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| - My partner bought me a gift certificate to Riverside Spa for our third wedding anniversary, and when he did so, I got really upset at the cost. At the time I was unfamiliar with Riverside, and didn't know anything about it, but my $350 anniversary gift left me somewhat agape.
My certificate, however, was used at a particularly stressful time (just following the end of the first year of grad school), and ended up being a real God-send. It bought me basically a day at the spa. I had a massage, a facial, and a pedicure. And while each of these treatments was wonderful in and of itself, the best part of Riverside Spa is the ability to linger in their wonderful terrycloth bathrobes. They have this lounge they call the relaxation room, and it stood true to its name. The music in the relaxation room, lighting, and generaly comfort made this a place to truly unwind. The organic cookies, lemonade (LOVED the lemonade), and tea all made it a place where my school stresses melted away.
Overall, I had an excellent experience at Riverside. Finding it proved a little more difficult than I thought it would be, and the outside of the building yielded little promise, but once inside my journey and the exterior were soon forgotten. If you're in need of some pampering, definitely head to Riverside Spa.
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