Taking advantage of the
neighboring Los Peñas-
quitos Canyon Preserve,
The Spa at The Grand
Del Mar (San Diego)
recently introduced
Natural Renewal ($675 per
person, $1,000 per couple).
Available through June 30,
this earth-inspired package
includes overnight accommodations, a choice of one
of the spa’s signature stone
or mud body treatments, a
guided hike with a naturalist, a customized nutritional
consultation, a poolside
lunch, and a complimentary
fitness class. It’ll have spa-going nature enthusiasts
raring to hit the trails.—H.M.
Think Green
communing
with nature
The Natural Renewal package includes a scenic post-hike lunch by the pool.
Each of Downtime’s inviting treatment rooms was inspired by owner Greg Cartright’s world travels.
Big Apple Bliss
New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen is a neighborhood known for its up-and-coming
restaurant scene, its collection of quirky shops, and, thanks to the debut of
Downtime Massage + Skincare, a fabulous new spa. For several years prior
to the spa’s October debut, owner Greg Cartright and his small team of therapists developed a loyal client base performing treatments in a tiny two-room
apartment spa. But it soon became clear that the demand for services far
exceeded the space, and it was time to expand. The new location features four
inviting treatment rooms; a dedicated retail area chock-full of goodies from
Aromatherapy Associates, SkinCeuticals, Sundãri, and more; and a team of
talented therapists who perform massages, facials, peels, makeup applications, and body sugaring, an all-natural hair removal method. “At Downtime,
we have a collective spirit of energy and enthusiasm for what we do,” says
Cartright. “We’re always learning and continue to apply this knowledge to all
of our treatments. We’re perfectionists, so whatever it is we set out to do, we
will only be happy if it is the best it can be.”—Julie Keller
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