"Come! I am tasting the stars!"
  --Attributed by legend to Dom Pérignon (1638-1714)

Mathilde Cathiard-Thomas and her husbaqnd, Bertrand Thomas are credited with creating both the World's first "wine spa" -- Les Sources de Caudalie -- which opened in 1999 in the Bordeaux region of France, as well as the official term Vinothérapie®.

Previously, in 1993, the Thomas' met an eminent professor from the Faculty of Pharmaceutics at Bordeaux University on the estate of the Château Smith Haut Lafitte. The revelation he made would open the way to a new approach to skincare. He had discovered that the grape seeds discarded at the end of the grape harvest contained powerful anti-aging properties.  These grape seeds contain polyphenols which, once stabilized, have priceless benefits for the skin. The anti-oxidants contained in the grape seed polyphenols have an incredible capacity to fight free radicals, and therefore fight aging. The free-radical protection from grape seed polyphenols is unequalled in the plant world. With the experience of wine making behind them and a patented, stabilized grape-seed polyphenol, Caudalie was born.  (Source: The Caudalie Story)

While the family of Caudalie Vinotherapie® Spas remains the most exclusive, several destination spas and day spas also offer vineyard spa inspirations -- some in the beauty of their vineyard and winery settings, and others in the presentation of vineyard inspired treatments.

Spa Index has compiled this page of resources for those who fancy a trip to a vineyard inspired spa such as Les Sources de Caudalie in France or its United States counterpart in Northern California, as well as those who simply wish to stroll through the grounds of a vineyard setting and absorb the site, smell, and benefits of the grape. 

We are adding new facilities often, so if you don't see one today, check back often!

Santé Winelands Hotel & Wellness Centre
Simonsvlei Road
Road 45, Paarl-Franschhoek Valley
South Africa
27 21 875 8100

Santé Winelands - Hotel & Wellness Centre was voted one of the ‘16 Best Spa’s on Earth’ by UK Elle magazine (May 2004). It was the only spa on the African continent to receive this prestigious accolade. 

Santé Winelands Hotel & Wellness Centre provides an exclusive and luxurious menu of a la carte services.  Our professional product of choice is Académie Scientifique de Beauté. With 78 years of research and technology development you are assured of top quality professional treatments to provide rejuvenation, balance and harmony.

Sante also offers Vinotherapy® "the grape cure".  Vinotherapy®, our signature treatment, relaxes, rejuvenates and destresses. Treatments improve circulation and provide anti-oxidants, which are so essential for your health.Our internationally qualified therapists will ensure that our spa rituals and skin treatments will restore your strength, energy and equilibrium.

Our tranquil, non-invasive, yet welcoming environment makes us the ideal retreat for celebrities, guests recovering from surgery, illness, physical or mental exhaustion and others simply seeking privacy and peace. For those who merely want to be spoilt and pampered, the boutique-hotel type service of The Winelands Hotel is the ultimate luxury.

Situated in one of the most breathtaking locations in Southern Africa, Santé Wellness Centres will delight you with a truly indulgent experience.

Access to the Wellness Centre and our state-of-the-art spa facilities includes our unique indoor hydro-pool with liquid sound, reclining airbed, multi-height body jets, neck massage and counter current resistance swimming; a private sundeck; fully equipped gymnasium; sauna; laconium; steam room; Jacuzzi; three snail shaped multi-experience showers that offer a variety of different options (from tropical rain to mountain mist while aroma essences are released to enhance the unique  experience).

Auberge des Gallant
1171, chemin Saint-Henri
Sainte-Marthe de Rigaud (Québec)
Canada J0P 1W0
Toll Free: 1 800 641-4241

Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa
849 Verdier Avenue
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada V8M 1C5
RESERVATIONS : 1.888.544.2079
TEL : 250.544.2079
FAX : 250.544.2069

At Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa, our path has led us in an alternate direction. We have discovered that it is possible to build an aesthetically interesting and environmentally responsible resort. That understated elegance and discerning service are essential. That small and personal is better for guests and good for a community. Simple, intimate, involving. It’s all about an appetite for new experience.  At the spa, we offer Essence of Life signature treatments, massages, vinotherapies and water cures. Rituals and techniques to inspire body, mind and soul. Pure essential oils, botanicals and natural ingredients. For the ultimate spa experience from a unique westcoast perspective.

