At the Stay Spa Retreat, family, friends, and relaxation come first. Annie Bachmann, the manager, makes sure everything is just right for your stay. Her brother Fred and his wife Kiya built The Stay Spa Retreat and they all work together as a family team to provide their guests with a space that’s welcoming, comfortable, and special.
Fred and Kiya Bachmann love to travel, and after years of experiencing extraordinary spa treatments around the world, they decided to take the best of what they had experienced home. In 2007, they built the Stay Spa Retreat on Castle Rock Lake, Wisconsin, so guests could enjoy world-class relaxation without traveling far.
Fred, a second-generation builder of luxury homes, Kiya, a trained esthetician, and Annie, a massage and shiatsu therapist, all bring their skills together to make the Stay Spa something truly unique.
"We wanted to create a spa suite with all the things we loved most from our travels," says Fred. "Now, our guests don’t have to go across the world to experience Japanese hot and cold plunges or the eucalyptus mists of Thailand."
The Stay Spa Suite features hot and cold plunges, a wellness therapy popular in Asia that’s just catching on in the U.S. "It’s great for your skin and helps the body heal," Kiya explains. The design also takes inspiration from well-known spas like Sybaris in Mequon, Sundara in Wisconsin Dells, and the Bellagio Spa and Salon in Las Vegas.
Fred, Kiya, and their daughter Ashley also run Bachmanns Pools and Spas, a well-known swimming pool and spa business in Madison.
Fred and Kiya built the Stay Spa Retreat on a gorgeous stretch of beach on Castle Rock Lake—the fourth largest lake in Wisconsin—where guests can take in endless water views and the sound of waves crashing along the shore.
The Stay Spa Retreat is all about creating a place where guests can kick back, recharge, and feel completely at home. It’s not just about luxury—it’s about comfort, care, and a place to truly unwind.