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Spa BlueA Personal Refuge
Guests at the Inn at Loretto and local residents can escape from every day life into a soothing spa sanctuary. The spa features warm earth tones with honey stained wood floors made of eastern white pine, cream and terracotta diamond faux finished adobe walls, and amber crystal beaded sconces. A candlelit fireplace and traditional southwestern banco seats create an inviting reception area. Treatment rooms carry the same warm color hues and natural textures, and feature beautifully carved cabinetry. Deep claw-footed porcelain tubs, fireplaces and original hand woven accent fabrics enhance the mystique of Spa Blue.
“Spa Blue at Loretto is a personal refuge for relaxation and renewal,” says Dan Pierotti, Corporate Spa Director for Noble House Hotels and Resorts. “We wanted to blend together the harmony of eastern philosophy with the spiritual beauty of Santa Fe to create an enriching cross-cultural experience.” The signature Javanese Lulur Royal Treatment, a regal
ritual that begins with a Balinese massage using Jasmine Frangipani scented
flower oil, and followed by a lulur exfoliation to lightly color and scent
the skin. Next, a splash of yogurt is gently applied. A scented shower, a
soak in a luxurious tub infused with fragrant rose petals and finish with a
moisturizing Jasmine Frangipani lotion transcends you to nirvana. Another
notable treatment is the Balinese massage, which offers a selection of
beautifully fragrant oils, and combines a variety of techniques and tempos
of acupressure, rolling Unique, indigenous treatments at Spa Blue include, the Desert Heat Wrap, which is a Native American potent healing wrap, and includes a mineral-rich, self-heating adobe clay applied to the body, followed by a light thermal wrap, and rinsed by an invigorating Vichy shower, finishing with a moisturizing lotion, leaving the skin hydrated and toned. The Native Desert Sage Massage is a mood-enhancing massage that enlightens the senses and lifts the spirit. It begins with a gentle exfoliating body polish of sage and rosemary, followed with a massage utilizing a unique and rare desert sage oil blend. The exotic and indigenous fragrance will leave your mind stimulated and your body invigorated. Spa Blue operates daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in season (June through September), and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. off season (October through May). For appointments or more information, call (505) 984.7997. Owned by Pat Colee, Noble House Hotels and Resorts comprises 12 unique properties in six states across the United States and includes: LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Ocean Key Resort in Key West, Hilton Daytona Beach Ocean Front Resort in Daytona Beach, Grove Isle Resort in Miami, and Little Palm Island in Little Torch Key - all in Florida; The Adolphus in Dallas; The Edgewater in Seattle; Inn at Loretto in Santa Fe, N.M.; The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club in Redondo Beach and Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego - both in California; The SunBurst Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.; and The Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I. Location. Distinction. Soul. Noble House Hotels and Resorts brings distinctive quality and design to every one of its resort properties, working with the natural surroundings and local history to create unparalleled settings and unforgettable experiences that touch the soul of every guest The 135-room Inn at Loretto, a Noble House Hotel, reflects the art and soul of Santa Fe. The hotel shares grounds with the celebrated Loretto Chapel, is one block from the Santa Fe Plaza and within walking distance from the Palace of the Governors, Canyon Road Galleries and sits at the end of the Old Santa Fe Trail. A full-service hotel, the distinctive Inn at Loretto features a new spa facility with cross-cultural experiences that blends east and Southwest traditions (opens mid-June, 2002), dining at The Restaurant at the Inn at Loretto featuring new American cooking with regional and indigenous influences, a year-round heated outdoor swimming pool, sculpture garden, fitness center, concierge, the Columbine Gallery, Three Ravens Fine Art, year-round art programs, and a collection of boutiques. For more information and reservations, contact the Inn at Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, N.M. 87501;call (800) 727-5531 or (505) 988-5531. Visit online at www.hotelloretto.com. Edited by Dave Shultz |
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The
Inn at Loretto, a Noble House Hotel, located in the heart of Santa Fe,
announces the addition of a new full-service spa opening mid-June 2002. Spa
Blue at Loretto is the fourth spa in the Noble House Hotels and Resorts
collection of properties. Spa Blue rejuvenates the mind, body and soul as
east meets southwest with exotic Indonesian and Thai rituals as well as
signature indigenous treatments.
The spa offers five
treatment havens, designed for individual and couples massage, facials,
manicures and pedicures, as well as a wet room with Vichy shower. Private,
in-room massage treatments are also available to guests of the hotel.