Silver Star Mountain Resort & Spa
PO Box 3002
123 Shortt Street
Silver Star Mountain, BC
Canada  V1B 3M1
Rejuvenating Vinotherapy Experiences. Red or White Wine Vinotherapy Massage:  Enjoy a relaxing & healing massage with the effective and noticeable anti-aging properties of Grape-Seed Oil, Shea butter and your choice of either red or white wine blended into our fabulous Vinotherapy massage lotion. This treatment provides powerful anti-oxidant protection for the entire surface of the body at the same time as it penetrates to strengthen and repair connective tissue.  Or, enjoy our Okanagan Grape Pip Scrub, Honey Wine Wrap & Vinotherapy Massage. Our Pip Scrub is a gentle exfoliating treatment, which uses the pips and seeds from grapes from a local winery. Our exclusive Honey Wine Wrap moisturizes the body while you receive a relaxing scalp massage. This package is finished off with our Red or White Wine Vinotherapy.

Beyond Wrapture
1965 Richter St
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
V1Y 2N4
250-448-8899
or 866-548-8899
Beyond Wrapture employs unique “ancient arts” full body treatments, including vinotherapy services. Enjoy massage, facials or body wraps. You will feel deliciously and completely relaxed, fantastic and sensational and will leave with a natural glow.

Essence of En Vogue
2125 Victoria Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4P 0S3
306-522-7272
Located in Regina's only 4 Diamond Hotel. The Saskatchewan Radisson Plaza Hotel.  Essence of En Vogue offers the ultimate spa journey in relaxation & rejuvenation. We offer massage, skincare, make-up, manicures, pedicures and more.  Try our Champagne Pedicure (65 minutes).  This pedicure begins with a champagne foot soak, followed by Grape Peel Mask and Champagne oil designed to deeply hydrate and help exfoliate even the toughest calluses. Your feet will feel hydrated, refreshed and will have a natural glow.   View and Print a Special Offer for our Spa.

Four Seasons Carmello
Ruta 21, km 262, Carmelo
Dpto. de Colonia Uruguay
t 598 (542) 9000
f 598 (542) 9999
Create an unforgettable vacation in an intimate setting amidst pines and eucalyptus by the banks of the Rio de la Plata, a hop from Buenos Aires or Montevideo. Just 44 bungalows or two-level suites. Pan-Asian spa and dining promise temple-like peace. Service and cuisine are pure Four Seasons.
Silk Wine Treatment
This pampering treatment combines genuine Uruguayan wine with pine and eucalyptus honey. The tartaric acid and tannin have an antioxidant effect on your skin, leaving it glossy and smooth. Afterward, indulge yourself with a warm shower.

Les Sources de Caudalie
Chemin de Smith Haut-Lafitte
33650 Bordeaux-Martillac, France
33 05 57 83 83 83

The Caudalie Vinotherapie® Spa is located just next to the Sources de Caudalie hotel-restaurant in the middle of the Château Smith Haut Lafitte, vineyards, near Bordeaux. The Spa offers an exclusive programme of treatments in a setting of unusual beauty.

These treatments are absolutely unique. They combine the virtues of naturally warm spring water taken from a depth of 540 metres underground, rich in minerals and oligo-elements, with vine and grape extracts. That latter have a high concentration of polyphenols, which help fight against free radicals, what are 80% responsible for ageing. Furthermore, these extracts strengthen blood vessels and enhance micro-circulation.

For each treatment, we use a Caudalie beauty care product containing grape polyphenols. Created in conjunction with Professor Vercauteren and his research team at the Bordeaux Faculty of Pharmacy, these products have been acclaimed by doctors and surgeons around the world thanks to their outstanding qualities.

Our treatments are administered by expert hands, and you will be prescribed just those treatments that suit you. A medical team is also available, on request, for our customers.

We suggest that you introduce yourself to Vinotherapie® with a special "Discovery Day" at the Caudalie® Vinotherapie Spa.

