Resolved to make 2012 a less stressful year? Relxas with a group "Spa Weekend" at The House on the Hill in Ellsworth, Michigan, which takes place January 20-22, 2012.

Upon arrival on Friday night, unwind with a relaxing foot treatment. Restore your focus on wellness on Saturday with a full-body massage, group snowshoe excursion, and discussion on nutrition and dietary wellness led by Stacy Goldberg, MPH, RN, BSN. Amenities include a three-course breakfast daily and a double-occupancy room. The cost is $400 per person plus tax.

The House on the Hill is Northern Michigan's Chain of Lakes resort area, an hour's drive of either Traverse City or Mackinac Island. Make this special event a girls’ weekend out! Call to make reservations at 231-588-6304.

Many large hotels are implementing environmentally-friendly practices, but some small resorts and B&Bs are also hopping on board. Centaur Health Resort and Spa in Arroyo Grande, California is unique in that it's "totally green." Co-owners Ed J. Muraski and Dianna Muraski personally designed, constructed, and completed their green concept at their small resort. They are enthusiastic about sharing their concept with guests.

Here are some of the green practices they do:

•    Solar panels heat the water in their 50-foot heated pool and generate electricity for their spa. Their panels supply 100% of their pool heating and electricity for their spa. 
•    The spa uses an energy-saving “on demand” water system to heat the faucet water.  
•    Seventy percent of the interior of their spa center was constructed from recycled materials. 
•    Ninety percent of their horse stable and overhang storage area was constructed of discarded recycled materials.  
•    They also recycle all waste and for 30 years
•    They have purchased live Christmas trees and either planted them or donated them to schools and colleges.

With only three bedrooms, guests can enjoy personal attention and relaxation. Their 50-foot heated lap pool, Jacuzzi, and meditation garden sit directly behind the house and overlook the ocean. The health resort offers special treatments for detoxification, weight management, anti-cellulite, and fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, and more. They also offer traditional services such as massage, yoga, and counseling.

You don't have to stay at a hotel or resort to enjoy a luxurious spa treatment. Many B&Bs offer either on-site spas or spa services that come to you, adding relaxation and even romance to your perfect getaway.

Here are three great current spa specials at B&Bs:

Hidden Lake B&B - Jonesboro, IL
Now through 12/17/2011
Mid-Week TLC Package! Stay three nights mid-week (Sunday-Thursday) in any of their three guest house suites and receive a complimentary one-hour (or two half-hour) massage(s). They will also include breakfast in bed your first morning and a few surprise TLC touches to enhance your stay! Call 618-833-5252 to book.

Red Bud Manor - Eureka Springs, AR
Now through 9/30/2011
Relax and pamper yourself at Red Bud Manor, one of the finest bed and breakfasts in Eureka Springs. You'll enjoy the luxury treatment you'll receive at one of Eureka's finest spas. Their Refreshing Spa Retreat Package includes: Two-night stay in the Jacuzzi room of your choice, a basket of aromatherapy lotions and bath salts, a healthy sumptuous breakfast each morning, and a couples massage at spa within walking distance of Manor. Price: $449.00 plus tax. You can also upgrade to their Revitalizer Package, which includes a peppermint shower, eucalyptus steam, and aromatherapy clay mask for an additional $40. Call 1-866-253-9649 to book.

Beall Mansion - Alton, IL
Now through 12/30/2011
Experience rest and relaxation like only The Beall Mansion can provide. For a limited time, book two or more consecutive nights in their Pampered Getaway or Pampered Lite and receive a $100 credit toward your choice of in-room spa services. Call 618-474-9100 or toll-free 1-866-The-BEALL and mention “Free Spa Services” at booking. Restrictions apply.

View dozens more spa specials at B&Bs here.