Beauty and the Boulders

The Boulders, a Golden Door Spa in Carefree, Arizona, outside of Scottsdale is a marriage of the Zen like ambiance of the original Golden Door in California and the healing serenity of the dessert. Behind the spa lies a backdrop of beautiful red Arizona rock and this is what you see out the windows of the relaxation room waiting between treatments. Outside, in the shadow of those boulders, is a teepee used in the treatment called a Shamanic Chakra Session, where you can have your vortexes and auras analyzed, cleansed and healed. Or walk the meditative labyrinth. Indulge in a decadent chocolate-Champagne wrap or rock climb, hike or go on a moonlit bike ride. There’s even horse therapy, where an expert interprets your interaction with horses and provides insight into what is going on in your life. Of course there is a pool and all the other standard amenities — expansive dressing room, nice selection of teas, beverages and dried fruits and such for snacks. There’s an impressive organic garden. And the spa cuisine?is so fresh and tasty that I wondered if there were more calories hiding in my turkey sandwich. Whatever experience you are looking for, a simple spa facial or a more exotic, in-depth life analysis, you can find it in a lovely, relaxing setting at The Boulders.

34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive
Carefree, AZ 85377
480.595.3500
www.goldendoorspa.com

Shop and Spa

You can go to the bank at the grocery store so why not visit?the spa too? Whole Foods Market has opened Refresh Spa at their new Dallas location. They offer the ultimate in indulgence — someone will shop for you while you spa.

11700 Preston Road, Dallas, 214.363.9760
www.wholefoodsmarket.com