Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa


on everything the hotel had to offer. “Every room has its own fireplace and complimentary bottle of wine. We also have a wine tasting in the lobby every evening with local vintners. There are complimentary daily fitness classes, docent-led daily hikes and complimentary use of resort bikes,” she explained. “And of course you have to go into the waters.” “I thought we were 1/2 hour from the coast?” I asked, confused. “I’m talking about our thermal


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mineral spa. The springs flow from 1,100 feet below the ground. Native Americans believed the waters have


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fter I checked into the hotel, I was greeted by a hotel representative who began to give me the details


healing and relaxation powers,” she said. I loved the idea of water with healing powers. “We have two outdoor thermal


mineral pools, an indoor Roman mineral bath and indoor/outdoor jacuzzis. I’ll sign you up for the Bathing Ritual. You begin with an exfoliating grape seed and rosemary shower, you then get into a 98º degree mineral bath, then you go into a 102º degree jacuzzi and finish by walking through our rain tunnel with a cold plunge of water at the end,” she finished. “Wait... what do you want me to


do?” I asked. “You don’t relax very easily, do


you?” she said with a smile. “Well, I’m supposed to be working.”


I whispered as she led me towards the spa doors.


Note: Spring Management Meeting attendees are encouraged to make spa appointments in advance.


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