Making an appointment was made easy. A historical bank turned into day spa made for a cozy and…read morezenful spot in downtown Liberty. Melissa and Laura pin pointed spots exactly where they were needed with just the right amount of strength.

Fantastic massage and facials. True professionals. Amazingly refreshing and relaxing.read more

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 .

In 2019, I moved to this area full time from Long Island where I regularly visited an acupuncture…read moreclinic in my office building. I really missed being able to pop in for an appointment during the workday when my neck and back were wrenched with pain from working at a desk in front of a computer all day. I truly could not believe when I heard that an acupuncturist would be opening a place in Hurleyville. I met with Celeste, the owner, and found out that things were about to get even better - she takes my insurance and would also be offering massage therapy. Celeste and PJ are exceptionally capable in their respective disciplines. They have created a really warm environment in which you feel respected and SO well taken care of. The relief I feel after a session is unmeasurable. I'm so grateful that they opened a business here!

From the owner: Providing wellness through acupuncture and therapeutic massage to hurleyville and the surrounding…read morearea. We take pride in providing the community with pain relief and healing through alternative care.

I had not been here for a while but I called to check in & see if Maria was still there & made an…read moreappointment. The owner greeted me & I was seated immediately. Maria's an excellent nail technician! I got a mani-pedi with gel on my manicure; both were done great!

made an appointment for my mom who is 83 yrs old for a pedicure and the woman 'J' rushed through…read morethe pedicure that when she used what they call cheese grinder she cut up both my moms ankles. she did a wax on upper lip and I had to walk my mom back in bec she literally missed right in the middle. I called the owner today to tell her about the cuts on my moms ankles and she said next time don't use it, like it was my moms fault!! I said no next she should pay attention and not rush the job!! never going back!!

Got my Nails done for prom loved them so much and amazing survive definitely recommendread more

Would give it a zero if I could, very rude staff all of them, and inconsiderate. Gave attitude from…read morethe start. Will never go again.

I have been going to spina chiropractic off and on for years. He was amazing in the beginning. I…read morewent to him a few years ago after I had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and the medicine I was taking made me gain alot of weight. I was in so much pain in my back. He belittled me and talked down to me, saying,"you used to be a fighter, now I don't know who u are." He commented on my weight, and I left in tears. As if I didn't have enough to deal with. He made me feel like a piece of shit. Recently I went back, only because I was in so much pain and he was the only one I could get an emergency appt with. A walk in. He commented I hadn't been there in years, he wasn't nice at all. Not like he used to be. He was very short with me and made me feel I was a nuisance for being there. I lost 80 lbs, but he didn't comment. Only when I had gained weight. He stuck his elbows in the cheeks of my ass and buried them in my sciatica nerves. I yelled and cried. He said," yeah, I bet that hurts." I left there in tears, paid almost $100 bucks, in more pain and felt like a piece of shit because he apparently was having a bad day, or year or whatever. I have been to my regular chiropractor to fix the problems this man has caused. I feel he's lost his bedside manor over the years. He's not a nice person, and needs to not be in practice any more. And if you're reading g this spina, I'm amazing. I work hard, I'm not a piece of shit, and fuck u for Making me feel so, and for screwing up my back even more. There's a reason why ur parking lot and lobby are empty

From the owner: No matter if your condition is muscular, spinal, or caused by a sports or accidental injury, we are…read morededicated to finding a solution to restore you back to optimal health.

I am a seasonal resident in Sullivan County and today I found my Summer Hair Salon…read more I made an appointment to have my hair cut with Ed. He attentively listened to my " instructions " and proceeded to give me the perfect hair cut.... The price was excellent and the staff very friendly. I highly recommend Golden Shears you will not be disappointed...

This place was great I needed a haircut while in a rush for a funeral and they let me in without a…read morereservation when a fantastic women agreed to take me 20 minutes before a scheduled appointment and completed a salon book quality haircut with time to spare, all around great service and very efficient production. Golden shears really saved my tush

Oh wow. I'm picky. I live in St Louis,Missouri and my daughter lives in Nashville and never had we…read morehad a pedicure like this. It would cost double anywhere else. It was clean, the staff was talented and devoted and just the most relaxing time in a nail salon ever. I would drive an hour for this experience.

Hardly acknowledged me when I walked in, not very friendly or welcoming, no communication, and the…read moregirl assisting me kept talking on her cell phone as she was working on me. My nails were not good. I had to clean them up when I got home. They do not use fresh emery boards or nail files. Tons of other people's nail dust all over them. The pedicure was okay. New plastic bags are put in for every person, so that I appreciated. I will never be back.