The Bedford Bath Ritual THE RULES: Rinse in the rain shower using the Bedford Springs' signature honeysuckle body exfoliant. Sweat it out in the eucalyptus-infused steam room for seven to ten minutes. Rinse. Soak in the whirlpool for another ten minutes. Chill down in the cooling tub for three to five minutes. Repeat… one hour of the bath ritual is enough to feel cleansed, relaxed, and rejuvenated. But if you have all day, I'd recommend undergoing the ritual a few times. The Bath Ritual alone is fine way to experience the spa area for a nominal fee should you want to steam or soak in the hot tub, but not partake of a spa treatment. However, all-day access to the spa area, lounge, and garden patio is complimentary to guests having a spa treatment. Dr. John Anderson Fusian Treatment Having (appropriately) decided on the Dr. John Anderson treatment, we were left to the decision of which multiple "fusian" treatments to choose. There were several different types of massage, massage tools, foot or hand exfoliation, eye pads, and hot oil hair treatments to consider.
I was disappointed with my 50 minute massage. My appointment was for 5:00. My masseuse came to get me a little after 5:00. By the time I got to my room, had a brief conversation regarding the pressure etc. I checked my phone before disrobing, it was 5:09. My masseuse yawned very frequently during the service. Which made me feel awkward as if I was inconveniencing massage ended, she took time to rinse out her water bottle then let me know the massage was over. I layed there for a minute, got up and got robe on and got back to the waiting room at exactly 5:52. My massage at most was 35mins. It's my understanding it is advertised as 50 minutes to allow 10 minutes of leeway for disrobing and briefly discussing needs. My masseuse definitely took advantage of that leeway. Quite possibly the best massage ever! I forget the name of my provider, but she was fantastic. The room where you can relax before/ after your treatment is great - it's quiet and there is tea, water, granola mix, and fresh fruit.
Lesley Gamble's Urban Aquifer debuts at the Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, FL. April 20th 2013 Finally, decide for yourself how you wish to respond to the current conditions. Will you be a voice? Will you speak up for our springs? If your answer is yes, ask yourself how you can best use your time and talents on their behalf. Write and share a song or a story, create an app, stitch a quilt, paint a picture, take a photograph, make a video, contact your legislators, change your water habits to conserve more, join an advocacy group, adopt a spring, adopt a legislator, sponsor springs research, talk to your families/friends/co-workers/church members, support leaders who actively support protecting and restoring springs—and don't forget to vote! There are as many options as people who care. Right now, our springs need the best efforts of us all. We hope you'll become a voice for our springs, too. –Lesley Gamble