Thermal springs were put into use in Springs and Murrieta resorts.
Two of America’s leading wellness and hot springs destinations are introducing the first guided geothermal wellness retreats, designed to deliver deeper and more targeted wellness experiences through expert guidance, restorative rituals and geothermal immersions.
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO and MURRIETA, CA, (January 27, 2026) – Springs Resort and Murrieta Hot Springstwo of the country’s most popular and award-winning wellness destinations, announced today that Health Returnsnew character categoryoutstanding offerings designed to offer guests a deeper and more intentional approach to relaxation, restoration and renewal. As wellness travel transitions to experiences that are both restorative and thoughtfully designed, Retreats embraces this moment with the unique structure, experience, and healing power of mineral water. In keeping with the belief that true wellness balances structure, science and space for personal transformation, both spas combine evidence-based hydrotherapy and experiential design into each retreat.
Based on each resort’s leadership in mineral water wellness, these two- and three-night fully equipped retreats turn geothermal melting into a guided and immersive adventure.
Each guided geothermal wellness retreat combines expert-led experiences, restorative rituals, nature-based activities, and the targeted use of geothermal waters into an integrated retreat designed to support meaningful wellness.
While each property’s retreat is shaped by its own unique setting and sense of place, both are based on the same philosophy. Health is most effective when structure, science and space work together with intention. In this harmony, mineral water becomes more than a unique amenity – it becomes a reliable way of recovery, support of the nervous system and renewal.
“Both of these places have always been places where people feel better.said Dr. Marcus Coplin, ND, Medical Director of The Springs Resort and Murrieta Hot Springs Resort.Retreats are our way of honoring this legacy and promoting a more accessible and supported wellness experience that guests can truly enjoy take home»
TWO DIFFERENT PRICES, ONE VIEW
Located on the banks of the San Juan River in downtown Pagosa Springs, Springs Resort is a long-standing wellness destination rooted in the restorative power of its geothermal mineral waters and the surrounding Sangli mountain landscape. Its tidal pools are fed by the Mother Spring, the deepest geothermal hot spring on Earth and the original source that anchors the resort’s water-centered approach to wellness known as Soakology. With more than 50 geothermal heating pools, a Thermal spaA panoramic sauna, extensive wellness programs and its signature restaurant, Wild finchthe resort offers guests a setting designed for deeper relaxation, reconnection and meaningful respite from everyday stress.
Located on 46 acres between Los Angeles and San Diego. Murrieta Hot Springs is a restored historic wellness resort originally established in 1902 and thoughtfully revitalized by the team behind The Springs Resort. Reopening in 2024 after more than three decades of closure, the resort offers an affordable escape designed for quick recovery and restoration, just a short drive from Southern California’s major urban centers, yet feels a world apart in its expansive grounds. geothermal immersion experienceand a water-centered well-being environment. Built around the healing power of geothermal mineral water, Murrieta features more than 50 spa experiences, a central hydrotherapy bath, Clay Cove mineral clay rituals, and guided wellness programming that make getting away from everyday stress both easy and fun.
IMAGES WITH ITS PURPOSE AND TECHNICAL PLACE
Both locations offer guided geothermal retreats in two- and three-night formats and are organized around four wellness themes: Connect, Explore, Restore and Rejuvenate. Each retreat follows a hydrothermal itinerary tailored to its specific purpose, combining geothermal immersion, contrast bathing, wellness programming and treatments into a structured, multi-day experience. designed around consistent geothermal practices that support recovery, circulation and balance of the nervous system. While Resort themes are shared across both properties, with programming and highlights shaped by each resort’s ambiance, amenities and sense of place.
- CONNECT: Focusing on grounding, meaningful connection, and creating lasting memories, Connect Retreat is designed to help guests feel present, supported, and deeply at ease.
- At Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, Connect Retreat emphasizes communal healing through shared geothermal experiences, including guided water-based experiences and clay rituals at Clay Cove. Curated hydrothermal paths and facilitated moments of reflection support balance and emotional connection, creating a calm and restorative environment designed for ease and connection.
- At The Springs Resort, the Connect Retreat emphasizes social immersion in the resort’s geothermal pools, interspersed with purposeful bathing rituals, guided wellness experiences, and spa treatments. Meditation time, riverside walks, and shared experiences throughout the resort support meaningful connection with self, others, and the natural environment.
- learn: Designed to restore energy, rekindle curiosity, and support physical and mental recovery, Explore Retreat combines movement, emotional awakening, and the intentional use of water.
