Spa Treatments in the Country: Winter Getaways


What could be more “New Year,
new you” than a spa visit? It’s
time to plan your getaway for a
long weekend, Valentine’s Day,
or just a simple reward for surviving the polar
vortex. Venture out of Washington and take some
time to enjoy life outside of the city and inside
of a cozy spa.

Family Friendly
Hershey, Pa., is known for being rich in
farmland and in chocolate. It calls itself “the
sweetest place on earth.” The Spa at Hotel
Hershey indulges the body with their specialty
coca massages, chocolate sugar scrubs and many
other candy inspired treatments. The Spa offers
different customized treatments for women, men
and teens. Check out their complete menu,
www.chocolatespa.com/treatments/. While you
are in Pennsylvania with the kids visit the spa
at Nemacolin Woodlands resort in Farmington.
They offer a variety of kid-friendly services in
the Kidz Spa great for ages 5-15. There are lots
of other treatments available for parents as well,
www.nemacolin.com/spa/.

Wine & Body in Virginia
The mind and body will become completely
relaxed with The Keswick Reserve at the
Keswick Club Spa. After a red wine greeting,
grape seed oil massage, shiraz body scrub and
pinot noir facial you will see why Keswick Hall
has so much to offer. To book appointments, visit,
www.keswick.com/spa_body_treatments.aspx .

The Wonders of Water
The luxurious Aqua Thermal Suite at the
Homestead of Omni Resorts in Hot Springs,
Va., takes advantage of the natural powers of
water. They offer several hot and cold hydro
experiences to relax and refresh. Find out
about their Thermal Heated Lounges and The
Chill treatments and other ways to relax here,
www.thehomestead.com/aqua_thermal_suite.
The spa at The Greenbrier also specializes in
Hydrotherapy. At the West Virginia destination
indulge in their specialties like the Mineral
Mountain Bath. Check out their other spa
options at www.greenbrier.com/Spa/Treatments/
Hydrotheraphy.aspx
.

Spa Package Deals
While many other spas offer spa bundles,
Spa Minérale at the Landowne Resort is an
ideal getaway for those who enjoy group getaways.
They offer several spa package deals for
weekends with a significant other, girlfriends
or golfing partners. For those who like to make
their travel plans simple these package deals
might save some money and help plan the perfect
weekend in just minutes. Check out their
options here, www.lansdowneresort.com/vacations/
virginia-spa-packages
.

Me-Time in Maryland
Enjoy the gifts of the Chesapeake Bay at
the Sago Spa and Salon at the Hyatt Regency
Chesapeake Bay. The spa offers several different
treatments that feature sago, a strong underwater
grass found in the Chesapeake Bay, which
provides nourishment to the bay and your body.
Look at the other sago and salon treatments here,
chesapeakebay.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/about/
features.jsp
. Linden Spa at The Inn at Perry
Cabin also makes use of Maryland’s natural treasures
with their linden trees that grow right on
the premises. The Linden Intensive is a natural
massage that could involve one therapist for a
longer massage experience, or two therapists for
a shorter massage. They have a comprehensive
list of massages on their treatment menu that
includes deep tissue, hot stone and herbal to
name a few. www.perrycabin.com/web/omic/
linden_spa.jsp
.

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