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Or if your path is a more holistic onetheres something for you here, as well.

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Why go here?
Does thebirthplace of American wellnessmean nothing to you?
What about classic Old Hollywood glamour?

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Whats the vibe?
If it aint broke…dont fix it.
Lunch and dinner are taken communally (unless otherwise desired), as are the programmed classes and activities.

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Some senior members of the extended Golden Door clan now rank stays in the three digits.
(You get a party when you break 100.)
Devotion is what sets us apart, one mindfulness guide told me during a seven-mile hike at dawn.

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Its an energy that cant be faked, or even easily duplicated, and its pervasive.
He added: Its a real pride in living well and helping other people find their way to it.
The history?

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What should you try?
(And, of course, my daily massage and Biologique Recherche facial.)
How environmentally friendly is it?

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What else do we need to know?
But, if youre on the fence, err on the side of socializing: You wont regret it.
Who can go?

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The spa and grounds are only available to Golden Door guests.

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