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LESLIE’S PICK
Spas2b is now in 36
countries worldwide
Leslie Lyon is President of
Spas2b Inc., a full service
International Spa
Development company,
specializing in Consultation,
Education and Training.
Leslie began her career in
the Health and Beauty
Industry over 25 years ago
and today enjoys her
profession as a Spa
Business Consultant,
Educator, Speaker, Published
Columnist; Freelance Writer;
and Contributor to numerous
Committees and
Associations, including:
Board Advisor to the
International Pedicure
Association; Education
Committee Member for the
Leading Spas of Canada; and
Esthetic Committee Member
for the National Association
of Career Colleges. The
Spas2b Management
Certificate Courses,
Instructor-led by Leslie personally, have become the #1
Premium Choice for Spas
worldwide, offering 1, 4, and
5-Day Seminars in both the
Classroom, as well as the
very popular Online Distance
Learning programs.
You can find out more
about Spas2b by contacting
Leslie Lyon at
1-519-585-0626,
llyon@spas2b.com,
or by visiting the website at
www.spas2b.com.
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by: Leslie Lyon
Name of Spa: Salacia Spa in the Elk Ridge Resort
Location: Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Opened since: June 2008
Type of Spa: Hotel/Resort; Destination/Lifestyle; Day
Spa
Spa Education & Consultation: Spas2b Inc.
Website: www.elkridgeresort.com
Since its inception in 1993, Elk Ridge Lodge has
had a “History of Excellence”
A
fter a $15 million dollar Resort expansion in
2008, the spectacular Elk Ridge Resort Lodge,
nestled in the woodlands of the Boreal Forest in
Northern Saskatchewan, is a breathtaking property,
offering first-rate facilities. If you are considering
investing in a resort lifestyle, it doesn’t get much
better than this.
Elk Ridge Resort is surrounded by wildlife; lush
vegetation; ponds and indigenous trees such as Aspen,
Tamarack, and Birch, which each of their 9-hole
golf courses were named after. Boasting the 27-hole
championship golf course; the Resort is elevated to
new heights with the addition of the beautiful Salacia
Spa, with indoor salt water pool, hot tub, and exercise
room. State-of-the-art Conference Facilities; two (2)
Restaurants; and accommodations to suit every
person’s needs, including: chalet-style cabins; fairway
townhouses; residential lots; a villa community; and
fully serviced RV lots, are all part of the reason that the
Elk Ridge Resort is consistently ranked among the best
in Saskatchewan.
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A four-season property and host to many
high-profile events…
Elk Ridge Resort offers special activities based on the
incredible riches that Mother Nature provides with
each season, with the Salacia Spa being a strong draw
all year-round.
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Of Special Note:
The Audubon Society has recognized Elk Ridge for its
specialized care and management of the surrounding
forest; and Elk Ridge was honored by the Canadian
Professional Golf Association (CPGA) with the
“Facility of the Year” award, earning it the reputation
of a “Golfer’s Paradise”, from professional and recreational golfers alike.
Salacia Spa
Promoting a healthy lifestyle makes for
good business …
The Spa is located in the stunning Elk Ridge Lodge,
and is focused on providing their guests with
memorable experiences and outstanding results. Only
Spa treatments that harmonize well with the
breathtaking and naturally rich surroundings of the
Boreal Forest were chosen. A true retreat from busy
lifestyles, Salacia Spa is an authentic choice for those
seeking relief from stress and striving for inside-out
health and wellbeing.
One simply has to breathe in the air, to know that
purity and goodness has been carefully preserved in
this corner of the world
Winter – Hiking, skating, playing shinny (informal
hockey), curling, snowshoeing, tobogganing; and
snowmobiling are favorite pass-times; not to mention
dog-sledding; the kid’s tube hill; and the indoor water
slide.
Spring – Hunting, fishing, bird-watching, nature trails
and hikes, cycling, swimming, movies, playgrounds,
and restaurants.
Summer – Golfing, nearby boating and fishing, swim
and beach in Waskesiu, cycling, hunting, birding,
movies, playgrounds, restaurants, and nearby theatres.
If you’re a night owl, stay up late and be amazed as
you stargaze, or watch the magnificent Aurora Borealis
(Northern Lights).
Autumn – The gym, swimming pool, and hot tub are
always open, as are the nature trails and many outdoor
activities. When you’ve had enough physical exercise,
treat yourself to an exquisite experience in the spa, and
a culinary delight with a prairie twist, or haute cuisine
from one of the two restaurants.
The Spa has been set up with multi-purpose treatment
rooms to allow spa professionals to conduct most
services on the menu, within any of the rooms. As well,
there is a Vichy Rain Shower room; Couple’s room;
Pedicure/Manicure Great Room with Gel Nail center;
Retail Boutique; Guest locker rooms; and a Guest
lounge complete with fireplace. Spa guests enjoy full
spa amenities, including the salt water pool; hot tub;
and exercise room.
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Spa services consist of:
• Hydro Body Treatments with warm Vichy Rain shower
• Massage Therapies, including:
• Swedish
• Sports
• Meditative
• Geothermal
• A selection of Organic Facials
• Organic Body Wraps
• Organic Manicures & Pedicures
• Gel Nails
• Make-up
• Hair Removal.
There is a Gentlemen’s Menu, as well as a mini Menu
for Youth under 16. Spa packages are available for
singles and couples, and there are numerous whole
Resort packages available, that include many exciting
opportunities for a one-of-a-kind experience.
The most popular Spa treatments are:
• The Couple’s Classic Spa Package
• Therapeutic Massage
• Luxury Pedicure.
Michele Thurmeier, Salacia Spa Manager
Tel: 306-663-4653 ext. 575
Fax: 306-663-5800
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Group rates are available for corporate retreats, girl’s
getaways and bridal parties. New for 2010 will be a
full service Hair Studio and Essential Oil Therapies.
Product lines are all eco- friendly, with many being
Certified Organic, including:
• Eminence
• Jamu
• Sparitual
• Nail Basics
• Footlogix
• Vienna Makeup
• Young Living Essential Oils.
OrGano Gold hot beverages are served in the client
lounge.
The staff at the Spa are thoroughly and continually
trained, attentive professionals, vigilant in providing
service excellence to their guests. Just as importantly,
educating guests on home-spa remedies that will
naturally enhance and extend the benefits of their
in-spa therapies, is essential. Employees at Elk Ridge
Resort & Spa enjoy many incentives, including onsite
staff accommodations and a full Benefit Plan. g