Healthy Destinations: Litchfield
of Litchfield are vintage New England. And if you're looking for a healthy weekend that includes a recommended local restaurant, a center for music and activities, luxurious spa treatment or special yoga class please check out the articles written here. A few healthy days in the Litchfield Hills will rejuvenate you.
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itchfield County entices many visitors in the Spring and Summer months. Rivers and reservations provide a pristine landscape for hiking, canoeing, and fly-fishing. The village greens and the white, spired churches in the town
and your esthetician uses the Kansa wand to do a light massage over your face for 5-10 minutes. Wherever you have acidic buildup, which could be a result of food sensitivities, acne or hormonal imbalance; the acid is removed and this technique smoothes and closes down pores.
The full-service hair salon now offers the Oribe line and R+Co line which are gluten free and vegan, cruelty free, with no para- bans. For color treatments, they use Goldwell organic and ammonia free products.
PHOTO CREDIT: ROBERT HARPIN PHOTOGRAPHY The Spa at Litchfield Hills: An Inspiring Story
attending Babson College. With a passion for the spa industry and an entrepreneurial spirit, she suggested an idea to her parents that they buy spa. Her father said no. But, he encouraged Megan to purchase it herself and become an entrepreneur at the age of 19. Without any experience in business, most teenagers probably would have gotten discouraged and given up their dream. Not Megan. This amazing young woman joined a hatchery and mentorship program at Babson, applied for a small business loan for women and she got it! She came back every week- end to work on the grand opening, starting with 8 staff members. After one year, her staff had grown to 13 and then 30 people.
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In 2016, at 85% capacity and starting to see a lot of competition from other area spas, Megan knew the Litchfield Spa was due for an overhaul. Again, her knack for business and knowledge of the industry served her well. The Spa at Litchfield Hills recently reopened, doubling its size and launching a boutique experience with 12 Mani/Pedi stations, a skincare department with medical Estheticians, a full-service hair salon and a boutique store selling organic, Indie products that Megan finds around the world.
10 Natural Nutmeg - May/June 2019
hen the Litchfield Spa came up for sale in 2004, Megan Mae Harpin was just 19 years old and
As more and more people are moving
towards leading a holistic lifestyle free of chemicals and toxins, The Spa at Litchfield Hills is doing its part too. For nail service, they offer organic lines of nail polish free of toxic ingredients at a price point you can’t beat - $15 - $35. The spa uses unique lines like Karma Organics with essential oils and Smith & Cult known for longer lasting lacquer that is non-toxic.
In their skincare department, Estheti-
cian Laura Duffany has worked with plastic surgeons and medical doctors and has cultivated a strong and knowledgeable skincare team at the spa. Her favorite line is Skinceuticals for spa facials and daily skincare regime. The spa offers dermaplan- ing, medical grade peels and microderm- abrasion among other skincare services.
A favorite skincare line of Megan’s is IS clinical skincare which is botanical based, but not organic. She recommends the Ac- tive Serum which is a superstar product for anti-aging, refining pores, and acne. If you have a special night coming up that you want your skin to look its best, try the hot- test new Fire and Ice treatment.
Megan is really excited about their new
Ayurvedic treatments and line. The Kansa wand, an Ayurvedic healing tool made of bronze and copper, has an alkalizing effect on the skin. After cleansing, an oil is applied
One of the exciting things we talked about is their new boutique. Here is where Megan hand picks unique, organic, Indie products that you won’t find anywhere else. Some of her favorites: Love spell bath salts for a new moon and full moon bath; Wildfolk handmade in Oregon; Open heart apothecary which makes a headache relief rollerball, muscle tension rollerball, and anointing oils; Tailfeather all natural organ- ic feminine wipes; Patchology sheet mask facial; Organic candles that burn clean coconut wax; Dream Mist Lavendar sheet spray; and fashion accessories from all over the world including cashmere ponchos from Nepal, beaded handbags from Africa, and beaded leather flipflops from Kenya. All feel good products that are a nice treat and many under $20.
Don’t miss their Spa days where you can indulge in a massage, Mani/Pedi, Blow- dry and style, and complimentary lunch if you book 4 services.
By Dr. Diane Hayden. Megan Mae Harpin purchased the Spa at Litchfield Hills in 2004 and a complete renovation and expansion to double the size was done in 2017. Online bookings available at
www.litchfield-spa. com, 860.567.8575, frontdesk@litchfield-
spa.com 407A Bantam Rd., Litchfield CT. See ad on page 11.
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