If you need a little TLC, why not escape the D.C. area and slough off your winter skin (quite literally) with a relaxing spa weekend? Whether your preferred form of pampering involves a massage, facial, sauna, mineral soak or all of the above, you’ve got options within driving distance. Schedule some “you” time at these nearby resorts.
The Inn at Willow Grove
Get wrapped in a nourishing Green Tea Algoserum, or try a full-body coconut mango body polish that promises to leave you relaxed, rejuvenated and glowing at the 3,000-square-foot Mill House Spa. This luxuriously rustic hideaway is just one part of the 40-acre Inn at Willow Grove estate in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which also offers a gourmet restaurant and gastropub with locally-sourced ingredients. Need some levity? Entertainment packages include a murder-mystery dinner and a Laugh and Stay getaway with two tickets to a comedy night. // 14079 Stones Throw Drive, Orange, Virginia
The Inn at Perry Cabin
Situated on a private Chesapeake Bay cove, this Eastern Shore property dates back nearly two and a half centuries. What started as a private residence in 1812 and is now a 78-room historic resort with seasonal offerings such as a Sweet Feet Chocolate Pedicure—which includes a warm and hydrating chocolate mask to soften your skin while you enjoy a hot chocolate beverage and a Belgian triple chocolate cookie. A leg and foot massage with chocolate body butter follows, to lock in moisture and relieve aches and pains. Too cold to even leave the room? Book a Suite Retreat and the masseuse will come to you, transforming your guest room into a spa oasis for a couples massage. // 308 Watkins Lane, St. Michaels, Maryland
Keswick Hall
Newly inducted into the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Historic Hotels of America, Keswick Hall embraces the natural beauty of the rolling hills outside of Charlottesville. Visit the Serenity Room, which frames views of the landscape through floor-to-ceiling windows, to luxuriate with weighted blankets, guided meditation and freshly-steeped herbal teas, before moving to the spa service of your choice. Treatments for body, face, hair and nails feature artisanal small-batch products made with organic ingredients. In addition to massage to restore and relieve your aching muscles, try a hydrafacial with gentle peels, antioxidant infusions and LED light therapy, or a Luscious Lemon mani-pedi, which promises to hydrate, brighten and restore your skin. Themes of nature and relaxation are carried through to the cuisine at Marigold by Jean-Georges, an on-site restaurant committed to local and organic ingredients. Many of them are grown at Keswick Hall’s own nearby farm. // 701 Club Drive, Keswick, Virginia
Kingsmill Resort
Take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool, loosen those muscles in the steam room or dry sauna and then ease into a plush robe and slippers to enjoy a plethora of relaxing treatments for body and mind. Massages can be enhanced with reflexology, hot stones, a foot sugar scrub or menthol for pain relief. Say farewell to dry winter skin with a seasonal cranberry body scrub or an arctic berry facial. Escape to a condo “romance package” with daily breakfast for two and a firewood kit at this sprawling, waterfront resort near historic Williamsburg, or book a stay in the recently renovated Estate House. Originally built as a private retreat for the Busch family (of Budweiser beer fame), the mansion is now available as a luxury rental. It overlooks the James River and boasts four oversize suites, kitchen and entertaining areas, and an infinity pool with a view. // 1010 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, Virginia
The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club
Perched on one of the highest hills overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Virginia Beach, this oceanfront getaway (now a Marriott Bonvoy property) has hosted ten U.S. presidents in the course of its history. Following a large-scale restoration, the century-old property reopened in 2018 with more than 80 guest rooms, a luxury spa, a signature on-site bourbon distillery, three restaurants and a resort-style pool. Rejuvenate at the on-site SeaHill Spa with a healing thermal therapy session, a full body massage or a customized facial. In colder months, enjoy a dip in the indoor pool and take part in seasonal indoor activities such as charcuterie-board making, wine tastings and yoga classes. // 4200 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, Virginia
Lansdowne Resort
Don’t want to drive far? Head out to this Leesburg resort to cozy up in your own private terrace igloo equipped with homey furnishings and Bluetooth speakers. Warm up by the firepit with a seasonal cocktail and visit the spa for wellness treatments, massages and skin care. A New Year, New You package encourages visitors to ease into 2025 with a healthy focus on self care, including a mineral mani-pedi and purifying herbal detox body treatment. // 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Leesburg, Virginia
The Omni Homestead Resort
More than 24 U.S. presidents over 250 years have vacationed at this newly renovated Virginia resort, where the wellness experience centers on the area’s mineral-rich natural warm springs. Take a soak and indulge in winter spa specials such as the 75-minute Peppermint Bark Body Glow, which includes a peppermint body polish, aromatic cacao shea butter and a cocoon of warmth with a facial, scalp and foot massage. In the Aqua Thermal Suite, therapeutic offerings feature a contrast of hot and cold temperatures. Bringing kids along? Spa treatments catering to youngsters include a Strawberries and Cream mani and/or pedi. Then spend your days together taking in the fresh, crisp air and some healthy exercise out on the ski slopes and outdoor ice rink. // 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, Virginia
Berkeley Springs Roman Bathhouse
Take in some history while enjoying a good soak at Berkeley Springs State Park, our nation’s first spa. The park is renowned for its natural warm springs, which flow at a constant temperature of 74.3 degrees. Step back in time and into nine historic Roman Baths containing 750 gallons of spring-fed mineral water heated to 102 degrees. The newly renovated main bathhouse also offers massages, facials, body treatments and sauna sessions. You can even pass by—or soak your feet in—the modest bathtub once used by George Washington. The first president’s visits helped make the area famous for its restorative natural resources. // 2 South Washington St., Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
The Country Inn and Renaissance Spa
Also located in Berkeley Springs, with natural warm springs right outside its doors, this inn with 60 unique guest rooms and suites has its own Renaissance Spa. Relax and enjoy the views while soaking in a hot, mineral-bath whirlpool tub, or book your choice of massage (Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Couples or Pre-natal). Then refresh that winter skin with a detoxifying Thai body scrub, or the Moroccan Incense Body Ritual, which purports to infuse the skin with powerful antioxidants using ancient Arabian Beauty secrets. // 110 S. Washington St., Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Hillbrook Inn & Spa
Relax and rejuvenate with luxury accommodations, fine dining and a bevy of spa services at this bed and breakfast near Harpers Ferry. The historic Tudor-style country retreat offers 19 guest suites with private baths, plus six different spa resort packages. Try the 135-minute Renew You, which includes a firming body treatment, collagen facial, a caffeine eye lifting treatment and more. Equally decadent is the 3-hour Appalachian Hiker’s Delight, which includes a 60-minute massage, plus keratin and paraffin hand and foot treatments. // 4490 Summit Point Road, Charles Town, West Virginia