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Willow Stream, the Spa at The Fairmont Empress, Victoria
HEALTH CLUB
Hours of Operation:
Open seven days a week: 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Facilities:
Please Note:
Health Club access is complimentary to registered guests of the hotel. Guests 15
and under are not allowed in the Fitness Center. Adult supervision is required
in the Fitness Center for guests between the ages of 16 and 18 and in the pool
area for children of all ages.
WILLOW STREAM
Welcome to Willow Stream, the spa at The Fairmont Empress. All
prices are quoted in Canadian and are exclusive of 18% industry standard
gratuity and 7% GST.
Hours of Operation:
Open seven days a week, Sunday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
FACIAL EXPERIENCES
Willow Stream Facial
Experience
90 minutes - $159.00
Begin this facial experience with an invigorating Eucalyptus foot soak and a cup
of revitalizing herbal tea. Inside your comfortable treatment room, this
oxygenating anti-aging facial begins, using ingredients brimming with
antioxidants, including natural spirulina rich in protein, vitamins, minerals
and botanical extracts to combat premature aging and provide skin with a healthy
glow. This facial includes a luxuriously relaxing massage of face, scalp, and
neck and includes a hydrating hand and foot treatment.
'Fit for a Queen'
Facial Experience
60 minutes - $129.00
We are excited to offer our signature facial using Aromatherapy from London,
England - the essential oils used in this relaxing experience are actual
products used by many members of the Royal Family! `Renew your skin with natural
oils that hydrate, moisturize, revitalize and increase the circulation. From
ingredients rich in Vit. C to the rebalancing and therapeutic properties of
Ylang Ylang, Tea Tree and Lavender, your skin will glow with radiance and
vitality.
This experience includes essential oil infused warm towels, a gentle massage to increase absorption of the oils and finishes with a hydrating cream masque. Find out why the English have such beautiful skin and feel like Royalty!
Traditional European
Deep Cleansing Facial
60 minutes - $99.00
Maintain a natural healthy glow with this comprehensive treatment for all skin
types. Includes a gentle exfoliation to reveal radiant skin, gentle skin
cleansing, a relaxing facial, hand and foot massage, a nourishing and refining
masque and botanical extracts to rejuvenate the skin. Your aesthetician will
assist in selecting appropriate products for your skin type.
Cellular Repair
Facial Sun for damaged and dehydrated skin
90 minutes - $149.00
A luxurious facial to nourish and tone the skin with a combination of
rejuvenating and anti-aging products with a unique contour lifting massage and
acupressure exercise. This also includes a nourishing ampoule treatment to
improve skin color and texture.
Gentlemen's Barber
Experience
60 minutes - $99.00
A deep-cleansing facial designed specifically for the special skin care
needs of men including sensitivity and razor burn. Deep cleansing and gentle
exfoliation followed by a deeply restful massage of face, neck and shoulders
makes your skin glow with youthful vitality.
Glycolic Treatment and
sunscreen application
30 minutes - $69.00
This treatment includes a 20% glycolic peel along with a sunscreen application
to protect form the sun. Sun exposure is not recommended with this treatment
COMPANION TREATMENTS
(may be an added ingredient to any facial experience)
Rejuvenating Ampoule
Treatment
$39.00
A healing and soothing treatment for cell rejuvenation. This treatment lends
elasticity and firmness to skin tissue, ultimately leaving the skin with a
smoother and more youthful appearance.
Vitamin C Ampoule
$39.00
An antioxidant treatment with improves the quality and appearance of the skin,
strengthens skin elasticity and helps to prevent premature aging caused by UV
exposure.
