Spa Week is over, but the memories and benefits are everlasting! One of the greatest rewards for us is hearing about how Spa Week has touched your lives. We asked for your Spa Week stories, and this is the week you get to read the 5 winners, who will all receive $50 Spa Week Gift Cards to use for their next spa treatment.

Red Door Spa far exceeded this spa goer’s expectations, and just may have gained a fan for life!

This was my first time participating in Spa Week as well as my first time going to a Red Door Spa. I had booked the 50 Min Spa Week Stress Melter Ritual with Exfoliation, Aroma Therapeutic Body Wrap and Relaxing Scalp Massage. I was not sure what to expect, but I knew they were probably booked solid so I somewhat expected a rushed service and a not so friendly technician who had been on her feet all day.

From the moment I walked in I got a totally different vibe than I expected, the staff was friendly the spa was so clean and relaxing and my service did not feel rushed at all. This was one of the best services I have ever had at a spa. I left feeling relaxed yet rejuvenated, my skin felt great and I am still in shock I got all of that for only $50!  I think I will now be a ‘Spa Weeker’ for life.

Submitted by Stephanie Del Duca

Red Door Spa – Bellevue
The Shops at The Bravern
700 110th Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, WA 98004
425.455.3700

As Spa Week continues to grow, our biannual parties for the media have no choice but to follow suit. And THAT is a good thing. Last week on October 5th, we held our Spa Week Media Party at The Altman Building, a space double the size of last year’s party! We welcomed 400 of our closest friends like we were Kim Kardashian. It’s our favorite night of the season, and we were truly touched at everyone who came out to celebrate the week of #50dollartreatments, and to thank them, we touched them back. Touches in the form of massages, acupuncture, hair, makeup and more, and from what we understand, it was a good time had by all. Everyone in the business from TV producers and radio personalities to magazine editors and top bloggers, even weather men came out to celebrate Spa Week!

Now take my hand and come with me – let’s a take a tour of the par-tay:

First, a stop at the Carefree Refresh Lounge.

Pink was in the air as the Carefree girls welcomed guests to sit and relax, or learn some new stretches you can do at your desk. In the spirit of feeling fresh, guests learned about their new super-absorbent Acti-Fresh liners, great for busy women on the go. Enter the Carefree $1000 refresh sweepstakes.

Now, the hair. If you see party girls in pretty curls, it’s because Ouidad, “the curl experts” were styling ringlets all night long. They took to locks with curling irons, and also did one-on-one consultations (plus sampling!) on how to embrace your curls, waves and kinks with their amazing products for curly hair. Enter the Ouidad sweepstakes.

Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics glammed out our guests with mini makeovers by Pauline Youngblood and her skilled artists. They introduced their new fall product, Incredible Wear Gel Liner. And when it comes to making a statement, according to Ms. Youngblood herself,  it’s all about bold lips for fall, ladies. Enter to win $500 worth of their all-natural makeup products.

Dole passed out samples of their Real Fruit Bites (which we are addicted to here in the office) and their oxygen bar offered fresh O2 in the flavors of their hearty, good-for-you snacks:  Mango, Apple and Pineapple. Enter Dole’s Fall Bliss sweepstakes.

Vdara Hotel & Spa, a non-smoking, non-gaming destination oasis, gave away a Vegas vacation to one of our lucky guests. (Not yet announced – hang tight!) But you didn’t miss a thing here, because we’re giving away a 3-night Vdara getaway with penthouse suite, spa treatments and limo for YOU too.

American Laser Skincare taught guests about how to obtain beauty through technology, such as photo facials, skin tightening and Velashape, and conducted onsite skincare analyses. Enter to win their Back to Beauty sweepstakes.

BREAK! Let’s grab a bite and go for a dip in the infamous Spa Week chocolate fountain.

Spa Chicks On The Go, our go-to girls for pop-up party high-quality spa treatments, did eyebrow shaping.

Red Door Spa pampered guests with small tastes of their coveted $50 Spa Week treatments.

Spa Martier flexed their nail art skills with Yukie, who co-owns both Martier in NYC and her nail school in Tokyo. Check out the p-p-p-poker hand manicure by Yukie and her team.

For the first time in Spa Week Media Party history, Village Wellness Project brought acupuncture to the scene. Guests, and many for the first time, experienced the power of the needle that’s been healing folks for thousands of years. Cupping is fun too!

LifeSpa, that brilliant spa located in LifeTime Fitness centers nationwide that’s offering 2 hours of free childcare with your Spa Week treatment, massaged all the kinks out.

