Ste. Anne’s Spa

I stayed here overnight in the Spring of 2014 for my birthday and absolutely loved it. My friend and I had high tea and dinner on our first day and breakfast and lunch the next. All of the meals were exceptional. We both spent most of our time in our bath robes, as is de rigueur. I had a facial and full body scrub with massage. I still daydream about both. Though busy, it’s a quiet place and relaxation is the top priority. The rooms do not have televisions and cell phone use is pretty frowned upon. It’s not cheap but the overnight price includes $ 120 worth of treatments and all of the above meals. I want to go back someday soon!

I came here for the first time with my best friend. We purchased a Wag Jag deal for a 2 day mini vacation. It cost $ 300 each and included an overnight stay, breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and a $ 120 spa gift certificate. We were also permitted to upgrade our room to a cottage or get a free wellness class. We opted for the cottage upgrade. We had a beautiful cottage with a canopy bed, full kitchen and beautiful bathroom with soaker tub and spa toiletries. We were able to drive directly to the cottage, but were able to get picked up and dropped off if we didn’t want to drive.
The spa is not licensed, but you are permitted to drink your own alcohol throughout the spa. (Only plastic cups in the pools though). I loved the hot tub, ice pool and regular pool. I wish they were a bit bigger — in particular the hot tub. But it was nice to be able to still use them in the middle of February. It was such a picturesque setting in the winter — that goes for the whole property itself too. It was absolutely stunning with the snow.
We didn’t venture too far to the stables or bakery, snow-​shoeing etc. b/​c we aren’t huge fans of the cold but I would definitely be interested in coming back at other times of the year. Honestly, I would even come back in the winter because it was so beautiful.
I booked a massage, facial and a foot treatment. Each treatment was fantastic. The massage was hands down the best massage I’ve ever had in my entire life. I felt so relaxed afterwards. The rooms that they do their treatments in are quiet, relaxing and are located all throughout the property. We found out that you can actually have treatments done in your room too.
The food was unique and tasty. Some things I liked better than others. The portions were a bit small, but we learned that it was b/​c so much food was being wasted and that if you want more you can ask and it’s no problem. The tea time was great, with a little snack. There were so many delicious flavours to try.
I kept telling my friend that I want to have my bachelorette party here when I get married, it’s such a perfect getaway. I can’t wait t come back!

Overall, this was one of my best birthday experiences ever. I was sad to leave and the receptionist was pleased to hear that I enjoyed my stay and she gave me one of your roses before I left. I will definitely be back. You deserve the title of Best Spa in Ontario! You really can tell that you have taken the time to make this a unique and unforgettable experience for your guests. I want to thank everyone for making me feel so special, for the decadent food, the sublime treatments, great customer experiences and making my birthday truly memorable.

I just returned from a 2 day mini vacay to Ste Anne’s Spa. It was pure bliss. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire stay.
Check in was very quick and they gave me a quick tour. I arrived early (11am) and was able to store my items in a locker until my room became available. The locker rooms are very spacious with lots of amenities to enjoy.
I had lunch, afternoon tea, & dinner, as well as 2 spa treatments on the first day; breakfast & 1 spa treatment on the second day. I really liked that they are so flexible with meal times and I was able to switch a few times to better suit my schedule. I wasn’t too impressed with the Afternoon Tea but it was mostly good. The staple scones & clotted cream was missing from the menu which was something I was looking forward to. Oh well. Everything else was excellent.
I would highly recommend the aroma stone massage. It was literally heavenly. I can’t remember a time where I have had such an enjoyable spa treatment massage before. It was so relaxing. I tried the eucalyptus steam room also and it was really neat. I also had an invigorating body scrub that I probably wouldn’t have again, and a facial that was so much more than just for the face! I really enjoyed the facial & aroma stone massage.
There are plenty of areas to sit to relax, and some books & puzzles to enjoy. There are no tvs but there is wifi available, and there is relaxing acoustic music played throughout the facility to encourage relaxation.
I stayed in the main building overnight and the room I stayed in was very nice with a cute balcony looking South towards the lake. Watching the sun rise in the morning was delightful.
It is an all inclusive resort so they say no tipping is necessary. It felt a little strange not leaving a tip and I hope that tips are somehow included in the booking fees so the servers & therapists are rewarded for their excellent service. I would definitely return there again, hopefully soon!

