Salish Lodge & Spa

Nestled on the mountainside, right above the beautiful Snoqualmie Falls and just 30 minutes from Seattle, is the Salish Lodge & Spa. We stayed a weekend in April, enjoying the mountain retreat and, of course, getting pampered.

The spa’s Northwest-Asian inspired décor is both rustic and Zen-like; and the music playing throughout was soothing and unobtrusive to this silent spa experience, during which guests are asked to speak in tones just above an intimate whisper.

When we arrived for our spa treatments we were greeted professionally and shown without any hesitation to our respective changing areas then told to meet back at the front desk where we were given a scarf to wear over our shoulders, color-coded to each therapist to indicate who their next client is. Both Michael and I had the signature Heated River Rock Massage, which we thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend. My therapist did an excellent job with the heated stones, using just the right amount of pressure, and was respectful of my request for a quiet experience. I left this massage feeling balanced and stress free.

Sunday, we both chose different treatments. I enjoyed a Green Tea Body Therapy, a gentle full-body massage using warm blend of essential oils designed to remove dry, devitalized skin cells and improve circulation. I was totally relaxed afterwards, and my skin was so soft and smooth. Michael had the Salish Massage and was highly impressed by his therapist’s massage technique, especially with regards to an ongoing foot ailment.

No spa treatment ever seems long enough if the ambiance is right and you have an amazing therapist, both of which we experienced at the Salish Spa. Our only complaint, a minor one, is that we found the waiting area too small, making it a bit uncomfortable if there are several people waiting. We both recommend the Salish Lodge & Spa for a special anniversary, birthday, wedding, honeymoon, or just a quick weekend away to decompress from everyday life.

Our spa experience extended from the spa to the comforts of our rustic room, which was made complete with a wood burning fireplace and a jetted bathtub perfect for two. The bathroom contains a mini bar of spa products such as bath salts, bath oils, bar soaps and more, perfect for creating your own in-room spa experience. There’s also an extensive pillow menu. We chose a buckwheat pillow filled with buckwheat hulls that possess unique therapeutic qualities recognized for centuries in the Far East. The hulls allow the pillow to mold to your neckline, relaxing your neck muscles which in turn releases stress in the head, neck, and shoulder area. We also decided on a pillow scented with lavender, providing support for resting, sleeping and relieving stress.

Will we return to the Salish Lodge and Spa? Most definitely and we hope again soon.


Anne and Michael Keefe
 

Address:
Salish Lodge & Spa
6501 Railroad Ave SE
Snoqualmie, WA

Hours:
Sun to Thurs
9:00am to 8:00pm
Fri & Sat
 9:00am to 10:00pm

Appointments:
1-800-272-5474

Web site:
www.salishlodge.com