4-Day Lavender Farm, Lake Sunapee Cruise, Hiking & Yoga Wellness Retreat in New Hampshire

The retreat is hosted by Adventure Lifestyle LLC at the Aqua Inn & Spa, a small inn that sits on a babbling brook in New Hampshire's Lake Region. From the front door, the beach at Lake Sunapee is a seven-minute walk, and Mount Sunapee State Park is about ten minutes on foot. The property is surrounded by forest, with a garden and a terrace, and has an infrared sauna, a salt meditation room, and a spa tub in one of the guest rooms.

Your hosts are Jenny and Rudi. Jenny is a doctor of holistic health, a physical therapist, a French-trained cook, and a health coach. She also trained with the British Olympic ski team when she was 17, and she spends most of her time with guests doing activities and cooking. Rudi is a two-time world record holder, speaks five languages, and previously ran tour operations in Europe and Africa. He leads the hiking and kayaking outings. Susan, a part-time yoga and meditation instructor who has lived in several countries and speaks French, joins the team for the yoga sessions.

The itinerary has a clear structure, with breakfast served each morning and a mix of on-site and off-site activities. Day two is the lavender farm visit, where you can pick lavender (depending on the season), see how it's grown and processed, and taste lavender ice cream. Lunch that day is a picnic at the farm or back at the inn, followed by an afternoon at Lake Sunapee for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply lying on the beach. A 30-minute massage is offered that afternoon or evening.

Day three starts with yoga somewhere scenic—on the summit of Mount Sunapee, at the harbor, or beside the brook—followed by a hike to a secluded lake. After lunch back at the inn, there's a 1.5-hour narrated cruise around Lake Sunapee, time to browse the harbor shops and museum, then another massage opportunity, sauna, or quiet time in the salt room, and dinner by the fire pit.

On the final morning, coffee and juice are served, followed by a hike to a historic tundra bog, then brunch before departure. The hosts can add extra days at $245 per day for single occupancy, and they can arrange airport pickup from Manchester (about 50 minutes away) or Boston Logan (about 1 hour 50 minutes) for an additional fee.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation at the Aqua Inn & Spa - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Snacks throughout the day - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - 30-minute massage - Daily yoga classes - Guided nature hikes - Visit to a lavender farm - 1.5-hour narrated cruise on Lake Sunapee - Access to the infrared sauna and salt meditation room - Welcome drink - Parking - Transportation during the retreat (to/from activities) - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fees - Flights costs - Airport transfers (available for an additional fee) - Additional treatments (e.g., extra massages) - Add-on days - Personal expenses