Ste. Anne's Spa - Ontario's Best Destination Spa

by Candace Sampson

Just minutes from Canada’s busiest highway, sits an historic castle reminiscent of what one might find in the English countryside. Overlooking rolling hills and meadows, on a clear day, you can see the sun dancing on the surface of Lake Ontario out on the horizon. Your mind plays tricks with you; you know you are only a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of modern life but yet you feel a million miles away. That is the beauty of Ste. Anne’s Spa.

Ste. Anne's spa, 500 acres of serenity now, Desintation Spa, Canada, Ontario

Walking through the arched gateway at Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton, Ontario is like walking through a portal into another dimension. Think Outlander dimension, not Star Trek. While there may not be a sexy Scot in a kilt waiting for you on the other side, there is something far, far better; your peace of mind.

Consistently named one of Canada’s top destination spas by guests and reviewers alike, Ste. Anne’s offers its patrons a 360 wellness experience. From the moment you arrive, you can feel the weight of the world lift off your shoulders.

Ste. Anne's Spa, One of Canada's top Destination spas

Aside from offering world-class spa treatments like Aroma Stone Massage and Eucalyptus Body Wraps, Ste. Anne’s also offers daily yoga, meditation and stretching classes. The yoga studio with its floor to ceiling windows overlooking the herb garden on one side and the impeccable grounds on the other is one of the most serene places you’ll ever visit.

Ste. Anne's Spa, Yoga Studio with floor to ceiling windows overlooking impeccable grounds, Canada, Ontario, Top Destination Spa

Far from the madding crowd and devoid of skyscrapers, guests can revel in a truly natural experience at Ste. Anne’s. Nearly 500 acres are meticulously maintained and are perfect for long strolls or bike rides along its outdoor trails. An aquifer that runs under the property fills outdoor hydrotherapy pools with healing waters that run year round. Seasonally, these same waters fill the outdoor swimming pool.

Guests can choose to visit for a day if a busy schedule precludes them from staying longer, but if you can stay overnight, I highly recommend it. It’s a complete mind/body reset.

Ste. Anne's Spa, luxury accommodations, destination spa

There are 28 cottages and guest rooms spread out over the property at Ste. Anne’s Spa. Accommodations, as you would expect, fit the mood of the spa with thick, thirsty towels, luxurious bed linens, and enough pillows for even the pickiest sleeper. You may choose to drive your own vehicle from cottage to spa or take advantage of the spa vehicle to transport you back and forth.

The cuisine at Ste. Anne’s is unique to the experience as well. You won’t find sparse plates with low calories counts here, but rather something akin to what your old school grandmother might have served you—a well balanced, delicious meal. Chefs here focus on using only the freshest ingredients and present them to you slowly at your table so you can linger over a meal. You’ll leave the table neither stuffed nor starving, but completely satisfied and feeling good about what you just ate. There are four meal times available; breakfast, lunch, tea time and dinner.

Ste. Anne's Spa, Grafton Ontario, Destination Spa, Canada

I recently started a personal journey of embracing self-care as a way of life. One of the inspirations for this was my recent visit to Ste. Anne’s. My brief stay was exactly what I needed to get my body and spirit to take a step back from the pressures of everyday life. It allowed me the time to think about where I want my focus to be. You simply can’t put a price on that kind of experience.

Three things you should know before visiting Ste. Anne’s Spa

Bring Your Own Wine

Ste. Anne’s is not licensed and therefore does not sell alcohol on the premises. You, however, are welcome to bring your own for your room and you may also bring wine to your table for lunch and dinner.

Leave Your Fancy Clothes at Home

Most patrons spend their entire time at Ste. Anne’s Spa walking around in their spa robe. This includes time spent roaming the grounds and dining. While my uptight self simply couldn’t imagine dining in my bathrobe in public, I did love watching how relaxed everyone else was in theirs. Maybe next time, I’ll throw caution to the wind and join in.

Book Your Treatments Ahead of Time

While most people book at least one treatment when they book their room, you’ll find you want to take advantage of at least two while there. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of wiggle room since services book up fast. Best to book ahead of time so you don’t miss out on the incredible spa services offered.

