Personal Space

Take time to indulge in well-being at Canyon Ranch Lenox.

- IRVINA LEW

Even in “normal” times, folks gravitate to wellness resorts to jumpstart a healthier lifestyle, de-stress and be nurtured. In this COVID-19-era state of elevated anxiety, people seek even more natural beauty and caring hospitality, healthy food, fitness activities and beauty and body treatments. Canyon Ranch Lenox also provides an extensive staff of experts offering a multitude of health, wellness and spiritual well-being modalities that alleviate personal issues.

After eight months in an at-home bubble, this risk-averse spa aficionado debated “venturing out.” Yet I was curious to learn how a premier, integrative health and wellness destination handles COVID19 safety protocols. It follows state regulations and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and its own team of experts led by Richard Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, and the 17th Surgeon General of the United States.

Two factors influenced my decision: trust that these most celebrated life-enhancement properties — which I previously admired in Las Vegas, Lenox and Tucson — merit their 40 years of “Best of ” accolades, and confidence that guests choosing holistic retreats prioritize their personal well-being and diligently accept COVID-19 protocols. (They do.) I drove from my Long Island home to pristine and perfect Lenox,

Massachusetts, via the sparsely populated Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry. Lenox lies a scenic, two-hour drive from Bridgeport (or Boston) and three hours from Manhattan. With my Girl Scout motto “Be prepared” in mind, I packed water, masks, gloves, clear plastic shields, sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and snacks.