The promise of refreshing and reviving body, mind and spirit awaits guests at the original Golden Door, a sanctuary inspired by the ancient Honjin Inns of Japan and dedicated to creating a serene retreat from the world.
THE GOLDEN
DOOR...created by a woman for women...(with several Men's and Coed Weeks each
year.) A jewel-encrusted entrance gate flanked by camellias, fuchsia, and other
blossoms leads you through courtyards of ornamental gardens. There are
meditative sand gardens and fountains. Rare antique stone lanterns -- part of a
million dollar art and antique collection are displayed throughout the
grounds.
Each week, within a
beautiful private enclave of gardens and the lush natural setting of orchard and
woodland one may find the most serene depths and discover true tranquility.
Inspired by ancient Japanese Honjin inns in architecture and philosophy the
Golden Door spa and fitness resort is legendary for its care and service to
guests.
And it is renowned
for its life-changing program. With a staff-to guest ratio of 4 to 1 -- under
the watchful care of a personal fitness guide, a dietician, and an esthetician
counseling is extensive, classes small. Only 40 guests per week stay in rooms
with private patios surrounded by meticulously landscaped courtyards of camellia
bushes, koi ponds or sand gardens and antique Japanese art.
The cuisine is a
feast for the eye as well as the palate -- gourmet spa meals made with the
freshest ingredients from the Golden Door's organic garden.
In this retreat of
timeless serenity and beauty -- with the year-round sunshine and moderate
temperature of Southern California -- one can find the perfect balance of mind,
body, and spirit.
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