Spa Vitality Pool at Salamander Resort & Spa
THE OMNI HOMESTEAD RESORT
Twenty-three U . S . Presidents have stayed at The Homestead , dating back to the eighteenth century . But it ’ s not the history , but the two naturally-heated springs flowing through the property from the Allegheny Mountains , that makes things steamy for couples . Inside , take a restorative soak in the mineral-fed pools named for Thomas Jefferson , who enjoyed them in 1818 . Outside , the adults-only Serenity Garden ’ s geothermal Octagon Pool ranges between 96-97 degrees , and the waters also feeds the Deluge Shower and massaging River Reflexology Walk . Warm and inviting , the Infinity Pool is heated to
85-92 degrees while the intimate hot tub is a muscle-relaxing 103 degrees ; for the ultimate in togetherness , heat things up in the toxin-removing Finnish sauna . Couples spa treatments include aromatherapy , Homestead Swedish and deep tissue massages , as well as the Romance Ritual , where a ginger grass scrub is followed by a mint bath for two and plum blossom silk body cream . Treasure the Moment ( discounted in February ) combines a relaxing soak for two in a jasmine-scented tub with a hydrating massage with jasmine oil . Until March , the Retreat to Romance package includes a welcome bottle of Chandon sparkling wine , turndown service featuring robes , lighting and music , late check-out and a cuisine and cocktail credit . Spend an invigorating afternoon ( maybe followed by canoodling by a fireplace with a warming cocktail in hand ) swooshing down the resort ’ s skiing and snowboard slopes , or take a plunge in the year-round outdoor swimming pool and a few spins around the ice skating rink at Allegheny Springs Winter Wonderland .
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