A moment of zen is nice, sure. But a couple days of zen … ? Absolutely essential in midwinter. Crystal Mountain Resort, just west of Traverse City, is at your service. The family-friendly ski resort in the woods recently opened the new 18,500-square foot Crystal Spa—the only LEED-certified spa in Michigan—and it’s offering an unbelievable deal:

One night’s lodging at the resort, a 50-minute spa treatment of your choice, plus full access to any of the fitness center’s classes and its motion studio during the length of your stay, and, on the day of your treatment, unlimited use of the spa’s facilities— luxurious locker rooms with infrared saunas and steam rooms, a private meditation lounge and outdoor hot tub—all for $129+ per person.

To book your spa getaway, call: 800-968-7686, ext. 5100, or see crystalmountain.com

Want more?

Go big with Crystal’s Ski & Spa package, which nabs you two nights of lodging, plus your choice of one 50-minute spa treatment, lift tickets valid upon your arrival through departure, and a complimentary cross-country trail pass for $319+ per person.

Before you go:

See a video of Crystal’s killer terrain park.

Read a newbie skiers blog about learning to carve at Crystal.

Peek at Crystal’s dining options.

Plan to rent snowshoes and take a wintry walk through the Michigan Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain—a trail dotted with cool outdoor sculptures.

Photo(s) by Photo courtesy of Crystal Mountain Resort