Unleashing Inner Bliss: The Unbeatable Benefits of a Vacation at Mountain Trek

Are you yearning for a vacation that goes beyond the ordinary, one that revitalizes your entire being? Look no further! Mountain Trek, a world-renowned health retreat, offers an extraordinary escape...
fresh foods for mindful eating

Simple Tips for Mindful Eating

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.

Packing Tips for a Great Hike

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.

Recommended Wellness Retreats for 2023

Meanwhile, we have received numerous inquiries from you, our valued community, seeking recommendations for alternative retreats to explore. I am pleased to announce that I have updated Wellness50Plus.com with our carefully selected retreat recommendations for 2023. These retreats offer hiking opportunities and are open year-round, providing you with the flexibility to plan your wellness journey at your convenience. Additionally, I would like to draw your attention to a former New Life Hiking Spa fitness director, Beth Roberts, who will be hosting weekend retreats in Vermont.

Natural Ways to Refresh and Renew at Home

Pampering ourselves isn’t a luxury so much as a necessity to refresh and renew mind, body and spirit. Spas have been synonymous with pampering throughout the ages. “Every civilization around the...

Benefits of Essential Oils

Essential oils can help relax the body, reduce headaches, enhance massage therapy, and even help you sleep. There are many uses for these amazing oils, and they can help you on the path to wellness!...

5 Reasons to Start Gardening

No Green Thumb?  No problem!  Here are five reasons to start gardening today, anyway…

5 Benefits of a Wellness Retreat

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.

New Life Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers  1/2 yellow onion, diced 1 garlic clove, diced 2 tbsp finely diced carrot 4 oz tofu 1/2 cup cooked lentils 1/2 cup cooked quinoa Pinch fresh thyme and basil 1 tbsp grated Parmesan...

Hiking Outside Improves Your Health and Makes You Happier

We all know that working out on a regular basis can improve your heart health and allow for greater blood circulation, but did you know that where you work out can make a difference? You don’t have...

Wellness

Five Ways to Have the Best Wellness Vacation After 50

Five Ways to Have the Best Wellness Vacation After 50

A wellness vacation is an excellent opportunity to incorporate new and mindful activities into your daily routine. Consider activities like yoga, meditation, or water aerobics, which promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve mental well-being. Many wellness resorts and retreats offer specialized programs tailored to all experience levels, allowing you to learn new techniques and establish a regular mindfulness practice. These practices will continue to benefit your overall well-being long after your vacation ends.

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Simple Tips for Mindful Eating

Simple Tips for Mindful Eating

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.

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Spas & Retreats

Vermont Retreats with Killington Boot Camp

Vermont Retreats with Killington Boot Camp

Many of our former New Life Hiking Spa guests will surely remember Beth Roberts, who worked as our fitness professional.  For those of you looking to return to Vermont for some healthy food and hiking, we are excited to share with you that Beth is offering two retreats in Vermont!

Recommended Wellness Retreats for 2023

Recommended Wellness Retreats for 2023

Meanwhile, we have received numerous inquiries from you, our valued community, seeking recommendations for alternative retreats to explore. I am pleased to announce that I have updated Wellness50Plus.com with our carefully selected retreat recommendations for 2023. These retreats offer hiking opportunities and are open year-round, providing you with the flexibility to plan your wellness journey at your convenience. Additionally, I would like to draw your attention to a former New Life Hiking Spa fitness director, Beth Roberts, who will be hosting weekend retreats in Vermont.