Forest Spa

Step into stillness at the Journey Inn Forest Spa — a quiet retreat inspired by Nordic wellness traditions and the restorative beauty of the Driftless forest. Move slowly between warmth, water, and rest as you unwind in our relaxation lounge, outdoor sauna, Japanese soaking tub, and curated spa rituals designed to calm the body and restore the mind.

Services

Our Forest Spa offerings are designed to invite rest, reconnection, and quiet restoration. Guests may choose from soothing massage services, Nordic-inspired sauna and soaking rituals, guided forest bathing experiences, relaxation lounge access, magnesium foot soaks, Himalayan salt therapies, and thoughtfully curated spa enhancements. Whether seeking deep relaxation, intentional stillness, or a romantic spa escape, each experience is designed to move gently between nature, warmth, water, and rest.

Guests may add spa services directly to their reservation during the checkout process. Once your reservation has been submitted, a member of our team will contact you within 24 hours to coordinate and schedule your spa service appointment(s) based on therapist availability.

Spa Reservations

Rituals & Packages

  • A restorative self-guided spa experience designed to encourage stillness, relaxation, and quiet renewal.
    90 Minute Experience

    Begin your experience in the Forest Spa Lounge, where warm lighting, herbal tea, and peaceful forest views create a calm space to slow down and settle in. Change into plush spa robes and unwind beneath warm blankets while preparing for your restorative soaking ritual.

    Your experience includes the presentation of a hand-carved wooden spa tray featuring a warm lemon-scented towel for your hands and a thoughtfully curated meditation card chosen to reflect your intention for the experience — whether rest, grounding, release, clarity, or simple quiet presence.

    You will then enjoy the Japanese Soaking Tub Ritual at your own pace, allowing the warmth of the water to relax the body and calm the mind. This self-guided experience is designed to invite intentional rest and gentle reconnection through stillness, warmth, and quiet moments surrounded by the beauty of the forest.

    Following your soak, return to the relaxation lounge to continue resting with herbal tea service, warm blankets, and the peaceful rhythm of the woods just beyond the windows.

    Includes:
    • Japanese Soaking Tub Ritual
    • Relaxation Lounge Access
    • Herbal Tea Service
    • Warm Blankets & Spa Robes
    • Guided Meditation Card

  • A quiet shared ritual designed for connection, stillness, and relaxation.
    120 Minute Experience

    Begin your experience by settling into the Forest Spa Lounge, where soft lighting, warm herbal tea, and peaceful forest views invite you to slow down and unwind together. Change into plush spa robes and relax beneath warm blankets while your private ritual is thoughtfully prepared.

    Your experience includes a beautifully presented hand-carved wooden spa tray featuring a mineral-rich essential oil salt scrub designed to gently soften and prepare the skin before entering the Japanese soaking tub. A warm lemon-scented towel is offered for your hands, along with a curated guided meditation card created especially for couples — encouraging reflection, presence, and connection throughout the experience.

    You will then be guided through the Japanese Soaking Tub Ritual for Two, allowing time to soak deeply, relax the body, and enjoy quiet moments together in a peaceful candlelit atmosphere.

    Following your soak, return to the relaxation lounge to continue resting with herbal tea service, warm towels, robes, and the calming rhythm of the forest surrounding you.

    Includes:
    • Japanese Soaking Tub Ritual for Two
    • Relaxation Lounge Access
    • Herbal Tea Service
    • Warm Towels & Robes
    • Couples Guided Meditation Card
    • Essential Oil Salt Scrub Ritual Tray

  • A deeply restorative spa experience inspired by Nordic wellness traditions and the quiet beauty of the Driftless forest.
    2.5 Hour Experience

    Add a 60 Minute Massage - $325

    Add a 90 Minute Massage - $375

    This extended ritual invites you to move slowly between heat, water, stillness, and rest — allowing the body to soften and the mind to fully unwind in the peaceful rhythm of the forest.

    Begin your experience in the Forest Spa Lounge, where warm lighting, herbal tea, and quiet forest views create a calm and grounding atmosphere. Change into plush spa robes and settle beneath warm blankets while your ritual experience is thoughtfully prepared.