Four treatments will be available in large individual booths made of stone and wood. The spa overlooks the vines of Château Smith Haut Lafitte. Treatments include baths, massages, water jet showers, and wraps.  During your "Discovery Day", you will also have unlimited access to our spa bath with JetStream, Turkish bath, and rest areas. A free 100% organic red vine leaf tea of the day will also be provided.

Relais San Maurizio
Hotel del Monastero
Località San Maurizio, 39
12058 S.Stefano Belbo, Italy
39 0141 841900

One of the most moving of the architectural sites of the Langa area, is a 17th century monastery at Santo Stefano Belbo, now reliving all its poetry. It was centre of a Franciscan community for many years before becoming, until recently, the home of the Counts Incisa di Beccaria di Santo Stefano. Restored with maximum respect for the original buildings but with all the best technology to ensure the comfort of the structure, it is, today, a hidden and magic place. The new hotel has 33 unique rooms and suites, many with a sitting-room and open fireplace, built from the former monks cells and stables.

Along the decorated corridors and in the refined public rooms which open in succession around the panoramic park with its ancient trees, through to the winter garden and private church, the residence offers views of rare beauty and elegance.

The Relais San Maurizio is located in the heart of the vineyards of Piedmont which are carpeted with Muscatel vineyards. The Relais, restored from a 17th century monastery, is an enchanting five-star residence overlooking the hillsides of Santo Stefano Belbo in the heart of the Langhe.  Since 2003, the Relais has hosted a Caudalie Vinotherapy Center where residents are treated to body and facial treatments to restore both body and mind.

(Source: Caudalie: Vinotherapie Spas)

Representative Treatments:

All Caudalie massages are based on ultra-refined grape seed oil, noted for its nourishing and softening properties.  It preserves the hydration level of the skin, restoring the natural elasticity.

Gommage Crushed Cabernet®: a real "starter" for the Vinothérapie® treatments. This exfoliating treatment based on grape seed oil, honey and essential oils of organic origin was created to free the skin of dead cells; ideal before exposure to the sun.

Massage Sauvignon®: toning, with and essential oils of organic origin. Gives an energising effect.

Californian Grape Massage: massage with grape seed oil and essential oils with relaxing properties for a complete "relaxation effect".

Massage Pulpe Friction®: full body treatment based on fresh grapes for luminous, soft and hydrated skin due to the natural active ingredients in the fruit (to be booked 24 hours before and only in the period of the grape harvest).

Peralada Resort & Wine Spa
C. Rocaberti, s/n
17491 Peralada
Girona, Spain
34 972 538 830
"Peralada, located in Girona Spain, holds a unique experience for its visitors. Constructed from part of a castle, Peralada has a golf complex, casino, church, library, and winery. All of the rooms gives off the traditional Mediterranean air. Locally produced wines and cavas (Spain’s sparkling wine) becomes its treasure when its properties are used to detoxify and relax. Treatments made from baths and massages, counteract free radicals and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin fibers. It also helps prevent cardiovascular illnesses. The baths, saunas and pools are beautiful and relaxing and after a hard day of “roughing it” at the spa, the Peralada has an excellent restaurant with lovely views of the Catalan countryside." -- Reprinted from Cellar Tastings

Hosteria Las Quintas Eco Spa
Central Mexico
(1-877-QUINTAS )
Hosteria Las Quintas Spa is secreted away in an elegant walled estate offering Terrace & Jacuzzi rooms with magnificent gardens, sculptures, fountains and waterfalls. Fragrant with flowers and plants from all over the world are at your doorstep.  The Resort’s all-inclusive Spa programs are geared for the active spa-goer and provide a perfect balance of pampered relaxation alongside an array of classes such as yoga, aerobics, aquaerobics, meditation, lessons in survival Spanish and much more.  The spa now offers the Red Wine Wrap: A wrap of concentrated grape seeds and pulp with a balance of nutrients: vitamins and proteins, which are absorbed though skin pores, in orders to revitalize the skin and body.

The Vineyard at Stockcross
Newbury Berkshire RG20 8JU
Telephone (01635) 528770
Fax (01635) 528398

The Vineyard at Stockcross takes its name and inspiration from the Peter Michael Winery in the mountainous landscape of northern California. Nestling in the Berkshire countryside near Newbury, The Vineyard offers a fusion of food and wine in the most stylish surroundings. 

