Sanctuary Treatments

swedish
sixty minutes, 140. ninety minutes, 200.
A relaxing and soothing body massage. This traditional light- to medium-pressure massage will improve circulation, relieve tension and eliminate muscle fatigue.

therapeutic/sports
sixty minutes, 140. ninety minutes, 200.
A massage customized to specific areas of muscle tension or to enhance your athletic performance by focusing on sport-specific muscles. Pressure can be adjusted to your body's unique needs.

sanctuary stone
ninety minutes, 200.
This massage treatment combines tension-releasing massage techniques with warmed, smooth river stones as an extension of the therapist's hand. Deep heat allows you to experience profound relaxation and balance.

motherhood
sixty minutes, 140. ninety minutes, 200.
A gently pampering massage honoring new mothers and mothers-to-be. Specially designed to alleviate muscle tension and aches as well as relieve swelling and stress on weight-bearing joints.

lymphatic
sixty minutes, 140. ninety minutes, 200.
Lymphatic drainage massage incorporates very light, repetitive brushing strokes to boost the circulation of the lymphatic system and aid in the removal of toxins and excess water.

herbal massage frictions
sixty minutes, 140. ninety minutes, 200.
Massage is combined with traditional healing herbs to enhance therapeutic benefits and encourage deep relaxation. Choose Juniper & Cypress (to release toxic build-up in sluggish circulatory and lymphatic systems), Lemongrass & Ginger (a stimulating and warming blend to promote balance and calm) or Sandalwood (blended with vetiver & jasmine for a powerful sedative effect, to relieve stress and promote a sense of balance and focus).

Found a great place

Totally pamper yourselves! Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain is a luxury boutique hideaway with dramatic mountain and spa casitas offering spectacular views of Paradise Valley. Sanctuary Spa, an intimate retreat, offers Asian-inspired treatments along with a relaxing meditation garden, movement studio and fitness center. elements restaurant features farm-fresh cuisine with Asian accents while jade bar is known for its extensive wine list. Along with Scottsdale shopping and golf, guests enjoy the infinity pool, tennis and hiking in the shadows of Camelback Mountain.

Separate, but equal!

So far, one of my friends is headed to Napa, the other is sticking around in NYC, and I'm going skiing this weekend. Not exactly the friend's weekend we had envisioned. Seriously! So, the focus is back to Christmas '07 in the Bahamas. Official planning is underway! Ideas welcome!

Stalllllled out

My friend Tina is meeting up with her high school buddies in KC this weekend. My dreams are dying. From the Bahamas to KC. Boo. Looks like we might be doing a summer thing in the mountains now. Which I'm 100% ok with, if there is a spa and a bottle opener involved.

Hmmmm

So the conversation has stalled, I think everyone is dreamily just imaging being on a beach somewhere, anywhere, even the bank of the Platte River is looking good. The cool 1" of water beckoning you in.

The Planning has Begun!

Ok, any feedback is welcome. We're throwing around a friend trip to either
St. Johns, Vieques/Culebra, Puerto Rico or the Abacos Islands in Bahamas. I'm leaning towards St. Johns because I've heard so many good things about the place. Actually, with the weather the way it is, I'm up for ANY place tropical!

Looking

Life has changed since the 3 of us met. We were 18 and had just started at the University. We're career women now, one of us a mother, the other two of us DINKS. For all that has changed in our lives, we still hold our friendship very dear, but with all of us living in different cities, it's hard to spend time together in person.

We're looking for a get-a-way this summer, maybe visiting our friend, Jenny, in New York since she has a baby, and hey, not a bad place to visit.

I'll keep you posted on what travel plans I come up with.