    Your journey begins with the presentation of a hand-carved wooden spa tray featuring a mineral-rich essential oil salt scrub designed to gently soften and prepare the skin before your soaking ritual, along with a warm lemon-scented towel for your hands. A curated Forest Bathing Ritual Meditation Card invites you into a more immersive experience of stillness and connection with the natural world.

    Guests are encouraged to wander the forest trails at their own pace, pause at the Whispering Pines meditation platform nestled among the trees, or simply sit quietly on the bench outside the sauna overlooking the forest. The guided meditation card is designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and fully settle into the peaceful rhythm of the woods before continuing your spa ritual.

    When ready, move through a Nordic-inspired thermal spa circuit beginning with the outdoor barrel sauna, allowing the warmth to deeply relax the body and quiet the mind. Following the sauna, awaken the senses with a refreshing cold shower contrast before easing into the Japanese soaking tub ritual, where deep warmth and stillness invite complete relaxation.

    Your experience continues with a 15–20 minute Himalayan Salt Foot Dome Ritual designed to soothe tired feet, encourage grounding, and gently restore balance while resting comfortably in the relaxation lounge.

    Throughout the experience, guests are invited to move slowly, sip herbal tea, rest beneath warm blankets, and embrace quiet moments of stillness surrounded by the beauty of the Driftless forest.

    Includes:
    • Nordic Sauna Session
    • Cold Shower Contrast
    • Japanese Soaking Tub Ritual
    • Relaxation Lounge Access
    • Himalayan Salt Foot Dome Ritual
    • Herbal Tea Service
    • Forest Bathing Ritual Meditation Card

  • A restorative spa escape designed for deep relaxation and intentional connection.
    Perfect for couples seeking a full spa afternoon immersed in warmth, stillness, and the peaceful rhythm of the forest.
    3+ Hour Experience

    Begin your experience in the Forest Spa Lounge, where warm lighting, herbal tea, and quiet forest views invite you to slow down and settle into relaxation together. Change into plush spa robes and unwind beneath warm blankets while your private ritual experience is thoughtfully prepared.

    Your Couples Forest Spa Ritual begins with the presentation of a beautifully hand-carved wooden spa tray featuring a mineral-rich essential oil salt scrub designed to gently soften and prepare the skin before entering the Japanese soaking tub. A warm lemon-scented towel is offered for your hands, along with a curated guided meditation card created especially for couples — encouraging reflection, presence, and connection throughout the experience.

    You will then enjoy the Japanese Soaking Tub Ritual for Two, allowing time to soak deeply, relax the body, and reconnect in a peaceful candlelit atmosphere surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Driftless forest.

    Following your soaking ritual, continue your spa journey with a 60-minute massage Couples Massage, thoughtfully designed to release tension, restore balance, and deepen relaxation.

    Throughout the experience, guests are invited to return to the relaxation lounge to sip herbal tea, rest beneath warm blankets, and embrace quiet moments of stillness together.

    Includes:
    • Couples Forest Spa Ritual
    • 60 Minute Massage for Each Guest
    • Herbal Tea Service
    • Relaxation Lounge Access
    • Warm Towels & Spa Robes
    • Essential Oil Salt Scrub Ritual Tray
    • Couples Guided Meditation Card

  • Hike • Heat • Soak
    Inspired by traditional Scandinavian wellness practices and the restorative rhythm of nature.
    2.5 Hour Experience

    This immersive spa ritual invites you to move slowly between forest, warmth, water, and rest — encouraging deep relaxation and intentional connection with the natural world surrounding you.

    Begin your experience in the Forest Spa Lounge, where herbal tea, soft lighting, and peaceful forest views create a calm and grounding atmosphere. Change into plush spa robes and settle beneath warm blankets while your ritual experience is thoughtfully prepared.

    Your Nordic Forest Spa Ritual begins with the presentation of a hand-carved wooden spa tray featuring a warm lemon-scented towel for your hands and a curated guided meditation card designed to align with your intention for the experience — whether relaxation, grounding, renewal, or release.

    Guests are invited to begin with a self-guided Forest Bathing Meditation experience along the Journey Inn trails. Pause at the Whispering Pines meditation platform nestled among the trees or simply sit quietly on the bench outside the sauna overlooking the forest while moving through the guided meditation prompts designed to slow the mind and deepen presence.