The Vineyard Spa is an oasis of tranquility with an indoor pool, spa bath, steam room, sauna and gymnasium, as well as three treatment rooms. 

One of its signature menu categories is "Deconstructing the Grape."  For an experience like no other, The Vineyard Spa offers you the Californian Grape Massage.  This unique massage has been born with The Vineyard’s famous Californian wine list in mind and the name comes from the specially commissioned water sculpture in the spa called Deconstructing the Grape by David Jacobsen. Red wine is renowned for its health benefits but little is made of the fact that the oil produced by the grape seed can help to nourish and protect the skin. Grape seed oil from Californian grapes is combined with aroma oils to create this wonderful treatment – further enhanced with a glass of superb quality wine.

ALABAMA

ALASKA

ARIZONA

The Spa at Gainey Village
7477 East Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Chardonnay Sugar Body Glow
This full-body "wine therapy" is derived from Chardonnay grape see extract, one of the most powerful ant-oxidants found in nature. A pure sugar cane and wine scrub smoothes out rough spots, while shea butter and fine oils soften and protect the skin. A velvety bath gel featuring the refreshing bouquet of pomegranate tones and conditions. Finally an application of Chardonnay Body Butter with a hint of grapefruit seals in the moisture.

ARKANSAS

CALIFORNIA

The Kenwood Inn & Spa
10400 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood, CA 95452
707-833-1293
800-353-6966

Located among award-winning wineries in Sonoma's Valley of the Moon, the Kenwood Inn and Spa was the first Vinotherapy Spa in the United States. The central cloistered courtyard serves as a reception and lounge, café and wine bar. Second story suites allow sweeping views of some of the most beautiful estate vineyards in the Sonoma Valley. The Kenwood Inn and Spa has thirty rooms located in three separate courtyards on two and one half acres to ensure your privacy.

The Vinotherapy Spa at Kenwood Inn invites you to experience the benefits of Vinotherapy products.  At the Kenwood Inn and Spa you’ll find the world-class products and treatments from ARCONA. Based in Los Angeles and used by top celebrities, ARCONA’s effectiveness is its active ingredients and the way they are combined and processed. Cosmeceutical-grade ingredients, such as enzymes, antioxidants and amino acids, are formulated to work synergistically to deliver powerful results.   The Spa at Kenwood fully embraces the power of the grape employing the penetrating, protective qualities of topical treatments based on oils extracted from grape seeds. Our custom made products incorporate vinotherapy, including red wine extracts, Chardonnay and Riesling oils among other specifically selected elements to promote healing and relaxation.   The Kenwood Inn and Spa has been voted "Best Wine Country retreat in all of California . . . 10 best of the World." by Food and Wine Magazine. 

L'Auberge Del Mar
1540 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar (North San Diego County), CA 92014

Discover the romantic intimacy and tranquil beauty of one of San Diego's finest beach resorts.  When searching for perfect 'San Diego Hotels' online, L'Auberge Del Mar offers a unique respite from the ordinary.  L'Auberge Del Mar is located in San Diego North's coastal village of Del Mar. One visit to our Southern California boutique inn-by-the-sea and you'll be swept away. Our classic San Diego luxury hotel is a premiere travel destination and a treasured romantic getaway.  Experience Four-Diamond service, casual elegance, gourmet dining, spa pampering, world-class golf and tennis on your next overnight escape, retreat, meeting, wedding or celebration. Breathtaking sunsets are our treat to you. Whether it's business or pleasure, prepare to be pampered on your next trip to San Diego. The L'Auberge experience is like no other.

