This can be one of the most powerful seasons, it's one of my favorites, a season of deep rest. Meant for nourishing and nurturing your soul, a certain tranquility that you can't find anywhere. I often find myself journaling more, manifesting new habits or releasing what does not serve me. A time for reflection, cozy blankets, and hot chocolate (of course!). I relish in the silence.
Read MoreOur team recently took to the airport and traveled to Vegas for an experience we will never forget. We attended our second iSPA conference where we connected with each other and others in our industry, gained insight and inspiration and celebrated continued industry growth. With thousands of others. And it was amazing.
Here is what our team shared about their experience!
Read MoreIt is normal to admit overwhelm at yet another “are you living life as well as you could be?” question. It is common knowledge that we are being bombarded left and right with “how to live life better.” What’s different about this question is it is asking you to consider if you’re doing too much with the finite energy you have to give each moment of each day. So if you have it in you to consider just one more “how to live life better” question, we’d recommend you consider this one.
Read MoreDid you know Moor Mud is actually formed by the decomposition of herbs, grasses and flowers over a long period of time? Fascinating right? Nature never rushes yet everything is always accomplished, and accomplished so very well, especially when it comes to this divine and complex mélange of extracts.
Read MoreHave you ever been faced with a change or transition that knocks you down? Not necessarily in the literal sense, but you may have felt unbalanced or unrooted following, or in facing, the event. Maybe you struggled with anxiety, depression or self-doubt, or your routine just would not re-sync?
If so, let us first validate you: you’re human! Being challenged by the new is something we all face at some point, it’s how we adapt to facing it again and again in the future that matters.
Read MoreLife has seemingly returned to its normal “million miles an hour” fast pace, and with that have come some pros and cons. The beauty in all of the pros and cons of this immense transition is it offers us a chance to practice gratitude in all things.
Read MoreThe season of renewal has bloomed beautifully in the Adirondacks this year, as have our renowned Spring rituals.
There is a new sense of importance for caring for ourselves in the air. After the past couple of years we’ve all faced, it’s no wonder wellness has become such an important pillar for even those who were asleep to the practice of self-care prior to the pandemic.
This shift in priorities has slowed life down and given us a chance to adjust where our energy flows. Here are our favorite ways to practice self-care this time of year.
Read MoreOur winter season rituals have returned!
The rituals we have created for this time of year are meant to connect you with the magic that surrounds you the moment you step outside into the fresh crisp air of our little mountain village.
Read MoreCue the cozy blankets, delicious mugs, and aromatic blends of warming spices.
With autumn comes a special magic that is incomparable to the magic of winter, spring or summer. There is this sense of comfort in knowing that the time of year when we come together as friends and families to celebrate our gratitudes is just around the corner.
The seasonal sensations we have designed for our menu this season are inspired by the natural energies of this time of year.
Read MoreThe moments we’ve all been waiting for are here: peaceful porch sits, cozy campfires under the stars, stunning summer sunsets, hard but rewarding hikes, refreshing water adventures, sweetly chilled treats and reunions with family and friends galore.
With summer comes so much sweetness that it’s almost too good to be true that it can get any better than it already is. We’re here to tell you that it can.
Read MoreFlowers are powerful little things. Sure, they can lift a mood in bouquet and vase form, but have you ever really dug into the benefits of different flowers when used in self-care ritual?
Today we’re going to share with you 3 of our favorite blooms to incorporate into ritual, and why we do it.
Not to be too obvious, but let’s start with rose.
Read MoreSeasons change and so do we.
Spring is a season of newness, and at the ADK Foot Sanctuary that newness manifests in our rituals we create and cherish with the tides of each season. Our seasonal rituals paint each season beautifully into a snapshot of time that you can carry with you in memory of mind and body.
Citrus Bliss and Mud Season are the rituals of Spring 2021 that we have created to lighten your days as we await the Summer Solstice.
Read MoreHere at the Adirondack Foot Sanctuary, we believe tea is always a good idea.
We serve tea to everyone who receives a treatment in our space, and here’s why.
Read MoreI’m not sure about you, but growing up I used to think that having my nails done at a spa was the most extra thing I had ever heard of. More than that, I had the belief that “people like me” didn’t do that type of thing. As if I wasn’t good enough to deserve such luxurious self-care.
Fast forward to my first manicure and pedicure at age 16 for my first prom and I felt like a queen. Needless to say, it only took once to figure out what all the hype was about.
Read MoreEco-friendly isn’t just applicable to our trash chores. We can be eco-friendly when it comes to our self-care rituals too, and so we should be.
Here are some great ways you can be conscious about your self-care at home so you can sit back and relax knowing you’re doing good for yourself as well as the planet we all call home.
Read MoreSalt is born of the purest parents, the sun and the sea. And where there is purity, there is bliss.
From our bowls to our baths, salt may seem like an embellishment, but it is very much a necessity for our beings in so many ways due to their rich abundance in beneficial nutrients such as magnesium and sulfate.
Why do we love incorporating salt into our rituals at the Adirondack Foot Sanctuary?
Read MoreAlthough having always been seen as the flower of love and beauty, there is much more to the rose than its common use to embellish special occasions. Inside the petals of a single rose lies an immense healing power of nature.
The traditional use of the rose - the “Queen of Flowers” - in caring for the self dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times.
Read MoreIn honor of October - mental health awareness month - coming to a close, some of the team at the ADK Foot Sanctuary wanted to share a few favorites when it comes to caring for mental health. This time of year, especially, is when mental health is a challenge because of the cold temps, the lack of sun and the long stretch of winter that lies ahead.
So what can you do this year to help combat the winter blues?
Read MoreLast year when Lacy and Rob Romero stepped outside onto Lake Placid’s cobblestone sidewalk from their ritual experience at the Adirondack Foot Sanctuary, they knew right there and then there was a need for a collaboration between the Stagecoach Inn and the ADK Foot Sanctuary.
That is what we like to call fate.
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