It was my wife's Birthday and she wanted a facial. The Spa…read moreat Buttermilk Falls was the place she wanted to go. Not only was it reasonably priced but the staff was friendly and accomodating. AND when my wife came out of the building she was the happiest ever as the facial was exceptional for her. Irene, the aesthetician, was very good and my wife will be back!

https://foundingfarmers.org/2026/01/24/foreclosure-suit-hits-iconic-buttermilk-falls-inn-amid-public…read morecontroversy/ Sadly in foreclosure....horrible experience. After returning for many years..this beautiful property is falling apart. I reserved Pony's Pad and upon arrival they moved me to another less appealing space due to "maintenance issues" with no prior notice. Too many issues to note here. Management didn't call me back to address the issues I had after several emails and messages. Trip Advisor recent reviews confirm negative experiences as well. Use caution if considering this location for any type of stay or wedding venue, Its future is uncertain. (see above link regarding foreclosure status)

My wife and I visited Miracles Day Spa and also spent a long weekend their wonderful Serene Vista…read moreBNB. My wife had Spa treatments both days and told me they were some of the best she had ever received. The staff were very knowledgeable and caring, nothing was too much trouble. We ate 2 nights at the BNB. Dan cooked two incredible meals. We highly recommend you try this combination of Spa and BNB.

I called to set up an appointment to get two facials done for my fiance's birthday. I also inquired…read moreabout using a gift certificate for a couple's massage that my fiance gave me for Christmas 3 years ago. The lady I spoke with told me that I couldn't use the gift certificate because it expired. On the gift certificate it doesn't say an expiration date. They're breaking the law by not honoring it. Public law 111-209 states that gift cards cannot expire within five years from the date they were activated or purchased. This is called the credit card, accountability, responsibility and disclosure act in 2009. In 2012, New York actually says that there are no expiration dates unless they were issued for promotional purposes without any value.

I looked this place up on google. Very quick response for my request for appointment. It was for my…read moreteen son and his skin issues. And he wanted it before school started! Very nice staff. And good location. He loved the outcome. They took time to understand what he needed and talked him through what was happening. His skin looked super refreshed. Would definitely recommend and will return for their services.

I contacted the spa today about a special they had posted, and they fit me in the same day! Not…read moreonly did they get me in, they were able to accommodate a last minute time change I needed for a semi-emergency for my dog. Kristine was very kind, and calmed my nerves about my dog's appointment. My massage was exactly what I needed, and I will definitely be back.

After long days of hiking, paddle boarding, and swimming between mountains-- my feet were in dire…read moreneed of TLC during my visit in the Catskills. For this trip I indulged in a warm foot soak. I was led up the small wooden stairwell to the soaking room where a steaming bowl of water awaited. The air was perfumed with lavender and ocean sounds. I slipped my flip flops off and submerged my feet. It was such a relaxing experience as the salts helped to ease my aches and smelt divine. I stayed for about two hours and felt so relaxed.

Wonderful experience everytime. Antonia provides a level of care and attention to detail that makes…read moreher boutique spa so special. Stop in for a treatment or to pick up something in the shop. All products are made from quality ingredients.

Prana Residence & Spa is an architectural marvel--imagine a giant igloo that is comfortable and…read morehomey. It's also very relaxing. There is a heated swimming pool, an outdoor hot tub, a dry sauna and cold water plunge pool. And there's a jacuzzi in the master bedroom. I really enjoyed swimming in the pool and then jumping in the hot tub and seeing the stars on a pollution-free night!

My husband and I visited Prana few weeks ago for a long weekend. We had a great time and enjoyed…read moreall the amenities that Prana offered, from the indoor pool to sauna, and the jacuzzi. We were able to relax in the sun-room and the garden. We took advantage of the good weather, nice scenery, and made visits to nearby restaurants and galleries. We had a very good time. We definitely recommend this place.