Just left Ste Annes Spa, and I’m so relaxed I feel like I’m floating. Staff were lovely, had a lovely lunch and spent most of the day in the outdoor hot tub. We had a couples Swedish massage by Dana and Mike and it was amazing and they were both fantastic people. The brochure upon arrival even gives you the owners details if you have any issues that the management can’t resolve. We had no issues anyway but it’s a nice touch. Wish now I was staying overnight :(I’m looking forward to returning soon though. Definitely visit here for a special occasion, to relax with your other half or friends.

The grounds at Ste Anne’s Spa are so tranquil and beautiful. The view from the dining patio is gorgeous.
I came here w/​8 girlfriends for a spa weekend. At first I was weary as the prices are sky high but when you work out what you get it feels more worth it. I can’t say I would do this regularly nor would I return unless I went on a week day or found a way to make the trip more cost effective. We paid approx $ 565 for 1 night in a spa cottage.
Here are my ratings:
Spa amenities and massage — 5: loved tanning by the pool area. Especially loved being able to BYOW/​BYOB and drink anywhere on the property, even at meals. Disliked their policy on not being able to choose a female or male RMT.
Cottage (Casa Del Sol) — 5: Huge. Modern. Clean. Comfy beds. This cottage is just across the street from the spa grounds making it very easy to dart across in your bathrobe :)
Meals — 3.5: Most people rave about the meals here. For me, the only meal that stood out as stellar was the chef cooked dinner in our cottage. The striploin was cooked perfectly and all the sides were tasty. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. For me, the high tea was just okay. Great selection on beverages, meh on the food except for the scones which were delicious. Breakfast was not great — the poached eggs were very very overdone. Lunch — I ordered the burger which is said to be the best thing there — it was extremely dry. The service was always top notch though. And you can order as many things as you want :)

I am finally writing a review for my favourite place on earth. I have been coming to St. Anne’s for years now and it never disappoints.
If you come for the day, you arrive at 9am and stay till 6pm which includes lunch (around noon) and afternoon tea (around 3pm), your choice of a wellness class if you wish (yoga, meditation, stretch, etc) and a treatment somewhere in there. Your itinerary is emailed to you upon booking and a copy is provided as soon as you arrive along with your robe that you get to wear the whole day (including at meals). The food is delicious, well presented and small portions. But if you are hungry, just order more. They are really good about that!
I used to go for the day but since the drive is about 1.5 hours from mississauga, I now come for an overnight. If you stay overnight, you arrive around 1pm and get afternoon tea and dinner on the first day, then breakfast and lunch on the 2^nd day with a checkout at noon on day 2… but you can use the facilities until 230pm. I have stayed even later and they have never kicked me out! I really want to stay 2 nights at some point because the time just flies when you are there!
The facilities are great! I have never stayed at the main inn but I have stayed at the innkeepers cottage (10 min walk), the gables cottage (5min walk) and also the farmhouse cottage (5 min) and all 3 are excellent and have wifi. If you don’t want to walk there is a shuttle. Turn down service includes a chocolate on your pillow. A nice touch! Cottages are fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body ways, q-​tips, shower cap, etc and full kitchen with glasses, corkscrew, fridge, kettle, etc.
They have a great pool outside with lots of lounges and towels. The gym is about a 20 minute walk from the main inn but they have shuttles that can take you or of course you can drive yourself. Amazing trails to run or walk. Eucalyptus steam is a must.
Tips:
— bringing your own wine is awesome. They have a wine fridge and will store it for you and open it at lunch and/​or dinner. I like to open a bottle at the cottage before dinner. The cottages have such lovely sitting areas it is perfect to relax before a fabulous meal.
— if you are coming in the summer, go during the week. Very busy on weekends…
— they always have granola, apples, biscotti and one of their teas and coffees brewed in the waiting room. Bring a travel mug with you so that you can fill it up for the drive home.
— bring a couple of swimsuits for the pool and hot tubs. I also like to bring my own flip flops and slippers.
— at dinner, bring your suit and then ask for your tea in a to go cup after dinner and do a hot tub under the stars. Amazing!
Enjoy!

