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piece of which is a stone-edged pond surrounded by
palm trees and lush greenery.
Then select services from a full menu of body
and skin care options. Specialty treatments include
cryotherapy, which uses cold gas such as nitrogen
to bolster sore muscles, and a Somadome, an
egg-shaped pod that allows you to stretch out
and get comfy beneath a dome-shaped cover
while a blend of sound and light increases your
relaxation. Follow up a treatment with a dip in
one of the outdoor pools or a soak in the twolevel
hot tub in front of a wall of windows that
overlooks a garden.
An adjacent fitness center offers a range of
workouts with or without a personal trainer. The spa
also has a nutritionist on staff who will consult about
diet, healthy eating habits and cooking tips.
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
6321 U.S. Highway 76, Young Harris;
brasstownvalley.com/spa
Head to the hills of North Georgia for a spa
getaway at this resort that also features golf, horseback
riding and swimming.
The Equani spa, which is across the road from
the main hotel, reflects the surrounding mountain
scenery with the look of a lodge. It features rustic
accents and fireplaces in quiet rooms, where guests
The spa at the Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead features a balcony that
overlooks the hotel's garden and off ers a secluded getaway for guests. The
three-story spa off ers several services and treatments, including body wraps,
massages, hydrotherapy and exfoliations.
easily can drop off to sleep in cushioned recliners.
Because the property sits on what once was Cherokee land, many of
the treatments are designed with Cherokee-inspired healing elements and
soothing rituals, including cocoon wraps, mud masks and infused oils.
Among the services are two that take place inside a hydrotherapy
capsule. Climb in and be surrounded by steam and soothing jets of warm
water while a masseuse performs a face and scalp massage, followed by
an exfoliating sugar scrub. Or opt for a capsule mud treatment to relieve
tension and aches.
" The hydrotherapy is a unique treatment capsule and is used for fullbody
exfoliations, " says Michael Shirley, spa director. " We also have a deck
that includes an outdoor hot tub as well as beautiful views of the North
Georgia mountains. "
Waldorf Astoria Spa
3376 Peachtree Road, Atlanta; bit.ly/waldorfastoriaspa
About halfway up the tower that houses the Waldorf Astoria Atlanta
Buckhead are three floors dedicated to wellness and rejuvenation.
Start a stay with a dip in the indoor pool or a quick workout in the
fitness center before heading to a relaxing massage or skin service in one of
the 13 treatment rooms, including one for couples. Guests also can linger
and enjoy the serene atmosphere in men's and women's steam rooms,
whirlpools and showers.
A balcony overlooking the hotel's garden offers a secluded relaxation
area in the heart of Atlanta's most exclusive neighborhood. A full menu of
services includes hydrofacials, aromatherapies, manicures and pedicures.
Visitors to the Equani spa at Brasstown Valley Resort
can enter a hydrotherapy capsule for treatments either
with steam and warm water or with mud to relieve
tension and aches.
Spa at Château Élan
100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton; spa.chateauelan.com
Perhaps best known for its winery and golf courses, Château Élan is
also home to a spa, located lakeside in a separate, three-story building.
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