COWGIRL LIFE Luxury Spas of the West - Scottsdale By Ken Amorosano | February 28, 2014 Share WALDORF ASTORIA SPA AT THE BOULDERSRestore your vitality and soothe your mind at The Boulders Waldorf Astoria Spa, a truly legendary wellness destination. The 33,000 square-foot oasis is an all-encompassing environment of serenity and sophistication. Enter the skylit atrium, where sleek, organic decor and elemental sights and sounds hint at the well-being in store for pampered guests. Private, luxurious treatments rooms offer a variety of services—massages and bodywork, scientifically advanced facials and anti-aging treatments, and holistic lifestyle services, many artfully infused with ingredients from the surrounding desert environment. These heirloom therapies, created over 50 years ago at the original Waldorf Astoria, have been cherished by those in the know for decades. Before and after your treatment, lounge and detoxify in steam rooms, saunas, and the O’furo, a traditional Japanese bath. Allow time for meditation in the signature labyrinth, or sip a rejuvenating drink in the inspired circular tearoom while enjoying vibrant desert vistas. The heated swimming pool is nestled against gigantic ancient boulders that are the signature of this spectacular destination spa. theboulders.com FOUR SEASONSRetreat into a refuge of head-to-toe pampering, with a full range of skin, body and hair services inspired by the spirit and the ingredients of the desert. The upscale, elegant Four Seasons Spa at Troon North is a welcome escape from the harsh elements of a modern world. Take time to wander the grounds of this luxurious refuge; the winding paths showcase the desert’s most spectacular scenery.fourseasons.com FAIRMONT PRINCESSThe Well & Being at Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is a haven for over-stressed bodies in need of rejuvenation. Inspired by a hidden oasis deep in the Grand Canyon called Havasupai, the design of this alluring spa is drawn from nature’s primary elements–air, water, earth, wood and fire. These essential elements, combined with innovative treatments designed to inspire and uplift, will encourage you along a self-directed path as you “Find Your Energy”.fairmont.com COWGIRL LIFE