Glen Ivy Poetry Contest

April is not only Stress Awareness Month, but also National Poetry Month! How is Glen Ivy celebrating you ask? Since writing helps to reduce stress and allows for better sleep, we thought we would combine the two while giving you a chance to win some passes to Glen Ivy Hot Springs!

Whether you choose to write a haiku, couplet, acrostic, or limerick, we're giving you creative freedom! The only requirements are that your poem must:

-be 100 words or less
-contain ALL of the following words: Spa, Stress, and Glen Ivy

Submit all entries to meghann.pracanica@glenivy.com by 10:00 a.m on Friday, April 16. The winner, and their poem, will be announced that afternoon. The winning poet will receive two complimentary spa admissions and lunch for two!

So grab a pen or pencil, tap into your creativity, and start writing! Who knows, maybe you're a poet and you just don't know it!!

"Something for Your Tweetie" Twitter Contest

Make sure to check Glen Ivy's Twitter feed January 28-February 5 for a chance to win a 2-for-1 admission pass to the Hot Springs! All you have to do is re-tweet our daily tweet to be eligible. Yes, it's that easy! A random winner will be picked each day and contacted. So make your Valentine's Day gift shopping a little easier and post away for your chance to win Something for your Tweetie!

Click HERE to follow GlenIvySpas on Twitter!

P.S-Check your email for details about the sweet deal on Glen Ivy gift cards or click HERE to purchase online!

Top 10 Glen Ivy Stocking Stuffer Ideas

As hard as it is to believe, the holidays are in full swing! The lights are up, tree is decorated, and stockings are hung (with care, of course)...And now to figure out what to put in those stockings! Working at a spa has many perks, including having a Spa Lifestyle Store to shop in - it's definitely making my life easier this holiday season. I had some fun shopping around and thought I'd share my personal list of "Top Ten" items that make the perfect little stocking stuffer gifts...the best part is they're all under $25!

1. Budda Balm, $3
2. Punch Studio Decorated Note Pads, $4
3. Foot Shaped Pumice Stone, $4.50
4. Twist and Pout Lip Balm, 6
5. Eucalyptus Lavender Body Butter, $8
6. Blessed Bracelets, $10
7. Archipelago Candles, $22
8. Eucalyptus Lavendar Shower Gel 8oz., $14
9. Love Me Compact Solid Perfume Sets, $25
10. OPI Minnie Merries Holiday Polish Set, $12

Find these great gifts in the Spa Lifestlye Store at Glen Ivy and also be sure to visit this Saturday, December 12 to check out the wonderful gifts at our Holiday Trunk Show from 11-5 at Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Corona. Our staff will be happy to help you find the perfect spa gift for everyone on your list.

Happy Spalidays!

Sunless Tanning

For weeks I've been hearing about the new Infinity Sun Sunless Tanning Service that's now being offered at Glen Ivy Day Spa, Brea so last week Elizabeth and I hopped in the car and made a beeline for Brea to give it a try! The whole team in Brea is really excited about this service and they've raved about the Infinity Sun sunless tanning formula - it's enriched with antioxidants and Vitamin A and E so it helps skin stay hydrated and looking great!

I should start out by saying that Elizabeth and I are both pretty tan but with the summer sun fading away so is the sunkissed look we love.

Here's how it went:
The first step to ensuring an even spray tan is showering with a scrub to fully exfoliate your body. After we scrubbed, the spray tan was applied by a trained spa professional (Melissa, one of the massage therapists did ours - thanks, Melissa!) with a hand-held spray over the entire body (face optional - we did!). The tanning experience was fairly quick, lasting about 10 minutes including the aloe-based neutralizer spray primer to help the skin absorb the tan evenly and last longer. Because a spa professional applies the formula with attention to detail to make sure it's even and smooth, the time will likely vary slightly for every person (unlike a machine). As with any tanning product, you should wait until everything is completely set and dry before redressing. I'd also recommend wearing darker, loose fitting clothes.

Results:
At first Elizabeth and I only noticed a slight difference in our skin tone but the next day our natural-looking golden brown glow was back!

Spray Tan Treatments:
1st Time Introductory Rate.......$49
Single Tan Treatment.......$55
Series of Three.......$145
Series of Five.......$225
Anti-age Upgrade.......$15
Shimmer Upgrade.......$15

If you have a special event coming up or if you want to look tan without the harmful effects of the sun, be sure to try the new Infinity Sun Sunless Tanning at Glen Ivy Day Spa, Brea!

Have you ever had a spray tan or do you use any sunless tanning products? I'd love to hear about your experience and results!

National Domestic Violence Awareness Donation Drive

Every October National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed. National, state, and community organizations for violence prevention and victim services mark this month with various events in an effort to help end violence against women and their children.

During the week of October 12-16, Glen Ivy will be helping to raise awareness and donations at each of our locations and the donations will be given to local shelters.

