My family in Burlington wanted to have a celebration, so they decided we should head to Balnea for…read morea Sunday morning "Reserve and Thermal Experience." So glad we did! My only regret was at the last minute I forgot to pack my bathing suit, so I had to buy one at their reception. (They provide robes and towels, but it's also Bring Your Own Flip Flops.) Note - The morning ticket is only for 3 hours, so you might consider the full day ticket. About the facilities, Balnea is located at the head of a lake within a nature reserve. Most of the spa experiences direct your view to the placid lake ensconced in surrounding forrest. The exception include certain enclosed spaces intended to cut you off visual from any distractions, like the Grotto sauna, Maroccon Salon with cocoon beds and reading space, nature cinema that can be enjoyed with or without audio, the aquarium room, as well as the eucalyptus steam room and sauna. Most other enclosed spaces, including saunas, have picture windows facing the lake. One unusual view I'd recommend checking out includes the awesome wooden nonagon cone beds facing deep into the forrest. The spaces are divided into whispering spaces and strictly enforced zones of silence. (In a very Big Brother moment, I was reprimanded twice by staff for whispering to my family even when no one else was in earshot.) Given that, considering cameras and phones are not allowed, Balnea has really structured the experience to ensure you focus on relaxing and personal wellness. Note - 3 hours is a good time to cover many of the spaces, like a tasting menu, but you may want to splurge on the nominal extra for a full day not to be rushed. Beyond the wooden cone bed, my favorite experiences there included: + The heated Infinity pool that had jets not only for the back but also feet and legs allowing me to soothe my muscles; + The steam room with eucalyptus; + The sauna by the lake and super hot sauna in the building; + The heated pool with waterfall and whirlpool jets; + The cocoon bed in the Moroccan Salon; + The floating beds on the lake, enabling me to listen to the water lightly splashing; and + The fire pit with (provided) marshmallows for roasting! Balnea calls itself a Nordic Spa. Having lived for years in Finland, there is nothing I experienced like this there although there may be so today. No sauna I was in had windows and we always went naked! That being said, Balnea is a fantastic experience. (My family even attests to enjoying it during the winter.) Recommend you check it out!

Came here for the Twilight session with my sisters & we had a great, relaxing time, staying until…read more9:30 PM, lolling in the long, narrow, nicely-heated jacuzzi pool as we watched the deer cross the field by the lake @ the bottom of the hill (except for the lake, which was closed for the evening, & its lakehouse, most amenities are on & built into a hill). It was so soothing & ethereal. I tried out the very cold, plunge pool multiple times since I have read of its ice cold "rejuvenating powers" & it certainly was invigorating. We also spent time in the Moroccan-themed pods, enjoyed the steam room (we skipped the sauna), the waterfall pool &, capped off our Zen evening sitting by the firepit, perusing the night sky for shooting stars. Although we thought that the obligatory tip added to our bill/reservation was a tad high, our evening of pools with their ubiquitous & strong jacuzzi jets, star/mountain & deer gazing & quietude (there is a dedicated "shhh" person who walks around, reminding folks to not talk) was worth the price. You will be supplied with terry robes & showers are available to rinse off as well as lockers, as well as a dining area. Enjoy your time here as we did!

I had an amazing experience at Nordic Station Spa. The variety of saunas and cold plunges made for…read morea truly relaxing and rejuvenating visit. Everything was clean, well maintained, and thoughtfully designed. The massage was one of the best I've ever had--highly skilled and incredibly relaxing. The eucalyptus steam room was especially sublime and a highlight of the day. Even with a 3-hour drive, it was absolutely worth the trip. I'd definitely go back.

Booked the spa and massage online and in advance. Greeted w friendly staff and overall nice…read morereception. My initial thought was that I needed a map - I did ask the front reception to explain the layout yet it wasn't as intuitive as I had hoped. The saunas were nice and everyone followed the rules of silence. The outdoor spas were nice as well. The paths were cold yet the temp was pretty chilly. The massage was solid and I had no complaints. My only frustration is that I didn't know all the areas to explore so I guessed as well as asked some folks. Others didn't seem to know where stuff was either. Check out was easy and seamless.

While spa Bolton is perhaps not the fanciest option for spas in the area, I found it really did the…read moretrick for a weekend away with my ma'. Complete with four different saunas, three hot tubs, a four-season pool and two relaxation yurts, we enjoyed our two-day spa circuit and never really got bored of the offerings. Having booked a massage and an evening at the villa, the whole kit and caboodle came to $390, tax in, for both of us. Compared to other deals in the area this was the best I could dig up. The serene outdoors aspect of the spa was definitely my favourite. Additionally, visiting while it was chilly but still warm enough to walk around in a robe made the experience that much better. I highly recommend doing your cold dip at some point in the waters by the fall and then relaxing in the hammocks slightly away from the other visitors. The massages varied for us- my mom loved her massage while I could have done without the dude farting the whole time (true story). That being said, the little heated yurts they use by the water for massages are down-right perfect. Finally, the villa we slept in was lovely. I truly recommend making the most of your visit and spending the night (they throw a second day of the baths in for free). While it's a pretty no-frills situation: no breakfast, shared bathroom and small room it's soooo nice to wake up and head back to the baths.