Relax, nurture and replenish your body and mind at the Spa at L'Auberge Del Mar. Located in the intimate seaside village of Del Mar, the Spa at L'Auberge Del Mar, naturally combines the healing wonders of the ocean and botanical themes, with advanced spa treatments from Europe.  Our boutique, coastal spa offers the attention to detail of a Four-Diamond resort, the expertise of a destination spa and the personalized service of a small luxury inn. From the moment you arrive at the Spa at L'Auberge Del Mar, our caring staff greets you with a pampering touch and attends to your every need. Slip into your luxurious robe and slippers. Sip on Tazo tea and relax in a tranquil setting. A luxurious menu of massages, facials, and body purification treatments are available, including the signature treatment, Chardonnay vitalité ~ vinotherapy Body scrub, wrap & massage. Indulge in 105-minutes of head-to-toe body bliss with our new signature line of wine therapy spa services. Discover the essence of beauty and vitality with this luxuriously, decadent vinotherapy using chardonnay grapes from France. Start with an opulent Pure Cane Sugar and Chardonnay Body Scrub to  lightly exfoliate the skin. The body is then wrapped with six layers of steamed towels infused with the uplifting bouquet of Chardonnay, grapefruit and pomegranate for an aroma scent-sational experience. After a refreshing shower, slip into paradise as you receive a 50-minute relaxing massage of your choice.

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
34843 Rancho California Road
Temecula, California 92591
951-587-9463

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is a destination unlike any other is tucked away in the heart of Temecula's Wine Country. Here among the sun-kissed vineyards, you can lose yourself in the tranquility of the valley and stand in awe at the beauty of the surrounding Southern California hillsides. Soft afternoon breezes rustle through the seemingly endless rows of grapevines beckoning you to explore the splendor that is South Coast Winery Resort & Spa.

Nestled against the backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa rests on 38 acres of lush vineyards. Our Bell Tower rises behind our multi-tiered courtyard, while intoxicating fragrance from our terraced rose gardens and shade from our lush palm trees will illuminate the most romantic setting for any occasion. The sounds of water spilling over the cascading stone waterfall will soothe your soul and nurture your heart.

Opening in Spring 2005, the Resort's showpiece Spa at South Coast will have 13 elegantly appointed treatment rooms offering a diverse menu of services, including Signature GrapeSeed treatments using South Coast's own grapes. Pamper yourself with a massage, facial, body treatment, manicure, pedicure or other specialty treatments at Southern California's newest Resort Spa and Salon.

The Lodge and Spa at CordeValle
One CordeValle Club Drive
San Martin, CA 95046
408.695.4500 Direct
877.255.2626 Toll Free
408.695.4578 Fax

CordeValle is a secluded retreat blending a world-class golf course by legendary designer Robert Trent Jones Jr., with the finest 5-star quality club, spa, accommodations and cuisine under the supervision of the internationally acclaimed Auberge Resorts.Among the many advantages of this exclusive retreat,  just 30 minutes south of San Jose and 45 minutes north of the Monterey Peninsula, none offers as great a choice of pleasures as The Spa at CordeValle.

In keeping with the grand traditions of golf, this relaxing and invigorating spa features a grand variety of traditional, classic services, as well as those which draw on  CordeValle’s spectacular setting and the natural healing properties of the region’s herbs, plants, minerals and fruits. With vineyards flourishing on the sunny hillsides, it’s only natural that grape seeds are a part of several signature and specialty treatments. Each treatment room has a private garden designed to bring in the wonder of the outdoors.

Ethereal Cosmo Spa & Salon
91 Gregory Lane, Suite #6
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
925-691-4042
Rejuvenating light therapy; Massage, including La stone, Swedish, Pregnancy, Deep Tissue, Hawaiian & Acupressure, Combination, Japanese, Partial, Muscle, Foot & Hands; Facials; Seaweed Wraps; Salt Scrubs; Slimming Program; Whirlpool; Vichy Shower; Waxing; Permanent Makeup. Spa Packages include the "Ethereal Grape Wine Package" with a Grape Wine Body Wrap; Wine Facial; Grape Foot Peel.

COLORADO

CONNECTICUT

DELAWARE

FLORIDA

Body Works Salon & Spa
at the Tradewinds Island Grand
5500 Gulf Blvd
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Red Wine Facial
A red-wine anti-aging treatment for environmentally damaged skin, this facial keeps skin looking younger, clearer and more toned.  The antioxidant Resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes and used to produce wine, is an integral part of this unique facial.