    Continue your journey with the outdoor barrel sauna session, allowing the warmth to relax the body and calm the nervous system. Following the sauna, awaken the senses with a refreshing cold shower contrast before easing into the Japanese soaking tub ritual, where mineral-rich waters invite deep relaxation and restoration.

    Your Sauna Ritual Kit enhances the thermal experience and includes a natural dry brush for gentle exfoliation and circulation support, a cooling beaded eye mask, and a chilled eucalyptus towel designed to refresh the body between heat cycles. You are also invited to choose a personalized essential oil inhaler to match your desired intention or mood — whether seeking Calm, Breathe, Sleep, Grounding, Renewal, or Clarity for your journey.

    Following your thermal ritual, continue resting in the relaxation lounge while enjoying a 15–20 minute Himalayan Salt Foot Dome Ritual designed to soothe tired feet, encourage grounding, and restore balance.

    Throughout the experience, guests are encouraged to move slowly, sip herbal tea, and embrace quiet moments of stillness surrounded by the beauty of the Driftless forest.

    Includes:
    • Nordic Forest Spa Ritual
    • Sauna Ritual Kit
    • Himalayan Salt Foot Dome Ritual
    • Guided Forest Bathing Meditation
    • Relaxation Lounge Tea Service

  • A quiet, intimate spa escape designed for connection, restoration, and unhurried time together.
    3 Hour Experience

    Add two 60-minute massages for a total experience price of $600.

    Begin your private spa journey in the Forest Spa Lounge, where soft lighting, warm herbal tea, and peaceful forest views invite you to slow down and fully settle into relaxation together. Plush spa robes, warm blankets, and quiet moments of stillness create a calm and grounding atmosphere as your experience unfolds at an unhurried pace.

    Your ritual begins with the presentation of hand-carved wooden spa trays designed to enhance each stage of the experience. Each tray includes a mineral-rich essential oil salt scrub intended to gently soften and prepare the skin before entering the Japanese soaking tub, along with a warm lemon-scented towel for your hands and guided meditation cards created to encourage reflection, relaxation, and connection throughout the experience.

    Your Facial Ritual Kit is also thoughtfully prepared and includes a soothing clay mask, application brush, individual konjac facial sponges, soft cloths for gentle cleansing while soaking, and a nourishing moisturizer to complete the ritual afterward. Each guest is invited to choose a personalized essential oil inhaler to match their desired intention or mood — whether seeking Calm, Breathe, Sleep, Grounding, Renewal, or Clarity for their journey.

    Guests are invited to move slowly through the spa experience, beginning with the outdoor barrel sauna and Sauna Ritual Kit, which includes a natural dry brush for gentle exfoliation and circulation support, a cooling eye mask, and a chilled eucalyptus towel designed to refresh the body between heat cycles.

    Following the sauna, step into the private Japanese soaking tub sanctuary, where candlelight, soft music, and warm steam create an atmosphere of complete relaxation. We recommend beginning with a warm shower before applying the essential oil salt scrub to gently exfoliate the skin and prepare the body for deeper absorption of the magnesium, salts, and minerals in the chemical-free soaking waters. Slowly ease into the tub, allowing the warmth to relax the body while enjoying your facial ritual and quiet moments together in a peaceful candlelit setting.

    Your experience continues in the relaxation lounge with a 15–20 minute Himalayan Salt Foot Dome Ritual designed to soothe tired feet, encourage grounding, and deepen relaxation while wrapped in warm robes and blankets.

    Throughout the experience, enjoy a carefully prepared Spa Picnic Basket featuring mixed nuts, artisan cheeses and crackers, chocolates, and light seasonal accompaniments — perfect for enjoying alongside herbal tea while resting quietly together.

    For guests seeking a deeper level of restoration, two 60-minute massages may be added to complete the full Signature Forest Spa Experience.