• Corona Hot Springs- Guests who bring in a new clothing item for any age will receive $10 off spa admission for the day. Donations will be going to the Casa De Paz shelter in Riverside, CA.


• Brea- Guests who bring in new and unused toiletries will receive $10 off a 50 or 80 minute spa service. Toiletries must be valued at $5 or more. Donations will be going to the Women’s Transitional Living Center in Orange, CA.


• Valencia- When guests mention that they would like to make a donation to domestic violence awareness, Glen Ivy will donate $10 of the service price to the Domestic Violence Shelter of Santa Clarita. Service must be a 50 or 80 minute service.

Remember, families who go to shelters often leave all of their possessions behind. Any donation will help them to feel secure in their new surroundings. Other ways to help raise awareness is to volunteer your time at a domestic violence agency, be supportive when a battered person tells her story, and be a loving and supportive parent.

At Glen Ivy we strive to elevate life’s experiences and here is your chance to help! We hope that you will join us in the creating awareness and celebrating the strength of battered women and their children.

If you have any questions please contact meghann.carreiro@glenivy.com.

Glen Ivy Email Subscriber Gift Card Sale!

On Tuesday Glen Ivy email subscribers received a thank you email with access to a subscriber only gift card sale ($100 gift cards for $85!). Glen Ivy gift cards can be used at all locations for admission, services, gratuity, products, and food! The best part is--they NEVER expire! If you’re not already receiving Glen Ivy news and promotions via email, click here to sign up and you’ll automatically receive the gift card sale email. Remember, the sale ends Sunday!

We’ve been overwhelmed by your response and are so appreciative of your support. We look forward to seeing you soon in paradise.

Glen Ivy Introduces...Primavera!

Today Jennifer and I took a walk over to our Spa Lifestyle Store at the Hot Springs to check out the new products (one of our favorite things to do!). Our goal today: experience Primavera, a new product line of organic skincare and aromatherapy products.

The first thing that caught our eyes while we browsed the testers was the beautiful packaging and display - and that was only the beginning. We could hardly contain ourselves as we opened all of the testers to smell the different scents. Being a bit obsessed with nail care, it didn’t take long for Jennifer to shout “I found my favorite!” There she stood, grinning ear to ear with a bottle of Primavera’s Hand and Nail Cream. Shortly after, I found Primavera’s Lip Balm – a sure addition to my ever-growing lip balm collection. Needless to say, we spent quite some time perusing the entire line!


Next time you’re in our Spa Lifestyle Store, be sure to stop, smell and try – it’s amazing!

Stay tuned, we’ll have more information about Primavera from an expert.

gloMinerals Makeup Launch Event

Join us at Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa in the Tiempo Lounge on Saturday, August 15 as we team up with glōMinerals makeup for a launch party! Makeup classes at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. will debut the new fall collection with makeup application demos and tips from the artists on how to look fabulous at home! Reservations are not necessary for morning classes.

Celebrity makeup artist Aldo Celeste and his team will also be making YOU over with one-on-one makeup consultations! To book your spot in the makeup chair, please call 1-888-GLENIVY. A $25 deposit is required and will be applied towards your makeup purchase. There are only a few spots left so call now!

glōMinerals makeup is now available at Glen Ivy Spa, Brea and Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa. For this event only, we’ll have special pricing on the glōEye magic kit and a free gift with any $35 purchase. Come check it out – I LOVE the loose mineral powder and lip glosses and you will too!

It’s your time to glō!

Celebration of the Senses Day! Let's celebrate!

How often do you really take time to stop and smell the roses? Probably not that often! So why not take some time for yourself this week to celebrate your senses at Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa!

Listen to the waterfalls & fountains as you make your way through the tropical, landscaped grounds of Glen Ivy or unwind in a Jacuzzi or two! Indulge your sense of smell and taste with a Glen Ivy Shrimp & Citrus Salad (my fave!) or any other menu item of your choosing in Café Solé. Feel our famous Red Clay Mud as it exfoliates the skin, leaving you relaxed and rejuvenated, & watch as your worries of yesterday and today disappear into thin air!

With our new summer packages available Tuesday through Thursday, a trip to Paradise has never sounded more relaxing!

The Weekday Getaway Package includes admission to Paradise, the Grotto Body Moisturizing Experience, a 50 minute Swedish massage and Lunch in Café Solé – sensory overload, we know!

Or, enjoy your day in paradise with a friend-- the new Better Together Package includes 2 admissions to Paradise, 2 Grotto Body Moistuzing Experiences & Lunch for two in Café Solé.

Get away this week and celebrate those senses (and yourself, of course!)! We look forward to seeing you in Paradise!

If you would like more information on any of our Summer Packages, please contact an agent at 888-GLENIVY, or ME at kristen.koman@glenivy.com. I would be happy to assist you!