SpaBolton in southern Quebec was worth every minute of the 5 hour drive it took to get here. This…read moreis unlike any other place I have visited. Three hot Jacuzzi pools, cold and tepid pools with a waterfall (oh my), eucalyptus steam room, 3 dry saunas, a relaxation room with wood stove and zero gravity lounge chairs, massages, and treatments of all types. A perfect day in snowy conditions!! When you are in the hot pools you have a perfect view of a rushing creek running by the spa. Very idyllic and so refreshing!!

Tanja is great massage therapist! Both my husband and I went to see her and felt very relaxed…read moreafterwards. I like how she checks in once and then lets you relax to enjoy the massage. I will definitely see her again and recommend her to others. Please Note: The location is a little hard to find, but she has turned an office space into a totally Zen atmosphere.

Tanja's pre-massage interview was helpful because it actually informed the massage she gave. She…read moredid an amazing job working out some dormant knots.

Once again a great experience at Absolute Wellness Healing Spa. The atmosphere there is so healing…read moreand restful that any stress you might have had when you walk in literally goes away. I had an amazing 90 minute massage with scented oils and hot rocks. Very professional. All the tightness in my shoulders is now gone ... Can't wait to go back in 3 weeks.

I went here once with a gift certif and was so impressed! the environment is clean and calm, I was…read morevery pleased with how intense and deep the therapist was able to go in my deep tissue massage. excited to go back!

It was the most relaxing experience I've had in years. My friends and I visited the salt cave and…read moreenjoyed a foot soak. We will definitely return. I highly recommend the Vermont Salt Cave Spa.

I'm looking for "staycation" options when I'm in Vermont. Today we tried the Salt Cave in…read moreMontgomery Center, VT. It was FANTASTIC! great facility and the staff was amazing. Started in the Hand and Foot Spa room, and finished with a 45 minute session in the salt cave. It was a great experience, and I'm looking forward to going here again!

Second time here. Always something broken or out of order in the spa and maybe they tell you before…read morethe reservation and maybe they tell you when you show up. This time " jacuzzi women's and jacuzzi mens both non functioning. Check weather outside as jacuzzi and pool will close if thunder. Finally, no one really monitoring the spa are so if a large loud group comes through and leaves a huge mess of drinks and food and trash. You might be the one to deal with it (eg no where to put your things, too many dirty drink glasses on vanity no where to sit or find a quiet spot. Not really a "Spa" feel as a result. O heads up if you are looking for quiet and relaxing. This is not it. If you want big family reunion bridal, or mom's weekend away. This might be your spot.

So it took me a month to wrap my mind around writing this review.The people at the spa are…read moreextremely friendly and helpful with products and activities,they deserve a five.I took my daughter for her first message and spa experience since she's finally over 18 years old.The spa is spacious and pretty clean nothing breathtaking or spectacular.I usually don't say how much money I spend but I will in this, I spent over a thousand dollars. I was not offered water,tea,or coffee like other high end spa's offer actually almost every spa! On that note I'll finish this topic with saying I saw another customer given a glass of champagne, that would have been nice.My daughter enjoyed her swedish spa treatment. I had the longest message they offer the girl was extremely nice but I didn't enjoy her sticking her fingers in my ears or squeezing my lymph glands under my armpits! I actually told her how much it hurt and she did it again! To top this unusual treatment I have very curly hair and she kept going through my hair as If I had straight hair.If you have curly hair you know how painful this is.I ended up in pain for weeks from my underarms I had to go to the doctors twice! My word of advice is tell them straight out don't squeeze under your arm, don't stick fingers in your ears and just leave your hair and I would say scalp alone. I did enjoy the products I purchased.

To keep it short, I'll just hit a few points: 1. The room…read morewas nowhere near the luxurious spa price point... it was like staying in a motel room that hadn't been renovated since 1995. It seems like multiple people have had this experience. The AC/heating unit in our room was so loud that it was difficult to sleep! 2. The spa experience and staff also failed to meet the mark of the luxurious experience this place promises (especially for the price.) The message therapists were very chatty. I am polite, but I don't want to be having a personal conversation while getting massaged. The masseuse massaging my wife kept commenting on how tense my wife felt during the massage and said, "Wow, you really can't relax" and then also said "I think you're the type of person that needs to talk during this in order to relax" (which, I can assure you, is the farthest thing from the truth when it comes to my wife. She does not want to chit chat.) Overall, the entire experience just rubbed me the wrong way and seemed to lack professionalism and the quality of a truly upscale spa. 3. Every single meal, the staff always mixed up our bill, even mixing it up a second time in one meal after we corrected them on which room number to charge.

A great big YES! My wife and I go to spas frequently when on…read morevacation. This is one of the best. It's beautiful from the moment you park and stroll to the entrance to the relaxing waiting areas and treatment room. This was secondary to the great people. Everyone was nice and professional. The treatment we had was awesome. These folks know what they are doing. We are already planning a return visit when we come here next

My Husband and I did the therapy massage during our visit to Stowe and were very pleased with the…read morewhole experience. AVI and Jasmine , were great. The place is clean, the Music was very calming, The whole treatment was dine with care and attention and we felt we were in good hands. We certainly recommend this spa.

Made to feel so comfortable and relaxed. I'm never disappointed when I go there. Massages are…read moreexcellent