Mary Bemis
Editorial Director at Insider's Guide to Spas
Editor-in-Chief at Spirituality & Health
"Top 30 Voices Transforming Wellness"–Medika Life. Keeper of Spa Culture. Founder of many a spa (print) mag. Editorial Director. Mentor. Maker of good trouble.
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insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis
Mary Bemis is Founder & Editorial Director of InsidersGuidetoSpas.com. An advocate for all things spa, Mary forged a vocabulary for spa reportage that is widely used by those who cover the issues today. Recently honored as a Top 30 Influential Voice Transforming Wellness by Medika Life, Mary is an inaugural honoree of Folio’s Top Women in Media Award.
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insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis
I’m seated at Scout Bar, sipping a glass of Surveyor Rosé—the first vintage produced from the 15-acre vineyard at Montage Healdsburg. Like the wine, it has taken me five years to get here. I’m catching up with Jenn Chiesa, the resort’s Director of Public Relations, who helped launch the property into the teeth of the pandemic. She tells me about the three ribbon-cutting ceremonies that had to be cancelled—and then, by 2021, how the resort soared almost overnight.
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insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis
Ritual has always been a gateway to grounding—a way to return to ourselves through simple, intentional acts—and today, it has become a powerful form of self-care. Enter Leverden: a brand born not just from aesthetic intention, but from a deep belief in the healing potential of daily practice. Created by longtime friends Helen Lee and Soyoung Cho during the stillness of the pandemic, Leverden translates global wellness traditions into sensory rituals that help reconnect us to ourselves.
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1 month ago |
insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis
Some places stand the test of time, not just in beauty but in spirit. Meadowood Napa Valley’s spa is one of them. Tucked into a lush corner of California wine country, this iconic retreat has weathered challenges—including the devastating wildfires of 2020—yet remains a sanctuary of healing, elegance, and impeccable care. Today, under the steady leadership of Spa Manager Jennifer Brunetti, the spa continues to thrive, upheld by a loyal, skilled team and a devotion to personalized service.
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insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis
From regenerative retreats and visionary brands to the changemakers shaping conscious travel, Insider’s Guide to Spas curates the standout people, places, and products from Synergy Bali—and offers a glimpse into the future of transformational wellness experiences. From sacred healing retreats and pioneering medical sanctuaries to regenerative resorts and next-generation wellness escapes, these properties are shaping the future of transformational travel.
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