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About Copperhood Spa Retreat

Nestled in the Catskill Mountains, an easy two hour drive from New York City, Copperhood Inn & Spa is a woodsy getaway where guests enjoy the 'no pressure, no guilt' philosophy of Polish proprietor Elizabeth Winograd.

A product of the European spa tradition, the boutique spa reflects Winograd's upbringing with its range of European body treatments including a Vichy shower and Scotch Hose. Extensive programs tailored toward total wellness, natural weight loss, relaxation, stress management, physical fitness, and internal cleansing/detoxing are also available. Located on 40 acres of woodland and mountainside overlooking a river, the property overlooks Garfield Mountain and the Esopus Creek. Copperhood provides top-of-the-line equipment for guests who want to take to the countryside to bike, hike, cross-country ski, and even snowshoe. In addition, the inn offers daily organized fitness activities that take advantage of the natural splendor of the Catskills, which may include hikes of various difficulty levels, water aerobics, and Zen meditation.

Location

Address

Route 28
Shandaken, New York ,
12480
United States

Call: 1(845) 688-2460

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Highlights

  • Business Type
  • Destination Spa
  • Inclusive-pricing Spa
  • Resort/Hotel Spa
  • Programs
  • Stress Management
  • Weight Loss
  • Yoga
  • More
  • Catskills location
  • European traditions
  • Fencing program

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The floors of Travertine marble set the mood when guests enter the 14,000-square-foot spa facility. Designed to recall the luxury of the Roman baths, the spa has a 60-foot indoor pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi, plus fitness center with a range of new equipment. The six treatment rooms include one hydrotherapy suite, comprising a Vichy shower, Scotch hose, and spacious tub. Treatments reflect the best of the European tradition - facials, herbal wraps, and Swedish massage - and reach beyond to energy treatments like acupuncture, reiki, and polarity treatments. Several treatments are inspired by Ayurvedic medicines, including panchakarma, and are customized to meet guests' specific needs.

In addition to its spa treatments, Copperhood also offers an extensive lineup of customized packages focused on accelerated weight loss, detoxifying diets, juice fasting, and raw food therapy. The short-stay, week-long, and multi-day programs are aimed at helping guests develop healthy habits and maintain a sustainable exercise, diet, and relaxation plan.

Treatment OfferingsView business treatment menu

  • Complementary Alternative
  • Acupuncture
  • Mind/Body Medicine
  • Massages
  • Aromatherapy
  • Cranio Sacral Massage
  • Deep Tissue
  • Hot Stone
  • Lymph Drainage
  • Myofascial Release
  • Reflexology
  • Shiatsu
  • Swedish
  • Thai
  • Facials
  • Acne/Deep Cleansing
  • Glycolic Acid
  • Men's
  • Oxygen
  • Body Wraps
  • Algae/Seaweed
  • Mud
  • Hair/Nail Services
  • Makeup Instruction/Application
  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Waxing
  • Water Treatments
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Scottish Hose
  • Vichy Shower
Rooms & Dining

Guests enjoy the small, cozy 15-room inn decorated in the style of the intimate country inns of Europe and accented with Louis XV furniture. There are several lodging options from the three-room grand suite to the roadside economy rooms. The Streamside Duplex rooms offer balconies to take advantage of breathtaking views of the Garfield Mountain and the Esopus Creek.

Meals are taken in the ground floor dining room and include healthful entrees prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Meals are inspired by Asian and European cuisines, and are served fireside during the winter season and creekside during the summer months. A nutritious yet flavorful spa menu is also available.

Offerings

  • Rooms
  • 15Rooms
  • Food Options
  • Serves Alcohol
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Activities
When you're not in the spa, you can enjoy the indoor fitness facilities or the broad array of outdoor seasonal activities. The fitness center has a 15-station weight circuit, free weights, and cardiovascular equipment. A variety of classes are held in the yoga studio, and an indoor pool is available to refresh after a fit workout. On the property, there's a secluded tennis court, trails for cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, and hiking. The roads around Shandanken are perfect for scenic and challenging bike rides. Tranquil outdoor activities such as sunbathing, wading in the creek, fishing, or bird watching allow guests to directly connect with nature. In addition to the conventional massages, facials, fitness classes and body treatments, there are also Psychic readings and astrology consultations.

