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By Kim Fuller Special to the Daily

There’s something in the water. From Alluvia Spa’s built-in babbling decor at Cheyenne Mountain Resort, to the healing minerals of Manitou Springs and the rushing symphony of Seven Falls, the eastern helm of Pike’s Peak is a piece of this state that’s drenched in wellness. From Summit County, the drive to Colorado Springs can be standard highway or scenic byway. If the weather and roads are clear, take the road less traveled — not I-70 through Denver, but CO-9 south and US-24 east — and you’ll drive past the town of Manitou Springs before you hit Colorado Springs, sitting just over 6,000 feet above sea level. Call it the foothills, but the variable climate and scenic vistas tell you you’re almost in the mountains.

A DAY-SPA TREAT Stop off at Manitou for a SPECIAL TO THE DAILY day-spa treat. SunWater Spa Head out for an invigorating afternoon adventure at Seven Falls, recently renovated by its new owner — the world-famous luxury and hospitality opened in August, offering king, The Broadmoor. wellness and healing services through yoga and meditation, Lakota and Northern Utes through. panels, so most of it is heated Mountain Resort. It’s a focus on specific tensions, us- mineral water therapy and and asked for permission to Cedar tubs are filled with by Mother Nature — hence dog-friendly lodging option, ing trigger point therapy and spa treatments. break ground. water from Seven Minute the name SunWater.” and the large property is myofascial release techniques, Don Goede, managing Every aspect of the space Springs, and, once heated, the There’s cold plunges, too, made up of over 200 acres, paired with the healing and co-partner of SunWater, is intentional, drawn from a baths smell of the rich wood. and indoor saline pools, filled complete with a large lake, grounding scents of alpine said the focus of the facility vision that was derived by a The waters are believed to be with salt, to soak in. Stay outdoor and indoor swim- arnica and sweet birch oils. is to promote healing and to trip to India, taken by him “health-giving,” full of over a for a dip, or sign up for one ming pools, several dining Spa manager, Katherine honor the sacred place where and Kate Tudor, SunWa- dozen natural minerals. of the many spa treatments options, a golf course, tennis Bobbitt, said Alluvia is excited indigenous health seekers ter managing co-partner. “It’s just really rare to be available on-site. Open-air courts and a beautiful new to coordinate with different have come for over 150 years. Modern bathroom fixtures, able to get 100-percent min- massages, couples’ treatments spa. departments of the resort. Before he and his team began lockers, robes and slippers eral water,” Goede said. “The and Watsu — a rhythmic The earthly paint tones, “We want to pair a seasonal the project, he said they per- make the spa professional, water isn’t heated through water massage — are on the stone accents and tree trunk beverage from the juice bar formed ceremonies with the but an authentic spirit shines the ground, but we have solar menu, as well as a half-dozen wall hangings are fitting or from up in our Elevations facials. decor for Alluvia Spa and lounge,” she said. “We’ll have The Garden of Eden is Wellness Retreat, a semi-hid- a package that comes with a SunWater’s signature facial. den destination near the gift card for a seasonal-bever- It’s exfoliating and very mois- resort’s lake at the base of the age offering.” turizing, layering vitamins, Cheyenne Mountain. One of the spa’s product antioxidants and botanicals The 5,000-square-foot lines, FarmHouse Fresh, will onto the skin. Men can try the spa shares a building with make it easy to coordinate Warrior facial, which uses a the fitness center, but take a treatments and amenities mask to calm irritation from left once you’ve entered, and throughout the year. shaving. you’ll step into a peaceful re- “FarmHouse Fresh is really It’s hard to leave SunWa- ception area before being led potent and wonderful,” Bob- ter, as it’s easy to stay as long into a sanctuary. bitt said. “But the products as the afternoon and evening Ground down with a have no added fragrances or light likes to linger on the massage, like the Purify and anything unnatural. They outdoor tubs. On your way Renew treatment with sea have just a great variety of out of town toward Colora- fennel, ginger root and eu- combinations we can put do Springs, stop at Adam’s calyptus oils used to re-min- together.” Mountain Cafe for nourishing eralize the skin and increase For fall, Bobbitt and her comfort food. Try a house- immunity. A light body brush team are offering a caramel made soup of the day or a provides exfoliation to the apple pear treatment, so just Thai noodle salad, garnished skin, followed by an energetic imagine what the holidays with curried peanuts. whole-body massage, with will hold. special attention to the head, JASON VAN VLEET / SPECIAL TO THE DAILY CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN face, fingers and toes. SEVEN FALLS There’s always time for one more spa treat, especially since there is another new gem RESORT For more rigorous body After a relaxing time at in town. MX Spa in the Wyndham Grand Mining Exchange hotel in downtown Colorado For an overnight room with work, go for the Deep Tissue Springs opened in July and is a unique combination of history and elegance. a view, check-into Cheyenne Therapy. The therapist will ROAD TRIP, 14 14 | Thursday, October 22, 2015 | Summit Daily News LIVE THE FANTASY LEARN TO SCUBA DIVE