    Includes:
    • Private Relaxation Lounge Access
    • Herbal Tea Service
    • Himalayan Salt Foot Dome Ritual
    • Barrel Sauna Session & Sauna Ritual Kit
    • Japanese Soaking Tub Ritual
    • Warm Robes & Blankets
    • Guided Meditation Cards
    • Essential Oil Salt Scrub Ritual Tray
    • Spa Picnic Basket
    • Facial Ritual Kit

Massage

60 Minute $120

90 Minute $165

Prenatal 60 Minute $135

Couple’s Massage 60m $275

Couple’s Massage 90m $365

Our massage therapists are trained in a variety of massage modalities designed to support relaxation, restoration, and overall wellness. Please scroll below to explore our available massage offerings and find the experience best suited to your needs.

All massage appointments are based on therapist availability.

A $50 deposit per spa service is collected at the time of booking. A member of our team will contact you within 24 hours to coordinate your preferred appointment time(s) based on therapist availability.

Please note that massage and spa appointment times are not guaranteed at the time of reservation and are scheduled according to therapist availability. Once your appointment time(s) have been confirmed and secured, the $50 deposit becomes non-refundable and will be applied toward the balance of your spa service(s).

As a small family-owned retreat, we carefully reserve our therapists’ time and prepare the spa experience specifically for each guest. For this reason, same-day cancellations and no-show appointments will be charged in full for the reserved services. We appreciate your understanding and support of our small business.

Spa Reservations

Enhancements

Magnesium Foot Soak $45

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays an important role in over 300 biochemical functions in and on your body. Magnesium is a natural anti-inflammatory and can help calm and soothe skin. Through the transdermal application (the absorption through the skin) a magnesium foot soak can help relieve and relax aching feet and joints. 

Your ritual begins as you settle into a comfortable spot, we place a warmed blanket over you, drape a warmed lavender wrap around your neck and shoulders, make sure you have a beverage to sip, music or reading material, provide a silk eye mask if you choose to meditate for a bit as you slip you feet into a hot cedar tub infused with liquid magnesium, sea salt and essential oils.

Sauna Ritual Kit $25

Enhance your thermal spa experience with our curated Sauna Ritual Kit, designed to deepen relaxation and support intentional rest through heat, cooling therapies, and aromatherapy.

Each kit includes a natural dry brush for gentle exfoliation and circulation support before entering the sauna, a chilled eucalyptus towel to refresh and awaken the senses between heat cycles, and a cooling beaded eye mask to encourage deeper relaxation while resting in the Forest Spa Lounge.

Guests are also invited to select a personal essential oil inhaler aligned with their intention for the experience — whether seeking Calm, Breathe, Sleep, Grounding, Renewal, or Clarity. Each blend is accompanied by a small descriptive placard to help guide your selection and create a more personalized ritual experience.

Guests are welcome to take home both the dry brush and essential oil inhaler as a continued reminder to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with moments of rest.

Facial Ritual Kit $35

Elevate your soaking ritual with our curated self-guided Facial Ritual Kit, designed to encourage slow, intentional skincare and quiet moments of restoration while relaxing in the Japanese soaking tub.

Each ritual begins with a small vial of organic powdered clay mask accompanied by a handcrafted bowl and application brush, allowing guests to create and apply their mask at their own pace. A soft cloth and natural konjac facial sponge are provided for gentle cleansing and light exfoliation while soaking, followed by the application of a nourishing organic facial serum designed to leave the skin feeling refreshed, hydrated, and renewed.

To deepen the ritual experience, guests also receive a rose quartz facial roller to gently massage the face, encourage circulation, reduce puffiness, and promote relaxation through calming facial massage techniques.

Each kit also includes a personalized essential oil inhaler selected according to your desired intention or mood — whether seeking Calm, Breathe, Sleep, Grounding, Renewal, or Clarity — creating a sensory experience that extends beyond skincare alone.

Guests are welcome to take home the remaining clay mask powder, facial serum, konjac sponge, and essential oil inhaler as a continued invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and carry the ritual of rest home with them.

Spa Picnic Basket $35 for 1 person $65 for 2

A delicious collection of light bites designed to complement your spa experience and encourage slow, intentional relaxation. Each Spa Picnic Basket includes mixed nuts, artisan cheeses and crackers, chocolates, and seasonal accompaniments prepared to enjoy alongside herbal tea while resting quietly together in the Forest Spa Lounge or between spa rituals.

