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Cal-a-Vie Health Spa
Vista, California, United States · Independent · Grand Luxury
Cal-a-Vie opened in 1986 on 500 acres in Vista, a pioneer of the American destination spa, and since 2000 its owners Terri and John Havens have filled it with French antiques and historic structures shipped from Europe, including a 400-year-old chapel. Sixteen acres of private vineyards make the spa's own wine, and guests choose among more than 160 fitness classes a week, from vinotherapy to guided hikes.
- 32 rooms
- Opened 1986
About Cal-a-Vie Health Spa
- The estate includes an 18-hole championship golf course at neighboring Vista Valley Country Club, plus sixteen acres of private vineyards that produce the spa's own estate wines.
- Guests choose from more than 160 fitness classes a week, from vinotherapy treatments to Pilates and guided hikes across the 500-acre grounds.
History
Established in 1986, Cal-a-Vie Health Spa was a pioneer in the American destination spa movement, offering a fully immersive wellness experience. The property was acquired in 2000 by Terri and John Havens, who enhanced the estate with authentic French antiques and historic structures imported from Europe, including a 400-year-old chapel. Today, it operates as a secluded 500-acre retreat that blends Southern California's natural beauty with the rustic charm of a Provençal village.
The setting
8 miles from Interstate 15. 45.2 miles from San Diego International Airport.
Experiences
- Theme Week events — Immersive theme weeks in Women, Co-Ed, Spa and Beauty, Fitness, Culinary, Mind-Body and Specialty categories.
- Insightful seminars led by expert instructors — Seminars led by expert instructors supporting personal development and overall wellbeing.
- Morning hike or walk — Early-morning hike or walk from the Pavilion Lobby, with mindful exercise under the rising sun.
- TRX suspension training class — Core, balance and flexibility class using TRX straps at the Pavilion Fitness Studio.
- Boxing class — Tabata-style, high-intensity boxing class led by a personal instructor at the Pavilion Fitness Studio.
- Aquatics class — Low-impact cardio and strength classes in the Upper Pool.
Amenities
- 18-hole championship golf course at Vista Valley Country Club
- Over 160 fitness classes including yoga, hiking, and Pilates
- Award-winning spa offering vinotherapy and traditional European treatments
- Personalized nutrition programs with gourmet organic cuisine
- 16 acres of private vineyards producing estate wines
- Historic 400-year-old French chapel and L’Orangerie for events
- Pool
- Hot tub
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