Cold plunges, cryotherapy chambers, infrared saunas and other amenities offering hot-and-cold therapy are increasingly in demand in the wellness world, an industry now worth $6.3 trillion globally, as users tout benefits such as improved circulation, reduced inflammation, better sleep and faster recovery from exercise.
Given the growing trend, Sand Valley’s Elemental Wellness Retreat offers a curated blend of breathwork sessions and contrast therapy with saunas and cold exposure options (including cold plunging in a frozen lake!), all set against the stunning backdrop of Wisconsin’s natural winter splendor.
Taking place Jan. 17-20, 2025, the transformative retreat resets both body and mind.
Resort Overview: Sand Valley offers a cozy winter retreat with a vast array of outdoor and wellness activities, no mountains required. Set among 12,000 acres of rugged, pre-historic sand dunes in Central Wisconsin, the resort seamlessly blends warm Midwestern hospitality, farm-to-table cuisine and boundless winter adventures. Winter activities include snowshoeing, curling, broomball, ice skating, pond hockey, guided ice fishing trips, fat-tire biking and cross-country skiing. The pet-friendly resort offers a variety of accommodations, from intimate lodge rooms to expansive 8-bedroom estate homes offering in-home dining options such as family-style meal kits. Rates range from $225 to $3,000 per night. For those looking to stay a bit longer, the resort offers homesites starting at $595,000.
