While you may not be thinking about treating yourself to a luxurious spa treatment this summer, now is actually the best time to do so. With the down economy, local resorts have unbelievable, zen-inducing treatments for equally unreal prices. And with the kids home from school all summer, you’re going to need some down time. What’s even better than cheap treatments? Free treatments!

Loews Ventana Canyon, home to the Loews Lakeside Spa, will be hosting a Happy Hour Open House this Thursday, July 23, from 4 to 7 p.m., where you will get to sample complimentary spa treatments. While many facials seem to simply feel and smell good, the treatments available at the Happy Hour Open House will actually provide benefit to your skin—they will include mini-facials with the new Clarisonic Skin Care Brush, as well as a skin analysis from Skinceuticals, where the “true age” of your skin will be revealed. Meeting up with friends or your hubbie after the event? Surprise them with a new look after meeting with Loews aestheticians for a makeup consultation, or with a Loews nail technician for a paraffin dip for feet. As a reward for pampering yourself, you’ll receive a $10 coupon for a Loews pedicure as well. If you’re more concerned about getting your body in tip-top shape, head over for the yoga demonstrations, fitness information, tips for living well and healthy recipes that the event has to offer.

If you can’t make it to the Happy Hour Open House, no need to fret, as the resort’s spa will be offering additionally discounted Happy Hour special prices through the remainder of the summer. Choices for these discounted deals include a Loews classic facial, 50-minute Swedish massage or Loews classic manicure and pedicure combination for $60. Happy Hour pricing prior to these discounts meant $75 per treatment, while the regular treatment prices range from $90 to $115. If this doesn’t sounds like a fabulous deal, we don’t know what does.

In addition to Loews Ventana Canyon, many local resort spas are offering discounted treatments and getaway spa packages through summer, and some through fall or winter. Be sure to check out the following spas for exclusive discounts and resort spa packages: The Westin La Paloma’s Red Door Spa, The Spa at the Omni Tucson National Resort, the JW Marriott Starr Pass’s Hashani Spa and Westward Look Resort’s Sonoran Spa.

For more information on the Happy Hour Open House or any of the discounted Happy Hour spa treatments, call 520.529.7830 or visit www.loewslakesidespa.com.