New Age Health Spa in Neversink, New York is now closed. Located on 280 acres in the Catskills 2 1/2 hours from New York City, it was a farm turned into a juice fasting haven called the New Age Health Farm. Werner Mendel and Stephanie Paradise purchased the property in 1986, turning it into a destination spa with a focus on health and wellness.
Werner Mendel also created the concept of a spa association in 1990 when he invited a small group of spa owners and wellness advocates to New Age Health Spa to discuss how they could connect to better serve their customers and educate the public about spas. . From that meeting came the International Spa Association, which awarded him a “Visionary Award” in 2000. Mendel died in 2005 at the age of 70.
One of the affordable spas, New Age Health Spa struggled in the years leading up to closure due to the 2008 economic downturn and increased competition in the area.
This message appeared on your website in the spring of 2012:
“We regret to inform all of our loyal guests that the spa will not reopen in 2012. The economy continues to be challenging and unfortunately we will not be able to do business this year. We thank you all for your support and patronage and I wish you health, peace and joy in the coming year.
A South Williamsburg, Brooklyn company bought the property in eastern Sullivan County in October for $ 1.7 million, according to county records.
People looking for alternatives in the area can turn to Copperhead Retreat & Spa in Shandaken, New York, in the heart of the Catskills. This sleek little European-style destination spa specializes in weight loss, juice fasting, detox, raw food, and Ayurvedic panchakarma.
A small property with ten rooms and seven suites and duplexes sits on bustling Esopus Creek and offers daily yoga, meditation, and exercise classes. A three-night retreat starts at around $ 1,500 for one person, single occupancy.
