Pacific Palasades

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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Canyon Ranch, Lenox

Having returned from Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires 2 weeks ago
I can now clearly report on the stay. The facility is all about having
a clean, energetic, comfortable experience. We spent 3 nights,
just right.

Canyon Ranch offers an excellent gym, indoor tennis, swimming pool
and yoga programing. All supported by world class trainers, my
favorite was the meditation component. I found each and every
professional I worked with to be focused and well educated in their
field, they were all totally engaged in my time spent on their post.

While I enjoyed the food and understand the point of it's salt free,
low fat preparation, it lost my interest after the 4th meal. That said,
it was always fresh and cook properly, however I didn't go there
to loose weight as some do. It did give me ideas on how to add
new whole ingredients to my diet, ideas that I have adopted and
for that I'm grateful.

Finally, my favorite moments at Canyon Ranch were those spent
in the deepest, darkest recesses of the property. At the end of
each day I retired to the men's lounge in the spa to read the days
news in my robe as I waited for a long, relaxing message. It is
in those rooms that I managed to truly relax and clear my mind.
 
If I return to Lenox Mass. and the Canyon Ranch I'll be sure to
add outdoor activities to my schedule. The first visit it was all about
getting my heart pumping and clearing the head. Time well spent.