Spa Pick: Escape to the celebrated Golden Door Spa with these healing summer deals

Golden Door Spa at the scenic Boulders Resort harmoniously merges the mind-body philosophy of the original Golden Door with the Native American traditions that shaped the surrounding land. This 33,000-square-foot hideaway features a Zen-like ambiance marked by trickling streams, curving walls and accents that play off the serene desert backdrop.

The Spa's tranquil east wing houses the treatment rooms, a circular tea room spilling with natural light and spacious changing lounges called Niwas (the Japanese word for resting place) for men and women.

An active energy dances in the air of the west wing, home to the celebrated Golden Door Spa Café, a fitness center and a yoga studio with walls painted to replicate the sun's radiance. Outside, guests can meander through the organic garden, walk the meditation labyrinth or lounge by the spa pool -- all nestled against the ancient granite boulders that mark this breathtaking property.

Amenities
The spa houses 24 treatment rooms including two couples suites, men's and women's lounges (each with relaxation rooms, steam rooms, saunas, snail showers, refreshments and O'furo Japanese baths), eat-in café serving breakfast and lunch daily, outdoor lounging areas, private spa pool with lap lane and whirlpool, fitness center with separate movement and yoga studios, organic garden, meditation labyrinth and tepee, full-service salon and boutique.

Services
Golden Door offers a full menu of healing treatments including facials, massage, body scrubs and wraps, couples treatments, Eastern healing therapies, meditation and personal consultations, private fitness instruction, nutritional and wellness counseling. The full-service salon offers hair, manicures, pedicures and makeup services. Signature treatments include the Golden Harvest Facial, LaStone Massage and Turquoise Body Wrap.

Special Summer Offers
Cool off at Golden Door Spa this summer and enjoy these special offers brought to you by Arizona Spa Girls. Summer deals at Golden Door Spa .
 

Spa for a Cause
Golden Door Spa is a featured destination of the award-winning Summer Spaaah Series, which benefits Fresh Start Women's Foundation. Tickets are $125 and include an evening of cocktails and spa samplings on August 6, gift bag, spa certificate for one full spa service and commemorative T-shirt. If you decide to make it a getaway, mention “AZ Spa Girls” and book a room at The Boulders Resort for only $109 per night, August 6-31, 2010. Get tickets and details at SummerSpaAZ.com .
 

Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort
34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive
Carefree, AZ 85377
480.595.3500
 

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