By Veronica Scott
There are a large number of health and beauty spas in Idaho, located all throughout the state. Here is a selection of such spas from southern Idaho--the Boise area which is located in the center of the state--and from northern Idaho to provide a fairly thorough cross-section of the great spa experiences Idaho has to offer.
Serenity Day Spa- Blackfoot
Serenity Day Spa is located in the town of Blackfoot, Idaho. Residing in a wonderful colonial era house, Serenity Day Spa includes such treatments as facials and chemical treatments from licensed esthetician and owner Dani Falter, makeup, nails, waxes, massages and body treatments like mud wraps and detoxification wraps. There are also packages available, which include lunch.
The staff are very accommodating, friendly and eager to make your spa experience enjoyable.
Serenity Day Spa
95 N Spruce St
Blackfoot, Idaho 83221
(208) 785-0678
www.serenityinidaho.com/
Floating Feather Day Spa- Boise
The Floating Feather Day Spa in Boise is an elegant getaway located in the city's downtown area. The spa's approach is an all around rejuvenating experience, with services as wide ranging as skin care to "energy therapy" which includes reflexology and raindrop massage. The staff are very kind and helpful and they never accept tips.
Floating Feather Day Spa
602 W. Idaho Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 424-5153
www.floating-feather.com/
Lake Coeur d'Alene Resort Spa- Coeur d'Alene
The spa located at the awe inspiring Lake Coeur d'Alene resort is one of the most luxurious spas in the entire state. The resort is located on 140 acres of wilderness and the breathtaking Lake Coeur d'Alene. Renovated in 2006, the spa, designed by TAG features innovative services such as "Water Wellness Therapy" which includes baths and waterfalls massages or Kur treatments. The spa offers group packages as well as couples packages.
The Coeur d'Alene Resort
115 S. 2nd St.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814
Reservations: (800) 684-0514
(208) 765-4000 Ext-5000
www.cdaresort.com/spa
About the Author:
Veronica Scott is currently a graduate student at Ohio University, studying film. She holds a BS in Film Studies with a minor in Creative Writing and Art History from the University of Idaho. She has been published in the film magazine Cineaste as well as the McNair Journal.