Offerings

  • Fitness & Activities
  • Aerobics
  • Dancing
  • Hiking
  • Personal Training
  • Pilates with Reformer
  • Qigong
  • Tai Chi
  • Tennis
  • Facilities & Amenities
  • Cold Plunge Pool
  • Locker Room
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Robes Provided
  • Sauna
  • Showers
  • Slippers Provided
  • Steam Room
  • Swimming Pool
  • Wedding/Event Space
  • Whirlpool, Jacuzzi

Reviews

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Copperhood Spa Retreat
4.5 out of 5
Overall rating based on22 Reviews
19of22 (86.36%)
Customers would visit this business again
Copperhood is the best!
28 of 49 People Found This Review Helpful
5.0 out of 5
ByLb | September 22, 2011
My daughter and I recently shared a week at Copperhood. We hiked every day through the beautiful Catskills, drank healthy drinks, ate delicious homegrown meals, and met great people.We would both recommend the Copperhood experience to anyone who wants a healthy, friendly, and incredibly relaxing vacation. Detoxing from "normal" life is just fabulous here. Copperhood is great!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality5 out of 5
Service Variety5 out of 5
Spa Facilities5 out of 5
Fitness Facilities5 out of 5
Still A Great Experience-Tina B.
109 of 242 People Found This Review Helpful
5.0 out of 5
ByTinaB | September 9, 2010
This is my 3rd visit to the Copperhood, and it is still a great place! Elizabeth and her staff's attention to each client's wants and needs are unmatched. I had a great room w/ beautiful view of the mountains & river, & lovely marble tile in the bathroom. We were served our delicious meals by Esther who is the most adorable, sweetest person I have met in a long time! I am glad that Elizabeth made her an addition. You can lie around, either by the pool, the river, in the jacuzzi, etc., everywhere you go, it is peaceful & relaxing. Or if you want activity, you can go on a Powerwalk w/ Esther, Hiking w/Elizabeth, take a class, work out in the gym or walk around the property. Whatever it is u want to do, they r attentive to, and they don't hover, or try to talk u into anything, like u may find @ other spas. Ruth did my Deep Tissue Massage & I swear she must be an angel or something, because the experience was spiritual & magical & I haven't had any of my usual aches & pains in 5 days now! Jax did my European Body Treatment & that was enjoyable as well. I like that it is not crowded or noisy, again like other places. I will definitely go back again & again!!! Thanks Elizabeth, Esther, Ruth & Jax!!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality5 out of 5
Service Variety5 out of 5
Spa Facilities5 out of 5
Fitness Facilities5 out of 5
Just what was needed!
124 of 243 People Found This Review Helpful
4.0 out of 5
ByPATRICKK | August 14, 2010
Finished a marathon week of intense athletic activity and needed a place to unwind and soothe my sore muscles. Copperhood's staff was genuinely friendly, very helpful, professional, and the massage was great!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality5 out of 5
Service Variety4 out of 5
Spa Facilities5 out of 5
Fitness Facilities4 out of 5
Close to paradise
116 of 242 People Found This Review Helpful
5.0 out of 5
ByEllenR | August 7, 2010
I recently spent five days at Copperhood and came away more relaxed than I've been in years (maybe decades). The staff is lovely, the setting is beautiful, and the services offered can't be beat. Both the fitness activities and the spa offerings are terrific. And the fact that Copperhood only accepts a small number of guests at a time ensures that the guests are pampered with individualized attention. I can't recommend Copperhood highly enough.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality5 out of 5
Service Variety5 out of 5
Spa Facilities5 out of 5
Fitness Facilities4 out of 5
Wanting for Nothing, just simply the best
104 of 225 People Found This Review Helpful
5.0 out of 5
ByLee AnnaH | July 28, 2010
If you are looking for an all inclusive luxury resort and spa retreat then this is an absolute must. You will have the best service, the best food and if you follow the suggested workouts you will lose weight, and not just a pound. You will leave feeling grounded, refreshed and positive. Once home I was able to easily incorporate new and better eating habits and because of the workouts at the spa, I was also energized enough to want to continue exercising!!!This was an excellent experience and I can't wait to go back.Lee Anna, Hudson, QC.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality5 out of 5
Service Variety5 out of 5
Spa Facilities5 out of 5
Fitness Facilities5 out of 5
The perfect getaway weekend
168 of 306 People Found This Review Helpful
5.0 out of 5
ByDorisC | March 15, 2010
My 5 girlfriends and I just enjoyed our 4th winter weekend at the Copperhood Inn and Spa and we are definitely coming back next year. The coziness of the living room and dining room, the comfort of the guest rooms, and the up-to-date decor and varied offerings of the spa, fitness and pool areas provide the perfect setting for a few days of relaxation, togetherness and fitness. We all love the incredibly delicious and healthful meals, planned with our individual preferences in mind. In the past we have enjoyed outdoor winter sports but this weekend it rained a lot so we stayed indoors and were never bored. We always appreciate the massages we get at Copperhood, but best of all is the warm personal attention from Elizabeth and all the staff. We are welcomed as old friends and valued guests and know that all our needs and preferences will be attended to. The level of interaction between guests and staff is just right -- not intrusive. You won't be disappointed!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality5 out of 5