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Have used equipment to sell? The canyon itself is peace- still see some of the wood ROAD TRIP ful, and it seems it will remain wedges that were originally From page 13 that way. The shuttle service jammed into the bricks for Place your ad today! keeps most cars out and the support. Alluvia, head out for an invig- wildlife in. The Mining Exchange was orating afternoon adven- “We’re starting to see originally a gold-to-curren- ture at Seven Falls, recently animals come back from con- cy exchange during the gold renovated by its new owner struction,” said Dan Sulewski, rush, and all the safes are still — the world-famous luxury a naturalist for Greenbriar there, including some down and hospitality king, The Outfitters. in the spa. The rich histo- Broadmoor. He said a lot of people who ry of the spa space is subtly The natural attraction was have seen Seven Falls in the interwoven into what has New listings flooded in 2013 (It was also past think the transformation become most elegant, with wiped out previously in 1965), is “remarkable.” silk curtains and glistening every 2 weeks! but Colorado philanthropist “It’s the grandest mile in chandeliers. Philip Anschutz has put The Colorado that you will ever Start your treatment with Broadmoor estate to the good see,” he said, mimicking the a complimentary mimosa, use by revitalizing the stun- attractions tagline. “It’s abso- glass of red or white wine or ning area of natural wonders. lutely stunning.” a soothing cup of coconut It’s a canyon filled with beau- chocolate tea. tiful waterfalls; some can be MX SPA Weathered, aged or dry accessed only by foot, but the Back at Cheyenne skin will be ready for a special central area has an optional Mountain Resort, dinner at occasion with the Pure Op- shuttle service. Mountain View Restaurant ulence Oxygen Facial. A rich Check out the new restau- wouldn’t be complete without serum is applied first, which rant, 1858 (named for the a after-dinner stop at their is then permeated into every year the Colorado gold rush s’mores bar and a whiskey by pore by an oxygen machine. began), completed with the the outdoor fire pit. It’s the kind of facial that will high-caliber of detail and There’s always time for one leave your skin hydrating and class for which The Broad- more spa treat, especially glowing, not red and overly moor is so well known. since there is another new exposed. The decor and service is gem in town. MX Spa in the Don’t leave the prop- comfortable and refined, Wyndham Grand Mining erty without stopping by offering a unique take on Col- Exchange hotel in downtown Spring Orleans, the on-site orado cuisine, so it’s a great Colorado Springs opened in restaurant for the Mining stop off for lunch or a special July and is a unique combina- Exchange. It’s New Orle- dinner occasion. tion of history and elegance. ans-inspired, with all the Available at many local business including restaurants, Seven Falls has an non- Consierge Mark Rollert classic Cajun flavors. If you grocery stores, gas stations, and laundromats. intrusive zip-line course explained how, as they were hit it on a Sunday, check out installed as well, with another converting the lower level the brunch from 9 a.m. until course of their Soaring Ad- into a fitness center and spa, 3 p.m., with a carving station Find us online at wheelsdeals.net venture still in production. they worked diligently with that begin at 11 a.m. The lines are very well hidden what was there. The hand-cut Just don’t miss out on Or Call: 970-668-9937 from hikers, with only the stonework inlaid into the the beignets, covered with occasional fun screech of a walls was power-washed and a layer of powdered sugar rapid flyer passing through. sprayed with sealant. You can perfection.