Eye Lift and Lip
Treatment
$39.00
A healing and rejuvenating treatment for the delicate skin around the eyes and
lips. Imparts moisture and nutrients to these delicate areas, while smoothing
fine lines and wrinkles.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Nail services Luxurious pampering for the hands and feet, these
hydrating treatments exfoliate, nourish and relax.
| Willow Stream Manicure (includes paraffin) | $39.00 |
| Gentlemen's Executive Manicure (includes gentle skin polish) | $39.00 |
| French Manicure | $49.00 |
| Nail Repair | $10.00 |
| Polish Change | $19.00 |
| Gentlemen's Pedicure (nails buffed) | $49.00 |
| Willow Stream Pedicure (60 minutes) | $59.00 |
| French Pedicure (60 minutes) | $69.00 |
| 'Pedikur' foot therapy (90 minutes) | $89.00 |
Waxing
| Bikini | $19.00 |
| Brow | $19.00 |
| Lip | $19.00 |
| Chin / Brow / Lip | $39.00 |
| Underarm | $29.00 |
| Half Arm | $29.00 |
| Half Leg (lower) | $39.00 |
| Half Leg (upper) | $39.00 |
| Full leg with bikini | $79.00 |
| Half back | $29.00 |
| Full back | $49.00 |
| Makeup application | $49.00 |
| Lash tint | $29.00 |
| Brow tint | $19.00 |
| Lash and brow tint | $39.00 |
Willow Stream
Relaxation Massage
90 minutes - $149
Willow Stream balances all of the elements to create an incredible calming
massage. A warm Eucalyptus foot soak and a cup of refreshing specially blended
tea starts the relaxation process. This is a calming one-hour Swedish massage
with a soothing mineral cream mixed with our Willow Stream essential oil blend.
Relax with us, let us help you nourish and re-energize your body and spirit.
Swedish Massage
60 minutes - $119
A massage technique using long smooth strokes to relax muscles and stimulate the
lymphatic and circulatory systems.
Aromatic Massage
60 minutes - $129
An ancient art in which the essential oils of flowers and herbs are applied to
the body, inducing relaxation, increasing energy, reducing the effects of stress
and restoring lost balance to mind, body and soul.
Sports Massage
60 minutes - $129
90 minutes - $169
A deep rejuvenating massage that targets sore muscles and enhances muscle
recovery after vigorous exercise, sports activities or the stresses of daily
life. It combines stretching, rocking, and circulation enhancing strokes to move
lactic acid out of the system. A mild soreness may result.
Shiatsu
60 minutes - $119
Shiatsu is a 5000-year-old Japanese therapy that was used as a self-healing
ritual. Shiatsu applies comfortable and appropriate pressure to all parts of the
body using thumbs, palms and elbows and is exceptional in assisting in the
relief of stiff or sore muscles, headaches, tension and insomnia. This treatment
may be performed with comfortable loose clothing.
Reflexology
60 minutes - $119
One of the world's oldest healing modalities utilizing a unique massage
technique applied to the feet and hands bringing all of the body's organs back
into balance. As a special touch, we add a face, neck and shoulder massage.
East Meets West LaStone
Therapy
90 minutes - $159
The original La Stone therapy developed in Arizona has been combined with the
scents and oils of an eastern-based Ayurvedic treatment. Basalt river stones
(earth element) are harvested from the river (water element) and warmed to
create a deep heat (fire element) massage treatment that eases tension. The
Ayurvedic oils including a blend of cinnamon, sage, rosemary, basil and rose are
combined with the hot rocks for a unique aroma (calming air element) that will
melt away stress.
Maternity
60 minutes - $119
This pampering relaxation massage is designed to relieve tension and discomfort,
with the safety of the mother and child in mind.
EXFOLIATIONS
Through exfoliation of dull surface skin cells, you not only nourish your body,
you bring forth fresh skin that is able to absorb oxygen from the air, thus
feeding your body with oxygen both inside and out!
'Salt of the Sea' Scrub
30 minutes - $69
This invigorating sea salt exfoliation removes dull surface skin cells, improves
circulation and nourishes the skin with minerals, trace elements and eucalyptus
essential oil. An application of soothing chamomile lotion leaves you with
softer, smoother skin.