The Polo Club Boca Raton
5400 Champion Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL  33496
561-995-1100
The Spa at the Polo Club Boca Raton encompasses a premier Fitness Center, full service Spa Programming, Aquatics Facility, invigorating Aerobics, Yoga, Meditation and a Children's Activity Center. It offers the Skin Fitness Red Wine Facial. Watch as fine lines, wrinkles and elasticity begin to dramatically improve with Skin Fitness Therapy Red Wine Collagen Enhancer Line. This facial will include: Deep Pore Cleanser, Red Wine Spritzer, Blueberry Peel, Red Wine and Noni Concentrate, Chocolate Wine Toning Mask, Pure Oxygen Serum, Vital B Serum, Firm and Lift Face & Neck Glow, Blueberry Pumpkin Age Defying Cream, Soothing Eye Gel, Crystal Dew Drop Eye and Lip Firming Serum.

GEORGIA

The Mansion on Peachtree, A Rosewood Hotel
3376 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA
404.995.7500
With a rich history of winemaking, spa development and skin care expertise, fifth-generation Atlanta native Lydia Mondavi unveiled the world-exclusive 29 Spa at The Mansion on Peachtree. Day Guests are welcome in this luxurious 15,000-square-foot spa with 14 treatment rooms and an extensive selection of personalized services and treatments. The spa's signature vinotherapy product line, 29 Cosmetics, is the world’s first grape seed age protecting cosmetic collection enriched with 29's beneficial grape seed anti-oxidant formula.

Château Élan Winery, Resort & Spa
100 Rue Charlemagne
Braselton, Georgia 30517
800-233-WINE (9463)

Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, just 40 minutes north of Atlanta, Georgia (USA) but a world away from the bustling city is Château Élan. Here on 3,500 acres, French provincial and Southern hospitality combine to produce a superb leisure resort and conference destination. Château Élan is the national flagship property of Château Élan Hotels, a branded group of luxury properties in the United States and internationally. 

Château Élan takes pride in its commitment to guest services, and offers a unique sense of place staffed with hospitality professionals and associates from all across America and many foreign countries, giving Château Élan a captivating international flavor.  The Château Élan Inn's charm can be attributed not only to its architectural authenticity but also to our approachable and enthusiastic service-oriented staff.

The spa philosophy at Château Élan is simple. Balance. Here, you can enjoy the facilities of a European-style health spa and the dynamic wellness activities made popular in America. Nutrition, exercise, relaxation and personal appearance all receive equal attention -- and programs are tailor-made for each person.

Typical beauty and relaxation services include: Nail Care, Hair Care, Make-up, Massage Therapy, Body Exfoliations, Body Wraps, Depilatory Waxing, Fitness and Wellness Activities, Hydrotherapy Treatments, Skin Care Treatments.

HAWAI'I

IDAHO

ILLINOIS

INDIANA

IOWA

ILLINOIS

KANSAS

KENTUCKY

LOUISIANA

MAINE

MARYLAND

MASSACHUSETTS

Crowne Pointe Inn & Shui Spa
Provincetown, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
The use of grapes in skin care dates back as far as the French King Louis XIV where wine was applied to the face to produce a radiant complexion. Our Shui Spa Signature Chardonnay Facial is a 20% multi-fruit acid complex made with white grape wine and anti-aging fruit pulp gently exfoliates the top layer of skin cells while providing essential nutrients and antioxidants for the skin.  After your treatment you will be treated to a taste of our favorite local Chardonnay from Truro Vineyards.

MICHIGAN

Waterfront Day Spa
147 Water Street
Saugatuck, MI 49453
269-857-3307
Advanced Skincare performed by a licensed Esthetician. Favorites include the Red Wine Facial and Peggy's Signature Facial. Spa Pedicures, manicures, waxing and custom blend lipstick.

MINNESOTA

NEVADA

NEW HAMPSHIRE

NEW JERSEY

AquaMedica Salon & Day Spa
16 Laird Street
Long Branch, NJ
732-222-8611
AquaMedicA Salon and Day Spa utilizes the healing power of water in its treatments and decor. A colorful light pattern of blue and green waves plays along the ceiling. The facility encompasses eleven treatment rooms, Dream Room, steam room, and color therapy shower. Specialty treatments include a five-hour spa package for couples and the Total Rebirth Facial, formulated to provide deeply penetrating skincare therapy. Chai Tea Mud Masque, Napa Valley Grape Seed Body Scrub, and Hot Rock Massage are among the additional treatments available.  View and Print a SpaFlyer New Client Offer