Best spa getaway! Came here last Sunday for a getaway on my own to relax and get away from Scarborough and my bedroom. They had a great deal of 299 for breakfast lunch dinner and afternoon tea, 120 spa credit, cottage accommodations, unlimited non alcoholic drinks, and use of all facilities.
I was only an hour drive and no traffic. On their own pathway they road signs to get you in the spa state of mind. My room wasn’t ready but I knew that it wouldn’t be as I got there for 1. They give you a reusable bag and slippers and a robe. I wore the robe my entire stay which is great because I hate pants. Even at dinner you can wear it. They gave me a quick tour and then I was waiting for my first treatment.
You can put your stuff in a locker. This locker gave me a headache because if you didn’t press hard enough it didn’t recognize the number and then my stuff ended getting locked in there so I had to get someone to override it. I’d suggest using a code with 4 of the same digits like 3333. so many people thought their locker was locked but I opened so many trying to find one to use that had people’s stuff in there.
In the spa waiting room you can have tea or coffee or water. They also have biscotti and homemade granola. The granola was super yummy! Someone comes to get you and I was taken to my aroma stone treatment. Personally I wouldn’t recommend this. I felt like a lot of time was wasted with prepping and at times she wasn’t even massaging so I didn’t like that. It did feel really good when she did but I don’t feel like I got my worth out of it.
After I had afternoon tea which was amazing. I had the sampler so I got to try everything. The cucumber sandwiches were the best I ever had and the scones were delish. I got the feathery pear tea which was nice and light. I was sitting on the patio with a beautiful view. Be warned that they have tons of flies so a lot of my time was spent swatting them away from my food.
My room was ready after and they have a shuttle that can take you. I loved the room. It was huge for one person and had a real country feel to it. There isn’t a TV but that’s the point of this place. There is a fireplace and puzzles and an ipod radio in the room. I left right away to go back and sit in the hammock. It was in a gazebo with wind chimes above. They don’t sell alcohol but you can bring yours and take it anywhere you want to enjoy it. No charge. They don’t have soda so keep that in mind. I was in peace enjoying my wine and book.
I had my back cleanse treatment after. I can’t even say much about this because I fell asleep so it must have been great.
After I had dinner. The tomato soup was really salty and the special pasta was bland. Was not fond of the bread. The crème brûlée and tres leches cake was amazing though. And I would get the apple cider. It was so nice and hot. In the dining room a European lady Iilya I’m not sure of her name and a young guy with dark brown hair were absolutely great and provided great service.
I tried the eucalyptus steam room after and it is crazy hot. You can barely last a minute but honestly it feels so nice and you feel all your sinuses cleared. Definitely recommend this.
For breakfast they have a hot breakfast and buffet. The pancakes were so yummy.
I had my facial with Robert and he was so nice. The other two ladies who did my treatments weren’t as friendly. You get a foot massage first and he goes over the process thoroughly with you. While your mask is on he massages your legs and arms and head. He was fantastic!
I had lunch next and it was a yummy beef Chili. I had the burger with a kale and quinoa salad. It was great.
Overall my experience was pretty good. I was sad it rained the next day but that’s out of their control. I would definitely come back to take advantage of another deal as it is pricy. I would like to try a yoga class. I wish a free one was included but you could always use your spa credit towards it. Thanks so much Ste. Anne’s!

This will be my third visit to Ste. Anne’s — I will be bringing my sweetie this time around. It really is an beautiful place to go, to get away for the day. Every time I have gone, I’ve come back with stories about how relaxing it was and my bf envied my experience. I thought this year would be great to let him experience it as well.
My favourites:
The oversized fluffy bathrobes with hoods
Those seed/​nut snacks you guys have in the waiting room
All that coffee and tea — and BONUS if you’ve got biscotti
Eucalyptus steam room — great for my lungs
Ste.Anne’s used to have a available at Costco, sad I missed those but looking forward to our visit with you very soon!

