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Melanie Griffith Shares Wellness Retreat Photos from Austria

The actress posted images from her stay at the VIVAMAYR Maria Wörth health resort, describing the experience as "healing and renewal."

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Melanie Griffith Shares Wellness Retreat Photos from Austria

Melanie Griffith recently shared photos from a week-long wellness retreat at the VIVAMAYR Maria Wörth health resort in Austria. The 69-year-old actress posted images on Instagram from her stay, which she described as a period of "wellness, healing and renewal."

Among the shared images, Griffith is seen in a black one-piece swimsuit, relaxing on a lounge chair by a lake with mountainous scenery. She also posted pictures of herself on a boat, wearing cutoff denim shorts, and participating in yoga in a bright pink workout set.

Griffith called the experience "The Cure," a health reset focused on caring for the body, mind, and soul. She expressed gratitude for the "wonderful doctors, therapists and health practitioners" who contributed to the experience, calling the resort "a little heaven on earth."

Melanie Griffith on a boat on a lake.

The actress, known for her roles in films like "Working Girl," "Body Double," and "Something Wild," comes from a family with a significant presence in Hollywood. Her mother is actress Tippi Hedren, and her daughter is actress Dakota Johnson.

Melanie Griffith at the Los Angeles premiere of

Griffith's career began in the 1980s, and she has continued to act in various films and television projects. Her daughter, Dakota Johnson, has also spoken about the influence of her upbringing in Hollywood on her career choices, noting her childhood fascination with movies.

Melanie Griffith at the


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