NEW MEXICO

NEW YORK

Beauty & Wellness Day Spa
124 East 40 Street
5th Floor
New York City 10016
2003 & 2004 Best of New York City Top Ten Finest Spas, -Universal One. 
A cocktail of youth enhancers, the Blueberry Wine Facial, nourishes and protects the skin we were born with, it is a rejuvenating treatment loaded with age defying effects of red wine and blueberry, pomegranate, cherry extracts, and pumpkin oil.   Blueberries, the highest known source of bioflavanoids, maintain the integrity of capillaries and collagen of the skin, while the nutrient rich pumpkin oil reveals retexturizing-firming benefits.  The collagen boosting properties with the cocktail mix of natural fruit acids nourish skin cells producing a firm, refined flawless complexion leaving the skin feeling velvety and radiant.

THE BLUEBERRY WINE FACIAL SCIENCE

Blueberries, known to be most abundant in antioxidants and bioflavoinoids, which are lacking in aging skin but most needed for the integrity of healthy skin, are mixed in a concentrated puree form.  The cocktail of collagen boosting properties found in Red Wine, Pomegranate, Lycopene, and Grape Seed Extract as well as natural fruit acids and enzymes make this a superb treatment ideal for skin restoring hydration, tone, and firmness for a radiant, flawless complexion.

NORTH CAROLINA

NORTH DAKOTA

OHIO

A Time to Spa
A Vinotherapy Day Spa
25556 Mill Street
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138-1906
440-427-8629
Are you in need of some quality pampering? If so, visit A Time To Spa today. Our lovely Italian and Tuscan decor, quiet and peaceful atmosphere, and soothing day spa treatments are what set us apart from the rest.  About our Vinotherapy Treatments: It is believed that wine beautifies you and grape seed products that contain red wine are a fantastic nutrient for the skin.  The new fangled art is known as Vinotherapy, the use of pure grape seed extract and crushed grape seed as a powerful anti-oxidant treatment in skin care.  The most nutritional part of the grape is the skin - it has been scientifically proven that the tannins in grape seeds act as anti-oxidants.  Using grape seed extract is one of the most effective treatments in skin care to fight free radicals that attack our skin daily through the environment including; cigarette smoking, pollution and the sun along with toxins in our bodies.  The anti-oxidant properties of the grape seed are more powerful than vitamins A, C, E and Beta-Carotene.  We use grape seed extract that is derived from an all-natural cold-filtered process, not extracted with the use of chemicals.  The products used in treatments are dermatologist tested and non-allergenic.  We offer Champagne Facials, Grape Seed cleansing, Cabernet Body Scrub, Grape Seed Mud Cocoon, Wine Infusion Wrap, Champagne Bubbly Pedicure, and Cabernet Massage.  The Di-Vine Getaway (3 hours) and consists of the Grape seed Facial, Aromatherapy Massage, Simple Manicure, Champagne Bubbly Pedicure and lunch.

OKLAHOMA

The Wellness Spa
An RN Holistic Day Spa
717 S. Boulevard
Edmond, OK 73034
405-330-8488
Hours of Operation: Open Tuesday - Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The use of ingredients from vineyards is referred to as Vinatherapy or (treatment with grapes). The use of grapes in skin care dates back as far as the French King Louis XIV where wine was applied to the face to produce a radiant complexion.   The Wellness Spa, an RN Holistic Day Spa, offers Grape Peel Foot Treatments, Wine Wraps, and Champagne Facials.

OREGON

PENNSYLVANIA

RHODE ISLAND

SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH DAKOTA
TENNESSEE

TEXAS

UTAH

VERMONT

VIRGINIA

Face Works Day Spa
8502 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23229
804-740-5665
Vintage Red Wine Massage
Resveratrol, a red wine extract, has been found to be a powerful anti-oxidant as well as to aid in support of cellular tissue functions and blood vessels. This luxurious full body massage is designed for skins in transition, and experiencing hormonal changes. The skin is left smooth and hydrated, and muscles soothed and relaxed.

WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, D.C.

WEST VIRGINIA

WISCONSIN

WYOMING

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SPA INDEX STAFF FAVORITES!

