Newer, fancier establishments may have eclipsed Calistoga's oldest spa, but loyal fans appreciate its reasonable prices and unpretentious vibe. The mud baths here are a mix of volcanic ash and Canadian peat, warmed by the spa's own hot springs. Fun fact: back in 1952, "The Works"—a mud bath, steam room, blanket wrap, and a massage—cost $3.50. The charge now is $139.
Nevermind the hundreds of nearby wineries or the abundance of elegant gourmet restaurants within a fifteen-minute drive. The real attraction at Dr. Wilkinson's is the stuff that attracted John Wilkinson to Calistoga in the first place: mud…
Standard lodgings with the added bonus of hot springs.:
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Never mind the hundreds of nearby wineries, or the abundance of elegant gourmet restaurants within a 15-minute drive. The real attraction here is mud and old-fashioned mineral...