Karen Epifano has returned from Florida!

Long time staff member Karen Epifano has returned from her long trip back east. See her bio on our web site to learn more about her work here at Spa Essencia. She reports she had a fine celebration of a landmark birthday with her family. To return she took the cross country train with a stop in Kansas to see a former Spa Essencia member, Tadja Bennett-Williams. Welcome back Karen.

Presence

I was gently reminded yesterday by wise woman, Donna Varnau, of the power of presence. That being present is a practice not something that just comes to you. That being present requires us to slow down. That if one person can stay present in the midst of a kafuffal there is hope of peaceful resolution. That presence is eternal.
Today, as I sat by the waterside having a lunch break, I felt myself slow down again and more deeply appreciate the blues of the earth and sky. Peace came over me. Now to hold that energy as I come back in and hold the space here in the Spa. Ahhh.

Farm and Food adventures in and around langley on Whidbey Island

Remember when you are here to enjoy the abundant orchards and fresh farm produce of the island. Pick your own berry farms are popular. Chef Matt of the Inn at Langley as well as other local chefs create sumptious dinners often including local Dungeness crab and Penn Cove mussels, from right up the road in Coupeville. The Bayview and Tilth saturday farmers markets showcase an array of choices. They run from 10am till 2ish.
There are also award winning wineries on the island, the most notable is Whidbey Island Winery right here in Langley on Langley rd. close to town. This year they were honored with the Double Gold Seattle Wine award 2010 for their Rose.
So much to do with all your vacation time! Yeah summer!

Cool breeze on whidbey island

Down at Seawall park and beach, straight out from the four corners of Langley's First St., we enjoy cool breezes no matter the temperture up in town. At our seawall sitting area, there are several comfortable wooden beach chairs and slate side tables provided by the Inn for all to relax with the view before or after a spa appointment. Come cool off with us.

This weekend, our Chochookum Arts and Music Festival is happening as it does every July. Come walk around the festivities and then come in and put up your feet at Spa Essencia . We'll take good care of you.
Try our foot pamper ritual with any service. Includes a milk bath foot soak, a bamboo walnut scrub, foot massage and moisturizer.

The Langley marathon is happening Sunday 7/11. We have donated a foot pamper ritual (when combined with a paid for one hour treatment ) as a door prize.  Best of luck to all the runners!