Leaf Spa recently opened at Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, located in downtown Chicago, offering travelers and locals a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The spa focuses on authentic wellness practices inspired by the earth’s natural wonders and seasonal evolutions. The spa’s intention is to bring the mind and body into alignment with nature by shedding old “leaves” and blossoming anew. “We are thrilled to welcome Leaf Spa to Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park,” says Clay Spencer, the hotel’s general manager. “Leaf Spa is known for offering holistic treatments that bring wellness to the mind, body and soul. We’re happy that Fairmont guests and locals alike will be able to delight in relaxation through the nature-inspired treatment menu.”
The 11,000-square-foot wellness center is located on the hotel’s lower level, boasting eight treatment rooms, including one couples’ room, which includes a Kohler waterfall soaking tub for two that cascades Eucalyptus-infused water directly from the ceiling. There, couples can create their own herbal bath amenities, such as bath bombs and herb-infused essential oils to take home. The spa also includes two facial rooms and six massage rooms. Not only will the spa focus on physical wellbeing, but it will also embrace mental wellness, offering therapeutic programs tied to nature.
Upon entry to Leaf Spa, guests walk an enchanting hallway lined with tranquil, candle-lit lanterns that lead them to the captivating Wish Tree, which is adorned with colorful ribbons signifying hope and manifestations. The tree allows guests to set their intentions before beginning their wellness journeys by tying a ribbon to the tree’s base. This experience channels positive energy, manifestation, and transformation, which are strong cornerstones of Leaf Spa’s values. From here, guests will enter the House of Knowledge, a gallery of plants, herbs and leaves from around the world, each offering natural healing benefits. Prior to their treatment, spa-goers can visit the Alchemist Bar, which offers an assortment of healing herbs, essential remedies and plants that they can use to create their own therapeutic topicals, oils, scrubs, and tinctures.
Leaf Spa features an extensive menu of curated seasonal treatments. This fall, guests can opt for the Fall-Less Facial ($175, 50 minutes; $275, 80 minutes), which entices the senses with pumpkin and cinnamon, which create a combination full of enzymes and antioxidants that help to even out skin discoloration and leave the skin healthy and renewed; the Dosha Detox Body Treatment ($295, 80 minutes; $395, 110 minutes), a lymphatic, herb-infused body treatment that incorporates Ayurvedic wisdom, a routine detoxification that allows the body to maintain good health during seasonal changes; and the Mindful Meditative Massage ($270, 80 minutes; $370, 110 minutes), which combines the power of the mind with the power of restoration through a guided meditation and sound bowl healing to relax the mind and ease the body into a majestic massage.
During the winter, guests can enjoy treatments, such as The Sacred Sage Facial ($175, 50 minutes; $275, 80 minutes), a sacred ceremony and facial that cleanses from the inside out using sage, an herb known for its amazing antioxidant and antibacterial properties; the Serenity Slumber Body Treatment ($295, 80 minutes), a body treatment designed to realign chakras using a lavender-infused body scrub made for resting, relaxing, and reflecting on what’s to come; and The Peaceful Pause Massage ($170, 50 minutes; $270, 80 minutes), a signature massage that allows the body to recharge by starting with a manifesting meditation to help calm nerves.