- At Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, the Explore Retreat focuses on reenergizing through therapeutic geothermal melts and invigorating contrast baths. Visitors move through sophisticated hydrothermal circuits and intelligent water exploration that support circulation, recovery and a new sense of curiosity and enthusiasm.
- At The Springs Resort, Explore Retreat balances adventure and restoration through the intentional use of geothermal waters and guided wellness experiences. Programming includes the restorative use of the Explore Thermal Pathway, Thermal Breath sessions, outdoor travel time, and recovery-oriented rituals designed to support movement and ease.
- Restore: Created to relieve stress, fatigue, and exhaustion of the nervous system, Restore Retreat focuses on deep relaxation, tranquility, and long-term recovery.
- At Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, the Restore Retreat focuses on deep relaxation through long mineral soaks, cold water plunges, and quiet relaxation intervals designed to relieve stress and support the balance of the nervous system, creating an atmosphere of calm and deep restoration.
- At The Springs Resort, the Restore Retreat emphasizes deep relaxation through the intentional use of thermal pathway restorative and restorative wellness practices designed to support muscle recovery, nervous system recovery, and sustained relaxation.
- Revive:The most intensive offering, the Revitalize Retreat is designed to increase circulation, clear away fatigue and restore peak physical and mental performance through targeted geothermal soaking.
- At Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, the Revitalize Retreat is a results-oriented experience of strategic heat and cold therapeutic cycles designed to activate circulation, remove fatigue and restore energy through the targeted use of mineral water.
- At The Springs Resort, the Revitalize Retreat focuses on metabolic activation through the intentional use of the Revitalize Thermal pathway, contrast baths and restorative rituals designed to stimulate circulation and support detoxification.
GEOTHERMAL EXPERIENCE FROM STUDY TO GO
At both locations, each retreat is designed to support guests from the moment they arrive to the end of their stay. Each experience includes a curated hydrothermal itinerary with a relaxing theme, guided geothermal rituals, daily wellness programming, spa treatments, nutritious meals, special comfort-oriented touches, and 24-hour access to the geothermal immersion experience.
In Murrieta Hot SpringsRetreats begin on Tuesday and are offered as two-night stays ending on Thursday or three-night stays ending on Friday. In Springs ResortThe retreat starts every Monday and is offered as a two-night stay from Monday to Wednesday or a three-night stay from Monday to Thursday. Pricing varies by retreat and season, and all retreats are offered on an all-inclusive basis that includes retreat programming, spa treatments, meals and geothermal access. For more information on Murrieta Hot Springs Resort and The Springs Resort Retreats, visit https://www.murrieta-hotsprings.com/retreats/ or https://www.pagosahotsprings.com/retreats/.
ABOUT SPRING RESORT
Nestled in a stunning Rocky Mountain town with over 50 geothermal plunge pools, The Springs Resort is a premier wellness destination rooted in the restorative power of mineral-rich geothermal waters. More than 25 pools are located along the San Juan River, deepening the resort’s wellness offerings for overnight guests and day visitors alike. The resort has a complete thermal spa, two saunas, including a panoramic sauna inside the spa and an intimate outdoor sauna located in the bathing area for adults, as well as wellness programs such as aqua sound baths, a daily thanksgiving ceremony held every morning by the Mother Spring and offered daily after the daily ritual. Springs Resort Medical Director and Spa Specialist, Dr. Marcus Coplinbrings many years of experience in using mineral water. Using both clinical and natural health experience, Dr. Koplin has developed Spa Pathways, results-oriented geothermal immersion experiences designed for recovery, detoxification, sleep, and general well-being. For more information on geothermal wellness resorts, please visit www.pagosahotsprings.com.
ABOUT THE MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS RESORT
Originally established in 1902, the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort is a restored wellness destination built around the health and power of geothermal mineral water. After more than 30 years of closure, it reopened in February 2024 and has been thoughtfully revitalized by the team behind The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Located on 46 acres between Los Angeles and San Diego, the resort has 50+ swimming experiences, including mineral pools, cold plunges and contrast swimming areas. At its center is a bathhouse, a hydrotherapy center with indoor showers, a Kneipp reflexology walk, a steam room, a panoramic sauna and a sun deck. Guests also enjoy Clay Cove, a rejuvenating outdoor clay experience, as well as a full-service spa, wellness classes and seasonal health-focused dining. Overnight stays include 24-hour access and in-room wellness amenities. The resort also offers day passes, memberships and event hosting for groups. For more information, please visit the website murrieta-hotsprings.com or follow on Instagram @murrieta_hotsprings.
