My name is: Vanessa DeLarrue.

I’m known for being: spa manager at The Spa at Sanctuary.

I'm helping to launch: The newly opened The Spa at Sanctuary, a Monterey, California spa destination that provides an elevated and unique experience for guests to find relaxation and rejuvenation.

You can find it: nestled among 19 pristine acres of Monterey Bay shoreline at The Sanctuary Beach Resort on California’s Monterey Peninsula. The Spa at Sanctuary draws inspiration for its treatments from the area’s unique natural surroundings and utilizes elements of the land and the sea in a customized, holistic approach to overall wellness.

What makes it special is: The treatment menu at The Spa at Sanctuary centers around traditional massage and facials, as well as exclusive, custom treatments focusing on body care and total wellness. It’s curated to leave guests feeling refreshed and inspired in body, mind and soul. Additional wellness services also available include private yoga, guided meditation, active stretching, guided nature walks (departing from The Lodge at 10:00 am every Saturday and Sunday) and an experience called “Stillness” which utilizes multiple therapeutic modalities to recharge spiritual energy and disconnect from life’s stresses.  

One thing you can’t miss is: The Salt Wood Spa RX, a unique Body Care Treatment featuring a sea salt exfoliation that aids the body in releasing toxins while unveiling a healthy glow. This treatment utilizes a custom, seasonally-inspired, farm-to-table salt blend created daily by chefs at renowned Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette and is available for purchase at the spa.

Your body will thank you because: Following The Salt Wood Spa RX, your body will feel invigorated and rejuvenated! The exfoliation process helps you to both release toxins and reduce inflammation. The proprietary farm-to-table salt blend replenishes your tired, dull and dry skin and stimulates the production of new, healthy skin cells, giving you a healthy glow and keeping you looking younger and firmer. Following your scrub, your body will also be treated to a stress-relieving, full-body massage rich in antioxidants, leaving your skin silky soft and luminous.