Ladies' Lunch
I joined my gal pal back in the relaxation room, where the lunch we'd ordered upon arrival was waiting. There's nothing in the world like having a gourmet meal served to you as you recline in a robe. My salmon with greens and a tea-based dressing was perfectly done. Where were my manners? I ate every bite. My friend's crab cake was huge, glorious and accompanied by a pile of delicious fries. I couldn't help but imagine all the fabulous spa parties I wanted to have at Encanterra and all my engaged friends who would need to hold their bridesmaid lunches there.
We sipped tea while we talked to the lovely Linda Towill, one of the spa's massage therapists and aestheticians, who also is a resident of Encanterra. She kindly offered us relaxation tips (and toothbrushes to freshen up before our second round of treatments). Click here to read our interview!
Pedicure
I headed round the corner into the nail salon for a much-needed pedicure with Gabrielle. The spa's mani/pedi stations are nothing short of adorable. A far cry from the vibrating La-Z-Boys we've grown accustomed to, these custom-built pedi stations are uber-clean and super comfortable, with little tables to hold your ceramic cup of chamomile. I opted to try a different shade than my usual Lincoln Park After Dark- they had OPI shades I'd never seen before! My tootsies endured bubbles, a scrub, a masque, massage and hot towel before my nails were polished a dark purple.
Word to the wise: Your toes are never so bad you need to step into a strip mall nail salon- keep a pumice stone in your shower and hold out until you can fully enjoy a day at the spa. Your toes will look better longer, and you can rest assured you're in safe hands.
Leaving So Soon?
I sat in my provided foam flip flops in the relaxation room, waiting for my friend to finish her facial- she loved it, and she is a facial connoisseur. Since she also had the day off, we drank tea, ate chocolate and read magazines for another hour or so. Where did we have to be, anyway?
Before heading out, we got dressed and enjoyed a little tour of the facility- we saw the indoor and outdoor pools, workout and fitness classrooms, and the private, luxurious locker rooms that were fully-stocked with beauty products. The La Casa Clubhouse at Encanterra is destined to become a premier fitness, golf and spa destination in the Valley- it's so exciting that such a gorgeous private resort like this lets outsiders in with no hassle.
Needless to say, we'll be using every excuse we can think of to spend spa days at Encanterra! To book your own appointment, click here.
Click next to read a Q&A with Linda Towill, Encanterra Homeowner and Alvea Spa massage therapist/aesthetician.