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About Candace Sampson

Candace Sampson is the founder and editor-in-chief of Life in Pleasantville, a blog dedicated to lifestyle, travel, and family. With a passion for storytelling and a knack for connecting with her audience, Candace shares real-life experiences and insights that resonate. Follow her on social media @candace_said and @whatshesaidtalk.

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Comments

Alison Pentland (@FeeFiFoFunFaery)

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Ste Anne’s is a favourite destination of mine. I’ve been with girlfriends and on my own to finish writing big projects. Pretty, quiet and the food is always amazing. I’ve never been disappointed with the spa staff or the treatments. My go-to is usually the Minerva, but I’d love to try the skin nourishment body therapy session. Sounds divine!
Maija

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I have always wanted to visit Ste. Anne’s and would love to try one of their seasonal treatments – especially the citrus sun treatment 🙂
Alia Barrington

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Oooh this is sooo awesome! A swedish massage would be so nice. What a great little getaway this would be for me and the hubby!
Steven Finnamore

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I’ve always wanted to go to this spa retreat.
Leslie

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Seriously THE best giveaway ever!
peady

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I want to go to there.

I can almost picture you contemplating dining in your robe. 😉

This is a fabulous giveaway.

Sharing!
Jennifer (@momvstheboys)

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MILK & SESAME STONE WRAP
carla

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A minerva aqua polish! It sounds divine 🙂
La Cuisine d'Helene

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I would like the Aroma Stone Massage! And I like spas a lot.
mom2michael

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I’d love to try the Nourishing Seaweed Body Wrap
Courtney

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I’d go for the back cleansing stone treatment!
gemma@thesweetestdigs

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I have been DYING to go here for years!! Looks so amazing. Basically any of the massages and facials had me at hello.
Emily Smith

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What a gorgeous retreat! Looks like you had a marvellous time. I would love to try St Anne’s signature facial! I love facials 🙂
forwardvu

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I LOVE Ste. Anne’s – I try to go once a year with my girlfriend – the eucalyptus steam room is my favourite 🙂
Kristina Breckon

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I’ve been dying to go to Ste. Anne’s Spa for years! Their premises look beautiful.
Sherrie Guthrie

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I would love to try the seaweed wrap! I would take my sister 🙂
James

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I need the Athlete’s Relief Sport’s Massage! Always need to work on my flexibility & mobility
nancy2880

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The Exfoliating Body Invigoration sounds like something I’d like.
Meagan

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Would definitely go for the Couples bundle – Swedish massage and exfoliating body treatment!
nancy2880

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I really need to find reasons to get away from my desk. It’s always “I’ll just finish this” and then another and another. Sitting all day is killing me. Truly. So I’m going to set an alarm to regularly get me to take a break and take a walk.
lbosworth

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I have never been to St. Anne’s Spa, but would love to go. I’m sure it’s extremely rejuvenating!
vilmark (@vilmark)

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Ive always wanted a deep tissue massage.
Nancy T

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I’ve always wanted to go to St. Anne’s Spa but the hubs won’t – but if I won 😉 he wouldn’t have a choice! LOL!
For us it would be a Couple’s Swedish Massage. Hubby has NEVER had a massage.
BlessedTA

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RELAX & REJUVENATE
M

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I’d love to try the NOURISHING SEAWEED BODY WRAP
cartersmom89

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I have never been here before but it looks like such a relaxing environment! Would love the opportunity to be able to go! Thank you so much 🙂
Monique L.S.

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I would like to try the Contouring Mud Stone wrap.
gene d

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I can’t just pick one
Chris B

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aroma Stone massage
Thelma Ball

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I would love to try Soothe the Soul.
Vicky McPhail

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I would die if I could try the Aroma Stone Massage!
Kelly

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I’ve been dying to visit St. Anne’s Spa, it looks incredible! I’ve tried a few spas across the GTA and St. Anne’s has always been that “dream” spa that seems so impossibly gorgeous. I love hot stone massages, so I would definitely go for the Aroma Stone Massage, or maybe one of the body scrubs!
jennifer

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The moor mud wrap is right up there and so is the scalp massage. 30 minutes of heaven. I haven’t been to the spa in ages and it’s time to go back and get into that spa state of mind.
Maggie

