# Restful Alpine Resorts Utah's Sundance is a Restful Resort That Encourages People to Unplug By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-17 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restful-retreat References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/travel/sundance-resort-utah.php) & [sundanceresort](http://www.sundanceresort.com/) This restful retreat in Utah is designed to make it easy to foster new ideas. Situated in the [snowy mountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-niseko), the Sundance Resort is a place to [rest, rejuvenate and unplug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-oasis) from technology. Although this is a difficult thing for some people to do, the resort provides a variety of activities to keep minds active and hands busy, such as [skiing, oil painting and pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ely-retreat). The classes and activities are conducted in a relaxed manner with no judgement or expectations so that visitors don't have to feel pressured in any way. After a full day of technology, Sundance offers hearty meals in a homey atmosphere that will make you wish you could curl up and hibernate there all winter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Digital Detox:** The trend of unplugging from technology and embracing restful retreats to recharge and foster new ideas. - **Rejuvenation Activities:** The trend of offering a variety of hands-on activities and classes to keep minds active and promote relaxation. - **Relaxed Learning Environments:** The trend of providing classes and activities in a non-judgmental and pressure-free setting to encourage exploration and creativity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can embrace the trend of creating retreats and resorts that prioritize digital detox and provide rejuvenating activities for guests. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of offering restful retreat experiences that promote rejuvenation and relaxation through hands-on activities and classes. - **Education:** The education industry can adapt the trend of providing relaxed learning environments to engage students and promote creativity and exploration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neutral-Toned Wellness Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inness-spa.md) - [Holistic Healing Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reset-reconnect-retreat.md) - [Four-Day Longevity-Focused Wellness Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-slow-retreat.md) - [Western Mountain Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bishops-lodge.md) - [Holiday-Ready Luxury Hotel Programming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lodge-at-spruce-peak.md) - [Healing Architecture Spa Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inns-of-aurora.md) - [Serene Picturesque Immersive Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borgo-dei-conti-resort.md) - [Restorative Sleep Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-suites.md) - [Seaside Resort Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanstone-resort.md)