Visit a Spa in the Forest! the Spa at the Farmhouse Inn, in Forestville, Northern California

The Farmhouse Inn is surrounded by a forest and you can imagine my surprise to find a spa with the latest treatments there! The name Farmhouse Inn gave me the impression that I would be around cows but this is a luxury Inn with many of the amenities of fine hotels in major cities across the United States.

Peggy Francis and Loma Alexander, the owners of the Francis & Alexander Spa at the Inn, only use natural organic oils right from the Farmhouse Inn’s own gardens, ranch and near-by farms.

I had their most wonderful Signature treatment called “Gifts from the Vines”, two hours of pure luxurious pampering. First the therapist began the exfoliation using locally sourced ground grape- seeds. The exfoliation prepared the skin for the benefits I would receive during the treatment.

Next the facial was so soothing because they used honey to make my skin feel so soft. Loma feels, “Honey is beneficial for the skin because of its anti-bacterial qualities. You can even use honey at home just put a honey pad on your face for a mini-facial.”

The therapist continued with an ULTRA one hour massage using grape-seed oil butter combining several different massage techniques into one. As the therapist moved around the table, she concentrated on pressure points and incorporated the techniques she felt would be best for each client where they needed certain firm nurturing. This unique style of massage was developed in northern California.

Peggy explained, “We love apple season, all of our treatments are finished with “Apple of the Eye” special anti-inflammatory apple pads placed on the eyes. Thsee apples are picked locally right off the trees.

These are not regular treatments, each stage of my treatment felt great while it was healthy for the body.

Its grapes, grapes and more grapes everywhere! Vineyards decorate the rural roads leading to Sonoma and Napa Valley. This is wine country and visitors can choose from wine tasting tours of over 150 wineries.

The Farmhouse Inn is 30 minutes from the coast for whale watching, beaches or other activities and near the Redwood Tree State Park. There is also canoeing and picnicking along the Russian River. Other activities include ballooning, horseback riding, golf and hiking.”

For information, call (800)-464-6642. The Farmhouse Inn is located in Forestville, California, minutes from California Highway 101, near the Santa Rosa Airport for direct flights to Las Vegas and Los Angeles, and a 2-1/2 hour drive to San Francisco. www.farmhouseinn.com

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My flight from Las Vegas to San Francisco was a quick one hour and fifteen minutes which is great if you want to stop in San Francisco before or after driving north. There are also daily direct flights from Las Vegas to Santa Rosa. www.visitcalifornia.com


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