Cheers!

You're Invited

Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa, Corona
Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26





We are excited to announce glō skincare as our source for professional treatment and personal skincare products, now featured at all Glen Ivy Spa locations!

glōtherapeutics are:

• Blended with Superior Ingredients
• Chirally correct
• Pharmaceutical grade
• Free of dyes and parabens
• Potent Concentrations
• High level of active ingredients
• Results driven clinical formulations
• Customized to Specific Skin Conditions
• Made to Simplify your Skincare Regimen

Visit us this weekend at Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa for:

• FREE Product Samples & Event Exclusive SALES
• Skincare Tips from glō Professionals
• Complimentary Individual Skin Consultation & Scan
• Product Demonstration & Personalized Product Recommendations
• Workshops on Optimal Aging and Repairing Sun Damage
• Free Gift with Minimum Purchase
• Refreshments provided by Hansen’s® Self Beauty Elixir™

Want your skin to glō? Call 888-GLEN IVY to book your appointment today or click here to buy glō products online!

Exclusive Online Only Bonus Sale

Good news for people who love good news - $100 Glen Ivy Gift Cards are now on sale for $75 each!

During this Online Only PreSale, get $100 Glen Ivy Gift Cards for only $75 each!

BONUS OFFER:

For a limited time, receive a FREE Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa Admission Pass (up to $49 value) when you purchase two (2) $100 Glen Ivy gifts cards for $75 each! (Total package value $249 for only $150!) Available online ONLY from April 15th until April 20th! BUY NOW!

Glen Ivy Spa gift cards are the perfect gift for any occasion ...

• Administrative Professionals Day, April 23
• Mother’s Day, May 10
• Father’s Day, June 21
• Bridal Shower
• Graduation
• Anniversary
• New Parents
• Birthday
• Any day!
• You!

Chule Day at Glen Ivy

Every year on April 3rd, all of us at Glen Ivy celebrate "Chule Day" in honor of our long-time guests and friends, Dimitri & Vera Chule, whose lives truly exemplify the spirits of gratitude and generosity.

On this Chule Day, Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa will celebrate the occasion by collecting food to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank in Riverside. Guests that bring a food donation on April 3, 2009, will receive $10 off spa admission for the day. As well, Glen Ivy will donate $5 from each admission to help those in need.

All food donations must be non-perishable food items that are commercially canned or packaged. Some suggestions are soups, stews, fruits, vegetables, tuna, sauces, and boxed meals like pasta, rice, and macaroni & cheese.

Acts of kindness and generosity can be shown in many ways whether it be donating canned food items, volunteering your time, showing forgiveness or saying hi to a stranger. Your attitude and positive energy can make a difference in someone's life - show someone you care on this special day!

We hope that you will join us in the celebration of the Chule family this Friday and if you have a story of unexpected kindness, please share it with us! We would love to hear from you!

Remember:
“Life is an echo. What you send out, you get back. What you give, you get.” -Zin Ziglar

Keeping your resolutions all year

Here we are at the end of January and it seems likely that some of us (myself included) are already struggling to keep some of the optimistic resolutions we made for the New Year. In thinking about why we make resolutions, it’s often that we have good intentions to better our lives and just can’t find the time to devote to ourselves.

As a place dedicated to being a personal sanctuary for renewal and healing, here are some ways that Glen Ivy can help you keep your resolutions all year long:

Resolution: Slow down and enjoy life
It starts with reducing stress. It’s been said that an hour of professional massage can be as restful as 3-4 hours sleep!

Resolution: Make more time for the people you love
At Glen Ivy, you can relax and spend quality time together! Bond in Club Mud, giggle in The Grotto, melt with massages in a “Together” room or reserve a private Cabaña and bring everybody!

Resolution: Eat healthier
Chef Bill and the Café Solé staff offer delicious choices made from fresh and healthful ingredients! See Chef’s Tips for staying on track in 2009.

Resolution: Exercise more
Join us for fun, complimentary Water Aerobics classes every day at 2 p.m. and Stretching Yoga at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Resolution: Save money

2 for 1 spa admission to Glen Ivy Hot Springs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through February and monthly Special Treatment Packages all year.

To your health and happiness!

Two for one admission

Recently I had the pleasure of working with writer/blogger Jenna Robbins. Jenna writes a Southern California Travel column on Examiner.com and wrote a great article about the current two for one admission rate at Glen Ivy Hot Springs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. She also included one of my favorite pictures of a guest coating herself in our red clay mud.

Check out the article and be sure to leave a comment for Jenna - perhaps like her you were also a mudpie chef at a young age?!

Southern California Travel Examiner: Travel Deal: Two-for-one admission to Glen Ivy Hot Springs spa Posted using ShareThis

As well, you can find Jenna's blog link on the lower right-hand side of this page under "My Blog List."

Happy Friday!