T+L’s Assessment of Miraval Berkshires

Amid what felt just like the longest winter identified to humankind, I wanted a break. A breakup, dreary climate, and basic burnout had me looking for a reset—and it got here to me within the type of an all-inclusive wellness getaway in Massachusetts’ Berkshires. 

Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa is one in every of three wellness-focused Miraval resorts in america; the primary location, Miraval Arizona opened in Tuscon 30 years in the past, and Miraval Austin opened in 2019. The latest of the trio, Miraval Berkshires maintains the model’s holistic well-being strategy that seems like a contented medium amongst health-focused resorts. It’s not so regimented in its wellness programming that you just’re scheduled from sunup to sunset or really feel restricted in what you may eat and drink (there’s a bar right here, and yow will discover a variety of dishes for each palette). However should you’re the kind of one who finds rest in a stacked schedule and desires to eat as cleanly as attainable whereas on the resort, you are able to do that, too. 

Day by day actions—some included throughout the each day fee, some for an additional price—embrace arts lessons, exercises starting from mild to intense, meditation, hikes, and psychological well being–centered group periods, inviting company to design their very own wellness journey that meets their wants. For me, that meant a heavy dose of meditation (together with a silk hammock sound tub), a category about conquering concern, an introduction to wheel pottery, and a number of other exercise lessons, leaving loads of time for remedies and rest on the Life in Steadiness Spa.

The adults-only property is undoubtedly serene, tucked into the rolling hills of Lenox, Massachusetts. The toughest—however maybe most restorative—a part of my keep was adhering to the resort’s no-phone coverage. Cell telephones are usually not permitted within the widespread areas, and I used to be embarrassed at first by how typically I instinctively reached for my machine, typically out of behavior greater than want. It’s a easy coverage that forces you to remain current, one thing I tremendously appreciated by the tip of the journey when it was time to return to countless emails and notifications. 

All through my keep, I met many Miraval loyalists, followers of the model who’ve visited each property, some a number of occasions for an annual (or much more frequent) break. With such a devoted fan base, it’s no shock our readers voted the resort among the many finest home vacation spot spas in T+L’s 2025 World’s Finest Awards. I went in curious and left a convert; within the months following my journey, my mother (who joined me) and I saved commenting on how good we had been feeling—physique and thoughts. Whether or not it was from our chakras being absolutely realigned in a bespoke spa therapy or from  simply devoting three days to doing issues that made us really feel good bodily and mentally doesn’t actually matter to me—it did precisely what I hoped it will do. My time on the resort bought me over my midwinter hump and feeling like myself once more, and it gave me a newfound appreciation of the transformative energy of a fantastic wellness escape. 

Beneath, my evaluate of Miraval Berkshires. 

The Rooms

100 and twenty-one rooms and suites are unfold throughout the property, from 10 just lately renovated visitor rooms within the historic Wyndhurst Mansion to carriage homes and cottages. Cottage rooms are related to the remainder of the primary indoor areas—together with the Harvest Moon Restaurant, Life in Steadiness Spa, and exercise and train areas—so that you don’t have to fret about strolling exterior if it’s snowing or raining. I stayed in a cottage double queen room, which had all the standard lodge facilities (you may count on a easy, trendy really feel) plus a Tibetan singing bowl and meditation pillow. One of the best a part of any Miraval room is the signature bedding, which really seems like being swallowed up by a marshmallow—in one of the simplest ways attainable, in fact. (The bedding is so fashionable, they even promote it so company who fall in love with the ultra-plush featherbeds and comforters can deliver a little bit of Miraval house.) Some rooms and suites additionally characteristic a patio or balcony. The lodging within the Wyndhurst Mansion have a barely completely different, elegant really feel to replicate their setting.

Meals and Drink

Whenever you think about the meals served at a wellness resort, bland salads and restrictive menus might come to thoughts, however that isn’t in any respect the case at Miraval Berkshires. Meals and drinks (together with all meals, snacks, coffees, smoothies, and extra) are a part of the all-inclusive fee, although there are a couple of exceptions we’ll contact on under. We had all our meals at Harvest Moon Restaurant, the primary (included) restaurant on property. The restaurant serves three meals a day, with choices for buffets or a la carte ordering at breakfast and lunch and a nightly dinner menu. I had comparatively low expectations earlier than I arrived—all-inclusive resorts typically have a fame for serving less-than-stellar meals—however I used to be very impressed by the ever-changing menus. Every little thing we ate was scrumptious, flavorful, healthful, and infrequently included seasonal components from native farms and producers (like a neighborhood cheesemonger and baker). You would possibly suppose that eating on the similar venue a number of occasions a day would get boring, however every meal had distinct choices, completely portioned.

For lighter snacks plus espresso, tea, and smoothies, The Roost (situated proper subsequent to Harvest Moon) has you coated. And actually, what is healthier than limitless lattes and matcha? Snacks can be found on the counter and in a fridge and embrace the whole lot from granola bars to the very best hen salad I’ve ever had. The meals was a spotlight for us, and we didn’t even have the possibility to eat on the extra upscale 1894 Restaurant inside Wyndhurst Mansion, obtainable at an additional cost and solely open for dinner Friday-Sunday (although fellow company raved about their meals there, too).  

