The Great Escape Spa & Art Shop
📍 708 Freyer Rd, Michigan City, Indiana, 46360
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This spa offers a wood-fired sauna and cold plunge experience available by appointment. Spa-goers book these thermal contrast therapy sessions via text message. The venue provides a comprehensive wellness environment centered around these core thermal offerings.
Atmosphere
The entire property holds a deeply beautiful and vibrating healing frequency, with an energy described as pulsing with love and peace. Guests note a tremendously serene environment with calming music, amazing scents, and a gorgeous outdoor area. The space facilitates a feeling of instant peace and safety, allowing for profound relaxation and vulnerability.
Staff
The spa is distinguished by its highly skilled and compassionate therapists who receive consistent praise. Specific practitioners noted include Brittany for Japanese Head Spa treatments, Xanthe for lymphatic drainage massage, and Samantha and Tara for body scrub and deep tissue massages. Guests describe the staff as friendly, accommodating, and angelic, with an extraordinary ability to listen to preferences and tailor treatments for chronic pain or relaxation needs. The owner is also noted as fantastic and welcoming.
Additional Amenities
Beyond massages and thermal therapy, the venue features an art shop. Guests appreciate nice amenities such as warm massage beds, a relaxing hot tub, and complimentary fresh juiced drinks or bubble tea provided during their visit.
What Reviewers Love
- Therapists are highly skilled, compassionate, and excel at tailoring treatments for deep tissue, relaxation, or chronic pain management.
- The property and atmosphere are consistently described as serene, beautiful, and filled with a palpable healing energy.
- The spa successfully accommodates last-minute appointments and provides excellent, quick communication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book a sauna or cold plunge session?
Sessions for the wood-fired sauna and cold plunge are booked by appointment via text message.
Can the spa accommodate individuals with chronic pain or illness?
Yes, the therapists are experienced and compassionate in accommodating guests with severe, chronic illness and pain, tailoring pressure and treatment approach accordingly.
Does the spa offer services for couples or groups?
Yes, the spa offers couples massages and is a popular destination for ladies' spa days or group visits, providing a welcoming environment for multiple guests.