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NOVEMBER 1, 2004
 

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Autumn Spa Specials

Greetings

Autumn is here. Summer has given up its hot and bright days in favor of cooler temperatures and softer, golden afternoons.

This is our favorite time of year, here in Northern California. The trees offer a beautiful canvas of color, the afternoons are comfortable and warm, while the evenings are cool -- sometimes misty and foggy. We get to take pleasure in our Autumn landscape with solitary walks, cozy fires, warm tea, and deep soaks in our favorite hydrotherapy tubs. We feel like cooking, exercising, hiking, and reading by the fire -- all at once. That means "Spa Retreat Season" to us.

In this issue of Spa Index News, we bring you late Autumn specials from Canada to Florida, as well as news of a charitable spa event for Californians. May your Autumn be lovely and restful -- a reward for a year's hard labor.


November 1, 2004

The Briars: Jackson's Point, Ontario, Canada
Autumn Wellness Package

The Briars is a heritage lakeside resort, a refuge of relaxation and genuine hospitality amidst acres of lush lawns, gardens and towering trees. The surrounding woodlands, rivers and Lake Simcoe shoreline provide habitat for a variety of wildlife. This very special property includes a championship Scottish woodlands golf course, live summer entertainment in the revered Red Barn Theatre, a full spa and excellent recreation programming. The Briars is recognized for its historic and natural significance by the Ontario Heritage Foundation and the Arboretum at the University of Guelph.

Your Autumn Wellness Package includes gracious accommodation in a guest room or private cottage, three wonderful meals daily, welcome gift, use of a spa robe and sandals throughout your stay, $100 spa credit per night stayed (please book well in advance), and all resort activities such as yoga, guided nature and historical walks, power walks and more. From $239 per person, through December 22, 2004.


Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa: Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores Spa Vacation

Of all the amenities the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa has to offer, it is the stunning beauty of The Spa that impresses guests most. As a 20,000-square-foot sanctuary to health, pampering and well-being, our full-service Alabama spa offers you the pinnacle of Southern hospitality. Enjoy luxurious body treatments, massage, skin care, and marine-based thalassotherapy.

The Gulf Shores Spa Vacation package includes: Deluxe resort-view room, and one spa treatment per guest, per day. From $259.


Montage Resort & Spa: Laguna Beach, California, USA
The Art of Spa

Nestled along the stunning coastline of Laguna Beach, Montage Resort & Spa is an intimate seaside retreat that reflects the culture and heritage of Southern California. This unique retreat offers a peaceful sanctuary to help you re-connect with nature - and yourself - through serene surroundings and therapeutic treatments. Our breathtaking indoor/outdoor oceanfront facilities, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows to fully capture the 160- degree vistas, feature soothing treatments and expert guidance to help instill a sense of well-being and more balanced living.

Available weekdays only, Spa Montage offers The Art of Spa. Experience ultimate relaxation by the sea with one-night Ocean View accommodations, a California Facial and Swedish Massage, a welcome amenity, and daily breakfast in bed for two. The package includes a total of two treatments -- couples are welcome to substitute two facials or two massages. From $895, through May 2005.

Best of the Best Resorts (Robb Report); Best New Hotel Restaurants - Studio (Food & Wine Magazine); First Place Spa - 2003 Platinum List (Celebrated Living Magazine); No. 2 Resort in the United States, No. 1 Resort on the West Coast (Conde Nast Traveler).


Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes: Orlando, Florida, USA
Spa Indulgence Package with Complimentary Robe

Discover the healing powers of citrus-inspired beauty treatments amid a lush garden landscape. Lose your cares in The Ritz-Carlton Spa Orlando, Grande Lakes featuring 40,000 square feet dedicated to rejuvenation. This unique Orlando spa offers a relaxing retreat from the world outside - a place where the sense of touch can relax the spirit and refresh the soul. Open for the enjoyment of hotel guests, event attendees, and Orlando residents alike, The Spa offers a variety of soothing indulgences.

The Spa Indulgence package includes overnight accommodations in a Deluxe Garden View Guestroom; choice of one of the following: 50-minute Swedish Massage, Systems Blue Signature Facial or a Spa Fresh Manicure and Pedicure Combo; and one luxurious Ritz-Carlton Spa robe (one per room) From $361 per night, through December 31, 2004.


The Raj: Vedic City, Iowa, USA
A Taste of The Raj

The Raj opened its doors in April 1993 and soon gained a reputation as America's premier Ayurveda Health Center. It is the only such facility outside of India specifically built to offer traditional ayurvedic rejuvenation treatments. The French county-style facility encompasses 36,000 square feet and is situated on 100 acres of rolling meadows and woodlands in Iowa's heartland.

The new Taste of The Raj program allows you to design a one or two-day stay that best fits your needs. This is the perfect program for those with busy schedules or for those who would simply like an introduction to Maharishi Ayurveda. The Taste of The Raj program offers a special room rate for one or two nights, a choice of either one or two a la carte Maharishi Rejuvenation treatments, and the option of scheduling a wellness consultation with a Raj health coach. Wellness consultations provide information on your individual body type, along with appropriate Ayurveda dietary and lifestyle recommendations. Treatments available for the Taste of The Raj program include: Abhyanga (oil massage, two technicians), Shirodhara (herbalized oil across the forehead), or Abhyanga- Shirodhara (combination of both). Components are priced invidually based on your selections. Accomodations from $98; Wellness Consultations from $85, and Treatments from $125.


Red Mountain Spa: St. George, Utah, USA
Bring a Friend Package

Red Mountain Spa is surrounded by thousands of acres at the hub of recreational diversity and majestic beauty in the American Southwest. Framed by towering cliffs and red rock formations at the entrance to Snow Canyon State Park, Red Mountain offers an amazing selection of quality activities for fitness enthusiasts, in addition to all the pampering, luxury and relaxation you expect from a full-service spa.

