Sundara Inn and Spa,the Midwest’s only destination spa, is tucked away in a 26 acre pineforest (complete with white-tailed deer), adjacent to the championship golf courses of the Wilderness Resort. Its 26 suites and 12 private villas, larger than most and designed using feng shui principles, feature king-size featherbeds, designer spa bathrooms, and fireplaces. Guests enjoy access to the spa’s Purifying Bath Ritual, Relaxation Lounge, and heated outdoor infinity edge pool. Spa services blend ancient wisdom with modern wellness, with many incorporating Sundara’s own line of spa products that draws ingredients indigenous to Wisconsin Dells.

Yes, I said Wisconsin! Being from Wisconsin, I must admit to being quite excited to write about my hometown and its breathtaking Spa facility. We last reported on the tranquil Mayflower Inn and Spa, located on 58 acres of paradise in Washington, Connecticut. Who said destination spas needed to be geographically desirable? Isn’t this what makes them havens for wellness, relaxation and solitude? Well, pack you bags and get yourself a ticket to Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin or survey your girlfriends and see who can sneak away for some summer spa therapy. There is the Girlfriends SPA-AHHH Therapy Special.

Choose from 26 suites, with woodland or pool views. Some suites even accommodate up to five guests on three levels. Delicious! In addition to the main building, guests also have the option of renting one of 12 private villas. The largest villas, eight in all, sleep up to eight, and feature two bedrooms, two baths, gourmet kitchen, dining room, living room with three-way fireplace, and wrap-around veranda. The four remaining villas sleep two, and include your own private spa treatment room.

A state-of-the-art fitness studio is available for use by all guests, one-on-one Hatha Yoga is offered in the privacy of your guestroom, the infinity edge pool is heated year-round and in the winter, silent snow sports allow for a peaceful workout. You can bring snowshoes or pack cross-country skis to enjoy a fresh blanket of glistening snow. Ahhhhhhhhh, sounds cool and refreshing doesn’t it? And deliciously healthy meals are prepared from food made from organic ingredients (cheese included) from local farms. Remember, this is Wisconsin!

Last year, Sundara was named one of the Top 10 Favorite Spa Escapes in the Country by ABC’s “Good Morning America,” coming in at number three. It was the only spa in the Midwest to make the list. Recently, Travel + Leisure Magazine named the Sundara villas among the Top 100 Real Estate Developments in the World. Other honors for Sundara include being named one of the Top 10 Eco- Friendly Spas by USA Today, and one of 4 Groundbreaking Spas by “CNN Headline News.”

Sundara is adult-only for tranquility, smoke-free for health, cell-phone free for relaxation (signs posted at the entrance request that all cellphones and pagers be turned off during your entire stay.) Rather than laptops, visitors are encouraged to bring journals and favorite books. And…if this doesn’t knock your sweet little organic cotton socks off, guests can enjoy scenic boat tours, take a stroll through the nearby Wollersheim Winery, visit local museums, or attend live shows. Wilderness Woods Golf Club, a championship 18-hole course, is adjacent to Sundara and complimentary Lincoln Town Car service takes guests directly to the clubhouse. Luxury! For reservations or more information, call 888.735.8181 and see for yourself.