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Holiday spa specials from Hiatus Spa + Retreat

Hiatus Spa + Retreat has holiday spa specials and deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Photo: Molly Culver, used with permission.

Award-winning Texas spa Hiatus Spa + Retreat is excited to announce their holiday deals and specials. From holiday packages for gift giving this holiday season to Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, there is sure to be something for everyone on your list. (Hiatus Spa + Retreat, 2022)

HOLIDAY PACKAGES
Available November 1 – December 31

The Merry + Bright
Two is better than one. Pick any two Essential Services– The Tailor-Made Facial, The One & Only Mani-Pedi, The Signature Massage, or The Body Wrap–and make a day of your getaway.
2+ hours, $179 (up to $220 value)

The Peace, Love, + Joy
Our three most in-demand services —The Signature Massage, The Tailor-Made Facial and The One & Only Mani-Pedi — are bundled up and tied with a bow, for your sugar plum.
3.5 hours, $259 ($320 value)

Let it Glow, Let it Glow
The Body Glow (40 minutes), The Sparkler Facial (60 minutes) will combine their magical powers to warm you up and give you a rosy glow to fight off even the chilliest winter days.
2+ hours $189 ($240 value)

BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY DEALS

Black Friday: Available on November 25 only
Get holiday ready with 30% off all filler & botox/dysport packages
*Offer available in spa and online

Cyber Monday: Available November 27-28
22% off products on eCommerce only + Free Shipping with Online Promo Code: CYBER22

Offers good at all eight Hiatus Spa + Retreat locations in Texas: Austin, Plano, San Antonio, Houston, Fort Worth, Frisco and two in Dallas. For all locations please visit Hiatus Spa + Retreat online. 

With eight locations across Texas, eight years on Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies, and an innovative spa subscription model, Hiatus Spa + Retreat is a fresh kind of full-service spa that has changed the wellness industry. Powered by products with real green ingredients and a high-touch experience, Hiatus’ personalized approach to wellness is driven by the view that regular relaxation should be an empowering part of a healthy, happy lifestyle.

Hiatus Spa + Retreat debuts clean CBD products

Hiatus Spa + Retreat now has two clean CBD Products: Knot Today Active Muscle Cream and Soothing Joint Serum. Photo: Hiatus Spa + Retreat, used with permission.

Hiatus Spa + Retreat, the award-winning Texas day spa with eight locations across the state, now offers a clean CBD line of products featuring a Knot Today Active Muscle CBD Cream (valued at $49) and a Knot Today Soothing Joint Serum (valued at $49), both offered online and in-spa. Each 2oz. product contains Hiatus’ 99.5% pure, 100% THC-free CBD. (Hiatus Spa + Retreat, 2022)

Anyone with muscle or joint pain can benefit from Hiatus’ CBD products including athletes who are experiencing delayed onset muscle soreness, anyone recovering from injury, and those experiencing pain and discomfort from conditions like arthritis, tendonitis, or bursitis. Since their CBD is 99.5% pure and 100% THC-free, their CBD muscle cream and joint serum are perfect for anyone who is looking for a hyper-clean CBD product.

  • Knot Today Active Muscle CBD Cream: The experience of their CBD Active Muscle Cream feels very…active. The 12% menthol concentration provides an immediate powerful cooling sensation, but the methyl salicylate, which also gives the product its dominant wintergreen aroma, leaves a lasting warming sensation after the menthol subsides. Though it is intended for sore muscles, it also contains Arnica montana extract, which is perfect for reducing swelling and bruising. The product base is totally greaseless, colorless, and absorbs quickly without residue. 
  • Knot Today Soothing Joint Serum: The experience of the Soothing Joint Serum is much more subtle yet effective. Hiatus paired the CBD with a joint-nourishing herbal cocktail of German Chamomile, Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, Frankincense, and a hint of cooling Peppermint in a clean, greaseless, fast-absorbing serum.

