RESERVATIONS: 706.379.9900
Known for its undeniably serene and calming ambiance, Equani Spa incorporates intricate local and Native American handicrafts and rich, natural timber furnishings throughout.
Explore all the first-class services available, including body treatments, facials, soothing massages, and healing rituals. Call 706-379-2336 to plan your visit to this sacred sanctuary. We recommend booking spa appointments in advance.
Equani Spa is open weekdays: Monday through Saturday & Closed Sunday
Hours of Operation (Hours may vary – Please call 706-379-2336)
Monday – Saturday 10am to 5pm
Monday through Wednesday are considered weekdays & Thursday through Saturday are considered weekends.
Down to Earth
A deep, purifying facial with organic clay and natural botanicals to gently exfoliate, reduce impurities and rebalance oily, blemish-prone skin.
• 50-minute treatment
Hydro Memory
Our deep hydrating and restoring treatment is based on desert plant extracts. Exceptional moisturizing and restoration of dry, dehydrated, and dull skin promotes a silky skin texture.
• 50-minute treatment
Men’s URTH Facial
A men’s clarifying and cleansing facial leaves the skin hydrated with minimum shine and improved skin tone. URTH Facial products contain antioxidants enhancing smoothness without fragrance.
• 50-minute treatment
Skin Resonance
A customized treatment with refreshing ingredients to soothe, strengthen and desensitize skin. Redness is eliminated and fragile sensitive skin is improved.
• 50-minute treatment
Back in Time
Intense stimulation and renewal are provided to the skin with this active treatment that revitalizes with alpha-hydroxy acids. Vitamin C reactivates micro-circulation and deeply restores with pure collagen. Skin is visibly smoothed and energized with noticeable results after just one treatment.
• 50-minute treatment
Equani Spa has integrated activities reflective of the native Cherokee that will refresh your mind, body and soul.
Consider adding healthy fare and drinks served to you in the comfort of the indoor or outdoor relaxation areas.
Simply Sugar Spa Manicure & Pedicure
Our luxurious sugar scrub leaves the skin exfoliated and moisturized – smoothing away dryness and leaving the skin with a healthy glow.
Marine Masque Manicure & Pedicure
Inspired by the sea: marine botanicals and sea salts energize with quartz crystals and cooling menthol to refresh and revitalize – like a barefoot walk on the sand.
Hand Grooming
Nail Polish Repair
Buff and File
Econ Fin (Paraffin Alternative) Manicure & Pedicure
Warm econ fin is 100% natural with shea butter and essential oils drizzled onto the skin. Hands and feet are then wrapped in booties with warm towels. This service leaves the skin supple and is excellent for guests with arthritis in the joints. Please note: refrain from leg shaving 12-hours prior to your Pedicure appointment.
Swedish Relaxation
Increases circulation, relieves muscle tension and pain. Long, kneading strokes promote total relaxation, a feeling of tranquility and a heightened sense of wellbeing.
Prenatal Massage
With this relaxing light stroke massage, we will pay special attention to those muscle areas most compromised during pregnancy – let us know. The light strokes help with a decrease in water retention and muscle tension. This treatment is recommended for women in their 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
Integrative Deep Tissue
A highly therapeutic full-body massage infuses a variety of advanced massage techniques with deeper and more direct pressure on specific muscle groups.
Hot Stone Massage
Using heated river stones, this massage treatment provides deep heat as the muscles are warmed and relaxed with the combination of expert massage, penetrating heat and customized oils.
The Cherokee people believe that cures and prevention for all illnesses are here on this Earth. They also believe water is the sacred messenger and is commonly used for purification and other ceremonies. Remember, all things are connected. Seek harmony and balance in all things. These Equani Spa rituals begin with the traditional cleansing of hands and feet.
7 Clan Ritual
This highly detoxifying experience stimulates circulation and balance of the skin. The therapist begins with European dry body brushing to exfoliate and stimulate the lymph, followed by a 7 Clan application of a balancing mud masque. While relaxing in a cocoon, a scalp and face massage is performed for ultimate relaxation. After a shower rinse, choose a Deep Tissue or Swedish massage, leaving you with a relaxed and renewed feeling.
• 2-hour treatment
E-LO-HI Ritual
Total relaxation begins with a detoxifying mud wrap during which a scalp and face massage is performed. You will then relax and rinse in your private bubble bath infused with moisturizing oils. Completing this ritual is an 80-minute Hot Stone Massage – the ultimate in relaxation.
