A Chain with Charm (Heather, May 21, 2006)

I was recently travelling through Fort Wayne , Indiana , and had a free night by myself.  So what was I to do?  What’s great about being a spa lover is that I can go almost anywhere in the world, find a home away from home and indulge in my addiction.  I've never been to a midwest spa and wasn't sure how it would compare to the spas in the Northeast.  So I went online and checked out the websites to get a feel for a few local spas that were recommended to me.  I really liked the website of The Woodhouse Spa and hoped it was indicative of the experience there.  Lucky for me, it was.

At first I had some doubts as I drove up to this spa located in a strip mall.  But once I stepped through the door, the familiar spa scents greeted me and the charming and elegant atmosphere surprised me.  The receptionist brought down a spacious hallway to the women’s locker room where I was given a robe, slippers, locker and a private changing room.  I was then escorted to the quiet relaxation room and given my choice of tea.  I noticed a few wet rooms with Vichy shower and bathtubs.  The décor was modern with an Asian influence.  I was impressed.

As I sat sipping my tea, I read a spa periodical written and printed by The Woodhouse Spa itself.  There was an advertisement announcing the opening of new Woodhouse Spas across the country including Arizona , Georgia , New York , New Jersey , Michigan and Texas .  That’s when I figured it out, the Woodhouse was not a Fort Wayne exclusive, but a national spa chain!  How fabulous!  Now I can travel and not fret about where to spa.  But I still hadn’t had my treatment yet, so I didn’t want to jump on the bandwagon just yet…

And again, lucky for me, everything was wonderful.  The spa offered a special that included a 45 minute facial, 30 minute upper body massage and pedicure.  The products smelled and felt great on my skin.  But the best part is that I spent two hours at the spa all for the low cost of $100!  Can you believe it?  And I was able to book my appointments same day.  Does it get any better than this?