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Agave, The Arizona Spa at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa

Treasuring the essence of Arizona.

Resort Spa

6902 E Greenway Pky
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

(480) 624-1500

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What does life, longevity and tequila have in common? Agave. And it's Agave, The Arizona Spa, a 15,000-square-foot retreat on the grounds of the Westin Kierland Resort, that takes its namesake seriously. A tranquil fusion of soft textures, desert hues and native artwork, the spa's decor is balanced by the healing and life-giving symbol of Arizona's indigenous agave plant. The spa has integrated the plant into its techniques, products and unique touches of its treatment offerings.

Guests will enter through a courtyard flanked by citrus trees and overlooking the expansive water recreation area. The spa's lobby, decorated in light woods and soft tones inspired by the colors of Sedona and the Grand Canyon is open, inviting and promises you won't get lost in the maze-like layout found at many resort spas. In one look from the reception desk, you'll spot the movement studio, juice bar, full-service salon, and cardio and free weight room. Central to the entrance is a spa boutique where you'll find a tempting selection of skincare products, clothing, music and unique gifts.

Before your treatment, you'll be escorted to the private luxury of the men's or women's locker area, each housing keyless entry lockers, spacious showers, steam and sauna rooms and fully stocked vanity areas. At the heart of the changing areas, you'll find a whirlpool brightly lit by a dome-shaped skylight with a spectacular ceiling-to-floor mosaic tile photograph of a bubbling stream as its backdrop. Grab a refreshing agave limeade or orange spiked iced water as you await your treatment in the softly lit relaxation room where you can lounge in cushy wicker chairs draped in soft terry cloth. Treatment rooms, each named after an aspect of the tequila distilling process, are warmly decorated with elegant handmade throws and locally made earthenware.

Agave, The Arizona Spa, is a truly relaxing retreat that celebrates the history and landscape of Arizona. Local residents are invited to experience the spa with full use of the facilities for the day of their treatment. And if you're lucky enough to be a guest of the exquisitely designed and amenity-rich Westin Kierland Resort, you'll be privy to outstanding on-site golf, dining, recreation and luxurious accommodations. With the 38-acre wonderland of up-scale shops and dining venues of Kierland Commons just across the street, Agave Spa couldn't have been any more perfectly located.

Services:

body treatments, facials, fitness instruction, hair, makeup application, massage, nails, waxing, extensive skincare services including facials for men and teens, hydrotherapy, custom and therapeutic massage including shiatsu and tui'''''''' na, oriental healing arts including acupuncture and acu-na, wellness massage, hypnotherapy, reflexology, vichy shower treatments, poolside spa treatments, childcare, fitness evaluation and training, fit 4 golf conditioning program, spa packages

Amenities:

boutique, lockers, sauna, steam, whirlpool, juice bar, relaxation room, plush spa robe and slippers, complimentary refreshments, private showers, bath and vanity products, food service, fitness center, movement studio, outdoor sitting area, separate adult and kids pools, private cabanas

Pricing:

$135 and up (average price of 50 or 60-minute treatment)

Size:

15,000 sq ft

Hours:

Open daily
Spa facilities: 6am to 8pm
Spa treatments: 7am to 7:30pm
Salon: 9am to 6pm
Juice bar: 8am to 4pm

Payment:

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Products:

Pevonia, Essential Elements, Epicuren, Medicalia Skin Care, Bumble and Bumble, True makeup and more.

SpaGirl Review:

Okay, I admit it, I love my job. The endless hours hunched over the computer, the backs of my legs stuck to the fake leather of my creaky desk chair, are all worth it on days like today. 'Cause today, I went to the spa. And not just any spa--I went to one of the newest spas on Arizona's already rich spa scene: Agave, The Arizona Spa at the Westin Kierland Resort.

It was the last day of March, a month that had brought about a wicked slew of new gray hairs on my head, and I arrived at the resort determined to give this tumultuous month a memorable send-off. Taking advantage of the complimentary valet service, I grabbed my tote and began my journey by following an outdoor path that led to the stand-alone spa, salon and fitness building. I'm a bit directionally impaired and I gave the spa bonus points right away for being so incredibly easy to find -- too many times I've wondered aimlessly around resorts looking for the spa. And with just a few whiffs of the blooming orange blossoms on the citrus trees that lined the path, my spirit was already beginning to lift, especially once I took in the inviting pool area flanked by private cabanas and an outdoor bar and restaurant just outside the doors of the spa.

Once inside, more bonus points. In one sweeping glance from the spa reception desk, I spotted the aerobics studio, a weight room, a juice bar, the salon entrance and a boutique brimming with beauty products and apparel. No getting lost here. The front desk attendants checked me in and off I went to experience one of Agave's signature treatments: the Agave Enchantment, an 80-minute hydrating body treatment designed to restore balance and well-being.

The gracious attendant gave me a quick tour of the women's locker area, and I was left to change into my spa robe and slippers, take in the amenities, sip on the delicious agave limeade and lounge in the quiet waiting room. At the center of the locker room was a whirlpool where the sun danced off the water from the brilliant skylight above it. The whirlpool was framed by a spectacular tiled wall mural of a bubbling stream, which I later found out was a photo taken at Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona and reproduced on two-inch tiles by artist Craig Primas. A similar scene was also created for the men's locker area. I had no sooner shuffled into the waiting area than I was summoned by my therapist, Lisa, who escorted me the Mescal room for my treatment.

Softly lit and spacious, the Mescal room was equipped with a shower and reserved for full body treatments. The therapy table was draped by a striking handmade throw embellished by an image of an agave plant. Before Lisa left the room to allow me to settle in, she invited me to leave my troubles in the Native American burden basket that guards occupied treatment rooms. Wondering if the little basket might burst under the weight of all my issues, I mentally placed them in the basket nonetheless and felt the hinges of my jaws begin to untighten and a deep breath well up from my belly. Peace was just around the corner.

Skillful and proficient, Lisa spoke with the softest voice and made sure that I was completely comfortable throughout the treatment. The Agave Enchantment began with a full body exfoliation with an Ayate cloth, made from the fibers of the agave leaves. She then applied a hydrating body mask rich with agave extracts and essential oils. Cocooned in mylar to allow the mask to penetrate, I was given an intense scalp massage with an aromatic agave, citrus and hazelnut infused oil. My treatment culminated in a full body Swedish massage that reduced me to a near comatose state of relaxation. After the shortest but most heavenly 80 minutes in recent memory, I was led back to the relaxation area to revel in my hypnotic noodle state.

Enchanted? Oh heavens, yes. Even as I sit here--legs firmly restuck to my pleather desk chair--I still can't help but think: I love my job. Thanks to the wonderful treatment, even in recollection, I feel a little dreamy all over again. Now if I can just get a hold of one of those burden baskets--in super size of course--I'll be set.

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