The Bobby Berk Home Lounge provided a refuge from the, uh, refuge of the Spa Week Media Party. Using his modern, high-quality furniture and designs, Bobby created a large homey space, carpeted with statement-making Plank Yoga Mats.

Doreen Hing, owner and designer of Plank Yoga Mats at left, next to Bobby Berk himself, with Michelle and Bobby Berk’s crew.

La piece de resistence: Last season we had a Spa Week ice  sculpture… this season we upped it to a full-on Spa Week ice bar and luge! It kept Seagrams Smooth chilled all night, even with all those cameras flashing.

Cocktails by Given Liquor and Reve Vodka kept the crowd buzzed and feeling beautiful.

Guests also sipped on Honest Tea and Hint Water as a refreshing alternative to alcoholic beverages.

And of course, those famous goodie bags of ours. We hear they were really worth the weight. Literally. Wendy of Nitrolicious weighed hers and it was 15 pounds! You’re welcome. (Full post on the contents of these coveted bags coming soon.)

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate! We were thrilled to have guests from: ABC, CBS 2 News, Access Hollywood, EXTRA, Fox & Friends, Fox 5 News, Good Day New York, Good Morning America, HBO – Creative Services, Inside Edition, Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, News 12, NY1 News,  PBS, The Early Show, The Martha Stewart Show, The TODAY Show, Z100 Morning Zoo, American Spa Magazine, BizBashMedia, BUST Magazine, CITY Magazine, Essence Magazine, Family Circle Magazine, Fitness Magazine, Food & Wine Magazine, HGTV Magazine, Men’s Journal, Metro New York, Metrosource Magazine, MVP | NY, Next Magazine, OK! Magazine, Parents Magazine, People Magazine, Shape Magazine, Style 1 Media, The Daily Buzz, The Daily Mail, The Atlanta Post, The Huffington Post, New York Post, Town & Country Magazine, Travelocity, US Weekly, Women’s Health Magazine, Zink Magazine, TheFrisky.com, Lifescript.com, GuestofaGuest.com, TheLuxurySpot.com, FashionIndie.com, Examiner.com, SociallySuperlative.com,  Eye4Style.com, MommysLinks.com, GreenBeautyTeam.com, Nitrolicious.com, PageDaily.com, LadyAndTheBlog.com, KittenLounge, JohnSimonDaily.com, LoveThatMax.com MakeupLovesMe.com, KittyBradshaw.com, PrettyConnected.com, Second City Style, StyleITonline.com, Glamazon Diaries and so many more.

Photos by Tanya Isaeva, and also by Sunny Norton of Guest of a Guest.

To see more photos of the party, check out the album on our Facebook page or the coverage on Guest of a Guest.

Update: Congrats to the winner – Amy R.!

Fall is in the air and it’s a new season for spa-ing. As one of Spa Week’s most coveted options since 2006, Red Door Spas has everything you could ask for a fresh start – including the prestigious Elizabeth Arden name that’s been trusted for 101 years. To help you slip into a new routine, and in honor of our long-standing partnership Red Door Spas, we’re giving you the chance to win a Red Door $413 Fall Fantasy Spa Day package!

Before you enter the giveaway though, check out Red Door’s always-popular Spa Week $50 specials, and book ASAP ‘cuz these appointments always disappear quick! Scroll down to see all 31 Red Door locations participating across the country, and visit the $50 directory to call up the Red Door Spa in your area.

RED DOOR’S $50 SPA WEEK TREATMENTS

SPA WEEK STRESS MELTER (50 Min) – An integration of signature soothing services. Includes a rejuvenating dry exfoliation, aroma therapeutic body wrap, and a relaxing scalp massage. A heavenly 50 minutes to melt stress and re-balance spirit.

SPA WEEK FACIAL (50 Min) - This popular facial uses specially-selected Elizabeth Arden products to cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate your skin for a look that is healthy and renewed.

SPA WEEK SPICED EDEN PEDICURE (60 Min) – Indulge the senses with a warm, deliciously tempting scent reminiscent of an apple orchard on a cool autumn day.  This specialty service includes an exfoliating scrub, a therapeutic pressure point massage and warm paraffin treatment to seal in moisture and soften feet.

THE PRIZE: #FALLFANTASY SPA DAY ($413+ value)

Microdermabrasion Facial (value $175 – $188): To reverse the signs of summer sun damage, a 50 min Diamond Tip & Organic Flower Peel Microdermabrasion treatment provides a gentle polishing exfoliation that revives collagen growth, minimizes fine lines, wrinkles, minor acne scarring and discoloration. Service includes cleansing, toning, extractions, mask and scalp massage. Smooth and healthy looking skin is revealed with no down time.

