Quiet hills settings have inspired retreats built around scent, rest and reset. The same climate that tests South Dakotans also sends them looking for ways to slow down.

Retreats pair massage and aromatherapy with hills scenery.

What sets it apart

Some combine wellness with hiking and outdoor time. That detail is easy to overlook, but it helps explain the pull this place has on locals and visitors alike.

Weekend packages target visitors and locals seeking a break.

Why it matters

What ties it all together is a distinctly South Dakota balance between the wild and the worked-over. For a growing number of South Dakotans, that kind of reset has become part of the routine.