“What a lot of people don’t realize is that cannabinoids, the family of molecules that CBD is a part of, are already in bodies as part of our natural endocannabinoid system. This system helps to regulate many of the body’s major physiological functions, such as appetite and metabolism, sleep, stress, pain, and many others. If a runner is training for an event, they’re likely putting their body under a lot of repeated stress over an extended amount of time. This might not always result an injury, but any runner can tell you they have had to power through some minor aches and pains. This stress and recovery cycle can outpace the level at which the natural endocannabinoid system can keep up with. Incorporating CBD is like supplementing your body’s own natural system. At 99.5% pure, our Active Muscle Cream contains one of the purest forms of CBD available, partnered with 2 kinds of pain relieving agents and 2 herbal anti-inflammatory extracts to target today’s pain and aid tomorrow’s recovery.” –– Mason Hickman, Hiatus Director of Education + Product Development

With eight locations across Texas, eight years on Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies, and an innovative spa subscription model, Hiatus Spa + Retreat is a fresh kind of full-service spa that has changed the wellness industry. Powered by products with real green ingredients and a high-touch experience, Hiatus’ personalized approach to wellness is driven by the view that regular relaxation should be an empowering part of a healthy, happy lifestyle.

Photo: Hiatus Spa + Retreat, used with permission.

Celebrate Father’s Day at JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa

Give dad a Father’s Day fit for a cowboy at JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa in Sonora, Texas. Photo: JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, used with permission.

Show that Yellowstone-obsessed Dad some love this Father’s Day and treat him to a weekend at the stunning, 13,000-acre JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa in Sonora Texas. (JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, 2022)

Families can celebrate their favorite cowboy with a gourmet brunch from JL Bar’s expert culinary team on Sunday, June 19, with two exclusive seatings at 11:30a.m. and 1:30p.m. (locals and day visitors can book, too). For $39.95 and $19.95 for children, guests and locals will be treated to a special menu of signatures dishes including Mesquite Grilled Tomahawk Ribeye Steaks, Smoked Pork Spareribs, and Beer Can Chicken.

For those lucky enough to stay for the weekend, there is an activity for every type of Cowboy Father. From a full equestrian program featuring horseback riding and a horse psychology experience to off-road ATV adventures, a putting/chipping Green, and clay and skeet shooting, families will be able to make so many memorable moments at JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa. 

Spa at Hotel Contessa Celebrates National Rosé Day

Hotel Contessa’s rooftop Spa will pair rosé infused treatments with signature rosé cocktails and complimentary rosé all day for guests purchasing a treatment only on June 11, 2022. Photo: Spa at Hotel Contessa, used with permission.

Spa at Hotel Contessa is celebrating National Rosé Day on June 11 from 9a.m. to 6:30p.m. by offering specially curated services including a rose-infused facial, massage, and poolside reflexology. The national holiday falls on the second Saturday of June every year, making it perfect for a weekend ‘winedown.’ Rosé lovers can book a service by calling the Spa at Hotel Contessa directly at 210-298-8038 for a day to sip wine, relax, and look forward to the approaching summer at the Spa’s rooftop location. (Spa at Hotel Contessa, 2022)

The full services available for National Rosé Day are as follows: 

  •  Rose Water Facial – $160 for 50 minutes
    • Facials will take place in a spa treatment room
  • Lotus Rose Cold Stone Massage – $75 for 30 minutes or $160 for 50 minutes
    • Massage can take place poolside or in a spa treatment room
  • Rose Oil Reflexology – $75 for 30 minutes
    • Reflexology will take place poolside

Additional specials for guests who book a treatment on National Rosé Day include complimentary cold rose-infused towels offered both in the spa and poolside, and a complimentary glass of rosé. The spa will also offer a signature rosé cocktail for purchase.

Complimentary valet parking for spa guests is available at Hotel Contessa also located at 306 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205. Spa guests also have access to the hotel’s rooftop pool and fitness center.

Spa at Hotel Contessa
306 West Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Rooftop Level

Hiatus Spa + Retreat offering Father’s Day spa specials

Hiatus Spa + Retreat is having Father’s Day spa specials perfect for Father’s Day gifts. Photo: Molly Culver, used with permission.

Award-winning Texas day spa, Hiatus Spa + Retreat will be offering Father’s Day spa specials. During Father’s Day weekend from June 18-19, Hiatus’ relaxation lounges will also be transformed into a “Man Cave” with individual goodie bags of snack mix ready for all dads to sit back and relax. As an added bonus for the special guy, Hiatus will be steaming the US Open Golf Tournament (this will be muted). (Hiatus Spa + Retreat, 2022)

Father’s Day specials include:
The Dad Bod Package: Available now – June 30
Dad can choose his choice of any two Hiatus Essential Services: The Signature Massage, The Tailor-Made Facial, The Body Wrap, or The One & Only Mani-Pedi.
2-3 HOURS, $198

DIY Dad Retail Bundle (Online or in-spa available now – June 30)
Gift Dad a CBD Cream, CBD Serum + Knot Bot for $148 ($197 value)

Father’s Day Weekend – Free Local Beer + Add-Ons: June 17 – 19
If a gentleman receives The Well-Groomed Man facial, The Knockout massage, or The One & Only Mani-Pedi, he will receive a complimentary CBD and Hot Stones add-ons, along with a beer from a local brewery after the service.