In contrast to another wellness resorts, alcohol is accessible at Miraval Berkshires, served within the eating places and at The Roost’s bar, however it’s not included in your fee. Beer, wine, and craft cocktails can be found and scrumptious should you select to partake, however there are many non-alcoholic choices, too. 

Be aware that you will want to make dinner reservations every evening; you are able to do this forward of time or within the morning day-of on the Harvest Moon host stand.

Actions and Experiences

Miraval is all about creating your good wellness expertise, bespoke to your personal wants and pursuits, so there’s really one thing for everybody. There are a number of alternatives to maneuver your physique nonetheless you want every day, together with mountain climbing, yoga, barre, high-intensity interval coaching, and Pilates, plus unorthodox train lessons like cardio drumming (a private favourite). There’s mindfulness in lots of types, from varied sound baths (the sensory silk cocoon mediation was a spotlight) to beginner-friendly gratitude meditations to pottery lessons that take a hands-on strategy to mindfulness. There are foodie-focused lessons, just like the Pleasure of Java, which dives deep into espresso, Champagne and oyster tastings, and even fermentation lessons. There are bodily and psychological health-related group periods that cowl the whole lot from love and compassion to navigating menopause to dealing with concern. From astrology, tarot, mediumship, and past-life regression to hen conserving and hatchet-throwing—there may be genuinely one thing for no matter journey you’re on. There may be additionally golf, a ropes course, indoor and out of doors swimming pools, a health middle, trails, and different on-property facilities. Every day affords a mixture of paid (often $50-$150, although some fall exterior that vary) and complimentary lessons, and you’ve got the chance to pay for personal periods with most of the instructors.

That is really a four-seasons property, and actions might change relying on the time of yr you go to, so I extremely suggest scoping out the each day actions calendar earlier than reserving. You may as well chat with an Expertise Planner after you e book your keep to determine which lessons you need to join. Courses do replenish, so I like to recommend reserving as early as attainable. 

You’ll be able to pack your schedule as a lot or as little as you need; Personally, I aimed for a minimum of one bodily class, one mindfulness-related exercise, and one different exercise that caught my eye every day, with loads of time for rest and meals in between, however you may construction your days nonetheless you see match. You’ll be able to all the time add extra to your schedule if there may be area, however know that you just can not arrive late to any class.

The Spa 

Therapies on the Life in Steadiness Spa vary from conventional massages and facials to unique-to-Miraval experiences that incorporate all of the senses. There are Ayurveda-influenced remedies, Thai massages, reiki, and bodywork completed in hanging silks or swimming pools of water, simply to call a couple of. There are additionally salon and nail providers and a menu of prenatal choices. The spa itself is gorgeous, with co-ed rest areas (together with an indoor/out of doors pool and a scorching tub) and gender-separated areas with steam rooms, saunas, and scorching tubs throughout the practically 30,000-square-foot area. The spa is in fact an enormous draw right here, so we suggest making an appointment early so you may make sure you get the therapy and time slot you need.

Household-friendly Choices

Company should be 18 and as much as keep on the resort.

Accessibility and Sustainability 

ADA rooms can be found, and public areas together with eating places, the swimming pool, and the spa are accessible. 

All Miraval resorts share a dedication to sustainability that features offering company with refillable water bottles once they arrive (they’ll refill at stations all through the property), caring for rescued animals, utilizing eco-friendly single-use meals merchandise, and extra. Miraval Berkshires makes use of an onsite Bokashi composting system. 

Location

Miraval Berkshires is situated in Lenox, Massachusetts. If you happen to’re not driving, reap the benefits of the complimentary shuttle service to and from Bradley Worldwide Airport in Connecticut (about 75 minutes away) or Wassaic Practice Station (about 70 minutes away). Later this yr, the resort will discontinue Wassaic service and as a substitute supply complimentary transportation to and from the Hudson Amtrak station (about 50 minutes away) for these touring by practice from New York Metropolis or close by areas. I took the Metro-North from Manhattan to Wassaic (which incorporates one switch), the place we met our driver. 

You may as well e book a helicopter constitution by way of the resort if you wish to get there quicker. 

Make sure you contact the transportation crew a minimal of 72 hours prematurely to schedule your shuttle.

E-book Now

The usual Miraval Bundle contains all meals and non-alcoholic drinks, plus a $175 nightly resort credit score that you need to use on paid lessons, spa remedies, and extra. The resort is gratuity-free, and there are a selection of free actions every day. The Final Wellbeing Bundle contains all actions, plus the $175 nightly credit score. 

Miraval is a part of World of Hyatt, so you may earn and redeem Hyatt factors at Miraval Berkshires. It’s additionally bookable by way of the American Specific Tremendous Lodges and Resorts portal. Amex cardmembers might obtain property credit score, room upgrades, and late check-in/checkout. 

Nightly charges at Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa begin from $679.

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