True peace and serenity can only be achieved at a spa that is the full package in terms of treatment, surrounds, service and hospitality. It’s a carefully balanced formula that only the most extraordinary spas in the world have achieved.

Southall Farm & Inn, in Franklin, Tennessee, has a spa on site that fits into the rural landscape just outside of Nashville, providing sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of Music City. That landscape served as the inspiration when creating the spa.

“Our spa was designed to feel completely connected to the land and the natural elements around us. One of the biggest inspirations was the mineral waters, which contain more than 60 different minerals. Creating a serene, restorative experience around those waters was absolutely non-negotiable from the very beginning,” a Southall spokesperson told Newsweek.

Santani, a wellness resort based on 116 acres of forested jungle and fertile rice fields halfway around the world from Southall, in Sri Lanka, takes a similar approach. “Santani was created as a sanctuary where silence and nature become part of the therapy. From the beginning, our non-negotiables were clear: seamless integration with nature, deep privacy, and an atmosphere free from........

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