Michelin-Rated Bay Area Resort To Abruptly Close: Report

WOODSIDE, CA — Canyon Ranch Woodside, a Michelin-rated luxury wellness resort in the Bay Area, will close Oct. 26 at the owner's request only weeks after officials approved a seven-year operating permit, raising questions about the sudden closure, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle

Canyon Ranch is closing its Woodside location, a smaller retreat than its top-rated Arizona and Massachusetts resorts. A new Austin resort opens next year. Guests can rebook or get refunds. Staff are being transitioned. The future of the 16-acre Woodside property, bought by Crescent Real Estate for $23 million in 2019, is uncertain, the SF Chronicle reported.

Crescent Real Estate has not commented.

“Our focus right now is on our guests, our people, and a smooth transition as operations wind-down,” Canyon Ranch’s website said. They added that they do not know what will happen to the property and it is not for them to determine.

The retreat center features a nearly 24,000-square-foot lodge with guest rooms, an indoor pool, and a spa. It also includes a dozen luxury "treehouses" with redwood views and private decks, according to the website. A dining space offers healthy, locally sourced meals, and a resort bar serves various beverages.

A one-night stay in the main lodge was $2,025, and a treehouse with a premium king bed cost $2,400 per night.

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The Michelin Guide describes Canyon Ranch as providing an elevated experience beyond a typical luxury hotel stay. The Woodside resort requires advance planning, with advisors coordinating details. The experience focuses on programming, including spa, health, fitness, and spiritual wellness. Guests can choose from private sessions, group classes, guided walks, art workshops, and lectures.

Canyon Ranch Woodside uniquely offers wine service, a nod to the local culture, alongside healthy yet delicious meals. The culinary team's skill and fresh local produce ensure a gourmet experience that belies the "health food" label, according to the Michelin Guide.

Located minutes from Silicon Valley and half an hour from San Francisco International Airport, it attracts locals and others seeking rejuvenation, according to the Michelin Guide.

Canyon Ranch Woodside's permit renewal on Sept. 18 drew no complaints. County staff recommended renewal, citing no public welfare detriment and compliance. The permit allows continued operation of an educational retreat center and sanctuary, according to the SF Chronicle report.

Canyon Ranch Woodside, opened in 2019, operates on a property approved as a retreat center in 1991. The center was previously known as Skylonda Lodge and the Stillheart Institute under various owners.

Read the full story at the SF Chronicle.