They pretty much have it right. And when they don’t, they fix it ’til it is. They don’t really need this review (and I guess this lowers their average, sorry!) But there were too many moments of wanting to pinch myself that I needed to write’em up! I’ll try to keep it brief.
I went for an overnight stay with my gf to celebrate her birthday using a coupon voucher. Yes, they do coupons, they also seem to have a relationship with
; making things more affordable for those on a budget. To address that point, the pricetag does look steep — and make no mistake, this isn’t a value lodge — but it’s not as bad as it first appears. The pricetag includes four multi-​course meals (breakfast, lunch, tea time & dinner), includes a hundred something credit for a spa service that’s potentially re-​imbursable by corporate health plans, credit for a wellness class, and unlimited use of their grounds (pools, tennis court + ball machine [seasonal], steam/​sauna rooms), and unlimited drinks (coffee, tea & flavoured waters) and granola! Spoiler: Be sure to try their granola. Overall, you get what you pay for and thensome, making this an awesome value. Now, the details…
Facilities:
Stayed offsite at one of their houses (Eagle’s Nest). Nice and clean, no issues with getting shuttle rides to/​from the house when needed. Working fireplace, high ceilings, spacious rooms. They didn’t have the room ready when we arrived, but that’s likely because we got there before the official checkin time; despite that, they were still apologizing profusely for their tardiness. Their main house had beautiful views of Lake Ontario, so waiting for the room wasn’t a problem. Trails across rolling hills would lead into some interesting forests & streams, we saw a woodpecker!
The steam rooms & pools that we tried were nice, clean, and functional (i.e. hot water was hot, not warm). Their piece-​de-​resistance was their Eucalyptus steam room: if there ever was such a thing as a healing chamber, this would be it, :P We could’ve stayed in there forever.
Food:
Their dining room has a wonderful view, they rotate our table location for every meal, giving everyone a chance to sit by the window. We were lucky enough to get the window seat during lunch, when there was the most light. One word: breathtaking!
While I’m not really one to know haute cuisine, I would consider their food haute cuisine. But you get filled up, like at a buffet, but with better food.
The sad and great thing about our stay, was that there was so little time to experience everything the spa offers for our overnight, that you sometimes end up being time-​crunched. We ended up being a bit late for our breakfast & lunch times, but there was no problem getting us in and providing the full experience. We were worried we had to give up our lunch dessert to get to our couples massage on time, so when they matter-​of-​factly provided take-​out containers for our dessert course that we didn’t even start, they earned their gold stars, then and there.
People:
We were likely nowhere close to their worst patrons, but we likely weren’t their easiest. Neither of us have stayed here overnight, so we were clueless on what to expect. There were plenty of questions, as well as demands, as this was supposed to be a surprise stay for my gf; so reservations, notifications, reward point allocations, all needed to be handled a bit different from normal. The staff handled it all gracefully; patient with every question, request, comment or backstory that we had throughout our stay.
It’s crazy how the word «no» is seemingly missing from their vocabulary, or how they never learned to frown. But it’s not like they’re barbie & ken dolls: they talk like people (just really positive people), about their families, their experiences, etc. It sort of makes you think of sending them your resume…:P
Misc:
You can mostly tell from the way the business owner replies to the negative reviews they receive here (unlike others I’ve come across), that they’re heavily invested, and truly committed, to making every customer experience a 5-​star experience. In our situation, there were some issues with the communication of the deal package (what we initially received wasn’t what was stated in the coupon details), leading to some extra payment. I sent in an email with some feedback, sent on a Sunday night (around 9pm), and less than an hour later, a reply was received from the Operations Director (to be fair, the feedback was sent directly to him & others) that got the ball rolling towards a credit of that extra payment. The refund was nice, but the standout act was: who checks their work email at 9 pm on a Sunday AND replies back within the hour?!
There’s a lot more, but I’m at my character limit. So in closing, kudos to this business for having the zenith of product, service and environment in the Spa industry. I look forward to coming back for your fifth star (i.e. consistency).

I went the first time cause it was my birthday! at first i throught the price was too much! But once i arrived i felt like i was on a vacation!
Walked in the frosted seen some live animals (birds). Then hoped in the hot tub and water and the other things that you can do. They even have a work out room-​not sure why anyone would. its small.
Went back and they change some things up for the better.
You get your own locker for the day, a bag you take home.
Each stay i had the day package.
First trip came by train and limo (since i was the only one it was privet limo)
the food was great and i had to ask for seconds!
Second time
I went with a firend and she drove.
Food was great and we sat outside what a great view! Even asked for seconds cause it wsa soo good!
Even had th eoutdoor pool and that was fun!
I hope to go back again!!! thye changed up the events also now they have hourse back riding!
After each vist i felt like i was away form my life for a week!
Only downside is that you have to book more then a week ahead! I try to pray for good weather so i can set outside and relax!
Dont forget to get on the deal cause you get points! its just hard to get them.