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The Eucalyptus Body Wrap sounds wonderful!
tanyab79

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Would love the spa bundle for RELAX & REJUVENATE. Could use this to de-stress. 🙂
Shirley

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Great feature on Ste Anne’s Spa!
I definitely want to spend a day of rest and relation there.
Maureem

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A little piece of heaven on earth, what a dream come true!
Rachel

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Great review! If I could go, I would do the Moor Mud Hydro Wrap… sounds heavenly!
paula

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I haven’t been but my sister-in-law has been to Ste. Anne’s several times and absolutely loves it! Oh, to Relax and Rejuvenate…..
carinharris

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I’ve always wanted to go to Ste.Anne’s. One day…. And I’d love everything!
Julie

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The Lymphatic Drainage sounds interesting!
AK47

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I love St. Anne’s spa. It is so beautiful and relaxing. While I have only been there once I have been dreaming of returning. The hot stone massage was my favourite service and definitely one I need to try again. I had a great day there with my mom once. We really bonded and relaxed over tea and massages. St. Anne’s is a must try.
Robyn Bellefleur

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I love going to the spa, it’s so relaxing. I would love to try the Nourishing Seaweed Body Wrap.
tim

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I’d love to do the couples swedish massage with my wife.
CL Chin

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I’d like the RELAX & REJUVENATE package or even a couples massage if my fiance joins me!
angela m

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I would love to try the COUPLE’S SWEDISH MASSAGE
dorcontest

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Ohhh, I would love to try the Deep Tissue Massage. Wow, this place sounds fabulous.
DOREEN LAMOUREUX
Pam

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I would like to have the aqua therapy.
SUMMER PLEWES

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I would love the aroma stone massage!! Anything to relax myself!
nicky

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i would love to try the Citrus Sun seasonal spa treatment!
Cheryl

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This place looks stunning! I would choose the couples massage
Andrea

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I would love a deep tissue massage. Thanks for the contest.
Jenna D

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I’d like to do the Moor Mud Hydro Wrap, aaaand pretty much all of the other options, lol!
Lindsay T

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Essential oils scalp rejuvenation sounds heavenly!! I’ve only heard amazing things about Ste Anne’s.
Deborah H

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I would love to try any type of massage because I have never had a professional one and I bet a nice body polish would feel great!
Tara Willoughby

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I would really like to win to treat myself, Ste Anne’s Spa has been on my list for years, but theres always been a reason why i cant make it happen. For myself id love to try a hydrotherapy treatment and an Integrated Lymphatic Drainage to clear my body out from the inside. Oh and just a quiet time away with good food and good company would be devine, I’ll bring the wine!
Mary Gaudet

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The treatment I’d love to try is the St. Anne’s Signature Facial…sounds amazing!
Terri Baker

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I would love the Coconut Breeze! The benefits are amazing: • Cleanses, purifies and renews the spirit
& the mind
• Rejuvenates the skin, protects it
from infection, and reduces body odour
due to a presence of a large amount of Vitamin C and flavanoids
Jen (CoffeeMomJen)

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I’ve always wanted to stay at St. Anne’s spa. If I went, I’d love to try one of their spa bundles…especially the Relax and Rejuvenate one!
Crystal

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Massage. My shoulders ache and it’s exactly what I need right now.
Carole

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I would love to try the Reflexology…
Louanne Baelde

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I would love to go to Ste. Anne’s Spa and try the aroma stone massage.
Jennpup

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Couples Massage bundle! 🙂
Vickie Cheung

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RELAX & REJUVENATE
Adrienne

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The Pure Aroma Massage sounds heavenly!
Kelly

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I would love to try the Integrated Lymphatic Massage.
sonia p.

