Spa Esmeralda, Renaissance Esmeralda Resort, Indian Wells, California

Like the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in which it is situated, Spa Esmeralda takes advantage of the welcoming climate of the Palm Springs area. Outdoor treatment cabanas are gathered around a lush garden where guests enjoy therapeutic whirlpool baths under the warm desert sun. A palette of finely textured materials in the colors of the desert—sand, sage, and sky—strikes a balance between sumptuous indulgence and the sparseness of the surrounding landscape. The quiet sound of water soothes the body and calms the mind.