Curious About Watershed Spa + Baths?
Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 2:52AMArticle by Becky Fillinger
We’re all delighted that Watershed Spa + Baths is ready to welcome guests. We first reported on Nell Rueckl’s dream two years ago and the pandemic has only increased our desire to have a long hot soak and the comfort it brings! Their Grand Opening was recently held – the gorgeous space was filled with friends, local business owners and community members wishing Nell great success with her venture. We asked Nell to give us an up-to-date review of what we can expect at the business. Here’s what she told us.
Nell Rueckl at the Grand Opening party, photo credit Becky Fillinger
* About Watershed *
Located at 514 2nd Street SE in the historic Switch House building (formerly the Soap Factory), Watershed Spa + Baths is the first-of-its-kind destination in the Twin Cities. The design of the 11,000 square foot location creates a balance of both vibrant and earthy elements by showcasing the building’s exposed beams, brick, and windows and adding contemporary decor, plants, and local art.
* What you’ll find and experience *
Spa treatments all take place on the entrance level, offering integrated healing modalities; massage, acupuncture, holistic facials, yoga therapy, and more. A retail area showcases a carefully curated selection of green beauty and lifestyle products, Watershed’s own small-batch, house-made salts, body butters and oils, and its custom signature scent.
The baths are located on the lower level and are co-ed. Swimsuits are required, and there are private dressing rooms and lockers. Here, guests can enjoy the key elements of the bathing ritual: soak, cold plunge, cedar sauna, and a steam room, all of which can be enjoyed in the sequence and at the guest's preferred pace. Rest and relaxation are also essential components of the process, so a dedicated area allows for the rejuvenation that comes with completing the full experience, whether spent lounging, reading, or simply feeling the present moment.
Soaking room, photo credit Becky Fillinger
Treatment room, photo provided
Treatment room, photo provided
Treatment room, photo provided
* The booking process *
Spa services and Bath Rituals can be booked by calling 612-600-7768 or in person.
* A watershed moment for all humans *
The inspiration behind Watershed is to create an inclusive space centered around holistic healing and vibrational wellness. I have had a long-held dream of bringing a deeper level of healing to the community. Nell believes we can optimize the energy that already exists within each one of us through healing practices and bathing rituals. There is a reason these traditions have existed in different cultures for centuries. When we take time out to focus on our own well-being in a communal setting, we amplify the positive effect exponentially; when we heal ourselves, we begin to heal our world.
* Follow our News *
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Photo credit, Becky Fillinger
