Every part of this trip was pretty amazing, but this part was pretty awesome. I have to start by saying I had never been to a spa before, so I had no idea what to expect. I mean, I did a spa manicure in Sioux Falls the day before my wedding, in which I had a very small taste of the experience, but I will ABSOLUTELY be visiting a spa again in the future. It was INCREDIBLE! It was SO relaxing. I enjoyed myself SO MUCH. And I want to take all my girlfriends when I go back, because it would have been even BETTER with friends!
The staff at
Willow Stream Day Spa left no detail left unattended to, and I felt extremely relaxed. The ONLY thing I felt a little "off" about was that I didn't realize I should have brought a fresh change of clothes with me, and maybe some makeup? I guess that's just the inexperienced spa experience, right? lol I had no idea! I also had no idea I should've brought a swimsuit with me for the hot tub. (I didn't know they had one, or that I could have used it. It would've been AWESOME on the rooftop patio in the ladies' lounge)
I started off by slipping into my white plush robe and relaxing in the ladies' lounge with a glass of fruit-infused water, taking in the incredible view from the roof.
They offered a menu option along with snacks, and it was at that point I should've ordered my sushi and enjoyed it on the patio, but well...I opted to just stick with the snacks for the time being.
Seriously - HEAVEN on Earth right here!
After about an hour of relaxing (including using their 8 or 10 (I didn't count) head shower and taking a short little nap on the patio, reading a few magazines, and just resting, the clinician called me back for my facial, and boy was that a treat! I started by wrapping myself up in this little cocoon of blankets and practically falling asleep while waiting for the facial to begin. In fairness, it was only delayed because I asked if there was any possible way to increase my time on my parking meter, as I had stupidly only put 2 hours, and it would be more like 3 before I got out. (The last thing I needed was to have my rental car towed or fined!) They handled it well, and ensured me that I didn't need to worry about a thing.
The facial was divine (I had the Nature's Indulgence treatment), and oh, so relaxing, but I'll admit that after that killer massage from earlier in the day, it was just "nice", and I probably wouldn't go to that extreme again.
It really did feel awesome, though, aside from the part where she did the "extrusions" (a.k.a. popping zits), and my skin felt seriously radiant, and OH so smooth afterward. I only wish I had thought to bring a change of clothes and makeup afterwards so I didn't feel so gross putting on my old clothes.
Would I go here again? ABSOLUTELY! I don't think I'd do nearly as expensive a facial, but would probably opt for a massage or pedicure or something along those lines. Their service was INCREDIBLE, and the facility was INCREDIBLE, and I'd give the whole place a 5-star rating! Granted, it was my first real spa experience, so there's that ;) I think this is most definitely going to be a thing from here on out on my travels ;)
