Behind the bejeweled golden doors, a holistic sanctuary like no other awaits. Fashioned after a Kyoto country inn, here you’ll find bamboo forests, koi ponds, finely raked sand gardens and museum-quality Japanese art. But this Zen sanctuary goes beyond being a pampering spa, as for many a visit here means a life-altering experience, a perfect chance to rejuvenate and reset one’s path. Remarkably much of the clientele (60%) are repeat customers willing to dole out $11,000 for a wellness week. So what’s the secret golden elixir? The Golden Door offers a perfect blend of mind/body/spirit experiences: meditative silent hikes, mountaintop Tai Chi in the morning sun, shaman rituals, reiki, yoga and sound healings in the treetop studio, Soul Vision board making and more. When it’s time to move and sweat you can try TRX or find your rhythm in a Broadway show tunes dance class with a Hollywood choreographer. Each night a fan is placed on your pillow with the following day’s bespoke experiences, curated just for you whether it’s an Ayurvedic massage, Watsu water therapy, a rosemary-infused herbal wrap or a fencing class. Look for Chef Greg Frey in the biodynamic gardens pulling produce or tending his bee hives. His California fresh cuisine favors hyper local sourcing with orchards and organic gardens on property and chicken coops for fresh morning eggs. You’ll sip the famed potassium broth and crave the ginger honey tea long after you’ve returned home. Newly added is the Golden Flight, a private airline service to and from the Door featuring a wellness kit, personalized meals, guided meditation and in-flight stretch videos to set the tone for your stay. If you are seeking shelter from the daily noise and chaos of life, this idyllic refuge is the perfect place to quiet the mind and dig deep.