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I never been there. Would love to go…
Me, Myself and Kids

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Never been and have heard such amazing things about this place! Just give me a plain old European massage and I’m good!!
sojeles

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I would be quite happy with a traditional European massage. I desperately need a relaxing massage.
Shelley N

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I have had massages (which I love) but I would like to try an Aroma Stone Massage. I have heard they are great and it is something I have never tried.
Jackie M

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Citrus Sun sounds delishly relaxing! I’ve been to Ste. Anne’s and love it there!
Nicole Jubleew

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I’d love to try the Moor Mud Hydro Wrap
mrdisco1

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Swedish Massage for me
Marmaloo3

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The Milk & Sesame Stone Wrap covers it all!
Natalie Waldorf

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I have been told by friends, lucky enough to have been there, that you can stay in your robe the entire time! #soundslikeheaven #bliss
Anu Chopra

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I would love to try the CELEBRATION package.
David

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Swedish Massage for me
angie in my 30s

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I’d love to try the Coconut Breeze! And i’d smell irresistible LOL
Stephanie LaPlante

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I’d like to try the EARTH STONE FACIAL
KC

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I want the massage!
Brenda Lacourciere

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I like Swedish massages
Francine

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I’d love to try the CITRUS SUN
Spa Treatment
magscheung

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Love to try the Coconut breeze! I love anything coconut. =)
Nicole (@nicoleroannef)

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The aroma stone wrap
mommakoala

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I could use a Swedish massage right about now
(Debbie W)
hmrcarlson

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I would love the Signature Facial.
laura reid

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I would try the aroma stone massage
DaveO

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I’d like to try the Back Cleansing Stone Treatment
Linda D

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I have always wanted to visit Ste. Anne’s Spa! So many great treatments it is hard to choose, but if I have to choose It will be the CONTOURING MUD STONE WRAP.
Maggie K.

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I would have the Ste. Anne’s Signature Facial.
Tracey

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I would like to try the Shiatsu Massage!
Samantha Shetty

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I would love to try the hot stone massage!!
Kris Wilson

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I’d like to try the Earth Stone Facial.
OC

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I frequent spas in downtown Toronto but nothing quite like this! This is gorgeous!
Janet B

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Citrus sun, please!
laura m

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Would love to try a massage or facial
Jennifer

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Sounds like a great spa! Would love to try a facial.
Amy T

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couples swedish massage! We both work- A LOT! At first when I saw this giveaway, I thought, this would be great to bring my daughter to- but when I sawe this “Couples massge” it occured to me, that a spa is a spot I could bring and enjoy time with my husband- the kids get all the good stuff anyways!
Terry

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i’ve never been to a spa before, but ste. anne’s looks absolutely amazing!
diane Welburn

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aroma stone massage
Colleen M Cole

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I would love to try the COCONUT BREEZE! Just the thought of being surround with all that fragrance for an hour while relaxint…ahhhhhhh….plus I need to be exfoliated 😉
Juliee Fitze

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I would like to get the SWEDISH MASSAGE
Jennifer Hayden

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The coconut breeze sounds amazing!!
Lauren H

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This so sounds like a great experience
Lauren H

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stone massage!
Anna

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I would love to try the Moor Mud facial.
sschool2010

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I would say a swedish massage! 🙂 (Suzi)
Lauren Raymer

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Honestly, I’d love to try any of these treatments with my mother! Mani, signature facial… We would do anything if it meant two days of relaxation.. especially with this last year!
redlizzy1

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I would love to try a hot stone massage. Thanks for the contest, fabulous.
dorcontest

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Not sure if I leave the comment here. To take better care of myself, I walk 40 minutes a day, med to fast pace….. always fit in a walk with my husband…. and just talk. One a week, I connect with our sons. Give them my love….. 🙂
DOREEN LAMOUREUX ON THE ENTRY FORM
Melissa Finn

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This Momma is in desperate need of a Swedish massage!
Lisa Neutel

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i would take my hubby and we would get a couples swedish massage
lynne m

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I want my guy to experience a couples massage. I think he’d love it.
Victoria Stacey

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I’ve been dying for a Swedish Massage!
Steph Bkn

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A Swedish Massage would be sooo nice & on my list!
MOHAMMAD ANJUM

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need of a Swedish massage
Betty S

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I would love to try the EUCALYPTUS BODY WRAP
Kevin Joseph

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I haven’t had a vacation in a year and a half. Would love to take my boyfriend for a quick relaxing getaway.

Ste. Anne’s Spa – Ontario’s Best Destination Spa