Spa, Relaxation & Scenic Views
Between busy schedules, endless to-do lists, and life’s constant demands, it’s no surprise that quality time with your closest girlfriends often takes a back seat. While quick catch-up dinners and late-night group chats keep the bond alive, nothing quite compares to getting away together for a few days. And if you’re looking for the perfect excuse to pack your bags and focus on friendship, a spa getaway over a weekend is your next best idea.
A spa retreat combines everything your girl gang craves—relaxation, pampering, good food, meaningful conversation, and just enough indulgence to make you feel like royalty. It’s the kind of getaway that leaves you recharged, glowing, and more connected than ever.
We think a spa getaway weekend with friends deserves a top spot on your bucket list now and here’s why.
Stress Relief You Can Actually Feel
We all talk about needing a break, but how often do we take one? A spa getaway weekend provides a genuine reset for your mind and body. Imagine trading in the constant pings of email notifications for the calming sounds of water fountains, aromatherapy, and soft music.
Whether you’re stretched out on a massage table or unwinding in a hot tub with your best friends from college, the shift in atmosphere alone helps melt away stress. Add spa treatments like deep-tissue massages, facials, or hydrotherapy, and you’ll leave with tension replaced by total relaxation.
Why it works for the group: Everyone shows up frazzled, but by day two, you’re all glowing, laughing more, and reconnecting without the weight of stress in the room.
A Chance to Reconnect on a Deeper Level
Daily life rarely gives us space for unhurried conversations. At a spa getaway retreat, you finally have time to talk, share stories, and laugh without distractions. Whether you’re sipping green tea in fluffy robes or lounging in a sauna together, conversations naturally flow.
Simple moments—like chatting while waiting for a treatment or catching up over a healthy breakfast—help you strengthen bonds. Unlike rushed dinners where the clock is ticking, spa weekends are slow-paced, giving your group a real chance to reconnect.
Everyone Gets What They Need
One of the biggest challenges in planning a girls’ trip is making sure everyone’s interests align. Some people want to shop, others want to hike, and some just want to nap. A spa getaway weekend solves that.
The spa menu at Chipeta Lodge Resort + Spa offers a wide variety of treatments and experiences. Someone can book a deep-tissue massage, another can opt for a brightening facial, while someone else enjoys quiet time relaxing with a book in a hot tub or by the fireplace. You’re together, but everyone tailors their experience to what they personally need.
Pro Tip: Choose a spa that offers both wellness and leisure options—like yoga, a workout room, accessible pickleball courts, or pools—so there’s always something for everyone.
Mix Pampering with Play
A spa getaway weekend isn’t all silence and cucumber water (though that has its charm). The best retreats balance wellness with fun. Picture a morning of massages followed by a group hike, or yoga session, capped off with a sunset cocktails on a rooftop bar.
The Chipeta Lodge Spa by ISUN is part of the Chipeta Lodge Resort and includes White Buffalo Restaurant + Bar. With easy access to Telluride, Ouray and Montrose, you can mix in shopping, dining, hiking, biking, skiing, local museums, historic exploration and more.
This balance ensures the weekend feels indulgent but never boring.
Perfect for Milestones or “Just Because”
A spa weekend fits any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, bachelorette, job promotion, or simply want a break from the routine, the spa makes everything feel special. Celebrate an engagement, a new baby, or just the announcement that a new baby is coming! Unlike other types of trips, you don’t need a big itinerary or months of planning. Once you’ve booked your treatments and accommodations, the weekend naturally unfolds around relaxation and togetherness.
This is the kind of getaway that works both for big life moments and “just because we deserve it” trips. Gather friends, sisters, mothers and in-laws, a Spa Getaway can be an easy way to spend time together without the stress of planning and complex logistics. Just book the treatments and the hotel rooms, and jump in the car and head to the mountains.
And let’s be honest—half the fun of a weekend getaway is capturing the memories. A spa weekend gives you plenty of photo-worthy moments without even trying. Hot tubs and sunsets, steam rising from an outdoor heated pool, matching robes and mud masks, will give you plenty of chances to snap photos with friends. These moments look and feel effortless because the joy is real.
Budget-Friendly Options Exist
Many people assume spa weekends are out of reach, but a smaller resort like Chipeta Lodge Resort + Spa in Ridgway is surprisingly affordable when planned right.
Combine Day Spa Experience with Overnight Stays: Cheaper and still relaxing, especially if you share rooms and split the cost with friends or family.
Look at Off-Peak and Mud Season deals: Many mountain or coastal resorts offer discounted spa packages in shoulder seasons.
Experience an Energy Reset
Beyond the pampering, a spa getaway weekend at Chipeta Lodge Resort + Spa will shift your energy. By unplugging from work, chores, and stress, you’ll give yourself and friends a mental reset. When you return home, you’re not only physically relaxed but mentally recharged.
Sharing this reset with your friends means you’ll carry the positive energy back into your group dynamic. Conversations about wellness and self-care linger long after the trip, reminding everyone to check in and support each other. Massages are temporary, but the memories you create last much longer. It’s not just about the treatments; it’s about the friendship that deepens when you share time together. Years later, you’ll look back on the spa weekend as one of those perfect girl friend experiences.
Tips for Planning the Perfect Spa Weekend
- Choose a Great Location – Decide how far you want to travel from home; many options are available within a few hours drive from home. Getting away geographically can make all the difference in feeling like you’ve actually gotten “away”.
- Book in Advance – Spa slots fill quickly, especially for groups. Reserve treatments early. Check for options to two massages at the same time or facials for the whole group at the same time.
- Coordinate Schedules – Build in downtime between treatments for group hangouts, talking, playing cards or games, going for a hike or bike, or exploring nearby town.
- Set a Budget Together – Keep costs clear so no one feels stressed.
- Add Personal Touches – Matching robes, playlists, or goodie bags with welcome snacks or special toiletries, make it extra special.
- Pack Comfortably – Think cozy clothes, swimsuits, and flip-flops for easy transitions between spa and pool.
Chipeta Lodge Resort Recommended Itinerary for a Spa Getaway
Day 1: Arrival & Ease In
- Check into the Chipeta Lodge Resort.
- Welcome drinks and light dinner at White Buffalo Restaurant + Bar.
- Evening dip in the hot tub, followed by cozy robe time.
Day 2: Spa Bliss
- Morning group yoga or meditation.
- Mid-morning massages and facials.
- Lunch in town.
- Afternoon hike, or more treatments, and downtime for journaling or reading.
- Evening cocktail hour at our Rooftop Bar followed by a celebratory dinner at White Buffalo Restaurant.
Day 3: Slow Goodbye
- Slow breakfast together.
- Optional final treatment.
- Final group photo.
- Depart refreshed, glowing, and reconnected.
If you’ve been searching for your next group adventure for your girl gang, skip the chaos of crowded cities or over-scheduled itineraries. Instead, choose the serenity of a spa weekend right here in Ridgway Colorado. Because sometimes, the best way to celebrate friendship is by slowing down together, one massage, one laugh, and one shared memory at a time.
