Two Bunch Palms: Try an Oasis Off-Season
It is midnight in the Garden of Eden. The intense pinpoints of light twinkle in the July summer sky like a fiber-optic tapestry hovering over the desert. At the center of it all is a small body of “precious water, completely surrounded by an aura of esoteric pleasure”. This legendary oasis, located within Desert Hot Springs, flanked by two bunches of palms is the focal point for the rendezvous. In the moonlight, couples gather in hidden niches along the man-made rock grotto that is draped with lush greens under the majestic Palm Grove. Occasionally, a lithe silhouette emerges from steaming hot geothermal mineral pool of 104 degrees to cool off in the 94-degree lagoon. While other couples may hideout in the shadows in an embrace and soak in the healing waters. This legendary “hide out” was also discovered by Al Capone and made into a fortress for the underworld elite as well as the movie industry. As an oasis, this sanctuary became the playground for the rich and famous. The Beautiful People have made this pleasure grove a favorite escape from the chaos of everyday life.
The favorite pastime for all that are privileged to visit this secluded sanctuary, are the tranquil spa facilities on the premises. The spa menu is a virtual offering of sybaritic delights to appeal to any stressed out rock star or corporate biz exec. The choices are varied, from a basic Swedish massage to the more exotic Watsu treatment. Some may describe it as more like a rebirthing experience with passive yoga movements in a warm mineral pool, secluded beneath a grove of rustling palms. This is the most nurturing treatment one can experience in any setting, except perhaps going back to “the womb”.
Other exclusive attractions are the Native American treatment performed in a ceremonial homage to the natural desert oasis. This is where your senses will be transported back in time to “experience a blessing from the elders”. With dry heat, gentle sand and aloe vera scrub, warm herbs and an herbal oil massage, you will definitely experience a transformation.
The most notorious treatments of this spa that were featured in many movies, such as the Player, is the restorative natural green clay mud bath. It is exclusive to this spa, extremely rare and known to revitalize skin tone and balance by draining out impurities and toxins. You will emerge from this mixture of natural hot mineral water, peat moss and refined green clay to a new you. It is definitely unlike any sensation you have ever experienced and cannot be described in words. Just DO IT! The finale is an ultimate deep cleansing facial using the most transformative, patented products from the Epicuren Skin Care line. This rejuvenation treatment penetrates deep into the skin to lift, energize and replenish. You definitely will feel like your face has been “morphed” back in time to experience a younger, more radiant glow.
As far as the accommodations are concerned, they can still withstand the tests of time, and the feeling of comfort, privacy and exclusivity will beckon you to return, year after year. In spite of all the new, slick resorts in Palm Springs, this private retreat surpasses any of the slick new imitations of a “healing spa”. All you have to do is enter the property and feel the sense of calm and tranquility pass over you like a waterfall.
See www.twobunchpalms.com or call for reservations at 1800.472.4334
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