Canyon Ranch Woodside

Skylonda Lodge has a rich history of providing a blissful and luxurious getaway in the Bay Area. Referred to as Shangri-la In The Redwoods by the SFGate, celebrities such as Barbra Streisand and Robin Williams frequented the enchanted property in the late 1990s to indulge in gourmet food, delicious massage therapy treatments and breathtaking hikes. Skylonda Lodge was built of Ponderosa logs and river rock in 1994 by the Resort Design Group, and won international awards for design, hospitality, and environmental stewardship. Reimagined in 2009 as a spiritual sanctuary for learning, inspiration, and personal growth, Joan Porter transformed Skylonda Lodge into Stillheart Institute with millions in renovation including several “tree-house” structures, placed strategically in the tree canopy to maximize views while minimizing impact on the forest. In 2018, Skylonda Lodge is returning to her roots as the destination for all-inclusive retreats with focus on nutrition, fitness and relaxation. Current owner, Ray Blatt, restored the unique combination of indoor and outdoor activities, pampering spa services and impeccable cuisine in a setting of perpetual tranquility. Featured in Travel+Leisure as one of The Last of the Lodges: 25 American Greats, this “nirvana in the redwoods” is a destination experience not to be missed.