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 | Name: | Osmosis
Day Spa Sanctuary | | Address: | 209
Bohemian Highway
Freestone, California 95472
USA | | Map |
| | WEB
SITE | | Phone: | 707-874-1963 |
| Type: | Day
Spa | Description: A Japanese-style
retreat with bonsai and bamboo gardens located on five secluded acres in a scenic
valley 1.5 hours north of San Francisco. Click
Here to Read the
Full Spa Review by Julie Register Treatments
& Programs: Osmosis is the only day spa in the U.S. that offers the
Enzyme Bath, a rejuvenating heat treatment from Japan. 75-minute massage, aromatherapy
facials. Romantic Treatments & Programs:
Enzyme baths can be enjoyed by two at a time. Spa
Facilities: 5,000 square foot spa with facial rooms, massage rooms (two
couples) and outdoor treatment pagodas set in the woods next to Salmon Creek. Other
Facilities: Japanese Tea Garden and large Japanese Meditation Garden. Eco-Friendly
Practices: A
Green Spa Network Founding Seed Spa. Osmosis has been recognized by the Business
Environmental Alliance of Sonoma County with its Best Practices Award, "in
recognition of [its] environmentally sound business practices." To reinforce
its deepening commitment to sustainability, Osmosis is transforming every aspect
of its operation to align with principles of earth-friendly living. The goal is
to demonstrate that eco-conscious business practices can improve the viability
of a business and, at the same time, address the planetary imperative for sustainability.
It isdeveloping an Environmental
Mission & Policy Statement statement. Osmosis sees its Greening
as a first step in shifting the image of a spa visit away from one of pampering
indulgence to a more grounded and holistic experience. The aim is to create a
compelling "Green Spa Experience," that makes the obvious connection
between personal and planetary wellness. Greening and resource conservation
are not new themes at Osmosis. Osmosis began in 1989 by tackling a veritable junkyard
on a derelict 5-acre property in Sonoma County. After removing dilapidated railway
cars and many truck-loads of debris, 15 years of continual renovation have transformed
Osmosis into one of the most attractive day spas in the country. Working
with a team of local artists and craftspeople, much of the spa has been refinished
with eco-sensitive materials--from recycled driftwood and organic textiles including
hemp, to non-toxic paints composed of natural raw ingredients such as clay, plant
oils, and latex from rubber trees. A new water-treatment system enhances taste
and quality with a patented technology from Japan, eliminating the need for trucking
in bottled water. Inventory in the gift shop is being converted to fair-trade
products. All skincare products are free of carcinogens and produced by companies
committed to the highest standards of health and environmental responsibility. A
new composting system is being organized with assistance from a world-renowned
microbiologist as part of Osmosis' effort to reach zero waste. Osmosis is the
test site for an innovative air-handling system to decrease costs while boosting
comfort levels. Conversion to biodiesel is underway with two vehicles currently
powered by recycled vegetable oil. Non-toxic cleansers have been eliminated. Personal
health, longevity, and planetary sustainability all connect in the spa experience
at Osmosis. Osmosis
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