While travelers have long looked to Napa and Sonoma for wine country getaways, fresh insight from Strategic Vision’s annual Pulse of the Industry Report found that travelers are increasingly gravitating toward under-the-radar destinations alongside restorative experiences, with advisors reporting that 56% of travelers are interested in spa and pampering.
For travelers seeking a wellness escape beyond California’s better-known wine regions, Lodi is quietly emerging as an unexpected destination, home to a thriving wine and culinary scene and more than 85 boutique wineries. At the heart of it all is Appellation Lodi – Wine & Roses Resort and Spa.
The historic 66-room property pairs exceptional food, wine, wellness, and local craftsmanship with small-town charm. The flagship property of Appellation, the culinary-first hotel brand co-founded by celebrated Chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger, is anchored by the recently refreshed, award-winning Wine & Roses Spa. Surrounded by tranquil gardens, the spa’s holistic wellness program blends restorative treatments with experiences including yoga, sound baths, and meditation.
Treatments draw inspiration from Lodi’s agricultural landscape, incorporating locally sourced ingredients into signature experiences like the Honey Bee Good Massage, which uses Ranch Calaveras honey to hydrate and renew the body. Customized massages, facials, body wraps, and polishes are designed to help guests slow down, reconnect with nature, and leave feeling restored.
