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It’s officially the first day of winter, Christmas is just days away and the New Year is right around the corner. As the chillier winter weather begins to settle in here in Southern California, I often find myself struggling to leave the warm comfort of my home but many of our guests claim that now is the best time to be at the spa. Here are a few of our favorite reasons to visit the spa in the winter:
-With the cool weather, the hot spas feel even more relaxing
-There are fewer people than in the summer
-A massage and a soak is the best way to beat the stress of the holiday
-The Grotto body treatment is perfect with dry winter skin
-Things seem to move a little slower here, making it the perfect escape from everyday stress
So whether you are trying to unwind after the holidays, getting ready for the New Year, or simply treating yourself to a day of relaxation, we hope to see you soaking in one of our spas during this fabulous winter season!
Congratulations to Kierre for winning the Grotto Contest! She has won a gift basket as well as complimentary Grotto and Spa Admission passes!
Not only did Kierre and her guest go green, but they also taught me about arid gardens!
Thanks to everyone who shared their green tips with me! I had so much fun going green with you all!
As Kierre would say, “to being green!”
Please feel free to share your green tips here.
It has been so great learning how our guests stay green! I have thrown a few of the guest tips into my back pocket and will be using them in my life! Did you learn anything new?
Thank you to everyone who helped honor Earth Day!
I leave you with this: Take care of the earth and she will take care of you. ~Author Unknown
Andrea
Megan
Debra and her guest
Kristi and her party
In honor of Earth Day, Glen Ivy gave every guest a Green Glen Ivy Recyclable Bag; along with the bag was a card letting everyone know about the wonderful green changes that S.E.E.D. has made here at the spa.
S.E.E.D. also put together some plants for Glen Ivy employees to take home and plant in their garden. Can you guess what the plant is? Neither can we!– It’s a S.E.E.D. surprise!
We also had another day of Grotto Go-ers at the spa today! Aly, one of the Grotto girls, got grotto-ed and made her way outside to take photos with our guests. From recycling to banning styrofoam products, Glen Ivy guests know how to GO GREEN!
Flouran and her guest
We are one day away from Earth Day! Are you ready? We are– Glen Ivy will be giving each guest a Glen Ivy recyclable bag tomorrow (while supplies last)! It can be used for groceries, traveling trips, a fashion statement or, my favorite, SHOPPING!
See you in the GROTTO tomorrow!
Tara
Dena 
Cassie“I buy recycled clothes, buy in bulk and buy organic produce. My trash cans are only 1/8 full, always!”
Candie 
Rosie
Debbie and her guests
Betty
Carmen and her guestTip for GOING GREEN: “Shower Together!”
Janet“I ALWAYS recycle!”
I will see you all tomorrow– same time, same place. And remember, sometimes you just GOTTA GROTTO! (try saying that 10 times fast!)
Congratulations to Dustin, the Valencia Grotto King! After a tough decision, the votes are in! We had some groovy (and goofy) green guests who joined in on the Grotto contest and with the competition fierce, Dustin was able to take home the prize using his best bodybuilder pose! Dustin received a gift basket courtesy of the Glen Ivy team in Valencia! Thank you to everyone who participated and we look forward to your next spa visit!
Any ideas for another contest? I know you all have great minds and I would love to hear your suggestions!!
“Going Green” is best known for the three R’s- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, but in this case, “Going Green” takes on a whole NEW meaning! Glen Ivy Day Spa, Valencia, recently held a Grotto contest where guests gave their best pose after being applied with the aloe vera and sea kelp masque! Check out some of the Grotto Taste Testers, Goofy Grins, Grotto Divas and GFF’s (Green Friends Forever):
