“The location in the beautiful treed environment and our connection to nature and wellness inspired the design of Canyon Ranch Woodside,” said Jill I. Cole, ISCH, managing principal/president, Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates. It was important to convey humanity’s relationship to nature and the tranquility it provides.”
Each guestroom is a welcoming sanctuary, ranging from 416 ft.-434 ft., accommodating two visitors comfortably. Large windows welcome in floods of natural light shining onto metal accents and wood features which tie the indoor and outdoor elements together seamlessly. Elevated on stilts, the private treehouses face outward toward the forest canopy for full foliage concentration.
“The use of natural materials to frame the surroundings was the best way to communicate a sense of wellness,” Cole said. “We were able to leave most of the beautiful guestroom windows uncovered to heighten a sense of wellness by connecting with earth’s natural rhythms and nature and reflecting it all, inside and out.”
The dining and common living spaces of the 14-acre grounds include the loft, a two-story room that invites guests to unwind by the fireplace or perch on the wraparound decks. The boutique spa with the treatment rooms features floral tile patterns and a captivating metal frame mosaic. Intimate nooks throughout the spa cocoon you in your very own warm experience. To fully embrace nature, the interiors of Canyon Ranch Woodside do not compete but complement the enchanting views.
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