Japanese Soaking Tub Ritual

Come relax, rejuvenate and reflect.  Enjoy the Japanese Soaking Tub, a ritual practiced in Japan for centuries. Unlike a bath for cleansing, it is a relaxing, meditative experience, used to calm the spirit and restore vitality. The soaking tub enables you to sit upright with water reaching your upper chest or neck. This is an ultimate spa experience (spa = partaking in healing waters).

Soaking in a deep tub of hot water is a meditative, restorative experience that provides a ritual to ground yourself each day that purifies both body and mind, boosts circulation and the immune system, helps reduce pain, relieves stiff shoulders and muscle tension. We add sea salts, magnesium flakes and essential oils to our clean chemical free spring well water enhance these benefits

Your ritual begins as you step into a serene, steam-filled sanctuary where soft music, candlelight, and the gentle warmth of the room invite you to slow down and fully unwind. Plush towels, spa robes, and slippers are provided, allowing you to settle into comfort at your own pace. This private retreat is yours for the duration of your experience, offering uninterrupted time for rest and restoration.

We recommend beginning with a warm shower to soften and hydrate the skin before applying the mineral-rich salt scrub provided on your ritual tray. This gentle exfoliation helps prepare the body for deeper absorption of the magnesium, salts, and minerals found in the chemical-free soaking waters.

When ready, slowly ease into the Japanese soaking tub, allowing the warmth to relax the body and quiet the mind. A refreshing carafe of water is provided to encourage hydration throughout your experience. Guests are welcome to move intuitively between the soaking tub and the walk-in shower, allowing the contrast of heat and cooling water to stimulate circulation, awaken the senses, and deepen relaxation.

Massage Offerings

Relax, Replenish, Re-Vitalize

A Variety of techniques are customized specifically for you during traditional massage:

    Acupressure - Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves applying pressure to specific acupoints on the body to balance energy flow. By stimulating these points, acupressure promotes the movement of qi (energy) through the body’s meridians, helping to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and alleviate stress. Benefits include relief from headaches, nausea, and muscle pain, as well as improvements in sleep and digestion. Experience the calming, therapeutic effects of acupressure today!

  Craniosacral Massage - This combination therapy combines craniosacral therapy (CST) and massage therapy which allows for relaxation and pain relief to begin from the inside out. Craniosacral is focused on relaxing the nervous and fascial systems followed by massage therapy to release muscle tension. This is ideal for those with chronic pain, anxiety, stress, or anyone who is looking to deeply relax.

    Lymphatic Drainage - A rehabilitative therapy that gently moves the lymph, calms the nervous system, reduces swelling from sprains and muscle injury, relieves headaches, rosacea, puffy eyes, post-surgical edema, and more.

   Myofascial Release - Targeted, therapeutic, and interactive. Using myofascial release and stretching we address pressure on nerves, muscles, and joints to release chronic patterns of tension and help release toxins. Designed specifically for pain management, relieving stressed muscles, and stiff joints, and enhanced athletic performance

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‍ ‍Reflexology - Reflexology is a therapeutic technique that involves stimulating specific areas of the feet, hands, or ears to address various health issues, from headaches to digestive problems. By applying pressure to nerve endings, reflexology promotes better blood flow, clears energy blockages, and supports overall health. Benefits include detoxification, improved circulation, enhanced immunity, and balanced energy, helping to restore the body’s natural harmony and well-being.

    Swedish Massage - A smooth, flowing, full-body massage with light to medium pressure that may incorporate hot towels, hot stones, and essential oils. This full-body massage stimulates circulation and soothes tight muscles. Your therapist adapts techniques from their individual areas of expertise to your needs and preferences. Tension dissolves, leaving comfort and well-being.  Pressure will vary between light and medium.

    Trigger Point Therapy - Trigger point massage targets tight, painful knots in muscles that can cause discomfort, muscle spasms, and limited movement. Your therapist will locate these trigger points and apply sustained pressure using techniques like ischemic compression, digital, or elbow pressure. This helps release tension, improve blood flow, and restore your muscles' range of motion. Enjoy relief and enhanced flexibility with this effective, therapeutic treatment.