Last week my husband and I had the chance to enjoy a day at the spa at Sundara Inn & Spa in the Wisconsin Dells. It was my birthday and he asked me this: “if you could do anything on your birthday, where would you go?” For me it was an easy answer – I chose a day Sundara.

If you haven’t been up to Sundara – we recommend you check it out. It is a little piece of heaven, less than an hour away from parts of the Madison area. As a work from home mom with three kids, it is hard to find the time to get away. But we also know how important it is to decompress, reconnect and recharge, so Sundara has become an annual priority for us. This year was no exception – to say we were looking forward to this would be an understatement! 

We dropped our 4 year old twins off at 4k and headed north. We arrived around 10am – which gave us plenty of time to check out the new amenities and to get settled in before our spa treatments. I chose to do a seasonal scrub (I love their seasonal treatments and this one happened to include cranberry, pumpkin and apple!); my husband opted for a massage and even went so far to say it was probably the best massage he has EVER had! After our treatments, we had lunch in Nava – the new restaurant. I’m a vegetarian (always have been) and had no trouble finding several great options. Afterwards we headed to the Cambrian Oasis – amazing is an understatement. This new addition to Sundara is incredible. From the large hot soak with a waterfall – to the sandstone bluffs to the swim-up bar… this is perfection! We spent the afternoon enjoying the amenities before heading back to Madison to spend the evening with our kids. It was the perfect birthday getaway and I’m already planning my next trip!

Here are some of my very favorite Sundara amenities (some of which are brand new additions!).

• The Purifying Bath Ritual which includes the following:
  • Rainfall Shower and Exfoliation
  • Soothing Body Mist
  • Aroma Steam
  • Cooling Rainfall Shower
  • Hot Pool
  • Cool Plunge Pool
  • Relaxation Lounge
• The Cambrian Oasis, featuring stunning casts of the sandstone bluffs that Wisconsin Dells is known for which offers space for reconnection and relaxation with a large hot soak with waterfall feature and indoor/outdoor pool bar serving craft cocktails.  (Possibly my very favorite) 
• Nava (a new restaurant) with delicious food and a lot of great options for breakfast, lunch & dinner – including yummy vegetarian options
• Woodland Reflection room, a relaxing space with a wall of windows with forest views. This space is ideal for curling up with a book or just taking in the natural setting watching for the deer who make their home in our serene setting. This space is available to be booked for private events.
• Savana the back patio directly off of Nava, which provides a tranquil space for outdoor dining or enjoying a cup of tea
•  The Radiance Room – a new relaxing room adjacent to the brand new treatment rooms
• Lavana: a salt therapy treatment room which I was able to enjoy after my treatment!
• Brand new state-of-the-art fitness studio
• The new outdoor pool deck with a beautiful new saltwater pool as well as ample deck loungers and firepit seating.
• Infinity Edge Pool

In addition to the new amenities – Sundara has always added some brand new wellness activities, including: 

Sundara is for adults-only. If you are looking for a getaway for you and your partner or for a group of girlfriends I would highly recommend Sundara to anyone.

Sundara is consistently voted a top resort and destination spot and attracts visitors from all across the US. How lucky are we that we have a spot like this SO close to Madison?! A little piece of heaven that requires you to relax, unplug and enjoy this beautiful life. I think we can all agree that everyone deserves some time away to renew and energize their soul!

GIVEAWAY

ENTER TO WIN an overnight stay in a richly appointed exclusive suite for two, access to all of the spa amenities, including our variety of daily wellness classes/activities, freedom to lounge in our luxurious robes as well as the gift of a robe to wear at home and an adorable spa ducky. (Overnight stay subject to availability, two-night minimum may be required for weekend stays.)

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