Spring Awakening: 6 Relaxation Destinations for You

This first venue on our list is a well-known local spot, but never goes out of style with its wide array of classic spa treatments and premiere lodging.

With year-round offerings of day and overnight packages, and on-site facilities that feature both health and beauty services, the Inn is a great choice-whether it’s a day off or weekend reset.

For those who haven’t experienced the Spa’s exquisite dining, sister restaurant Kensington’s, the Ascot’s Pub, and the Juice Bar are three great variety options to explore while you’re there.

More details on fun upcoming events including wine tastings, paint and sips, bridal planning, and individual bookings can be found on their website.

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Another traditional, hybrid hotel/spa location that features facial treatments, nail and body care, and massage services is located in Thompson, Connecticut. 

The William Mason House’s spa not only offers a great sanctuary to soothe and restore, but also welcomes guests with impressive scenery onto the estate’s original carriage house property and tranquil gardens. 

Amenities include: a meditation room, steam sauna, swim spa, ladies’ and gentlemen’s locker rooms, and boutique shop. 

If you choose the William Mason House Boutique Spa, you can experience the healing powers of their wellness brand partner, Naturopathica, with pure ingredients and tangible results. 

For those seeking herbal remedies and clinically proven results, this spa is one to consider! To view their full menu, visit https://williammasonhouse.com/boutique-spa/.

Photo Credit: William Mason House 

If indulging in more frequent self-care is up your alley, then try out Body Balance in Dayville!

This spa offers a range of unique massage types (such as sports-focused, utilizing reflexology techniques, or CBD ingredients), as well as popular bodywork, cosmetology services (i.e. spray tans, skincare treatments, and hair removal), and yoga classes.

Body Balance has packages for the BFFs and bachs, birthday guests, “mini-me”s, and moms-to-be!

If any of these entice you, browse their full list of available services online: https://www.massagebook.com/Dayville~Massage~bodybalancetlc?src=external.

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For those who are interested in practicing self-care with a whole-body approach, the 12th Dimension Metaphysical Shop and Holistic Healing Center in Putnam is a great place to check out! 

Their mission is heart-centered and purpose-driven to help guide individuals into a healing journey of self discovery, personal development, and conscious awakening. Through their practices, the 12th Dimension aims to clear negative mindsets and past pain and trauma, to allow newfound feelings of freedom, purpose, and joy. 

Some of the tools the center uses for this work are: the Quantum Resonance Crystal Bed, sacred sound baths, and meditation classes focused around a coveted 3 copper pyramid approach. If you want to step outside your comfort zone or team up with a friend and try something new, request a consultation for your healing needs with them today: https://12thdimension.com.

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Another popular self care trend right now is hydrotherapy.  

YONO of Willimantic is the perfect spot to try out yoga classes, reiki and sound healings, as well as experience the region’s only “Quiet Float Corner.” Hydrotherapy uses reduced light and sounds, and the benefits include, but aren’t limited to: stress reduction, pain relief and muscle recovery, enhanced mental clarity and focus, improved sleep quality, and spiritual and emotional balance. With the right measure of salts and a specific temperature, why not dive in? Floating can be purchased for a single appointment, in a three session pack, or by the month.

Their monthly calendar of events can be found here, and boasts everything from book club sessions (featuring guided meditations, lively discussions, and even complimentary tea & snacks), mindfulness classes and affirmations workshops, and glow-in-the-dark/how-to yoga classes.

More information on YONO can be found at https://yonowillimantic.com. 

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The last relaxation destination on our list just recently opened its doors.

The Grota Solna Salt Cave of Niantic is a unique and relaxing salt therapy, a.k.a. Halotherapy experience (it’s actually the largest Himalayan salt cave in CT!).

For this bucket list self-care treatment, the cave is  a great natural and alternative therapy for a wide variety of ailments and conditions, such as: anxiety, sleeplessness, allergies, asthma, inflammation and even the common cold. (Plus, the venue is wheelchair-friendly/ADA accessible!) The peaceful atmosphere has 84 traces of elements and minerals within the salts, such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, iodine, bromine, copper, selenium and iron to provide all these benefits!

So, don’t be salty, and shake things up by looking into them!

Grota Solna offers private and group cave sessions, as well as monthly events featuring tea tastings, guided medications, moon circles, tarot card readings, and more!

To see about adding some salt to your spring awakening recipe, go to https://www.grotasolnasaltcave.com/cave-sessions. 

Photo Credit: Grota Solna 

We hope this fantastic line-up of self-care spots helps you find a little added clarity this spring!