Beauty: Spa of the Rockies

Spa of the Rockies at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is something of a surprise find in Glenwood. That’s not to take anything away from charming Glenwood, it’s just that Spa of the Rockies really is that nice.

Opened in 2008, the spa has eight treatment rooms including a couples’ suite, as well as one specialized hydrotherapy room for Vichy shower treatments (a water treatment where several shower heads pour large quantities of water over a spa patron), two nail stations and five hydrotherapy tub rooms (three for women and two for men).

With a sizable menu that features a group of treatments that honor the resort’s long tradition of utilizing the mineralrich waters of the area to treat all manner of ailments, there is sure to be a treatment to suit your particular needs. All signature services feature a foot treatment, a therapeutic soak in the mineral hot springs pool and access to the Athletic Club for the day.

One of the most interesting treatments is “Native Awakening,” a 120-minute treatment inspired by Native American culture and purification ceremonies. Starting with a tapotement of willow branches, a mask of crushed corn and clay is painted onto the skin to absorb toxins and eliminate impurities. Next is a full body wrap while heated pieces of basalt sweat out toxins before you are cleansed with an ayate cloth. Finally, herbal compresses infused with spearmint and echinacea are applied and the treatment is finished with a full-body hydrating massage using fluorite stones and sage oil.