Susan Hebert, Sheri Twiggs, Debra Davis and Vicki Baker splurge on a relaxing day at the spa.
Vicki Baker
With the holidays behind us, Girls on Wheels were ready to escape the daily grind, reconnect with girlfriends and hide out for a day. And what better way to nurture our friendships than with a pampering escape to Spa Castle for our January outing. This was more than just a relaxing day. It was a total tune-up for mind, body and soul. A chance to forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life. An opportunity to just get away for a day of head-to-toe pampering.
Upon entering the Asian-influenced Spa Castle we were warmly welcomed and felt pampered from the moment we arrived. The spa was a bastion of elegance as the soothing effect of new-age music played in the background. The interior was decorated in natural tones reflected in the luxurious marble flooring and the special textures and colors from the stone and wood paneled walls.
We were provided with electronic “watches” which served as “keys” to open personal lockers while also tracking accrued services and creating a running tab throughout our stay. This liberated us from unnecessary baggage and purses, allowing us complete relaxation. We were then led to the grand locker and bath area where we found separate shoe and clothing lockers, vanity, lounge and sleeping areas, as well as an ornate “bath house” modeled after traditional Asian and European spas around the world. We were given a fresh “spa uniform” to change into allowing the ultimate in comfort.
We ventured through the facility and enjoyed the indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy spa pools, saunas, steam rooms and numerous lounge and relaxing/healing areas. We spoiled ourselves with aroma oil total body massages, royal body scrubs and exotic facials.
This luxury spa made us feel unique and special, and we experienced the secrets of relaxation. At the end of our visit we changed back into our street clothes and a return to reality. It was a heavenly girls’ day out, and there was simply no better way to relieve all life’s stresses than a girlfriend getaway. Spa services are soothing, but enjoying time with girlfriends can be equally therapeutic. A spa day with the girls isn’t just a chance to nourish our bodies, it’s an opportunity to unplug and recharge our busy minds and most importantly to feed our souls with the kind of laughter, love, inspiration and sound advice we can only get from the women in our lives.