If you have the space, consider starting a small garden in your yard or even indoors on your kitchen counter. Growing your own food is sustainable and can help you connect more deeply to what you feed your family. What’s more, being able to harvest produce at its peak means more nutritional value and flavor per bite. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of growing plants from seeds, start by buying a few pots of herbs, such as basil, chives and mint.

Hiking fast isn’t necessarily about clocking your best time or the bragging rights, it’s about experiencing more goodness with friends and family. More alpine lakes, more craggy peaks, and more wildflowers. More high fives at the summit, more victory snacks, and more unexpected patches of wild blueberries.

As we enter spring of 2022, many of you have asked for referrals of where to go for a wellness retreat.

It has been two years since the pandemic wreaked havoc on the travel industry and many businesses are still recovering and restructuring. New Life Hiking Spa does not currently have retreats planned for 2022.  There have been many changes as a result of the pandemic, including the sale and renovation of our host hotel.

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It’s no surprise that spending time with Mother Nature, soaking up the sunlight, and breathing in the fresh air are all good for your health and well-being.

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