Gentle Body Polish
30 minutes - $69
This is a gentler exfoliation of the body for sensitive skin and includes a
unique granulated pumice and chamomile scrub that gently refines and renews the
skin. A loofah mitt with chamomile bath gel follows for deep cleansing and a
chamomile spray completes this experience.
The Beauty of the Bath, Find
your energy here,or at home.
After an active day, a mineral or herbal bath is the relief your body craves.
The thermal water and algae baths include nutrients and trace elements used for
centuries to relieve aching muscles and sore joints, while promoting circulation
and detoxification. The European herbal baths are comprised of herbs renowned
for their therapeutic properties.
A 'Kur' consists of 10 - 20 baths taken in a row several times a year. The baths can be added to any experience or they can be purchased for use at home to have the spa feeling last even longer.
Thalassobath
30 minutes - $69
A purifying algae bath utilizing fresh dried focus seaweed and mineral rich
seawater crystals. This treatment is rich in vital minerals and algae that both
stimulate circulation and accelerate the body's natural rate of perspiration,
which aids in overall detoxification.Excellent for stress!
Aroma Mineral Bath
30 minutes - $69
An all-natural product that incorporates the finest essential oils of melissa
and lavender, with thermal minerals and trace elements. This bath stimulates
circulation as it soothes the senses.
Thermal Mineral Bath
30 minutes - $69
Taken from a well over 2,000 meters deep, these crystals contain large
quantities of biologically active minerals and trace elements which are absorbed
through the skin during bathing, aiding in detoxification of the body. It is
especially beneficial for sore muscles and aching joints.
Herbal Baths
30 minutes - $69
From traditional European natural remedies, these potent aromatic oils made from
rich botanicals will soothe or invigorate the body.
Melissa (Melissa)
Calming to the nervous system, this bath relieves tension and strengthens
vitality. An excellent sleep inducer, perfect for jet lag.
Fichtennadel (Pine)
Pine promotes circulation in the body as it balances the nervous system. Eases
stiff joints and aching muscles.
Heublumen (Wildflowers)
This bath relaxes and soothes the body, excellent for after sports to soothe
aching and tired muscles.
Kamille (Chamomile)
Chamomile is soothing for dry and sensitive skin. An excellent moisturizer, this
bath is beneficial for after sun exposure.
WILLOW STREAM SIGNATURE TREATMENTS
'Willow Stream' Body
Experience For Health
90 minutes - $229
A signature experience of the Willow Stream spas and based on a centuries old
tradition of using medicinal mud, healing waters and light massage for both a
detoxifying and relaxing effect. This experience draws from the restoring
effects of combining all of earth's elements in one experience: earth (mud), air
(aromatherapy), water (mineral baths) and fire (warm wrap).
It begins with a body wrap, which combines the famous cleansing and renewing affect of moor mud with the uplifting aroma of fresh rosemary. It continues with immersing in a therapeutic mineral bath using salts from the Hungarian Savar Spring, a spring so high in mineral content that the Hungarian Ministry of Health has designated it 'a medicinal water'. The experience ends with a soothing massage using a moisturizing mineral cream mixed with the benefits of essential oils of sage for cleansing and balancing. This prosperity building experience is nourishing, hydrating and restful the essentials of a long and healthy life.
'Find Your Energy' Body
Experience For rejuvenation
90 minutes - $249
We all need a personal energy surplus to stay healthy in spite of the increasing
demands of every day. The key to building personal energy is a quiet mind,
relaxed muscles and a rejuvenated spirit. This treatment uses the secret power
of rose hip to create an experience that both relaxes and re-energizes and is
the perfect choice if you feel exhausted from the pressures of trying to balance
everyday life or simply recovering from the stresses of travel.
You begin with a gentle brush exfoliation to stimulate and prepare your skin to be nourished. You then relax in a bath with the restorative scents of Chamomile. A Rose Hip Oil massage follows to loosen muscles and relieve tension. Finally your body is then gently wrapped in an Infusion of golden red Rose Hip. Rose Hip has the most intense concentration of Vitamin C along with other nutrients vital to the health of your skin and body. Emerge feeling both relaxed, rejuvenated and with a true energy surplus.