Mediocre food, fair spa services, dirty rooms, no ambiance. Need I say more???
Why on earth others rate this place so high is beyond me. Spending $ 1000 for a one-​night stay is absurd unless the treatment you receive is above and beyond. Well, it was far from that. Next time, I’ll find an RMT close by and go to a nice restaurant afterward. It will be cheaper and nicer and certainly a much shorter drive.
St. Anne’s will claim they have a 5 diamond rating, but they fail to mention that the rating is from CAA!!! Puleeze! One star at best and even that is too much to give them.
Please, please do NOT spend your hard earned money to go to this over rated facility. I wish someone had warned me before I did.

This place is a nice getaway from the bustling lives of downtown yuppies like myself. It’s not far from toronto, situated on a large property, and overall, really helps you relax from life in general. The classes are fun, the food is amazing, the rooms feel like a B and B, there are no Tv’s (this is a plus!) the only negative to me is the spa — it’s just not that good. The plus is all the gratuities are included. The negative is all my spa treatments took place in the dungeon and some of the rooms feel like you are entering a torture chamber. I would return however since there are way more positives than negatives. From what I’ve heard, I would wait for the last minute deals for the best deal.

Omg i had the time of my life! This place is heaven on earth. Has the best customer service i know and the owner Jim is amazing. Thank you for my new fav getaway. The food is great, not 1 bad dish. Well portioned, and they consider all food allergies like Gluten. You wont go hungry, and you will enjoy every penny spent.

Went here on recommendation from another Unilocaler, Jennifer K, when I asked her for a cost effective all day spa.
The process was relatively painless and they helped me through my questions being a guy and a spa noob. Though the constant reminder of the deposit was a bit daunting.
Anyhoo. The ride going there was good as it was against the flow of rush hour traffic unlike taking the ride to Blue Mountain over the 400 which is in a state of constant rush hour anyway.
I only did one spa service, the Ste. Anne Signature Facial. It just adds a little bit more to the cost of the daily spa getaway, but it is very much worth it.
SPOILER ALERT
When I was called down by the aesthetician, Vanessa, I was surprised when I saw the foot bowl. I was thinking facial is just the face thing, but it was started with a pleasant foot scrub, followed by a blindfolded scent testing. I chose the strongest one because it wasn’t too «yucky» in smell like those perfumes you smell at the Bay or walking around New York City in the 90s.
I got put on a bed, which with my dark imagination looked like a sacrificial bed where some priest is going to stab me through the heart, only with blankets and pillows. The heated blanket was OH SO AWESOME, I am so tempted to go to Costco/​Sears/​Walmart to buy one.
In the room I got a face massage that goes all the way to the bottom of the neck area and the top part of my chest. Apparently, women show their age in that area which is why it goes that far.
The exfoliants felt pretty much on the dot for my skin type, which was apparently on the dry side. It had a slight tingling sensation, but not burning.
While the exfoliants were working, I also got a massage on my arm and legs. Though the bad part is you would leave the warmness of the blanket, at least it wasn’t too long because the massage and the massage oils did warm me up.
When I go back I would try to get Vanessa again. I don’t really need to remember anyway, because it gets recorded for my next visit.
END OF SPOILERS
For lunch where the price of the food was included, I got the beef lasagna and hot apple cider. Ooooohhhh, the hot apple cider tasted so natural. You can even taste a little bit of the peel. The lasagna was awesome as well the tomatoes they used just taste much better than the run of the mill tomato sauces I have eaten elsewhere. Closest good one was the San Marzan Tomatoes used in Shiso Tree’s Lobster Pasta. The beef tasted so good with it.
For the group activity, we did the PM Yoga. Which was a restorative yoga run. The instructor was very patient with my inflexible body. Near the end of the yoga exercises there was a «reward» phase where then let you lie back on a pillow and have an aromatic face mask. At this point, my wife was just working hard to keep herself awake, I helped though by snoring … LOUDLY (apparently I feel asleep).
For high tea I had the gluten free sampler and another apple cider. I had a taste of their smoked salmon from the savory sampler and it was oooh so yummy too.
The next time I come here I will try to be «less excited» I didn’t get much sleep the night before and the environment was just too relaxing that my wife and I pretty much slept around rather than exploring all the facilities. It’s a good thing I only did one spa service.
One other thing, I liked the granola bits, even bought a pack home. Goes well with oatmeal

