spa resort is offering just 16 private villas for whole ownership.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE Lucky homeowners will enjoy well-appointed homes in a serene, pedestrian-friendly community adjacent to the resort, as well as all the amenities and programs Miraval is famous for. Membership to the club (required of homeowners) includes a personal advisor, unlimited access to all the resort's classes and programs, and entitlement to four weeks of the resort's exclusive Full Immersion package: a full month of pure spa luxury.    

VITALS The villas are still under construction and are slated for completion by the end of the year; units range in price from $2.55 million to $3.4 million. 
(866) 623-8002, miravalresort.com

CANYON RANCH LIVING Tucson, AZ

THE SCOOP Canyon Ranch, a top destination for luxe spa vacations for more than 25 years, is now offering a limited mix of new homes and homesites on 30 acres of its stunning desert property located in the foothills of Tucson's Santa Catalina Mountains. 

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE Focusing on “life enhancement,” the ranch features top-notch spa and fitness facilities, a wide range of health and wellness activities, award-winning cuisine, and a top-notch staff trained to create personalized programs for a healthful lifestyle. Homeowners enjoy full spa membership, transferable with the property. 

VITALS Homebuyers can build a custom home on a premium homesite or select one of the two-bedroom residences, which feature high ceilings and spectacular views. (800) 975-8880, canyonranch.com

THE RESIDENCES AT RED MOUNTAIN St. George, UT

THE SCOOP Living in style among Utah's stunning red-rock mountains just got easier. The Residences at Red Mountain are luxurious two-bedroom villas on the grounds of its nationally renowned spa.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE Ownership includes access to all of the spa's wonderful programs and facilities. Privileges include health assessment, personalized instruction, access to adventure programs, and of course, Red Mountain's decadent spa treatments. Homeowners also enjoy an array of services including clothing and equipment storage, concierge and housekeeping services, and even pre-arrival grocery shopping.

VITALS The fully furnished and appointed residential villas, completed in January, feature clean, simple architecture, floor-to-ceiling windows, and casual, elegant décor. (800) 444-4230, redmountainspa.com

80|50 MAMMOTH, PRIVATE RESIDENCE CLUB Mammoth Lakes, CA

THE SCOOP Perched high in California's spectacular eastern Sierra Mountains, Mammoth 80|50 is named for its 8,050-foot elevation. The new private residence club offers the best of both the resort and the charming village of Mammoth. One-, two- and three-bedroom furnished homes feature contemporary décor infused with rustic mountain design elements. 

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE Beyond amenities such as wine storage and a ski valet, owners have access to The Rooftop Spa, complete with top-of-the-line fitness facilities and rooftop hot tubs—perfect for relaxing in after a day of skiing.

VITALS The club is selling 1/8 undivided, deeded interest in a residence and an interest in the common areas and facilities; prices range from $300,000 to $610,000. 
(760) 924-7777, 8050mammoth.net

THE LODGES AT CALISTOGA RANCH Calistoga, CA

THE SCOOP Spend your vacation days in California's premier wine country. Calistoga Ranch has just released its third and final phase of its private residence club: a small collection of lodges nestled on 157 wooded acres.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE These fully furnished fractional-interest lodges blend into the surrounding environment and feature outdoor shower gardens, state-of-the-art entertainment systems and oversized fireplaces. In addition to delicious privileges such as the Vintner Member Program, exclusive dinners and wine tastings, residents can work up a sweat at the open-air fitness center, relax in the Bathhouse Spa's soaking pools, or meditate on a secluded yoga deck.

VITALS Prices start at $450,000 (plus annual membership dues) for a three-week share. (866) 442-9346, calistogaranchliving.com

SAGUARO RANCH Tucson, AZ

THE SCOOP Nestled in the Tortolita Mountains a short drive from Tucson, Saguaro Ranch is offering four- to five-acre homesites. Still in development, the 1,035-acre community will ultimately include 180 homes. 

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE The 10,000-square-foot spa and salon will include treatment rooms, movement studios and a fitness room; outdoor fitness options will include hiking, biking and bridle trails, tennis courts and a meditation/ yoga/tai chi lawn. Other amenities include an equestrian center, art barn and outdoor amphitheater.

VITALS Single-family residences range in size from 3,800 to more than 10,000 square feet; strict building codes will ensure that homes are built with materials authentic to the region. Homeowners are also encouraged to use environmentally responsible materials and products. (520) 498-2300, saguaroranch.net

FOUR SEASONS RESIDENCE CLUB Jackson Hole, WY

THE SCOOP Who wouldn't want to live at the Four Seasons? The private, luxe vacation homes in the legendary hotel's Residence Club offer panoramic mountain or pastoral views and perfectly appointed interiors that evoke the romantic style of the American West.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE The alpine-inspired spa is the perfect place to relax and unwind, featuring 16 treatment rooms (with fireplaces) and men's and women's tranquility lounges. A heated outdoor pool is available year-round, and a full-service health-and-fitness facility is in the building. 

VITALS Choose from two- or three-bedroom residences, offered in 1/7 and 1/14 fractional interests. Prices range from $187,000 to more than $469,000. (800) 343-0799, fourseasons.com

FAIRMONT TAMARACK Tamarack, ID 

THE SCOOP Fairmont Hotels have long been synonymous with luxury and style, and now homeowners of two new communities can take advantage of spa amenities. 

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE Still under construction, the 17,000-square-foot, full-service Willow Stream Spa will be a serene health-and-wellness center designed to complement its incredible mountain setting—the perfect place to get pampered after a day on the slopes. The community also offers a championship golf course with private club, fitness center, world-class skiing, 30,000-acre lake and access to The Frank Church Wilderness Area.

VITALS Choose from Belvedere, a village with 285 studios, condominiums and penthouses, or Whitewater, a mid-mountain community with 50 ski-in/ski-out homes. (888) 893-1526, fairmonttamarack.com

THE RESIDENTIAL SUITES AT THE RITZ-CARLTON Bachelor Gulch, CO

THE SCOOP Live at The Ritz-Carlton? You bet. Their new ski-in/ski-out residential suites are full-ownership condos, complete with the Ritz's legendary service and amenities. 

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE In addition to private chef services and a “ski nanny” program, priority reservations at the Bachelor Gulch Spa are part of the package. At 21,000 square feet, the spa includes a rock-walled grotto with a lazy river hot tub, 19 treatment rooms, and Pilates and yoga studios. The spa café serves up organic smoothies and fresh salads, and staff nutritionists and fitness instructors are available for consultations.

VITALS A limited number of luxurious studios, one- and two-bedroom condominium suites, each with spectacular mountain views, custom interiors and gourmet kitchens, are available from $639,000. (970) 845-2308; (888) 677-8380, residentialsuitesatbachelorgulch.com