We are fortunate to be able to sample and use a great many spa products, and we develop favorites rarely -- there are just too many to try and use in the course of our research.   So, when we do have favorites, it's a headline, around here.   One line of products that has become one of our very favorites -- and not just for vinotherapy -- is Aqua Dessa, handmade products from Napa Valley, California.  These natural products are quite a few notches about your average hand-crafted products, and when it comes to performance, Aqua Dessa, competes with globally marketed, slickly advertised products with ease. 

The all-natural, organic products contain only premium ingredients and have “no fillers, water, thickeners, synthetic chemicals or animal by-products.”

In particular, we love the Aqua Dessa Wine Scrub. This light, loose and earthy smelling scrub has honey and wine as its primary ingredients, resulting in an earthy and pungent aroma and the perfect all-natural exfoliating treatment -- suitable for most skin types.  The exfoliating factor comes from crushed grape seeds, similar in size and texture to ground coffee.  The scrub leaves our skin satin smooth and fresh, and without a "greasy feeling" (oily is not the same as moisturized and we don't know why so many commercial and spa scrubs misunderstand that concept).  The scrub can be used by men and women alike as it won't leave a perfumed scent.  A word of caution, however. Since Aqua Dessa doesn't use preservatives or thickeners, relying solely on quality excellent ingredients, you will find this scrub light, loose, and thinner than most commercial brands.   No matter -- a little goes a very long way and you'll use every drop, with better results than oil and salt.  Be prepared to rinse down the grape seeds after your shower scrub experience. Unlike salt, the seeds don't melt away down the drain, which is actually a good thing.

"My favorite products are any of those I simply  MUST use before going out on a special date, to feel my most feminine and beautiful.  Aqua Dessa's wine scrub is a 'must have' on date night -- my skin just loves it." -- Karen S., Spa Index Media, LLC.

"Dry winter skin on my legs is no more.  This stuff is really marvelous, and no slipping in the tub from too much oil." -- Betty W., Spa Index Media, LLC

Dear Spa Editor:

 Thank you so much for sharing the information about Aqua Dessa and the wine scrub.  As as soon as I read the part about scrubs, when you said "being oiled is not the same as being moisturized" I knew I could trust your review!  I hate that oily feeling, too, and always feel like I have to take another shower after using salt scrubs.  So, I went out and bought the wine scrub, and what can I say, but, this is the perfect scrub for me, too.  I gave some to my sister, and she kept the jar. She got married on Saturday last week, and, kept the scrub and used it on her wedding day. She wanted to feel satin smooth without being oily under her wedding dress, and Aqua Dessa Wine Scrub did the trick.  We both thank you.  We think that because you really are in the position to "tell it like it is" on spa products, you should write more product reviews.  I'll take your word for it from now on!   Thanks for having a fantastic site.   -- Rachel F., Corte Madera, California"

You're welcome -- and congratulations to your sister! -- Ed.

Aqua Dessa Wine Scrub
99.75% Natural * 100% Vegetarian
Antioxidant rich crushed Grapeseeds simmered in nourishing Honey, Wine, Vitamins C & E, Grapeseed oil, and other therapeutic ingredients makes this an incredibly healing, anti~aging body scrub! Wine & Red Grapes are naturally rich with proanthocyanidins which are very potent antioxidants that diminish the sun’s damaging effects and lessens other free radical, environmental damage. Grape’s potent wound healing properties are blended with Black Currant oil which promotes healthy, youthful, glowing skin because it’s rich content of gamma linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is an emollient, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and a cell regulator.

"This is a full-sized wine bottle with wine as its primary ingredient -- you get what you pay for.  The pale layer you see in the photo, to the left, will be the lighter-weight ingredients floating to the top of the generous portion of Napa Valley red wine.  A quick shake is all you need to emulsify the bath before pouring under running bath water.  The water will be a pale blueberry color, and no, it doesn't tint your skin or tub. The result is a deeply relaxing and surprisingly effective sleep aid.  Our skin was silky soft as promised, we were relaxed, and ready to climb into fresh sheets and slumber away.  No surprise that the  effective ingredients which prove beneficial for most of us, are not advised for all:  Aqua Dessa's product is so pure and natural, that it advises pregnant women not soak in this high-alcohol content product."

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