'The Island
Senses' For health and energy
2 hours - $349
Rejuvenate in the coastal wonders and mystical harmony of the elements found on
Vancouver Island. Begin your island experience with your arrival by ocean -
an invigorating 'salts of the sea' body scrub for exfoliation. Follow your ocean
journey by a refreshing walk in the forests with an aromatic pine hydrotherapy
bath. Experience the invigorating walking and hiking trails through the earth
aroma of a detoxifying mud wrap. Draw from the gentle fields of Victoria
abundant with lavender, and take pleasure in a restoring and healthy massage of
lavender. Your senses delight as energy is restored.
KUR TREATMENTS
A European KUR is known as the foundation of the traditional spa experience. In
the authentic spa approach, treatments were repeated for many days in a row to
allow to promote well-being and longevity. The rituals included exercise,
nutrition, peace of mind, and treatments for the face and body.
In our busy lives, it is almost impossible to take the cure or 'KUR'. The Kur treatments have been designed to enjoy in a single session, in a series of sessions or taken with you to be repeated in your own home. The benefit of the continued Kur is stress reduction and relief from muscle tension and/or joint discomfort. When our body is under stress, our systems of elimination, circulation and digestion are sluggish and inefficient. When exposed to natural resources such as essential oils, mineral water, herbs and algae, we can assist our body to function more efficiently.
HERBAL KUR
90 minute experience - $179
3 day Kur - $489
Three treatments in one, this Kur commences with a soothing Chamomile Body Scrub
to polish and prepare the skin for the healing effect of the herbal bath
(Wildflower, Melissa or Chamomile), which follows. A full body massage with
Lavender oil completes the experience, leaving you with a feeling of complete
revitalization.
'Power of the Sea'
THALASSO KUR
90 minutes - $189
3 day Kur treatment - $499
Although the waters of the West Coast are too `chilly for many to swim in, we
invite you to indulge in the rejuvenating effects of the sea. This treatment is
an ideal way to relax and nourish your body with vitamins and minerals that are
lacking when tired or stressed - Perfect for the tiring effects of jet lag.
This experience begins with your body being cocooned in warm remineralizing algae for 20 minutes to soak up elements that are essential to a healthy body. During the wrap, experience an acupressure facial exercise and scalp massage. You are then immersed in an aromatic hydrotherapy bath laden with algae and sea salts and given cold compresses for your eyes and citrus flavored water to re-hydrate. A luxurious application of mineral crème and a relaxing blend of essential oils will leave you feeling relaxed, nourished and alive!
DAY PACKAGES
Note: All packages will have a gratuity of 15% added
These packages have been put together to assist in combining some of the amazing
experiences of the Willow Stream Spas. We love the packages that have been
created and would love to see you enjoy one of them as well! Or create a
new one just for you. All of our experiences help restore Energy.
TAKE A BREAK - Great
for the stressed, life weary, who simply need a break!
4 Hours - $319
This package includes all of the traditional favorites of a spa experience
Swedish massage, European or Barber's Facial treatment and a classic executive
pedicure and manicure. This is a great package to give to a spouse, friend or
family member who needs a lift. Come early and use our steam sauna or inhalation
room, bring your bathing suit and enjoy a soak in the mineral pool. Lunch is
additional and can be added for $25 per person
TAKE A SHORT
BREAK - For those who decide to take the afternoon off!
3 Hours - $189
When you need a short break away from stress and busy lives. This
package includes a European Facial or Barber Facial, a Pedicure and Manicure.
Come early and use our steam sauna or inhalation room, bring your bathing suite
and enjoy a soak in the Mineral Pool.
THE TRAVELLER -
Health and energy experience for the road weary
90 minutes - $189
Staying healthy while traveling on business can be difficult yet peak
performance is essential for success. How do you stay at the top of your game?