Retail Promo (Online or in-spa available June 17-19)
20%-off discount on CBD products (Active Muscle Cream & Soothing Joint Serum)

June is wellness month at Thompson San Antonio Spa

June is wellness month at Thompson San Antonio Spa. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

This June, Thompson San Antonio Spa will be celebrating all things wellness with numerous special offerings for guests and locals alike to enjoy all month long. The hotel’s expertly crafted, 5,000 square-foot spa features five treatment rooms, intimate relaxation areas, a steam room, and a sauna. (Thompson San Antonio Spa, 2022)

Thompson San Antonio Spa will be offering free outdoor fitness classes to not only hotel guests, but to the public as well, complete with views of the city skyline. The classes will be a mix of stretching, core strengthening, balance, and even “bro yoga.”  The class schedule and RSVP link is available here.

In addition, the full-service spa will be relaunching their new Membership Program with 50% off the first month when purchased in June. Right in time for summer, the spa membership grants pool usage at the hotel’s luxurious Cenote Pool Deck – step out onto the pool deck and sun terrace, complete with an alfresco bar, incredible city views, plush lounge seating, and private cabanas. Silver Card Members will receive numerous treatments, complimentary fitness classes, access to the steam room and sauna, and much more. Gold VIP Card members will receive all Silver Card Member inclusions plus a complimentary 50-minute Birthday Treatment, four complimentary guest passes per year, a complimentary hotel night stay, and endless perks. Memberships are available here.

 

Celebrate Mother’s Day at JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa

Celebrate Mother’s Day at JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa with Brunch, Bluebonnets, and more. Photo: JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, used with permission.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate mom than with a Texas Hill Country brunch at the stunning, 13,000-acre JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa in Sonora Texas? (JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, 2022)

Families can treat mom to a delectable brunch on The Ranch on Sunday, May 8, with two exclusive seating options at 11:30a.m. and 1:30p.m. (locals and day visitors can book, too!). For $39.95 and $19.95 for children, guests will be treated by JL Bar’s expert culinary team with a special menu of signatures dishes including Balsamic Glazed Grilled Steak, Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Loin, Roasted Heirloom Carrots and Asparagus, and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. There will also be two action stations for guests to enjoy – a full Seafood Bar and Chef Attended Savory Crepe Station.

For those staying for the weekend, there is an activity for every type of mom. From a full equestrian program featuring horseback riding and a horse psychology experience to off-road ATV adventures, a Putting/Chipping Green, spa treatments, wine tasting, and clay and skeet shooting, families can make new memories at JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa. Additionally, for those moms following the annual Bluebonnet blooms in the stunning Texas Hill Country, JL Bar’s grounds also offer rolling acres of oak trees and wild grasses to spot local wildlife and bluebonnets in their prime.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with these San Antonio favorites

Bakery Lorraine’s fruit tart. Photo: Bakery Lorraine, used with permission.

With Mother’s Day coming up on May 8, do not miss a chance to surprise and delight Mom this year with unique flavors and specials from favorite spots in San Antonio. Local businesses are offering several ways to help celebrate moms through delicious desserts, gorgeous bouquets and some much needed Spa treatments. See below for ways to celebrate Mother’s day with Bakery Lorraine and Hotel Contessa. (Bakery Lorraine, Hotel Contessa, 2022)

This Mother’s Day Bakery Lorraine will offer several specials that are sure to capture mom’s heart. From flower boxes to rose scented desserts, Bakery Lorraine and their partner, Emma Lily Flowers, are sure to have the perfect gift for Mom. 