OMG--what a treasure…read more My wife and I are longtime devotees of wellness and spiritual retreats. Over the years we've stayed at Kripalu in Lenox, the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, Spirit Rock in California, Ann Wigmore in Puerto Rico, Hippocrates in West Palm Beach, 10,000 Waves in Santa Fe, Gurney's in Montauk, Pura Vida in Costa Rica, Dreams Tulum in Mexico, and Plum Village in France. We've been around the block. Just two hours from Brooklyn, Sanivan delivered some of the best food we've ever eaten--anywhere. Breakfasts of French toast, porridge, or eggs laid each morning by the hens in the backyard were followed by sumptuous vegetarian lunches and evening smoothies made with homemade cultured yogurt and berries. The result: eight pounds lost in eight days, without hunger or deprivation. Sanivan is run by Saniye and her husband Ivan, who have made it their life's work to transmit the wisdom of wellness through living it fully and sharing it generously. Saniye does all the cooking, and Ivan is a master ballroom dance teacher and gifted body practitioner, expert in shiatsu, deep tissue, reflexology, and Raindrop therapy. During our eight-day stay, we learned tango, salsa, and merengue, and each received extraordinary bodywork in a beautifully designed spa with radiant floors and heated massage tables. Each day Ivan foraged through the surrounding farm country, sourcing pristine ingredients for Saniye to prepare. Meals were taken beside a kitchen window overlooking a bird feeder alive with activity; during a snowstorm, two deer wandered right up to the glass to nibble fallen seed. Sullivan County revealed itself as a hidden wellness and farm-to-table oasis, with a burgeoning "hickster" scene centered nearby in Livingston Manor. At Sanivan, we ate astonishingly fresh, vibrant food while two feet of snow blanketed the ground. Even in the heart of the blizzard, a local farmer arrived with a sack of organic, greenhouse-grown sprouts--three varieties, still alive with vitality. In a strange and wonderful way, the experience felt more exotic than a tropical retreat. From 1910 to 1970, this area was a thriving Borscht Belt resort region--Hurleyville is where Mel Brooks got his start--before falling into decades of dormancy. Today, it's reemerging as a sophisticated hub for self-starters and adventurers. Two blocks from Sanivan, a Parisian woman and her partner, former Park Slope residents, have opened a gourmet café and are expanding into a farm-to-table restaurant. Nearby, a Kundalini yoga studio operates out of a picturesque red barn. Within 20 minutes are a constellation of small mountain towns experiencing a quiet-edge renaissance: Mountaindale, Smallwood, Cochecton, Parksville, Jeffersonville, White Lake, and Narrowsburg. Add to that a deep fly-fishing culture centered on the Beaverkill River in Roscoe and Livingston Manor, where the sport took hold in the late 1800s and drew generations of New Yorkers seeking the outdoors. As a history buff, I found the layered cultural and communal life of the region endlessly fascinating. Every moment felt exploratory and alive. We're Brooklynites always in search of rest and healing, and discovering that kind of joy so close to home felt like a gift. We'll be back in the spring to swim in the Sanivan saltwater pool and watch farm country wake from its long winter sleep. Addendum from Shoshana (Noel's wife): I'm in wholehearted agreement with everything shared above. I would only add how deeply appreciative we were of our time with Saniye and Ivan--both are genuinely curious, caring, and fully engaged in their respective paths of healing work. It was a joy to spend time together in thoughtful conversation, while also feeling their sensitivity to our need for quiet and alone time, especially during the gentle detox we experienced. Having both a sauna and a gym in the house was an enormous support, and we made grateful use of them throughout our stay.

Sanivan provides a wonderful and intimate retreat experience…read more The food (mostly consisting of fruits and vegetables from Sanivan's gardens, whole grains, and vegan proteins) is out of this world. The owners are not just accommodating, they are also trained in the healing arts. You will leave Sanivan feeling as though your body, mind and spirit have been transformed and rejuvenated. This is a three bedroom "bed and breakfast" experience, and includes three meals a day. The spa treatments, sauna, and cold plunge pool will invigorate and recharge your system. Give yourself the gift of a Sanivan retreat experience. You won't regret it .