Signature Massage (value $120): This 50 min guest favorite incorporates essences of rose oil, shea butter cream, facial acupressure and foot reflexology for head to toe balance and relaxation.

Spiced Eden Manicure and Pedicure (value $118 – $125): Indulge the senses with a warm, deliciously tempting scent reminiscent of an apple orchard on a cool autumn day.  This specialty service includes an exfoliating scrub, a therapeutic pressure point massage and warm paraffin treatment to seal in moisture and soften feet.

HOW TO ENTER:

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For 100 years, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas has been one of the most trusted names in wellness and beauty. It’s no wonder that their spas have become a Spa Week favorite since 2006; thousands have had the opportunity to experience Red Door’s exquisite services (normally $100-$200) for just $50. Do some research yourself… Red Door Spas’ YELP pages are loaded with Spa Week reviews. It’s definitely everyone’s favorite time of year to visit!

Relaxation Room at the Red Door Spa on Michigan Avenue in Chicago

Booking has begun for Spa Week and Red Door appointments are some of the first to go! Sign up for Spa Week, check for the Red Door Spa in your area, and call the spa directly to book.

Red Door Spas are offering the following 3 signature treatments for $50 during Spring Spa Week April 11th-17th:

SPA WEEK STRESS MELTER (50 Min)

An integration of signature soothing services. Includes a rejuvenating dry exfoliation, aroma therapeutic body wrap, and a relaxing scalp massage. A hevenly 50 minutes to melt stress and rebalance spirit.

SPA WEEK FACIAL (50 Min)

This popular facial uses specially-selected Elizabeth Arden products to cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate your skin for a look that is healthy and renewed.

SPA WEEK PEDICURE (60 Min)

A signature service that includes an exfoliating cream and sugar scrub, reflexology-inspired massage and warm paraffin to seal in moisture and soften feet.

The Pedicure Room at the Bravern in Washington

Full list of participating Red Door Spas:

Spring Spa Week®, April 11 – 17 (booking has begun!):

ARIZONA
Red Door Spa at The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa – Litchfield Park
Red Door Spa – Phoenix
Red Door Spa at the Westin LaPaloma Resort – Tucson

CALIFORNIA
Red Door Spa – San Francisco

CONNECTICUT
Red Door Spa – Darien
Red Door Spa at the Mystic Marriott – Groton

ILLINOIS
Red Door Spa – Chicago
Red Door Spa – Deerfield
Red Door Spa – Northbrook

Take a dip in the pool at the Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa in Arizona

FLORIDA
Red Door Spa – Ft. Lauderdale
Red Door Lifestyle Spa at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure – Weston

MARYLAND
Red Door Spa – Bethesda
Red Door Spa – Baltimore
Red Door Spa – Gaithersburg

NEW YORK
Red Door Spa – Garden City
Red Door Spa – Fifth Avenue
Red Door Spa – White Plains
Red Door Spa – Woodbury
Red Door Spa – Bellmore

TEXAS
Red Door Spa – Dallas
Red Door Spa – Plano

VIRGINIA
Red Door Spa – Pentagon Row
Red Door Spa – Fairfax
Red Door Spa – Reston
Red Door Spa – Richmond
Red Door Spa – Tyson’s Corner

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Red Door Spa – Chevy Chase
Red Door Spa at The Willard InterContinental Washington D.C.

NEW JERSEY
Red Door Spa at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
Red Door Spa at Seaview Resort – Galloway
Simply Face and Body – Ramsey

WASHINGTON
Red Door Spa – Bellevue, WA

BOOK NOW

You voted, and the winners are in! During each Spa Week season, as thousands of luxurious $50 spa treatments are had across North America, you discover individual locations that truly shine, spas offering distinctive one-of-a-kind services, star-worthy treatments, and impeccable overall experiences. To honor the best of the best of the best, Spa Week encourages you to take part in the Luxe Awards, an opportunity to rate and vote on your favorite spas and treatments during Spa Week. Congratulations to the winners, your trophies will arrive soon! A supreme thank you for your dedication to spreading the spa lifestyle far and wide.

Best Massage

Hiatus Spa

Dallas, TX

Best Facial

Magic Hands Skin & Body

Springfield, NJ

Best $50 Spa Week Treatment

Ada Spa (55 Min Ada Signature Massage)

New York, NY

Best Medi-Spa

Allure Skin and Laser

Queen Creek, AZ

Best Overall Spa

Red Door Spa – Dallas

Dallas, TX