  • The Flower Box: The Flower Box includes an assortment of six Parisian macarons that include raspberry, pistachio, and triple vanilla ($35) and is decorated with fresh flowers. There are no substitutions for this package.
  • The Petite Bouquet: The Petite Bouquet is a fresh bouquet of flowers and includes twelve macarons, including raspberry, pistachio, blueberry violet, and triple vanilla flavors ($60). There are no substitutions for this package.
  • Quiches: Treat mom to a special breakfast in bed with Bakery Lorraine’s savory quiches. Quiche options include the traditional Quiche Lorraine filled with bacon, gruyere, and caramelized onions and the Veggie Quiche which includes leeks, Swiss chard, and gruyere. The large quiche is available for $40, serves up to eight people and is packed cold for a quick reheat at home for only 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees in the oven.
  • Special Desserts: For moms with a sweet tooth, shoppers can gift Bakery Lorraine’s special desserts. Their large fruit tart ($32) is filled with a creamy vanilla mascarpone and topped with fresh fruit. Fruit varies based on season and availability. Add a flower scent effect to the gift of dessert with Japonaise, a rose scented vanilla cream swirled with raspberry jam in between two macaron shells with fresh raspberries. Give mom a literal heart with Bakery Lorraine’s Strawberry Pop Hearts, a grownup version of the classic pop-tart treat shaped into a heart, or Heart Shaped Moon Pies, rich chocolate shortbreads with honey marshmallow and dipped in white coating chocolate. 

Please note that the flower boxes and bouquet packages are limited and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The last day to place an order will be Wednesday, May 4, by 12p.m. Order pickups will be available Saturday May 7 or Sunday May 8 between 9a.m. to 5p.m. at all locations.

The newly renovated Spa at Hotel Contessa, located at the rooftop level of the hotel, is offering luxurious deals to take advantage of this Mother’s Day for some much welcomed pampering. 

Always on the Go Mom Package

  • $90.00 (gratuity included)
  • 30 min Reflexology (applies different amounts of pressure to the feet, which has shown to help reduce stress, anxiety, pain and improve the general well-being)
  • Scalp Massage
  • Glass of Champagne 

Pamper Mom Package 

  • $200.00 (gratuity included)
  • 50 min Custom Facial OR Massage
  • Lavender Scalp Massage
  • Aromatic Steam Towel Treatment
  • Glass of Champagne 

Super Mom Package

  • $500.00 (gratuity included)
  • 50 min Custom Massage
  • 50 min Custom Facial
  • Complimentary enhancement included
  • Glass of Champagne and Individual Cheese Board tray following service

Guests can purchase the above packages by calling the spa at 210-298-8038 between now and end of day on Sunday, May 8.

While enjoying spa services at the hotel, some added perks include the spa’s various jewelry pop-ups from local and regional designers. The unique jewelry designs are sure to catch Mom’s eye for a complete Mother’s Day experience to have her feeling special. Select skincare products can also be purchased for a chance to turn any home bathroom into a hotel spa.

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Mother’s Day specials from Hiatus Spa + Retreat

Treat mom to a relaxation experience with specials from Hiatus Spa + Retreat. Photo: Hiatus Spa + Retreat, used with permission.

Give your mom the relaxing Mother’s Day she has always dreamed of with Hiatus Spa + Retreat’s spa specials. This year, Hiatus will be offering a Mother’s Day Gift Bundle featuring Hiatus Everyday products plus two spa packages that will ensure mom gets a Spa-cial day including the Silence Is Golden and The Big Chill. (Hiatus Spa + Retreat,2022)

Silence is Golden

This wonderful deal includes the following: Pick any two essential services for $198. Wherever you are, you can ensure your mom gets a Spa-cial day. (2 hours, $198 | $240 value)

The Big Chill

Hiatus’ 90-minute Signature Massage followed by a super-charged plant peel in The 29 Again Facial will help you hit refresh on that inner glow. We second that emotion. (2.5 hours, $265 | $330 value)

Mother’s Day Gift Bundle

Buy any three Hiatus Everyday products and receive a free Hiatus Gift Cylinder ($10 Value). Available for purchase in-spa only from April 12 – May 15 and excludes any lip products. Use this bundle to get your mom something small, something special, something for her.

With eight locations across Texas, eight years on Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies, and an innovative spa subscription model, Hiatus Spa + Retreat is a fresh kind of full-service spa that has changed the wellness industry. Powered by products with environmentally-friendly ingredients and a high-touch experience, Hiatus’ personalized approach to wellness is driven by the view that regular relaxation should be an empowering part of a healthy, happy lifestyle.

The Spa at Hotel Contessa announces reopening

In addition to new innovative treatments, the Spa at Hotel Contessa will also begin offering monthly yoga and sound bowl services. Photo: Hotel Contessa, used with permission.