Healthy and rested. Enjoy a steam sauna or soak in our mineral pool and get
ready for a stress relieving massage followed by a pedicure to get you back on
your feet. You will be shown stretches and deep breathing exercises to use
during your travels, be filled with energy to start life all over again. As an
added bonus, take home your Willow Stream sandals as a reminder to 'find your
energy'.
THE GREAT GIFT PACKAGE
$199
An aromatherapy massage and a Willow Stream robe, a wonderful gift idea. Tuck
the gift certificate in the robe and we will even wrap it for you!
ESPECIALLY FOR MEN
KEEP YOUR SHORTS ON
60 minute massage/all afternoon relaxation - $189
A sports recovery ritual. After your run, golf or tennis game, come to
the spa in your bathing suit and relax in the Mineral pool or take a hot steam
and a cool shower to get you ready to enjoy a full body sports massage
concentrating on your feet, legs, hips and lower back. Spend some time in the
lounge just relaxing and sipping a beverage, away from all responsibilities.
Some men are most relaxed in a pair of shorts and t-shirt. No problem. In this experience, we provide your own Willow Stream shorts and t-shirt to use in the spa and to take home.
HARD WORK RELIEF
3 hours - $319
You work hard and you deserve a reward - a re-vitalizing time. Three treatments
are combined to relax and get you set to start your busy life all over again.
Come early and enjoy the benefits of the hot steam, a cool rain shower and a
soak in the mineral pool to detoxify your body and invigorate your system. A
therapeutic massage follows as a great way to relax. A gentleman's barber facial
provides relief to the stresses of constant shaving and a sports pedicure gets
you ready to get back to the fast lane. A healthy lunch is also served!
ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN
PURE PAMPERING
7 hours - $579
This is a pure indulgence. You will be given your own personal robe to wear and
take home. A full day of treatments designed to transform the spirit, body and
mind, come early and bring your bathing suite to 'take the waters' in our
Mineral Pool. Treatments include a Gentle Body Polish, an Aroma Massage, a
European Facial, a pedicure and manicure and light makeup application. During
the experience, a healthy and delicious lunch will also be served. Radiate. Love
the feel of your own skin. Be relaxed and ready to have fun.
ESPECIALLY FOR COUPLES
ROMANTIC ADVENTURE
3 ½ hours - $729
Enjoy a romantic day at the spa together in your own private 'Royal Suite'. All
your services will be brought to your own treatment room with a private Jacuzzi
tub, a rainfall shower, and relaxing area by the fireside. A great way to get to
know each other again and forget the busy schedules of life.
Your day will start with a jetted tub mineral bath followed by synchronized aroma massages with oils of ylang ylang, rose and sandalwood. Then, relax with tea and a snack and await your facials... a gentleman's facial designed for the rigors of shaving and a traditional European facial to cleanse and nourish the skin.
Complete your experience relaxing by the fire sipping a rejuvenating refreshment. As an added bonus, take home the lush Willow Stream robes you have used throughout the day and re-create your spa day at home!
ENSUITE ROMANCE
$589
Enjoy a spa evening in your guest room. Fragrant flower petals and candles
transform your room. Side by side massages are done in the luxury of your suite.
Afterward share a glass of champagne while your romantic bath is prepared. Your
own spa bathrobes to take home. Enjoy!
Package is set up and ready in
the spa and delivered and set up by the massage therapist.
15 minute set up 2 one-hour treatments
MULTIPLE SERVICES PACKAGES
Massage Package $299
Massage Sampler $599
Face Value $449
Five European Facials
Bring Willow Stream elements into your room. Relax with the help of the
elements - in the comfort of your own room. (These are all for one
person.)$149 plus 15% gratuity.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Give the gift of energy to someone special. The Willow Stream
experience makes an ideal gift for any occasion. Beautifully designed and
presented, gift certificates are available for spa packages or predetermined
denominations. Phone and mail orders are welcome.