The New Real Estate Trend: Live at the Spa

Spa living - the new trend in real estate - allowsforward-thinking commitment to wellness is more
those who want to incorporate a holistic approach tothan just a marketing concept. Residents are
living with their actual physical surroundings. While spachallenged to achieve a healthier, more balanced
living may have once denoted something as basic aslifestyle. This is attained through peaceful walks on
a golf course community, today's spa real estategroomed trails, a round of golf, or a relaxing
come with much more. In fact, the best propertiesafternoon at Keowee Springs Lodge and Spa. The
have made spa living the main focus. Spa real estatefacility is the country's first Luxury Family Wellness
options come in many shapes and sizes, fromResort where residents have access to the Springs
single-family residences to condos to condo-hotels.International Wellness Retreat. Here, physicians and
Canyon Ranch Living communities take thespecialists create one-of-a-kind lifestyle assessments,
world-class health and wellness services of Canyonfollowed by education and support for residents to
Ranch resorts and incorporate them into trulyreach their personal health goals.
spa-inspired lifestyle. Miami Beach's Canyon RanchOverlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, the spa
Living property is situated along the oceanfront andfeatures both outdoor and indoor treatments for its
features a seven-acre complex with condo andguests. Health-conscious cuisine, a beach club and
condo-hotel options. For those fortunate enough tochampionship golf are just a few of the other
live at Canyon Ranch Living- Miami Beach, life is goodamenities created to optimize the well-being of every
with access to the property's luxurious facilities,member of the family. Membership at one community
swimming pools, terraces overlooking the sea,affords residents access to the amenities at all seven
concierge service, and an oceanfront restaurantof The Cliffs Communities.
featuring spa cuisine.Spa communities such as these are cropping
The development's Spa and Wellness Center iseverywhere, but before making an investment it's
65,000 square feet and is serviced by a staff thatimportant to examine the property's commitment to
numbers 150 and includes spa therapists and medicalthe spa lifestyle. Following are several questions to
practitioners. A monthly membership fee opens theask, according to SpaFinder:
door to a host of spa services and lifestyle programs.1. How did the community originate? Some spas have
Here, guests can learn better nutrition, take a Salsabeen added to residential communities, are real
class, indulge in the European thermal suite, or enjoyestate developments, or are hotels with spas that
a mineral essential facial. Outdoors, residents may alsoadded a residential component.
take part in water sports, tai chi, yoga, and beach2. What is the role of the spa? Does the spa
volleyball for no additional charge. From the property'srepresent the developer's commitment to a more
front door, residents also enjoy direct access to thebalanced lifestyle or just a place to receive a
beach, ocean and Miami Beach itself.massage after a round of golf. The best spa
Imagine rolling out of a "cottage" at Sea Islandcommunities infuse the spa into the center of social
Resort in Georgia on a Townie bike headed to oneactivity.
of the property's 100 fitness classes at the Sea3. Is wellness a part of daily life? The best spa
Island Club. What will it be today? Triathletecommunities offer a medical component that includes
swimming class or a horse ride along the five-miledoctors, specialists and therapists.
beach? Or perhaps a Pilates class is in order. Always4. Does the spa reflect the development's
pushing the spa envelope, the property has acommitment to wellness? Has it been created to
wellness chef who not only teaches nutrition but isentice and pamper its guests to spend as much time
also available to audit residents' kitchen cupboardsat the spa as possible?
and accompany them to the grocery store to show5. Does the treatment menu offer both standard and
them what they should be eating. Other staffunique treatments? In addition to a deep tissue
members include a professional running coach, sportsmassage, does the spa feature treatments such as
psychologist and a world-champion squash player.Watsu, acupuncture or holistic therapy to encourage
Currently being developed are the Ocean Clubexploration?
residences, or condos and Sea Island also features a6. What are the staff credentials? Various states
cottage-rental program for those who want to giverequire various hours of training to achieve licensing.
the spa lifestyle a test drive.But more importantly, give the spa treatments a test
Situated along the southernmost edge of the Bluedrive to get a feel for service, ambiance and
Ridge Mountains, The Cliffs of Keowee Springs isexpertise levels.
comprised of eight communities. The development's