I have never been to a spa so I can’t even compare it to anything. But I really enjoyed the day here celebrating my friend’s shower/​bachelorette :)
I was actually looking at another spa (where my friend was proposed to) but it was fully booked as we had planned too late. So based on Jen K’s recomendation I frantically booked with St. Anne’s w/​about 2 weeks to go. Should really book a month in advance as we nearly had trouble getting RMTs for all of us (there were 4) but Cynthia went above and beyond and booked them for us + planned our itinerary.
The drive from Toronto wasn’t too bad. We were immediately greeted by a staff member and took a tour around and were given Ste. Anne’s tote bags w/​a robe. The bride to be later told me at other spas they often charge you for the robe. Anyhow, we couldn’t wait for the day spa to begin!
Yoga class — it was very gentle but the instructor threw in some lunge/​side twists & some of us even got to do full pigeon!
Food — delish!!! most of us went for the daily special, which was the cream of mushroom (it was so rich… so good!) and the salmon meatball on whole wheat pasta w/​cream sauce. I was honestly very stuffed after lunch.
Tea — damn. it was like another meal!!! lots of samplers and bite size items: D can we do this everyday? :) oh no… the smiley faces are starting again…
Facilities– absolutely enjoyed the hot/​warm/​cold tub! it was so relaxing… and the steam room was prob. my favourite. ahhh :) i think I will come back in the summer so we could use the outdoor pool.
1 hr swedish massage — got to pick between 3 diff oils and let’s just say i did fall asleep half way. emily was amazing and at times i felt the muslces on my back ‘crack’ but in a good way lol
Overall, it was a great experience and would love to be back soon! The place was cozy and warm. It was almost like being home but u get to be spoiled and not do n e thing… plus excellent food & service :)

The feeling that you get when you leave this place is priceless but for the cost of being there… there is mastercard.
This place is hands down the best spa I have been anywhere. I’ve been to the overly priced (ie holt renfrew estee lauded crap spa) to the super cheap awesome spas in Asia… and I tell you this… I just can’t get enough. I’m like an addict and Ste. Anne’s is my drug. I’ve come here to just get r&r, girlfriend getaway, my last days single getaway before the big day, and my babymoonish getaway but with the girls.
Food, facilities, and staff are excellent. I can’t wait to have another excuse to come here again.

This is what I think heaven should be!!!
The best day spa in Ontario IMHO!
I usually go by using the Diva for the Day package,
Diva Day Spa at Ste. Anne’s will now include a 3-​course lunch, afternoon tea buffet, complete use of the extensive facilities and a choice of one of the following spa treatments:
* ½ hour Caribbean Aqua Therapy
* ½ hour Caribbean Foot Rejuvenation
* ½ hour Essential Oil Scalp Rejuvenation
* ½ hour Pure Aroma Massage
I also have the seaweed body masque, Moor Mud Hydro wrap, deep tissue massage, reflexlogy when I visit Ste Annes a various time!
The food is great and is healthy too.
For lunch you have choice of appetitzer, self serve salad bar, main course and a dessert. You cannot imagine spa lunch can be so yummy.
For afternoon tea, you got to pick from a menu of over 10 different teas and then you can go and help yourself with little bite side cakes, biscuits, cheese and sandwiches (ok and a really chocolate chocolate brownies)
There are always little snacks in the spa waiting area and the fruity spa water are available too!
All the staffs are so professional. All my treatments were excellent!
I love all the Aveda products they provide everywhere, in the showers, in the washroom… ahahahah!
And the grounds are so gorgerous! I enjoyed walking on the trails, hanging out on the hammock and the loungers by the pool, having a soak in the outdoor whirlpool! (nothing beat in the hot tub when it is snowing!)
I wish I can be an overnight guests some day soon!

Crankily sitting in front of my computer at work with my hair sticking to my face from the dreaded Toronto humidity, a phone call from my boyfriend regarding a weekend getaway to a certain spa just about an hour out of the city was certainly welcome.
I have three words for you ladies and gentlemen: SAINT ANNE’S SPA. This place, just east of the city, is heaven on earth. Why, you ask. Because you get to where robes everywhere — to dinner, to tea, to the multitude of hammocks placed around the sprawling grounds. Because you get to walk in and out of a eucalyptus steam room only to find yourself in a cool spring pool or a hot tub entrenched in turn of the century stone. Because you get wrapped in hot towels or rubbed down by total strangers any time of day. I could go on…
I hate to put a damper on my wonderful adventure, but in St. Anne’s there is of course a price to pay for happiness. Luckily if you catch a last minute special — a minimum of 5 days before you arrive — the price to happiness drastically decreases.