Jun

20

07

My Spa Day at Glen Ivy

Posted by Elana at 2:25 pm

Click map for full sizeIn planning my vacation day – taking a slight break from my love of writing editing – I knew exactly where I needed to be. Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Corona, California was my ultimate destination (and only about 20 minutes away from Rancho Cucamonga)!

Glen Ivy Hot Springs is an amazing getaway — “Nature’s Day Spa” — with lots to do. Facials, massages, pools galore, body and skincare treatments, healthy eateries, mineral baths, and lounging nooks. Glen Ivy is an outdoor spa to swear by if you love nature, love getting pampered, and need some R&R.

But for a day of comfort and peace, I was still kinda on a tight schedule:


- 10:30 a.m.: Check-in
- 11-ish a.m.: My sis, mom, and I marked our territory just steps above the Lap Pool and next to the outdoor jacuzzi (the Saline Pool)
- 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.: Enjoyed the coolness of the Lap Pool after reading in the Saline Pool with my book, “Lipstick Jungle” by Candace Bushnell.

- 12:30 – 12:50 p.m.: Soaked up the sun while catching up on Hollywood gossip from In Touch Weekly.
- 12:50 p.m.: Walked up hill to the Massage 4 hut, checking in early for my 1:30 swedish massage, and filling out the necessary paperwork regarding my health and experience with massages.
- 1:25 – 1:30 p.m.: Met my massage therapist, and got comfy on the massage table (serene music in background and dim lighting), awaiting magical hands!Oils are commonly used for massages
- 1:30 – 1:50 p.m.: Received a knuckle-driven, swedish massage that encompassed oils, long strokes and hot, damp towels on my back and feet. A back of body massage for 20 minutes ($55), the massage completely took out all of my knots and cramps in my back, which was a tortuous and enjoyable experience all in one. The massage therapist had a glass of cold water for me afterwards, which sort of cooled and stabilized my body.

- 2:30-ish p.m.: Tried out Café Sole (yummy!) with sis and mom, planning out our next move…the Grotto!
- 3:00 – 3:45 p.m.: Back in the jacuzzi with my book one last time before spending 10 minutes in the mineral bath.
- 4:00 – 5 p.m.: We head to the Grotto right near the Bath House (locker room), paying 25 bucks each. Standing in our bathing suits, we received an application of green moisturizer (aloe vera and sea kelp), spent about 15 minutes in the hot, Hydrating Chamber before showering off the masque. We then cooled off in the mist chamber, sipping hot peppermint/ green tea and eyeing the delicious, green apples.
- 5-ish p.m.: Headed back to the Bath House to change, and back to reality…

Although I avoided red-clay mud experience, Club Mud, this time around, and the day seemed to quickly pass us by, my Monday Glen Ivy spa day was well worth the $35 entrance fee! (Prices may vary.)

~ Elana

Image/Map credit: Provided during check-in at Glen Ivy Hot Springs

Photo credit: PlasticSurgery.com

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Comments (11)

11 Comments »

  1. Randy

    June 20, 2007 at 3:24 pm

    sounds like a fun time

  2. Samantha

    June 20, 2007 at 3:44 pm

    Been there before, and definitely agree that it’s a great local getaway! There is the option of having traditional (in-door) spa services or just enjoying the natural mineral springs and red clay experience that is included in the basic admission fee.

  3. Stephanie

    June 22, 2007 at 4:25 pm

    This is a great place, I love getting a bunch of girlfriends together for a day of relaxation. My favorite is the Lounge Pool.

  4. Chuck

    June 23, 2007 at 12:02 pm

    Glen Ivy sounds like so much fun , I wish there was a place ike that for guys and women , I know that would be wierd , but like one side is only for men and the other for only women , that would be cool .

  5. Jennifer

    October 9, 2007 at 3:24 pm

    Glen Ivy is one of my ABSOLUTE favorite places to get away. I’ve been going since I was 16 and I’ve been hooked ever since!

  6. pamelakworkoutgirl

    January 13, 2008 at 5:04 am

    Hi everyone,

    Just wanted to introduce myself. This seems like a nice place and I look forward to hanging out here :)

    Pam

  7. Nakia

    May 8, 2008 at 9:57 am

    I love this local getaway. This place is were you end up when “Calgon” take you away. It’s wonderful to share with friends.

  8. Shommabretrom

    December 18, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    Hi

    As a fresh http://www.beautychatblog.com user i only wanted to say hi to everyone else who uses this board :D

  9. Jennifer

    December 19, 2008 at 10:34 am

    Shommabretrom- Thanks for reading and commenting! We hope you enjoy Beauty Chat =)

  10. Frank Wong

    February 28, 2009 at 10:45 am

    Hi,

    Wonderful place to relax. Thanks for the information.

  11. Elana

    March 25, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    No prob, Frank! I am actually scheduling my next girls day out visit with my mom and sister. With such busy days, I can’t wait to be pampered. :)

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