Start a new program to keep those holiday pounds in check or simply get away with a friend between family visits this season with the Bring a Friend package. In addition to our Red Mountain Inclusive Core Program, each of you will receive $75 Resort Credit and enjoy $39 Fifty-Minute Red Mountain Massages your entire visit. Inclusive Vacation Package Offers: $75 Resort Credit, $39 Fifty-Minute Red Mountain Massages, Deluxe Accommodations, Life Enhancement Activities and Programs, Three Healthy Gourmet Meals Daily, Daily Guided Morning Hikes in a Spectacular Red Rock Setting, Unlimited Fitness Classes including Yoga and New York City Ballet Workout, Full Use of Resort Facilities, including: Indoor and Seasonal Outdoor Pools, Whirlpools, Walking Trails, Fitness Center, Strength Training and Cardio Equipment. From $199, through December 19, 2004.


Green Mountain at Fox Run: Ludlow, Vermont, USA
Mother-Daughter Retreat

Green Mountain at Fox Run is the country's foremost women-only healthy weight loss program. We offer a practical, livable healthy lifestyle approach with which, for the past three decades, women have discovered how to lose weight and keep it off.

Whether your goal is to lose weight, rejuvenate or just be together, we promise you'll share these special days in a unique and healthy way. Have adventures together - just like you used to. Walk or snowshoe forested New England trails, or try Pilates or yoga for the very first time. At the end of the day, curl up with your favorite book by a crackling fire, take a whimsical hayride in the crisp New England air, or simply pamper yourself with any assortment of spa treatments.

Laugh until you cry or cry till you laugh, any way you look at it you'll walk away with wonderful memories, a renewed respect for your health and maybe even some new insight on your relationship. After all, celebrating the special bond between mother and daughter shouldn't be reserved for just one weekend in May. 10% discount (up to $800 savings) off regular rates, through December 18, 2004.


Spa Day Los Angeles and Spa Day San Francisco
November 17, 2004

Spa Day LA is a one-day pamper-yourself fundraising event that benefits Aid For AIDS, Los Angeles' premier provider of direct financial assistance to individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. Southern California participating spas and salons may be found in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Laguna Beach, and Palm Springs.

Spa Day SF n Northern California benefits Project Open Hand as well as Aid For AIDS. Project Open Hand provides food and nourishment to improve the quality of life for the men, women and children it serves. Northern California participating spas and salons may be found in San Francisco, Carmel, Berkeley, and the wine country.

On November 17th, people all over California will take to the massage or facial tables at these wonderful spas and high-end salons. The spas will contribute 20 percent of their day's services and gift certificate revenues to Aid For AID and Project Open Hand.

Give the gift of pamper generosity by either patronizing Spa Day participants, or, by purchasing Spa Day Gift Certificates, on November 17th. Give your friends, co-workers, and family the gift of pamper generosity with spa gift certificates, which also benefit those living with HIV/AIDS and make perfect holiday gifts. Gift certificates purchased at participating spas (in person or via the phone) on Spa Day include an insert informing the recipient that 20% of the purchase price of their gift benefits Aid For AIDS and Project Open Hand in San Francisco.


Spa Cuisine
Cactus Cream, from Red Mountain Spa, Utah
This Red Mountain Classic Spa Recipe is popular with guests of this beautiful spa resort.
 
2 cups nonfat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla bean pulp
2/3 cup fructose
2 tablespoons granulated gelatin
32 ounces plain, nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup prickly pear cactus fruit puree*
Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Directions: Combine milk, fructose, vanilla, and gelatin. Heat to dissolve gelatin completely. Remove from heat and cool. Stir in yogurt, lemon juice and zest. Cool to nearly set, and marble in prickly pear puree. *Prickly Pears are the fruit of a cactus indigenous to the high deserts of the southwest. The fruit is available in the late summer and throughout fall, and both a puree and a syrup can be found in specialty supermarkets. While the characteristic flavor of prickly pear cannot be duplicated, strained berry purees are excellent substitutes. Makes 12 servings, slightly over 1/2 cup each. Calories: 105. Fat: trace. Saturated Fat: trace. Cholesterol: 2mg. Carbohydrate: 19g. Protein: 6g. Sodium: 80mg. Total Dietary Fiber: trace. CPF Ratio: 74-24-2.


Spa at Home
Ginger Dry Skin Creme

Ginger invigorates, and oil soothes. Try this double dose for dry skin.

  • 2 inch piece of fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons light sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons apricot kernel oil
  • 2 teaspoons vitamin E oil
  • 1/2 cup cocoa butter

Preheat oven on lowest setting. Finely grate the ginger just enough so that you have about an 1/8 teaspoon of ginger "juice." To obtain the juice, squeeze the freshly grated ginger over a small bowl. Place the ingredients (including the ginger) in a glass container and heat just until the cocoa butter is melted and the oils are blended. Pour into a clean, dry container and store in a cool dry place. You can add a few drops of orange or other essential oil for a nice twist.


Spa Sweepstakes
Greenbrier Live the Tradition Sweepstakes

 For centuries, The Greenbrier's legacy has lured guests to the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. Now, we're introducing a new web site to help you better plan your next Greenbrier vacation. On our new website, you'll find vacation packages, information about upcoming events, as well as descriptions of our many activities.

To celebrate the launch, Greenbrier is offering you the chance to win a 5 night /6 day vacation getaway that blends impeccable service, luxurious amenities, and a breathtaking landscape. Choose from an array of activities like golf, whitewater rafting and culinary classes. This is your opportunity to experience the classic elegance we've cultivated for over two hundred years.


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