Service Variety5 out of 5
Spa Facilities5 out of 5
Fitness Facilities5 out of 5
horrible
202 of 396 People Found This Review Helpful
1.0 out of 5
Bytonkinesey | October 2, 2009
I dont understand all the good reviews for this spa. It was terrible. I have gone to almost all of the destination spas from SpaFinder and loved them - each for a different reason. Copperhood Spa was a horrible experience. It is NOTHING like described. It makes me think that the good reviews are from relatives!
Would you visit again? No
Service Quality1 out of 5
Service Variety1 out of 5
Spa Facilities1 out of 5
Fitness Facilities1 out of 5
Twice as nice the second time!
181 of 401 People Found This Review Helpful
5.0 out of 5
Bylesliec | September 28, 2009
This was my second visit and the place felt like coming home, like the way I would like home to be, relaxing, healthy, comfortable and filled with peace and joy. The food is delicious, the service is charming and the rooms are cozy. You could be romantic, hang with friends or find your own space. Yoga classes are great and the studio is filled with light.Rad still gives the best massages and the location is an oasis.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality5 out of 5
Service Variety5 out of 5
Spa Facilities5 out of 5
Fitness Facilities5 out of 5
I'm Going Back!!
186 of 369 People Found This Review Helpful
5.0 out of 5
ByJonathanB | September 24, 2009
I had never been to a spa before coming to the Copperhood. This experience was a gift from a friend (who likely thought I needed some "improving"). I got a generous share of that! This place is quite large and elegant, yet feels welcoming and warm. Elizabeth and her staff certainly made me feel that. A three day "Juicing and Detox" was on the menu for me. Along with that, classes in meditation, yoga, pilates, water aerobics followed by more juicing, hikes and a soothing massage (ask for "Rad"). "Wheat Grass" juice was part of the reccommended regimen and, though it can be unpleasant, by day 3, I was OK with it and after reading up on it in a book Elizabeth loaned me, I understood why it is so important. Don't turn down the wheat grass!! The last day there I was served a raw, vegetarian meal. What Elizabeth's husband, Lechezk creates in the kitchen there will blow your mind away... The food looks splendid and tastes really good! I went home feeling refreshed, more energetic and 12 pounds lighter! I have been online looking up raw diet recipies to include in my weekly meal planning, though I have not started growing my own wheat grass (yet...)I highly reccommend this place for those of you looking for the best experience in a fully equipped and friendly Catskills retreat. This place isn't crowded with tourists.... Sitting out on the deck overlloking the river and socializing with other guests and staff (yeah.... they spend time with you) was really enjoyable.Thank You, Elizabeth.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality5 out of 5
Service Variety5 out of 5
Spa Facilities5 out of 5
Fitness Facilities5 out of 5
They showed me a pathway to health at the Copperhood
201 of 402 People Found This Review Helpful
5.0 out of 5
ByJoeB | September 22, 2009
I've been battling blood pressure and diabetes in connection with sloth and weight now for a couple of years. Shedding pounds is always a challenge. A friend suggested I try the Copperhood and learn some new techinques. So I visited twice, first time on a total juice/detox fast and second time on a total raw diet for a full week. I just have to tell you that I was amazed by the results. By the end of the second visit I'd shed 18 pounds and both my BP and sugar levels were normal. Now I know this ain't a panacea, but it sure has opened my eyes to the possible.And I'm convinced that a major part of the success was the beauty, tranquility and peacefulness of the place, and the many activities and treatments offered and taken advantage of. The setting is spectacular, the facilities are luxurious and the staff is friendly and go out of their way to assist. Combine the lessons in diet, the lessons in living and the total relaxation and enjoyment the place imbues and you have a no failure formula for success.Will I be going back? DEFINATELY! Do I recommend it? To answer that question all I have to indicate is the numbers of friends and others that I've already raved about the place to.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality5 out of 5
Service Variety5 out of 5
Spa Facilities5 out of 5
Fitness Facilities5 out of 5

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Travel Information

  • Copperhood is 75 miles southwest of Albany Airport and 50 miles northwest of Stewart International Airport in Newburgh.


  • Proprietor Elizabeth Winograd is from the European tradition of spa cuisine. Many of her entrees include some poultry, fish, and shellfish. However, if you call ahead she can accommodate any dietary restriction.


  • Copperhood has an excellent, reasonably priced wine list. Cheers!

Address & Contact Info

For more information call 1(845) 688-2460 or visit www.copperhood.com