We were looking for an all inclusive to take my mom for a girls weekend and I just stumbled upon…read morethis place not knowing that it was insanely popular and also not aware that there was a mystery weekend. Once I booked it and asked around I realized that Mohonk has a huge following especially for the mystery weekend. I was excited to also learn that there was an Edward Gorey art exhibit! 2&1/2 hours from my house, not a bad drive! Check in time was at 4:00 but we got there early so they stored our luggage and said that they would deliver it to our room and call us when it was ready. We got a quick bite in the bar area which was not included in the weekend but we were starving! Then we looked around and went to a healing bowl meditation in the spa area. It was so relaxing, a great start to the weekend. They called us to come get our key and we went up to the room. It was Victorian looking with a balcony that had rocking chairs and 2 beds. Very pretty. The bathroom was big and had a walk in shower. It think it was a handicapped room. I didn't request one but when I called to make the reservation I inquired about how difficult it would be for a person to get around with a walker so perhaps they took the hint. The resort was massive!! And also beautiful to look at inside and out. It was also extremely clean with fresh flowers all over the place and little nooks to sit in to look outside and take in the views. The mystery weekend was so much fun. It was a play in 4 parts and by Sunday at 10 am you had to submit your guess as to "whodunnit". Just like a real life game of clue. There was also a thick packet of puzzles and games to try to solve by looking all over the hotel at the artwork to solve them. We ended up skipping that packet because we wanted a more relaxing experience. We did participate in the tabletop escape room which was really fun. We also skipped an afternoon tea on Saturday that let you interact with the characters and ask them questions to help try to solve the murder mystery. Instead we went to the spa for 2 different meditation classes. We repeated the sound bowl from the day before and also took another one which was part lecture and part meditation. I think we were supposed to choose between the mystery weekend and the regular stay which included the classes because there was so much to do besides participating in the mystery activities that we couldn't get to any other resort activities without skipping the mystery activities. We loved the mystery activities but decided that next time we would go for a relaxing spa type of stay. As far as the food, it was delicious and a lot of it! There was breakfast, brunch/lunch and dinner. We opted out of the breakfast and went to brunch both days which was a buffet with breakfast and lunch options. There were also stations to get freshly made food such as pasta, waffles, carving stations and a whole dessert area. The food was definitely upscale. For dinner it was a sit down with a waiter and a 3 course meal. The dinners took forever! First came the bread which was freshly baked and amazing, then we ordered the appetizer and the entire. The appetizers took a long time to come out but the entree took at least 45 min to arrive both nights. On Friday night we had to be at the first installment of the murder mystery play at 9:00 and our dinner came at 8:50! We took a few bites and had to leave. They were nice enough to tell us to stop back later to pick up our dessert to eat in the room. I enjoyed the brunch more than the dinners to be honest, the fish dish I had one night was extremely bland. Second night, same snafu but we did not have to be anywhere at 9pm so we stuck it out. If there were 1/2 stars this place would rate a 4&1/2 in my book. The 1/2 being taken because of the dinners and the price of the weekend. Now that I am on the mailing list, they are sending me some better deals and specials. I'll definitely be back to take advantage of those!

I've been here twice so far. The staff is extremely friendly, welcoming, and helpful. From the…read moremoment you arrive, you are treated to free valet service for both your car & luggage. The check-in process is also smooth. There is a ton to do as long as the weather cooperates! My favorite activities including pedal boating & hiking up to the top of the mountain. The vibe is extremely relaxing & peaceful. I can sit in one of those rocking chairs on the porch for hours. Cookies & tea at 4pm are a nice touch! The food is incredible. Each meal is better than the last! The ingredients are super fresh and the chefs know how to combine flavors to create deliciousness. The housekeeping staff is attentive and offers turndown services. I also called for an extra blanket and they were quick about it! Please note, it's a cashless facility since Covid.