The Spa at Hotel Contessa is excited to announce its official reopening after being closed for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and renovations to the space. The reopening comes with revitalized spaces, new spa products and technologies, and unique new services to help guests relax and reenergize. The spa is now open for bookings. (Hotel Contessa, 2022)

The Spa at Hotel Contessa features four treatment rooms, retail space where guests can purchase various products, and a relaxation room to enjoy before and after treatments. The spa also hosts various jewelry pop-ups from local and regional designers. The hotel’s spa is open for guests of the hotel as well as outside visitors. 

“We are thrilled to reopen the spa with the new renovations and services that we’ve worked on over the last two years. We’ve curated unique, high quality, luxury treatments to help our clients relax and rejuvenate during their time with us and we’re looking forward to having visitors back in the spa.” – Spa Director Gigi Guiette.

The Spa at Hotel Contessa is now working with Shankara, an organic and cruelty-free skincare company. Shankara’s products are created using the Ayurvedic approach, the theory that the five elements (water, fire, earth, air and space) are integral to general health and wellness. Air denotes the concept of movement in the universe, fire represents energy, water represents cohesion and fluidity, earth is structure and solidity and space allows all of the other elements to unfold out of consciousness. New massage treatments now available at the Spa at Hotel Contessa featuring Shankara products include:

  • Energizing Journey (Earth) – an 80 minute service promoting stress release, balance, rejuvenation, refreshment, refinement and energy
  • Waves of Beauty Journey (Water) – an 80 minute service promoting nurturing, comfort, refinement and energy
  • Desert Journey (Fire) – an 80 minute soothing service promoting refreshment, rejuvenation and purification 
  • Tranquility Journey (Air) – an 80 minute service promoting nurturing, comfort, balance and grounding
  • Chakra Balancing Journey (Space) – an 80 minute service promoting nurturing, comfort and balance

Additional new body treatments at the spa include:

  • Detox Body Wrap Treatment ($160) – a purifying, refining, lymphatic and circulatory support treatment followed by a cellulite wrap and head and foot massage. This treatment utilizes spirulina, yucca root and honey powder that purifies, invigorates, naturally moisturizes, and smoothes the skin.
  • Detoxifying Mud Massage ($160) – a thermogenic mud that supplements skin’s moisture balance, revitalizes fatigued skin and combats free radicals. The treatment utilizes a peppermint antioxidant that soothes and heals the skin while combating free radicals and supplying vitamin A and C to the body.
  • Citrus Body Glow ($160) – A treatment utilizing red plum, mango, coconut, arnica and St. John’s wort oils that assist in healing and maintaining hydration.
  • Cupping ($155) – A therapeutic cupping treatment that involves placing warm cups on the skin. A vacuum is made when the air inside the cup becomes warm, this loosens the connective tissue and improves blood flow. As a result, a cupping massage helps stimulate healing.

New facial treatments include:

  • Gua Sha Glow ($150) – a 50 minute facial that lifts and brightens skin and stimulates lymphatic flow 
  • The Redness Stops Here ($150) – a 50 minute service that calms sensitive skin, hydrates and reduces the appearance of fine lines 
  • Bye-Bye Breakouts ($150) – a 50 minute clarifying and toning facial that promotes healthy cell renewal 
  • Gentleman’s Facial ($150) – a 50 minute exfoliating, double cleansing and hydrating treatment 
  • Royal Beauty Hydrafacials including services like:
    • Cleanse & Peel ($275) – 50 minutes 
    • Elasticity & Firmness ($300) – 50 minutes 
    • Brightening & Restoring ($300) – 50 minutes 
    • Possible add-ons include:
      • Lymphatic therapy ($30)
      • Light Therapy ($30)

The Spa at Hotel Contessa will also start offering sound bowl sessions on the hotel’s rooftop pool deck. Adaptive therapeutic yoga teacher, Caitlyn Garrison, will lead the sessions using sound and vibration to promote mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Sound bowl sessions are free and open to the public while space allows. The hotel is also now offering weekly Sunday morning yoga sessions on the rooftop pool deck with instructor Shari Lindsay. To reserve their spots for the sound bowl sessions and/or yoga, hotel guests and visitors can call the spa directly at (210) 298-8038. Both events are free to attend. Additional information about events at the spa is available online. 

The Spa at Hotel Contessa will also continue to offer general services like the Swedish Massage, Stone Massage and the Mother to Be Massage. The Spa at Hotel Contessa is located on the rooftop level of the hotel at 306 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205. To book treatments at the spa click here.