Dan's Papers - October 19, 2007 - The Greenporter Hotel And Spa

A Perfect Massage Treatment At This Modern Facility Will Relax And Rejuvenate You

I can't think of a prettier drive than the one from Riverhead to Greenport. Cruising along the North Fork is such a breathtaking mix of farmland and sea. To make the venture doubly exciting, I was on my way to a day spa for pampering at the Greenporter Hotel and Spa. Nestled in the heart of Greenport on the North Fork, this modern and relaxed spa is perfect for locals, tourists and those of you who wish to make the amazing drive from the South Fork like I did.

It can be a little intimidating entering a spa for the first time. I have walked into spas in the past and instantly have felt like I did something wrong because it was so quiet and everyone was looking at me. That was not the case at The Greenporter Hotel and Spa. I entered to find friendly faces smiling at me without judgment. The Greenporter is a boutique hotel with 30 guest rooms and four treatment rooms, where over twenty treatments are available to the public. I was directed upstairs to one of the spa rooms and greeted by my esthetician. She gave me a robe to change into before tucking me under the sheets of the therapeutic table. Once settled in, I closed my eyes to the scent of tea tree oil as the esthetician began my Cold/Warm Stone Sinus Relief Aromatherapy Facial. This was the most beneficial facial that I have ever had. Due to the recent weather, I wake up each morning unable to breath with the pressure from my head showing itself through bags under my eyes. I felt instant relief as the esthetician massaged my chakras. Chakras are energy centers in the body that become out of balance from stress and trauma. The stones are used on these points to relieve pressure. It felt heavenly as she massaged my head, releasing the last bit of pressure. Next, I felt a lovely coolness as a nourishing mask was applied. Depending on the skin type, each mask is different. Mine was for normal to dry skin and it felt smooth, creamy and cool.

The Greenporter Spa uses Avancé exclusively. This is an extremely high quality and all natural line of products that smell delicious. The end result left my face glowing with no trace of puffiness. Amazing! I went to dinner that night without makeup to show off my natural skin.

My facial was followed by a Tired Leg and Hands treatment. This process is special because it results in smooth rejuvenated skin that lasts for weeks to come, rather than just one day. The therapist began by exfoliating my arms and legs with a citrus salt scrub. It felt especially wonderful when she applied the scrub to my feet. The scrub was rinsed off and I was bundled in a hot wax paraffin wrap. The therapeutic wax deeply penetrates the skin, leaving silkiness that lasts. I had the paraffin applied to my arms and legs, but they also offer it for the face, which is highly recommended because of the lasting results. I made a mental note to get it next time.

Not only for women, the spa offers specialized services for men as well. Guys shave their face everyday, leaving inevitable skin irritation. The Men's Club Facial is a perfect treatment to keep the skin under that stubble young and fresh.

October 15th to the 21st, in honor of spa week, the Greenporter Spa is offering an extensive menu with all of the treatments above, plus their signature facial for only $50 each. For more information go to the website at www.greenporter.com.

Year round, the Greenporter spa offers loads of affordable treatments. They even have couples massage, a lovely get away without leaving town. They have the most modern and innovative treatments out there today for all of us to experience. You can even stop in for a quick waxing that costs no more than the average nail salon, but is done by a talented professional. The Greenporter Spa and Hotel is located at 326 Front Street, Greenport. For more information, see the website or call 631-477-0066.