• 2.5-hour treatment
Hot Stone Massage
Using heated river stones, this massage treatment provides deep heat as the muscles are warmed and relaxed with the combination of expert massage, penetrating heat and customized oils.
To provide a multitude of benefits including relaxation, detoxification, stress relief, increased circulation, skin toning and rejuvenation, choose one of our Hydrotherapy Tub Bathing Experiences to add to your treatment. Color therapy lights and mineral, marine and aromatherapy preparations enhance the senses. Every treatment room has a private deck with a Hydro Tub, allowing you to enjoy the sublime Blue Ridge Mountain scenic views from your tub, leaving your entire body newly energized.
Signature Bath
Algae-infused oils are combined with a custom blend of essences to create an intensely moisturizing and relaxing soak prior to your body massage.
• 20-minute treatment
Mother’s Minute – Soak
Organic mother’s bath oil is designed to replenish and uplift your skin with nourishing essential oils. A 20-minute soak to soften and soothe is safe for use during and after pregnancy. This service is ideal to pair with the 50-minute prenatal massage.
• 20-minute treatment
Botanical Mud Bath
Experience intense detoxification with a body brush application of botanical mud and a soak in a Hydra-jet tub with custom essential oils, followed by a full-body and scalp massage of your choice. Ideal for post-golf or horse-riding activities. A hot and cold towel compress is applied to your hands and feet, completing this treatment, leaving you feeling light and energized.
• 1-hour, 30-minute treatment
Golfer’s Soak Bath
Soak in a custom bath with mineral-infused oils to release tension in muscles following a glorious day of golf. Enjoy the views and surrender your senses to this restorative experience. An integrative deep tissue massage targets specific problem areas followed by a relaxing scalp massage, leaving you feeling fit and ready to tee off again tomorrow.
• 1-hour and 20-minute treatment
Body Masque
Our exceptional body rituals include relaxed stretching and compressions to awaken the body and reduce fatigue. Body services are 50 minutes in duration with complete privacy using the hydrotherapy capsule. The treatment begins with dry body brushing and body exfoliation. All body masques include exfoliation as a prelude for enhanced results.
Experience a beautiful, polished appearance to your skin with a choice of refined nourishing aroma cream and sea salt combination. The combined effects of hydrotherapy and aromatic salts remove impurities, stimulate circulation, and enhance the skin’s natural radiance. Inquire with your therapist how to select the most appropriate exfoliation for your skin type:
Hydrotherapy Sugar Glow
Your therapist will perform a face and scalp massage while your body is gently soothed by steam in the hydrotherapy capsule. Next, an exfoliating body treatment with a smoothing sugar scrub is applied. After a rinse in the capsule’s built-in shower, a nourishing lotion is applied to skin, leaving you with a glowing refreshed look and feel.
• 50-minute treatment
Mineral Body Mud Muscle Ease
This treatment relieves the grip of tension and muscular aches and pains while eliminating toxins and nourishing the skin.
• 50-minute treatment
Makeup
Other Salon Services
Bridal Packages
Please contact our Spa Director for tailored bridal party options that will suit your style.
Women’s Hair Services
Men’s Services
“Hubby and I shared the single most relaxing day we’ve had
as we celebrated our 25 years of marriage … and it was completely due to our visit to Equani Spa!”
• Please call 706-379-2336 to schedule spa reservations.
• Spa guests must be 18+. Children ages 12+ may have manicures/pedicures without adult supervision.
• Please inform your therapist if you have any allergies, are pregnant, or if you have any medical conditions.
• We recommend arriving 15 minutes before your appointment for the completion of registration and to provide time for the changing room.
• Valet parking is available at the Resort for Spa guests. Please notify the resort concierge if complimentary shuttle service is needed.
• Complimentary use of steam rooms, hot tub and relaxation areas are included with treatment bookings.
• Please bring swimwear for the outdoor hot tub located on the Relaxation Deck.
• Therapists may not be able to complete a full service if arrivals are late. Payment in full will still apply.
• A 20% commission fee is added to all services. Additional tipping is at your discretion.
• Gift Vouchers and gift cards are non-refundable.
• Please refrain from wearing jewelry as the spa does not have safe-locking storage.
• For the comfort of all guests, this is a non-smoking facility.
• Phones must be on vibrate only. All calls must be made outside of the spa.
• Please note that pricing is subject to change.
• We require a 72-hour notice of cancellation. Any services not cancelled within 24 hours before appointment time will be charged in full.